Hajvery University

Hajvery University
جامعہ ہجویری
MottoKashf al-Mahjub[1]
Motto in English
Unveiling the Veiled
TypePrivate
Established2002[2]
FounderHaji Mushtaq Ahmed (Late)
AccreditationHEC, PEC, PCP, PHEC, NCEAC, Council of Higher Education (Turkey), Erasmus Programme
ChairmanAtif Mushtaq
RectorProf. Dr. Muhammad Khalid Pervaiz
Location
Lahore
,
Punjab, Punjab
,
Pakistan
CampusUrban
Websitehup.edu.pk

The Hajvery University (HU) (Urdu: جامعۂ ھجویری ) is a private university located in Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.

Overview

Hajvery University is chartered by Government of the Punjab.[3] The Higher Education Commission (Pakistan) recognizes the university as a "category W" institution.[4] It is named after Muslim Sufi Ali Hujwiri aka Data ganj Bakhsh. It has a main campus in the Industrial Area of Gulberg III, Lahore; a second campus (called the Euro Campus) near Gulburg-III, Lahore; a third campus in Sheikhupura (SKP Campus); a fourth campus under construction in Multan and a fifth campus planned for Dubai, UAE.[5] The university has six constituent schools, each focused on a specific field of study: business; commerce and banking; engineering and computer science; fashion design; humanities and social sciences and pharmacy.[6] The library at the main campus provides support for the courses offered with books, videos, journals, and other reference sources.[5]

Accreditation

Hajvery University is charter as a degree-awarding institution by the Government of the Punjab under the Hajvery University, Lahore Ordinance (LIX of 2002), granting it the authority to confer academic degrees. Academic programmes offered by the university are accredited by several national statutory and professional bodies, including:

Campuses

Hajvery University (HU) operates campuses located in Lahore and Sheikhupura, Punjab, Pakistan.

Lahore Campuses

The Main Campus, located in Gulberg III, Lahore, houses the university’s central administrative offices and examination services. It serves as the primary hub for academic coordination, institutional management, and policy implementation. The campus includes administrative offices, and core student service departments supporting academic and operational functions.

The Euro Campus, situated in the Industrial Area of Gulberg III, Lahore, facilitates admissions and student support services. The campus accommodates academic departments and administrative units, including admissions, examinations, and finance. It also provides classroom facilities, faculty offices, and support services required for undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.

Sheikhupura Campus

The Sheikhupura (SKP) Campus, located on Sargodha Road near Ghazi Minara in Sheikhupura, extends the university’s presence beyond Lahore. The campus offers academic programmes in selected disciplines and provides classroom facilities, laboratories where applicable, and administrative support services. The campus operates under the academic and administrative framework of the university’s central management.

Academics & Faculties

Hajvery University offers academic programmes at the undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral levels. Academic programmes at Hajvery University are offered through several faculties and departments, with curricula developed in line with national higher education guidelines and regulatory requirements. The university’s approved degree programmes are listed with the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan (HEC).[8]

Student Club & Societies

Collaborations and partnerships

Hajvery University has established academic collaborations through bilateral agreements with partner universities worldwide, facilitating student and faculty exchange, joint academic initiatives, and research cooperation.[11] The university also maintains partnerships with 50 institutions participating in the Erasmus+ programme, supporting opportunities for international academic mobility.[12]

In addition to its international collaborations, the university maintains linkages with local industry and corporate organizations. Through internship and corporate interaction initiatives, students are provided opportunities for internships, placements, and engagement with industry professionals through guest lectures and related activities.[13]

The university’s collaborations also include academic–industry engagement, particularly in professional disciplines such as pharmacy and related fields. These activities include industrial visits, project-based learning opportunities, and participation in exhibitions aimed at connecting academic study with professional practice.[14]

Social and Philanthropic work

Hajvery University undertakes a range of social welfare, community service, and philanthropic activities alongside its academic programmes. According to university publications, the institution provides need-based and merit-based financial support, including scholarships for women, students with disabilities, and students from underserved regions, with the stated aim of facilitating access to higher education.[15]

The university organises outreach activities such as free medical camps, meal distribution programmes, and charitable initiatives during Ramadan. These include campus-based iftar meal arrangements, which have been reported by independent media outlets as providing free meals to members of the local community.[16][17]

Additional activities reported by the university include clothing donation drives, shelter assistance, water-filtration initiatives, tree-plantation campaigns, educational support for children, assistance to hospitals and orphanages, and the organisation of training workshops. Students, faculty, and staff participate in these activities through university societies and volunteer groups, sometimes in collaboration with non-governmental organizations, government bodies, and community organisations.[18]

The university hosts a student chapter associated with Oikos International, which focuses on sustainability and responsible management education.[19] Hajvery University has also engaged in cultural and interfaith initiatives; in 2013, it proposed the establishment of an academic chair in Sufism, intended to promote dialogue on peace and tolerance.[20]

Through its Quality Enhancement Cell, the university reports integrating social research, community feedback, and volunteer engagement into institutional planning and quality-assurance processes, with an emphasis on civic responsibility and ethical citizenship.[21]


References

  1. ^ "Hajvery University Mission Statement". Hajvery University. Archived from the original on 17 July 2010. Retrieved 16 August 2010.
  2. ^ "Charter, Reputation & Accreditation". Hajvery University. Archived from the original on 10 September 2010. Retrieved 16 August 2010.
  3. ^ "Charter, Reputation & Accreditation". Archived from the original on 10 September 2010. Retrieved 16 August 2010.
  4. ^ "List of excluded universities in Pakistan". Higher Education Commission of Pakistan. Archived from the original on 12 August 2010. Retrieved 16 August 2010.
  5. ^ a b "The HU edge: Our Study Environment & Facilities". Hajvery University. Retrieved 16 August 2010.
  6. ^ "Academics". Hajvery University. Archived from the original on 9 July 2010. Retrieved 16 August 2010.
  7. ^ "Updated List of NOC Issued by HEC" (PDF). Higher Education Commission of Pakistan. Retrieved 2 January 2026.
  8. ^ "Updated List of NOC Issued by HEC" (PDF). Higher Education Commission of Pakistan. Retrieved 2 January 2026.
  9. ^ "Updated List of NOC Issued by HEC" (PDF). Higher Education Commission of Pakistan. Retrieved 2 January 2026.
  10. ^ "Student Societies – Hajvery University". Hajvery University. Retrieved 2 January 2026.
  11. ^ "International Linkages and Partnerships". Hajvery University.
  12. ^ "Partner Universities". Hajvery University.
  13. ^ "International Linkages and Partnerships". Hajvery University.
  14. ^ "International Linkages and Partnerships". Hajvery University.
  15. ^ "Aid and Scholarships". Hajvery University. Retrieved 2 January 2026.
  16. ^ Malik, Ahsan (31 March 2024). "Heavenly handouts". The News International. Retrieved 2 January 2026.
  17. ^ "HU Free Medical Camp". Hajvery University. Retrieved 2 January 2026.
  18. ^ "Student Societies". Hajvery University. Retrieved 2 January 2026.
  19. ^ "Oikos International". Oikos International. Retrieved 2 January 2026.
  20. ^ "HU proposes Sufism Chair". Hajvery University. Retrieved 2 January 2026.
  21. ^ "Quality Enhancement Cell". Hajvery University. Retrieved 2 January 2026.

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