Fatima Jinnah Women University is named in commemoration of the contributions made by "Madr-e-Millat" to the cause of women emancipation. It is housed in a building which was old presidency and it is through this University that our heritage has been beautifully interlinked with the education of women for next millennium. The building has an architectural splendor. This gift to the nation, its daughters, and their families has been conceived and presented in an outstanding academic as well as architectural environment. As it stands, it is a symbol of the commitment of the nation to women's education.
Fatima Jinnah Women University is ours and we belong to Fatima Jinnah Women University. Our talents, our expertise, our commitments and our loyalties are with Fatima Jinnah Women University. (Prof. Dr. Najma Najam, Founding Vice Chancellor)
Classes were initiated at FJWU on December 28, 1998 and this session graduated in September 2001. Students have come from all over the country as far as Baluchistan, Southern Punjab and Sindh.
Fatima Jinnah Women University is an academic inspiration available to the Women of Pakistan for their higher education and research. It is a seat of advanced learning striving to inculcate a research culture in the women of Pakistan at all academic levels. It has been serving the women of Pakistan since December 1998 and will continue to do so with a strong focus on teaching and engaging in research activities. (Prof. Dr. Saeeda Asadullah, Vice Chancellor)
Vision of FJWU:
The Fatima Jinnah Women University strives to provide a frame work within which all students are enabled to develop their academic, moral, physical, professional and spiritual potential.
History of the University:
Fatima Jinnah Women University has been established in the premises of the Old Presidency building, situated on the Mall, in the heart of Rawalpindi Cantonment. Our heritage has been beautifully interlinked with the education of women for the next millennium. The main building is Victorian as reflected in its architectural splendor. This building was originally built as a residence by two famous Sikh brothers, Mohan Singh and Sohan Singh of Rawalpindi. This became the Presidency of Pakistan around the early 70 ‘s. The rooms are steeped in history; personalities like Ch. Fazal Elahi, President Zia-ul-Haq, and Benazir Bhutto have walked in the corridors of this building. Ex. Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif inaugurated this gift for the nation’s daughters and their families on August 6, 1998.
As it stands it is a symbol of the commitment of the nation to women’s education. The University is unique in the fact that the Punjab Government funds it. The Government of Punjab is very supportive of the university thereby furthering the cause of women education and empowerment.
Women working at the University have made history in more than one way. At the first Women’s University the women are involved in higher education management, and offering courses to bring students to an international level of training. Women institutions from all over the world have been in touch to develop exchange programs of collaboration.
Contact Information
GENERAL ADDRESS
Fatima Jinnah Women University
The Mall, Old Presidency, Rawalpindi-Pakistan
Telephone:
+92-051-9270050-54,+92-051-9271162
Fax:
+92-051-9271168
CONTACT WEB SITE ADMINISTRATOR:
Muhammad Asim Qureshi
Fatima Jinnah Women University
The Mall, Old Presidency Rawalpindi-Pakistan
Telephone:
+92-051-9270050-54 Ext 146
Email: fjwuweb@fjwu.edu.pk