This University has its main Campus in Khairpur, with one Campus in Shikarpur. A proposal to establish two more campuses, one each in Ghotki and Kandhkot is under consideration. Since its establishment, Shah Abdul Latif University has consistently provided top-quality education and training to students. The University has therefore played a pivotal role in the development of Upper Sindh. The University currently comprises six faculties and twenty-eight departments.
Our priorities are to ensure the welfare of our students, to improve academic quality, and to ensure the welfare of faculty members and administrative staff. Higher Education Commission (HEC) has recently ranked Shah Abdul Latif University as 5th best general university of Pakistan in the medium category. It is indeed an honor for all of us.
To develop human resources & capabilities to meet national development needs through quality teaching, learning & research. “Youth Empowerment” is one of the main objectives of the University.
To provide affordable and accessible quality Under-Graduate, Graduate and Post-Graduate degree programs, national and international in scope. To impart learner-centered teaching through qualified faculty using modern teaching aids and methodologies. To create and promote quality research environment, provide consulting faculties to Industrial/Business & services sector with a realization of needs of the community and national responsibility towards economic growth and welfare. To build national character and put a focus on the production of quality graduates to contribute to the economic, industrial, and social development of the country. To promote a campus environment that welcomes and honors women and men and an atmosphere that values intellectual curiosity, the pursuit of knowledge, and academic freedom and integrity.
In this dynamic age of science & technology and competitive business environment, University provides an opportunity for acquiring quality education and develops among the learner's competitive edge, gaining new knowledge and insights into the fundamentals of Natural Sciences, Social Sciences, and other disciplines to understand the world and universe in true colors. Providing a peaceful and congenial educational atmosphere without any break or disturbance in the morning and evening hours for imparting quality education. In the University the teaching process will be to maintain the standard of excellence through the services of intellectuals, scientists, professionals, academicians, and researchers. Arrangements of local and foreign qualified faculty members for quality education, creating the opportunity of foreign scholarships, training, and development facilities for teachers for strengthening their teaching and research skills. Development and innovation of scientific labs, computer labs, and installation of the latest equipment in the laboratories for the practice of the students and researchers. Taking endeavors for the development of quality infrastructure for the students, faculty, and supporting staff by providing classrooms furniture, lecture halls, well-equipped laboratories, sports complexes, playgrounds, hostels, transport, and accommodation, etc. Establishment of information system for quick academic & administrative information to students, faculty, administration & the public. To provide higher education, by establishing important academic department on the Campus to impart education in various fields of Science, Arts & Commerce. To devise design and develop new technologies suited to different and varied needs of the community and the nation. To strengthen the educational consultancy and advisory service of Shah Abdul Latif University to improve the socio-economic conditions in the region.
Shah Abdul Latif University, Khairpur provides a unique opportunity to the students to study in the fields of Natural Sciences, Physical Science, Social Sciences, & Arts and Management Sciences. It is the only University in Upper Sindh that is catering to academic needs in various disciplines.
Shah Abdul Latif University is one of the young and fast-growing universities of Pakistan. It is staffed by more than 200 well-qualified faculty members working in 26 departments. Most of the faculty members are young and foreign qualified. Teaching in SALU is very innovative.
The beauty of the University lies in the fact that it is surrounded by famous archaeological sites: Mohenjo Daro, Kot Diji Rohri Hills, Nara Desert, religious shrines of Sadhu Bella, Shrine of Sachal Sarmast, barrage and bridges (Lloyds Barrage and Lansdowne and Ayoub Bridges) and culturally rich land where people are very friendly and hospitable.
The present campus of the University covers an area of 340 acres of land with lush green lawns, playgrounds, and trees. It is located just three kilometers from Khairpur town. The landscape of the University includes three canals at walking distance, which serve as an excellent picnic spot for the students and the faculty. The University has over 8000 students in various programs. About 70 percent of students are male and 30 percent female. There are eight students ’/researchers’ hostels (including three for girls) The University also provides an abundant transport facility that fetches male and female students and the majority of them commute daily from their homes.
