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| name = National University of Modern Languages | name = National University of Modern Languages
| native_name = قومی جامعہ برائے جدید لسانیات | native_name = قومی جامعہ جدید زبانیں
| former_name = Institute Of Modern Languages | former_name = Institute Of Modern Languages
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| rector = Maj Gen Muhammad Jaffar HI(M) | rector = Maj Gen Shahid Mahmood Kayani HI(M), Retd
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| head_label = Director General | head_label = Director General
| head = Brig Syed Nadir Ali | head = Brig Shahzad Munir, nswc, psc
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| administrative_staff = ~1,000 | administrative_staff = ~1,000
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The '''National University of Modern Languages (NUMLs)''' (Urdu: {{Nastaliq|قومی جامعہ برائے جدید لسانیات}}) is a multi-campus ] with its main campus located in ], Pakistan<ref name="Google maps services">{{cite web|title=Address and locations of National University of Modern Languages (NUML)|url=https://maps.google.com/maps?q=NUML&ie=UTF-8&ei=vls-U4KwJ82ayQHu04HYBg&ved=0CAoQ_AUoAw|publisher=Google Maps|access-date=16 February 2022}}</ref> and other campuses in different cities of Pakistan. The '''National University of Modern Languages (NUMLs)''' (Urdu: {{Nastaliq| قومی جامعہ جدید زبانیں}}) is a multi-campus ] with its main campus located in ], Pakistan<ref name="Google maps services">{{cite web|title=Address and locations of National University of Modern Languages (NUML)|url=https://maps.google.com/maps?q=NUML&ie=UTF-8&ei=vls-U4KwJ82ayQHu04HYBg&ved=0CAoQ_AUoAw|publisher=Google Maps|access-date=16 February 2022}}</ref> and other campuses in different cities of Pakistan.


The university offers undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate programs in languages, linguistics, social sciences, media & communications, management sciences, electrical & software engineering and computer sciences.
==Overview==
At the foothills of the mighty Himalayas, National University of Modern Languages (NUML) is located in the beautiful capital city of Pakistan, Islamabad. Against the scenic background of the Margalla Hills, it stands tall and proud as an emblem of knowledge and wisdom. The university offers Undergraduate, Graduate and Postgraduate programs in Languages, Linguistics, Social Sciences, Media & Communications, Management Sciences, Electrical & Software Engineering and Computer Sciences. It is one of the largest university in Pakistan which has footprints all over the country in the form of regional campuses.

'''Vision'''

To become a leading institution in creating knowledge and competencies for inclusive development

'''Mission'''

To foster creative pedagogy, innovative research and inclusive communication

'''Values'''

Integrity, Merit, Transparency, Inclusiveness, Social Responsibility, Creativity, Tolerance


== History == == History ==
The '''National University of Modern Languages''' was established as an institute of modern languages in 1969 to help people communicate and understand each other in different oriental and occidental languages, to assimilate different cultures and to act as a springboard for emerging disciplines. Initially, the institute provided language training facilities to the Armed Forced personnel and other government servants. In May 2000, its status was upgraded from an institution to a federal charter University. In achieving this benchmark of an autonomous University, it has crossed many milestones and have overcome many barriers to achieve the status of a respected seat of learning that is contributing new knowledge at local and global level and providing education in 21 occidental and oriental languages. Now, the university has a vibrant and well-grounded research program, offering MS/MPhil and PhD research degrees in various disciplines. The National University of Modern Languages was established as an institute of modern languages in 1969. Initially, the institute provided language training facilities to the Armed Forced personnel and other government servants. In May 2000, its status was upgraded from an institution to a federal charter University.


==Faculties and departments== ==Faculties and departments==


===Faculty of Engineering and Computer Sciences=== ===Faculty of the Engineering and Computer Sciences===


* Department of Software Engineering * Department of Software Engineering
* Department of Computer Sciences * Department of Computer Science
* Department of Electrical Engineering * Department of Electrical Engineering
* Department of Mathematics * Department of Mathematics
* Department of Artificial Intelligence
* Department of Information Technology


=== Faculty of Arts and Humanities === === Faculty of Arts and Humanities ===
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*Department of Translation and interpretation *Department of Translation and interpretation


==== International Institutes, Centers and Chairs Operating at NUML ==== ==== International institutes, centers and chairs operating at NUML ====


* Confucius Institute, China * Confucius Institute, China
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* Jean Monnet Chair – Europe * Jean Monnet Chair – Europe


== Research Journals == == Research journals ==
{| class="wikitable" {| class="wikitable"
|'''Sr.''' ! Sr.
|'''Name''' ! Name
|'''ISSN#''' ! ISSN#
|'''Image''' ! Image
|- |-
|a)     |a)    
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|} |}


== Ranking and awards == == Distinguished people ==
NUML is on the way to progress with substantial effort of the faculty members and students. During this journey, NUML achieved international and national rankings. Following are the notable gaining in this journey.

NUML was placed among the 601-800 world universities, out of 1406 institutions in Global Rank and ranked 11th out of 64 institutions in Pakistan by The Times Higher Education Ranking 2022. In the SDG-4, i.e., Quality Education, and SDG-8, i.e., Decent Work & Economic Growth, NUML has been placed at the 4th position among the Pakistani universities.  NUML is placed among top 37 National Universities by HEC in Research Excellence.

== Distinguished People ==
] ]


* '''General Pervez Musharraf''' NI(M) TBt * General Pervez Musharraf NI(M) TBt
* '''General Khalid Shameem Wynne''' NI(M), HI(M) (Late) * General Khalid Shameem Wynne NI(M), HI(M) (Late)
* '''General Raheel Sharif''' NI(M) HI(M) * General Raheel Sharif NI(M) HI(M)
* '''Admiral Muhammad Zakaullah''' NI(M) HI(M) SI(M) TI(M) (Retd)        * Admiral Muhammad Zakaullah NI(M) HI(M) SI(M) TI(M) (Retd)       
* '''Admiral Asif Sandila''' NI(M) HI(M) (Retd) * Admiral Asif Sandila NI(M) HI(M) (Retd)
* '''Air Chief Marshal Tahir Rafique Butt''', TBt, NI(M), HI(M) (Retd) * Air Chief Marshal Tahir Rafique Butt, TBt, NI(M), HI(M) (Retd)
* '''Sahabzada Yaqub Khan''' (Late) * Sahabzada Yaqub Khan (Late)
* '''Ms. Zobaida Jalal''' * Zobaida Jalal
* '''Mr. Salman Bashir''' (Retd) * Salman Bashir (Retd)
* '''Mr. Masood Khan''' * Masood Khan
* '''Tehmina Janjua''' * Tehmina Janjua
* '''Mr. Kashif Abbasi''' * Kashif Abbasi {{cn|date=April 2023}}


== Rectors == == Rectors ==
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|29-05-2000 |29-05-2000
|23-06-2011 |23-06-2011
|] |]
|- |-
|2) |2)
|Maj Gen Masood Hasan HI(M)(Retd) |Maj Gen Masood Hasan HI(M), Retd
|24-06-2011 |24-06-2011
|30-06-2015 |30-06-2015
|] |]
|- |-
|3) |3)
|Maj Gen Zia Ud Din Najam HI(M)(Retd) |Maj Gen Zia Ud Din Najam HI(M), Retd
|10-07-2015 |10-07-2015
|19-07-2019 |10-07-2019
|] |]
|- |-
|4) |4)
|Maj Gen Muhammad Jaffar HI(M)(Retd) |Maj Gen Muhammad Jaffar HI(M), Retd
|10-07-2019 |10-07-2019
|09-01-2024
⚫ |To Date
|] |]
|-
|5)
|Maj Gen Shahid Mahmood Kayani HI(M), Retd
|10-01-2024
⚫ |To date
|]
|-
|} |}


== Alumni == == Alumni ==
NUML alumni are pride of institute and they are remarkably performing in their respective fields. Some of leading alumni are as follow.
{| class="wikitable" {| class="wikitable"
!Name !Name
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!Institution !Institution
|- |-
|Mr. Mansoor Khan | Mansoor Khan
|Vice President |Vice President
|Company Secretary Office |Company Secretary Office
|Hashoo Group |Hashoo Group
|- |-
|Mr. Qasim Chattha |Qasim Chattha
|Controller |Controller
|Military Accounts |Military Accounts
|Military Accounts |Military Accounts
|- |-
|Mr. Salman Yasin |Salman Yasin
|Country Manager |Country Manager
|Business Intelligence |Business Intelligence
|Business Intelligence |Business Intelligence
|- |-
|Mr. Shahneed Ahmed |Shahneed Ahmed
|Manager |Manager
|Corporate Business |Corporate Business
|Jubilee Life Insurance |Jubilee Life Insurance
|- |-
|Ms. Madiha Hamad |Madiha Hamad
|HR Manager |HR Manager
|HR |HR
|AAI German |AAI German
|- |-
|Mr. Muhammad Tayyab |Muhammad Tayyab
|Marketing Executive |Marketing Executive
|Marketing |Marketing
|DESTO |DESTO
|- |-
|Mr. Sohaib Afzal Khan |Sohaib Afzal Khan
|Finance Executive |Finance Executive
|Finance |Finance
|Attock Petroleum Ltd |Attock Petroleum Ltd
|- |-
|Ms. Raima Amjad |Raima Amjad
|Resident Auditor |Resident Auditor
|Local Fund Audit |Local Fund Audit
|Govt. of Pakistan |Govt. of Pakistan
|- |-
|Mr. Syed Komail Shamim |Syed Komail Shamim
|Area Manager - North |Area Manager - North
|Psychiatry & Neurology |Psychiatry & Neurology
|Lundbeck Pakistan |Lundbeck Pakistan
|- |-
|Ms. Sameen Mansoor |Sameen Mansoor
|CEO |CEO
|CEO |CEO
|Palki Creations |Palki Creations
|- |-
|Mr. Jawwad Zuberi |Jawwad Zuberi
|CEO |CEO
|CEO |CEO
|Mohsin Sons |Mohsin Sons
|- |-
|Mr. Shaun Shafqat |Shaun Shafqat
|Senior Manager |Senior Manager
|Financial Services |Financial Services
|S&P Global |S&P Global
|- |-
|Mr. Dr. Muahmamd Asif |Dr. Muahmamd Asif
|Professor |Professor
|Management Sciences |Management Sciences
|SZABIST Islamabad |SZABIST Islamabad
|-
|Hassan Anwaar
|Sales Manager Pakistan
|Airline Industry
|Air Arabia, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, Fly Jinnah
|} |}


== Establishment of Intellectual Forums == == Intellectual forums ==
Different intellectual and academic forums have been established to study and investigate contemporary geo-political challenges and socio-cultural dynamics. Some of these include:- Different intellectual and academic forums have been established to study and investigate contemporary geo-political challenges and socio-cultural dynamics. Some of these include:-


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Finally, NUML Mehfil Forum is a cultural and literary forum which organizes various talks and events related to literary and cultural topics. It has a more informal pattern and some intellectual personality is invited for a non-structured talks, poetry recitations, autobiographical narratives and question-answer sessions. Finally, NUML Mehfil Forum is a cultural and literary forum which organizes various talks and events related to literary and cultural topics. It has a more informal pattern and some intellectual personality is invited for a non-structured talks, poetry recitations, autobiographical narratives and question-answer sessions.


== Facts & Figures == == Facts & figures ==
NUML has a huge network of academic collaborations and scholarship awards. Just in the financial year 2021–22, over 1,850 students worth 111 Million PKR were awarded as scholarships. 282 students were awarded HEC Need-based Scholarships (Rs 33.36 Mn). 521 students were given Ehsaas Undergraduate Scholarships (Rs 58.06 Mn). 630 students were given Merit Scholarships (Rs 4.32 Mn). 445 students cases (Ongoing 270 + Fresh 175) - Pakistan Bait-ul-Maal. 08 x Scholarships for Differently-abled Students, Wards of Shuhada and Sports were awarded. NUML has a huge network of academic collaborations and scholarship awards. Just in the financial year 2021–22, over 1,850 students worth 111 Million PKR were awarded as scholarships. 282 students were awarded HEC Need-based Scholarships (Rs 33.36 Mn). 521 students were given Ehsaas Undergraduate Scholarships (Rs 58.06 Mn). 630 students were given Merit Scholarships (Rs 4.32 Mn). 445 students cases (Ongoing 270 + Fresh 175) - Pakistan Bait-ul-Maal. 08 x Scholarships for Differently-abled Students, Wards of Shuhada and Sports were awarded.


NUML Placement Centre, established July 2021, organizes a number of Corporate Grooming Sessions, Job Fairs and on-Campus Recruitment Drives. NUML Placement Centre, established July 2021, organizes a number of Corporate Grooming Sessions, Job Fairs and on-Campus Recruitment Drives.


Faculty of Languages represents the linguistic and cultural diversity of NUML and currently it houses 13 departments and offers teaching in 21 languages. The FoL is the real raison d’etre of NUML as back in 1969, it was conceived as a language institute before its development into a multidisciplinary, broad-based university in 2000. Still, language teaching remains its strongest suit as it is the only HEI in Pakistan which offers language teaching at such a large scale. With its unmistakably multicultural and multilingual ambience, it is home to diversity, inclusiveness and cross-national solidarity and harmony. Faculty of Languages houses 13 departments and offers teaching in 21 languages. The FoL is the real raison d’etre of NUML as back in 1969, it was conceived as a language institute before its development into a multidisciplinary, broad-based university in 2000. Still, language teaching remains its strongest suit as it is the only HEI in Pakistan which offers language teaching at such a large scale.


NUML and University of North Texas (UNT) ran a partnership program to train faculty from 2013 to 2015. As a follow-up, NUML is training 45 faculty members of 6 x newly established universities of Pakistan. NUML and University of North Texas (UNT) ran a partnership program to train faculty from 2013 to 2015. As a follow-up, NUML is training 45 faculty members of 6 x newly established universities of Pakistan.
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NUML successfully completed English Works Program sponsored by RELO (Regional English Language Office) - US Embassy Islamabad. 135 under-privileged students were trained in communicative, interpersonal and entrepreneurial skills; over 30 students got employment and educational opportunities. NUML successfully completed English Works Program sponsored by RELO (Regional English Language Office) - US Embassy Islamabad. 135 under-privileged students were trained in communicative, interpersonal and entrepreneurial skills; over 30 students got employment and educational opportunities.


Global Undergraduate Exchange Program is being administered by United States Educational Foundation in Pakistan (USEFP). The program provides opportunities to Pakistanis to study, research and engage with international students, scholars and professionals in the US. This year, 16 students were selected from Pakistan to study in the US for one semester, out of which, 5 were from NUML Global Undergraduate Exchange Program is being administered by United States Educational Foundation in Pakistan (USEFP). The program provides opportunities to Pakistanis to study, research and engage with international students, scholars and professionals in the US. This year, 16 students were selected from Pakistan to study in the US for one semester, out of which, 5 were from NUML.


NUML also hosted an Anti-Drug Awareness Campaign with ] and ], on combating drug abuse. event included alarming statistics on drug seizures and arrests, with plans to incorporate anti-drug initiatives into NUML's curriculum.<ref>{{cite web | title=NUML hosts special anti-drug awareness campaign in collaboration with ANF | website=Associated Press of Pakistan | date=December 12, 2024 | url=https://www.app.com.pk/national/numl-hosts-special-anti-drug-awareness-campaign-in-collaboration-with-anf/ | access-date=December 16, 2024}}</ref>
⚫ == Promotion of Sports Culture ==

⚫ == Promotion of sports culture ==
] Field]] ] Field]]


* NUML won two Bronze Medals in HEC All Pakistan Intervarsity Intervarsity Boxing championship 2023-24
* Sajjad Akbar won HEC Zone E Badminton Championship 2023-24
* NUML won the HEC Intervarsity Football Championship Zone E 2023-24
* NUML Debating Society (NDS) have won the Team Trophy award in CUST Allama Iqbal Twin City Bilingual Declamation Contest.
* NUML won the HEC Intervarsity Zone-E Volleyball men championship 2023-24
* NUML won Table Tennis Championship (Men) for Year 2023-2024
* Almaa Shfan, Won Silver Medal in All Pakistan Inter-Varsity 15th Korean Ambassador National Taekwondo Championship 2022 * Almaa Shfan, Won Silver Medal in All Pakistan Inter-Varsity 15th Korean Ambassador National Taekwondo Championship 2022
* NUML Won Inter-University Hockey Championship Zone C * NUML Won Inter-University Hockey Championship Zone C
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* 3 Gold and 4 Silver Medals, Kamyab Jawan Talent Hunt Wrestling - Province Level * 3 Gold and 4 Silver Medals, Kamyab Jawan Talent Hunt Wrestling - Province Level


== Student Facilities == == Student facilities ==


=== Auditorium === === Auditorium ===
NUML has a world class auditorium for different events like Convocations, Conferences, Open house job fair etc. NUML has an auditorium for different events like Convocations, Conferences, Open house job fair etc.


=== Hostels === === Hostels ===
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The university is equipped with fully furnished separate hostel facilities for boys and girls. The hostels are specially designed with two primary objectives of safety and comfort. It has round-the-clock security, with stringent security procedures and comfortable apartments that our students enjoy living in. The hostels have state-of-the-art washrooms (toilet and bathing cells). Cleanliness is maintained by the staff on duty. Each hostel room provides an amiable atmosphere and pollution-free environment, conducive to the mental, physical and spiritual development of the students and helps them become self-reliant.

Each Hostel (separate for boys and girls, and also for faculty) in the university is self-contained with amenities such as a reading room, an indoor games room, a lounge and a dining hall with mess. Each Hostel (separate for boys and girls, and also for faculty) in the university is self-contained with amenities such as a reading room, an indoor games room, a lounge and a dining hall with mess.


=== NUML Video Conferencing === === NUML video conferencing ===
Video conference facility at NUML is frequently used for conduct of conferences and relaying seminars/workshops/talks or any important academic or non-academic events held in the Islamabad Campus. A video conference setup is also established at the university auditorium through which important events are shared with all regional campuses. Moreover, interviews, interaction with the regional directors and PhD/MPhil scholars’ final defence of thesis are also conducted through this. Video conference facility at NUML is frequently used for conduct of conferences and relaying seminars/workshops/talks or any important academic or non-academic events held in the Islamabad Campus. A video conference setup is also established at the university auditorium through which important events are shared with all regional campuses. Moreover, interviews, interaction with the regional directors and PhD/MPhil scholars’ final defence of thesis are also conducted through this.


=== Mosque === === Mosque ===
The campus also has a beautifully designed, community mosque which is open 24 hours a day. Mosque is located in the heart of the campus near where the university community offers their daily prayers as well as Jumma prayer. The mosque is open to the public for prayer. Daily sermons are delivered in both Arabic and Urdu. The spacious mosque offers separate prayer facilities for men and women. The mosque is located in the heart of the campus near where the university community offers their daily prayers as well as Jumma prayer. The mosque is open to the public for prayer. Daily sermons are delivered in both Arabic and Urdu. The spacious mosque offers separate prayer facilities for men and women.
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=== NUML Placement Center and Job Fair === === NUML Placement Centre ===
NUML Placement Centre, established in July 2021, organizes a number of Corporate Grooming Sessions, Job Fairs and On-Campus Recruitment Drives. NUML Placement Centre, established in July 2021, organizes a number of corporate grooming sessions, job fairs and on-campus recruitment drives.


=== Cafeterias === === Cafeterias ===
NUML has two well-maintained and well-stocked cafeterias which provide hygienic food, throughout the day. NUML has two cafeterias.


=== Sports Facilities === === Sports facilities ===
There is a modern gymnasium with latest facilities i.e. basketball, handball, volleyball, badminton courts, table-tennis and weight training gadgets, aerobic and anaerobic fitness machines at NUML. A standard ground for football which is also used for practice of hockey and cricket has also been upgraded. An international standard futsal ground, outdoor volleyball court and a basketball court has also been constructed recently. There is a gymnasium with facilities i.e. basketball, handball, volleyball, badminton courts, table-tennis and weight training gadgets, aerobic and anaerobic fitness machines at NUML. A standard ground for football which is also used for practice of hockey and cricket has also been upgraded. An international standard futsal ground, outdoor volleyball court and a basketball court has also been constructed recently.


=== Library === === Library ===
NUML has a dedicated block with two floors for library, it is well furnished and fully air-conditioned. The present library is holding over one hundred and fifty thousand (150,000) books, journals, documents and non-book material on various disciplines. This facility is available 7 days a week. NUML has a dedicated block with two floors for library. The present library is holding over one hundred and fifty thousand (150,000) books, journals, documents and non-book material on various disciplines. This facility is available 7 days a week.


=== E-Library === === E-Library ===
NUML has established E-Library for its students/scholars and faculty with online access to a wide range of books along with MPhil/PhD thesis. NUML has established E-Library for its students/scholars and faculty with online access to a wide range of books along with MPhil/PhD thesis.


=== Research Room and Facilitation Center === === Research room and facilitation center ===
In the library, a dedicated research room and facilitation center with 18 & 28 computers respectively have been established for undergraduate and MPhil/PhD scholars and faculty members. NUML has a valid subscription to HEC digital library, which is extended to faculty, students and researchers. Additional digital library resources are arranged from the HEC which include IEEE and ACM etc. Access of Digital Library resources (on-campus and off-campus) for the students and researches are arranged. In the library, a dedicated research room and facilitation center with 18 & 28 computers respectively have been established for undergraduate and MPhil/PhD scholars and faculty members. NUML has a valid subscription to HEC digital library, which is extended to faculty, students and researchers. Additional digital library resources are arranged from the HEC which include IEEE and ACM etc. Access of Digital Library resources (on-campus and off-campus) for the students and researches are arranged.


=== Day-Care Facility === === Day-care facility ===
To facilitate academic and administrative staff members, NUML provides Daycare facility for their kids so that they can perform their duties without stress. To facilitate academic and administrative staff members, NUML provides Daycare facility for their kids so that they can perform their duties without stress.
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=== FM Radio === === FM radio ===
NUML has FM Radio on fm band 104.6 accessible with in the campus. Its programme cue sheet is also available on website. NUML has FM Radio on fm band 104.6 accessible with in the campus. Its programme cue sheet is also available on website.


=== Solarization – Main Campus === === Solarization ===
On main campus Solarization - 600KW installed (40% of total consumption) and Additional 310KW is being installed (overall 54% of consumption) On main campus Solarization - 600KW installed (40% of total consumption) and Additional 310KW is being installed (overall 54% of consumption)


=== NUML – Go Green Project === === Go Green Project ===
NUML took initiated to work on Under NUML's Go green project 2,000 Chinar and 8,000 Rose Plants were planted in last 2 years.   NUML took initiated to work on Under NUML's Go green project 2,000 Chinar and 8,000 Rose Plants were planted in last 2 years.  


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*] Campus<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.numl.edu.pk/hyderabad|title=Campus}}</ref> *] Campus<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.numl.edu.pk/hyderabad|title=Campus}}</ref>
*] Campus *] Campus
*] Campus
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===Branch=== ===Branch===
The university also has a branch in ].<ref>http://numlrwp.numl.edu.pk/</ref> The university also has a branch in ] formerly known as ].<ref>http://numlrwp.numl.edu.pk/</ref>


== References == == References ==
{{Reflist}} {{Reflist}}

== External links ==
* {{Official website|1=https://numl.edu.pk}}


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National University of Modern Languages
قومی جامعہ جدید زبانیں
Other nameNUML
Former nameInstitute Of Modern Languages
TypePublic
Established1969 (1969)
AccreditationHigher Education Commission
Pakistan Academy of Letters
Pakistan Engineering Council
National Computing Education Accreditation Council
Association of Commonwealth Universities
ChancellorPresident of Pakistan
RectorMaj Gen Shahid Mahmood Kayani HI(M), Retd
Director GeneralBrig Shahzad Munir, nswc, psc
Administrative staff~1,000
Students~14,000
LocationIslamabad, Pakistan
33°40′N 73°03′E / 33.667°N 73.050°E / 33.667; 73.050
CampusUrban
Colours    Blue, white, yellow
Websitenuml.edu.pk

The National University of Modern Languages (NUMLs) (Urdu: قومی جامعہ جدید زبانیں) is a multi-campus public university with its main campus located in Islamabad, Pakistan and other campuses in different cities of Pakistan.

The university offers undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate programs in languages, linguistics, social sciences, media & communications, management sciences, electrical & software engineering and computer sciences.

History

The National University of Modern Languages was established as an institute of modern languages in 1969. Initially, the institute provided language training facilities to the Armed Forced personnel and other government servants. In May 2000, its status was upgraded from an institution to a federal charter University.

Faculties and departments

Faculty of the Engineering and Computer Sciences

  • Department of Software Engineering
  • Department of Computer Science
  • Department of Electrical Engineering
  • Department of Mathematics
  • Department of Artificial Intelligence
  • Department of Information Technology

Faculty of Arts and Humanities

  • Department of English for Under-Graduate Studies
  • Department of English for Graduate Studies

Faculty of Management Studies

  • Department of Economics
  • Department of Management Science
  • Department of Commerce and Accounting

Faculty of Social Sciences

  • Department of Educational Sciences
  • Department of International Relations & Peace and Conflict Studies
  • Department of Governance and Public Policy
  • Department of Media Studies
  • Department of Pakistan Studies
  • Department of Islamic Thought and Culture
  • Department of Applied Psychology
  • Department of Area Studies China

Faculty of Languages

  • Department of Arabic Language and Culture
  • Department of Chinese Language and Culture
  • Department of English Language Teaching
  • Department of French Language and Culture
  • Department of German Language and Culture
  • Department of Italian Language and Culture
  • Department of Japanese Language and Culture
  • Department of Korean Language and Culture
  • Department of Pakistani Languages
  • Department of Persian Language and Culture
  • Department of Russian Language and Culture
  • Department of South Asian Languages and Cultures
  • Department of Spanish Language and Culture
  • Department of Turkish Studies
  • Department of Urdu Language and Literature
  • Department of Translation and interpretation

International institutes, centers and chairs operating at NUML

  • Confucius Institute, China
  • Iranology Center, Iran
  • King Sejong Institute, Republic of Korea
  • Yunus Emre Institute, Turkiye
  • Belarusian Language and Culture Chair, Belarus
  • Jean Monnet Chair – Europe

Research journals

Sr. Name ISSN# Image
a)     Al Basirah 2520-7334
b)      DARYAFT 2616-6038
c)       NUML Journal of Critical Inquiry (JCI) 2789-4665
d)      Journal of Research in Social Sciences (JRSS) 2306-112X(E)
e)      NUML International Journal of Business & Management 2521-473X (Online)
f)        NUML International Journal of Engineering and Computing 2788-9629
g)      Polyglot: A Journal of Language, Culture & Translation Studies 2790-2307

Distinguished people

Wall of Fame
  • General Pervez Musharraf NI(M) TBt
  • General Khalid Shameem Wynne NI(M), HI(M) (Late)
  • General Raheel Sharif NI(M) HI(M)
  • Admiral Muhammad Zakaullah NI(M) HI(M) SI(M) TI(M) (Retd)       
  • Admiral Asif Sandila NI(M) HI(M) (Retd)
  • Air Chief Marshal Tahir Rafique Butt, TBt, NI(M), HI(M) (Retd)
  • Sahabzada Yaqub Khan (Late)
  • Zobaida Jalal
  • Salman Bashir (Retd)
  • Masood Khan
  • Tehmina Janjua
  • Kashif Abbasi

Rectors

Sr. Name From To Portrait
1) Brig Aziz Ahmed Khan (Retd) 29-05-2000 23-06-2011
2) Maj Gen Masood Hasan HI(M), Retd 24-06-2011 30-06-2015
3) Maj Gen Zia Ud Din Najam HI(M), Retd 10-07-2015 10-07-2019
4) Maj Gen Muhammad Jaffar HI(M), Retd 10-07-2019 09-01-2024
5) Maj Gen Shahid Mahmood Kayani HI(M), Retd 10-01-2024 To date

Alumni

Name Job Title Department Institution
Mansoor Khan Vice President Company Secretary Office Hashoo Group
Qasim Chattha Controller Military Accounts Military Accounts
Salman Yasin Country Manager Business Intelligence Business Intelligence
Shahneed Ahmed Manager Corporate Business Jubilee Life Insurance
Madiha Hamad HR Manager HR AAI German
Muhammad Tayyab Marketing Executive Marketing DESTO
Sohaib Afzal Khan Finance Executive Finance Attock Petroleum Ltd
Raima Amjad Resident Auditor Local Fund Audit Govt. of Pakistan
Syed Komail Shamim Area Manager - North Psychiatry & Neurology Lundbeck Pakistan
Sameen Mansoor CEO CEO Palki Creations
Jawwad Zuberi CEO CEO Mohsin Sons
Shaun Shafqat Senior Manager Financial Services S&P Global
Dr. Muahmamd Asif Professor Management Sciences SZABIST Islamabad
Hassan Anwaar Sales Manager Pakistan Airline Industry Air Arabia, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, Fly Jinnah

Intellectual forums

Different intellectual and academic forums have been established to study and investigate contemporary geo-political challenges and socio-cultural dynamics. Some of these include:-

  1. NUML Dialogue Forum
  2. Centre for Regional Studies
  3. Centre for Research on Languages and Cultures
  4. Center for Multidisciplinary Research
  5. NUML Writer's Forum
  6. NUML Mehfil Forum

NUML Dialogue Forum engages the faculty and the students in critical interactions about the contemporary issues. It has a semi-structured pattern of discussion in which a talk is given by some renowned personality and subsequently a question-answer session follows.

Center for Regional Studies is dedicated to the study and investigation of regional issues which are political, cultural and sociological in nature. It is primarily a research-based center which seeks to explore the significant dynamics related to South Asian Region.

CRLC aims at tracing back the history of languages and cultures to their genesis. Investigating their linkages and role in culture-formation area/era-wise with special emphasis on major civilizations. Developing repository (scripts and audio) – corpus of languages. Publicizing research and providing policy-related input to relevant stakeholder.

Center for Multi-Disciplinary Research (CMR) Established in 2021, provides technical platform for cross-disciplinary research incorporating IT and commercialization. One project has been submitted (FE&CS – FMS) while seven (FE&CS – FoL, FAH, FMS, FSS) are in process. Two publications have been submitted (FE&CS – FMS, FAH) while eleven (FE&CS – FMS, FSS, FoL, FAH) are in process

NUML Writers’ Forum (NWF) established to incentivize and encourage faculty, students and alumni to accomplish research and write books on important socio-economic and political issues. Authors are being facilitated in terms of availability of time, provision of relevant research material, compilation, formatting, editing and publication.

Finally, NUML Mehfil Forum is a cultural and literary forum which organizes various talks and events related to literary and cultural topics. It has a more informal pattern and some intellectual personality is invited for a non-structured talks, poetry recitations, autobiographical narratives and question-answer sessions.

Facts & figures

NUML has a huge network of academic collaborations and scholarship awards. Just in the financial year 2021–22, over 1,850 students worth 111 Million PKR were awarded as scholarships. 282 students were awarded HEC Need-based Scholarships (Rs 33.36 Mn). 521 students were given Ehsaas Undergraduate Scholarships (Rs 58.06 Mn). 630 students were given Merit Scholarships (Rs 4.32 Mn). 445 students cases (Ongoing 270 + Fresh 175) - Pakistan Bait-ul-Maal. 08 x Scholarships for Differently-abled Students, Wards of Shuhada and Sports were awarded.

NUML Placement Centre, established July 2021, organizes a number of Corporate Grooming Sessions, Job Fairs and on-Campus Recruitment Drives.

Faculty of Languages houses 13 departments and offers teaching in 21 languages. The FoL is the real raison d’etre of NUML as back in 1969, it was conceived as a language institute before its development into a multidisciplinary, broad-based university in 2000. Still, language teaching remains its strongest suit as it is the only HEI in Pakistan which offers language teaching at such a large scale.

NUML and University of North Texas (UNT) ran a partnership program to train faculty from 2013 to 2015. As a follow-up, NUML is training 45 faculty members of 6 x newly established universities of Pakistan.

NUML successfully completed English Works Program sponsored by RELO (Regional English Language Office) - US Embassy Islamabad. 135 under-privileged students were trained in communicative, interpersonal and entrepreneurial skills; over 30 students got employment and educational opportunities.

Global Undergraduate Exchange Program is being administered by United States Educational Foundation in Pakistan (USEFP). The program provides opportunities to Pakistanis to study, research and engage with international students, scholars and professionals in the US. This year, 16 students were selected from Pakistan to study in the US for one semester, out of which, 5 were from NUML.

NUML also hosted an Anti-Drug Awareness Campaign with ANF and HEC, on combating drug abuse. event included alarming statistics on drug seizures and arrests, with plans to incorporate anti-drug initiatives into NUML's curriculum.

Promotion of sports culture

NUML's Futsal Field
  • NUML won two Bronze Medals in HEC All Pakistan Intervarsity Intervarsity Boxing championship 2023-24
  • Sajjad Akbar won HEC Zone E Badminton Championship 2023-24
  • NUML won the HEC Intervarsity Football Championship Zone E 2023-24
  • NUML Debating Society (NDS) have won the Team Trophy award in CUST Allama Iqbal Twin City Bilingual Declamation Contest.
  • NUML won the HEC Intervarsity Zone-E Volleyball men championship 2023-24
  • NUML won Table Tennis Championship (Men) for Year 2023-2024
  • Almaa Shfan, Won Silver Medal in All Pakistan Inter-Varsity 15th Korean Ambassador National Taekwondo Championship 2022
  • NUML Won Inter-University Hockey Championship Zone C
  • NUML Won Inter-University Volley-ball Championship Zone C
  • Kamyab Jawan Sports Drive Inter-Varsity  - 90 Plus Students Participated in Men (Hockey, Boxing, Judo, Athletics) and Women (Football, Volleyball, Athletics) Sports Events
  • NUML Female student participated in COAS Pakistan Open International Taekwondo Championship – 2021
  • Janita Javed, Won Silver Medal in Table Tennis (All KPK Games 2022)
  • NUML Won Bronze Medal in All Pakistan Inter-Varsity Boxing Championship
  • 3 Gold and 4 Silver Medals, Kamyab Jawan Talent Hunt Wrestling - Province Level

Student facilities

Auditorium

NUML has an auditorium for different events like Convocations, Conferences, Open house job fair etc.

Hostels

Hostels of NUML

Each Hostel (separate for boys and girls, and also for faculty) in the university is self-contained with amenities such as a reading room, an indoor games room, a lounge and a dining hall with mess.

NUML video conferencing

Video conference facility at NUML is frequently used for conduct of conferences and relaying seminars/workshops/talks or any important academic or non-academic events held in the Islamabad Campus. A video conference setup is also established at the university auditorium through which important events are shared with all regional campuses. Moreover, interviews, interaction with the regional directors and PhD/MPhil scholars’ final defence of thesis are also conducted through this.

Mosque

The mosque is located in the heart of the campus near where the university community offers their daily prayers as well as Jumma prayer. The mosque is open to the public for prayer. Daily sermons are delivered in both Arabic and Urdu. The spacious mosque offers separate prayer facilities for men and women.

Cafeteria NUML

NUML Placement Centre

NUML Placement Centre, established in July 2021, organizes a number of corporate grooming sessions, job fairs and on-campus recruitment drives.

Cafeterias

NUML has two cafeterias.

Sports facilities

There is a gymnasium with facilities i.e. basketball, handball, volleyball, badminton courts, table-tennis and weight training gadgets, aerobic and anaerobic fitness machines at NUML. A standard ground for football which is also used for practice of hockey and cricket has also been upgraded. An international standard futsal ground, outdoor volleyball court and a basketball court has also been constructed recently.

Library

NUML has a dedicated block with two floors for library. The present library is holding over one hundred and fifty thousand (150,000) books, journals, documents and non-book material on various disciplines. This facility is available 7 days a week.

E-Library

NUML has established E-Library for its students/scholars and faculty with online access to a wide range of books along with MPhil/PhD thesis.

Research room and facilitation center

In the library, a dedicated research room and facilitation center with 18 & 28 computers respectively have been established for undergraduate and MPhil/PhD scholars and faculty members. NUML has a valid subscription to HEC digital library, which is extended to faculty, students and researchers. Additional digital library resources are arranged from the HEC which include IEEE and ACM etc. Access of Digital Library resources (on-campus and off-campus) for the students and researches are arranged.

Day-care facility

To facilitate academic and administrative staff members, NUML provides Daycare facility for their kids so that they can perform their duties without stress.

FM Radio 104.6

FM radio

NUML has FM Radio on fm band 104.6 accessible with in the campus. Its programme cue sheet is also available on website.

Solarization

On main campus Solarization - 600KW installed (40% of total consumption) and Additional 310KW is being installed (overall 54% of consumption)

Go Green Project

NUML took initiated to work on Under NUML's Go green project 2,000 Chinar and 8,000 Rose Plants were planted in last 2 years.  

Campuses and branches

Campuses

Campuses of the university are located in the following cities:

Branch

The university also has a branch in Rawalpindi formerly known as APCOMS.

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