Air University Pakistan


The Air University is a federally chartered public-sector research university in Pakistan. Established in 2002, its main campus is located in the capital city of Islamabad, Pakistan. The university has Four other functional campuses: the Aerospace and Aviation Campus at Kamra and a campus in Multan Campus in karian and another campus in Karachi.
The university offers undergraduate and post-graduate degrees in artificial intelligence, business management, computer science, cyber security, engineering, medicine, and humanities. It is ranked among the country's top ten universities in the Engineering and Technology category by the Higher Education Commission.
Air University is recognized by the HEC and accredited by the Pakistan Engineering Council and Pakistan Medical Commission. It is a member of Association of Commonwealth Universities of the United Kingdom and International Association of Universities.

History

The university was established in 2001 with the aim to promote science and technology in Pakistan with Air Marshal Qazi Javed Ahmed appointed as its founding chancellor.
In August 2001, a feasibility report regarding the university was submitted to then University Grants Commission for approval. Later, in November 2001, UGC done a detailed inspection of the proposed premises.
In April 2002, the feasibility report was revised based on the feedback provided by the UGC. Meanwhile, construction of the admin block was started.
In September 2002, the first batch was admitted and classes began.
In October 2002, the university received a charter from the president of Pakistan.
In June 2003, the prime minister of Pakistan inaugurated the university formally and made a contribution of Rs 20 million for the expansion of the university.
In February 2006, the construction work on the Institute of Avionics and Aeronautics was started.
In November 2008, Air Commodore Ijaz A Malik was appointed as the second vice-chancellor of the university.
In March 2011, a new sub-campus of the university in Multan was established.
In October 2014, Air Vice Marshal Faaiz Amir was appointed as the new vice-chancellor of Air University.
In January 2020, Air succeeded Air Vice Marshal Faaiz Amir as the new vice-chancellor.
In February 2020, Air University Aviation & Aerospace Campus Kamra, located on a land of 50 acres in PAC Kamra became functional.
In April 2024, Air Marshal Abdul Moeed Khan HI has been appointed as new Vice-Chancellor.

Campuses, constituent colleges, and affiliated institutes

There is one main campus in Islamabad, two other functional campuses are located in Kamra Multan and Kharian, and Another new campus is under construction in Islamabad.

Campuses

Main Campus

The main campus is situated close to the Margalla foothills in the southeast of sector E-9 of Islamabad. The primary entrance is adjacent to the intersection of Agha Shahi Avenue and Khayaban-e-Iqbal, opposite to E/9 Campus of Bahria University, Islamabad. Different departments have different buildings. Faculty of Electrical Engineering Department is the oldest one. The newest edition to the buildings is the faculty of Computer Science, C block functional since 2022.

Air University Aerospace and Aviation Campus Kamra

Air University Aviation & Aerospace Campus Kamra is a 50-acre campus located in PAC Kamra and aims to further research in aviation. The campus is being built in five phases with phase one being complete and functional since February 2020.
The facilities of the campus include a separate hostel for boys and girls hostels, a dining area, medical facilities, and sports arenas.

Air University Multan campus

Air University Multan Campus was inaugurated in 2011 by then prime minister of Pakistan, Yousaf Raza Gillani.
In the first phase, the campus started its operations in a commercial plaza named "Khan Centre" at Abdali Road, Multan Cantt, with a total covered area of about thirty-three thousand square feet, and about 700 enrolled students.
Now, the Air University Multan Campus has shifted to a proper built campus on 25.5 acres of land located at Bahawalpur Road, Multan. Phase-1 of the project is completed, in which one academic block and one hostel block have been completed, whereas three more academic blocks, two more residential hostels, an auditorium and a student center are planned in the near future. khariyan campus

South Campus

Another campus is in the construction phase in Sector H-11/2 of Islamabad. The campus will comprise seven academic blocks, two residential blocks, a new automated central library, an administration block, an auditorium, and a cafeteria.
In January 2020, then prime minister of Pakistan, Imran Khan, laid the foundation of the new campus. First academic block and hostel was completed by December 2022. In addition to its own campuses, the university has two constituent colleges and five affiliated institutes. The H-11 campus is functional as of October 2025.

Kharian campus

Air University Kharian Campus is located near Kharian in Punjab, Pakistan. It was established in 2024 and began offering undergraduate programs from the Spring 2024 semester.

Constituent units

Vice-Chancellors

  • Air Marshal Qazi Javed Ahmed
  • Air Cdre Ijaz Ahmad Malik
  • Air Vice Marshal Faaiz Amir
  • Air Marshal Javaid Ahmed
  • Air Marshal Abdul Moeed Khan, HI

    Academic profile

Faculties

Faculty of Basic and Applied Sciences

The faculty of Basic and Applied Sciences comprises two departments: the department of mathematics, and the department of Physics.
Recently, the Department of Mathematics has started a master's degree in mathematical modeling and scientific computing.

Faculty of Engineering

The department of electrical engineering offers degrees in three areas: electronics, telecommunications, and power.
Moreover, the faculty of engineering also offers BS and MS programs in mechatronics and biomedical engineering.
It has also collaborated with national centers such as the National Institute of Vacuum Science and Technology and the National Center of Physics to further strengthen the students and faculty.

Faculty of Computing and AI

The Faculty of Computing and AI offers bachelor's, master's, and Ph.D. programs in computing and artificial intelligence fields.
In 2019, the department was upgraded as the Faculty of Computing & Artificial Intelligence with three separate departments, including the department of Computer Science, Creative Technologies, Computer Games Design and cyber security.
FCAI faculty members have been included among the world's top two percent researchers.
FCAI also offers certification programs of Huawei, Oracle, Microsoft, and CISCO through its newly established academy named Air University Computing Academy.

Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

The Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences offers bachelor's, master's, and Ph.D. degree programs in linguistics and literature.
The faculty also offers a bachelor's of science in psychology and a master's of science in clinical psychology and education subjects.
The faculty has also established joint ventures with other organizations such as the Social Sciences Research Centre, in order to tackle the contemporary challenges of society.

Faculty of Aerospace Sciences and Strategic Studies

The department of Strategic Studies is a department of the Faculty of Aerospace Sciences and Strategic Studies which helps in policy building related to geopolitical, economic, and social areas.
The Department of Aerospace Sciences and Strategic Studies also offers master's degree in strategic studies to civilians and officers of Pakistan Air Force.

Institute of Avionics and Aeronautics

The Institute of Avionics and Aeronautics is a research institute that provides research services in emerging fields such as aerospace propulsion systems, active and passive surveillance systems, communication systems, digital signal processing, guidance and control systems, fluid dynamics, microwave circuit design, and navigation systems.

Air University School of Management

The Air University School of Management is a graduate business school of Air University. It offers bachelor's, master's, and Ph.D. degrees in accounting, finance, project management, hospitality management, and human resources.

Programs

Research centers

CPEC Research Center

In February 2018, the CPEC Center of Excellence was established at Air University School of Management, Islamabad. The research center was established with an aim to understand the importance and contributions of export-processing zones in human welfare and particularly maximizing its potential in the post-CPEC scenario.
The center is also working with the Ministry of Overseas Pakistanis to establish a university in Islamabad, Pakistan.

National Centre for Cyber Security (NCCS)

National Center for Cyber Security was established in May 2018 with the headquarters at Air University, Islamabad. The center was inaugurated by then Federal Minister for Interior, Ahsan Iqbal.

Laboratories and research facilities

The university maintains state-of-the-art laboratories for research and training purposes. These labs include: