Islamia University of Bahawalpur

The Islamia University of Bahawalpur (IUB) traces its origins to Jamia Abbasia founded in 1925 and was formally chartered as a public sector university in 1975 by the Government of Punjab. Over the decades, IUB has evolved into a major multidisciplinary institution in southern Punjab, offering a wide spectrum of programs across arts, sciences, business, law, agriculture, engineering, health and veterinary sciences. With multiple campuses and a strong regional presence, the university plays a central role in expanding higher education access, academic development, and research capacity in the underserved areas of the province, supported by merit- and need-based financial assistance.