The Department of History and Pakistan Studies was established in 1962 in erstwhile DeMontmorency College. We are currently part of Faculty of Social Sciences at University of Sargodha. It offers teaching and research in History and Pakistan Studies and serves students, scholars, and professionals interested in areas of History and Pakistan Studies.Our vision is to be a leading department in teaching and research in the disciplines of History and Pakistan Studies. Our mission is to deliver rigorous, practice-oriented education, produce meaningful research, and develop graduates who are skilled, ethical, and prepared for the demands of academia and other professions. The department offers eight programs: BS in History, BS in Pakistan Studies, MPhil in History, MPhil in Pakistan Studies, PhD in History and PhD in Pakistan Studies. The curriculum combines strong theoretical foundations with practical training, and it is reviewed regularly in line with national standards and market needs. Admission requirements for each program are available at our web page.Teaching is delivered by 08 faculty members, including 06 PhD holders, who are active researchers and experienced practitioners. Students learn in libraries, laboratories, studio, computer labs, and field settings equipped with advanced equipment, and they have access to library resources, digital databases, and learning support.In recent years, the department has published research in recognized journals, hosted workshops and held conferences. Students take part in internships, projects, competitions, seminars, and community outreach, which help them apply what they learn beyond the classroom. Looking ahead, we are committed to modernizing facilities, expanding research, building industry partnerships.Our graduates work in both public and private sectors, continue to higher studies at leading national and international institutions, and contribute to their fields as professionals, researchers, and leaders. They leave with sound subject knowledge, strong communication skills, and a clear sense of professional responsibility.We welcome prospective students and partners to explore our programs. For inquiries, please contact the department office at [email protected] or 0489230149, located at Alberuni Block.
To become a leading contributor towards modern academics and part of market in the era of globalization through excellence in academics and research.
Grooming future historians, social scientists, and academicians by employing the best of human resources and technology to produce intellectuals, professionals, and researchers to meet local and global challenges.
Our diverse and varied degree programs are designed to uplift research aptitude and instill skill based knowledge to cater the needs of job market.
Our innovation in research is the true reflection of our distinguishing position as a higher education institution. We provide a pathway to our faculty and research scholars to bridge together laboratory research, commercial potential, and solution-focused innovation.
The campus remains abuzz with literary and scholarly events to keep our energetic youth engaged in debates and discussion stimulating critical thinking
Our resourceful faculty, efficient in providing opportunities for research and mentoring, is devoted to enrich the institutional heritage of quality education, thus, creating a substantial academic experience for the students.
Living and working across the globe in myriad professional positions, our alumni are torchbearers of the integrity of our institution as well as an inspiration for the generations of students at Sargodha University.
“The Department of History and Pakistan Studies enriched our minds and prepared us for higher pursuits in our life and made us confident to achieve our goals in academic and professional lives.”
“We owe a lot to this department and its faculty that they hone our capacities, provide us guidance, encourage us in academics by developing our critical skills and prepare us fully for the job market nationally and internationally.”
“It is the intellectual ambience of this department that encourage us to learn history and feel ourselves to be a part of human civilization that is unfolding throughout centuries and millenniums. We feel honored and intellectually elevated being a part of this prestigious institution.”