Anthropology
The Department of Anthropology offers a theoretically driven and empirically-informed exploration of the human experience, spanning from our evolutionary roots to modern social complexities. By investigating the intersections of socio-cultural existence, Anthropology empowers students to decode the vast diversity of human behaviour and address the global challenges of an increasingly interconnected world.
Behavioral Sciences
The Department of Behavioral Sciences adopts a multidisciplinary approach to understand human behavior, providing students with a strong academic foundation while equipping them with the knowledge, skills, and critical thinking needed to excel in graduate studies and diverse professional careers.
Bioinformatics
Bioinformatics is a rapidly evolving and interdisciplinary field that integrates computational approaches with biology to assemble, manipulate and process different types of biological information for revealing novel biological insights. Bioinformatics plays a pivotal role in computational genomics, genome sequencing, drug discovery, and translational research.
Biotechnology
Biotechnology plays a prominent role in country's sustainable development. Future prospects of this discipline are highly auspicious based on its versatility and usefulness.
Business Administration
The Department of Business Administration at Fatima Jinnah Women University in Rawalpindi stands as a dynamic academic unit committed to empowering women through quality business education. It offers comprehensive programs designed to build leadership, critical thinking, and entrepreneurial capabilities, preparing graduates to excel in diverse professional and managerial roles.
Chemistry
The Department offers a focused curriculum for impactful inventions/ discoveries by understanding the world at the fundamental atomic and molecular scale. By enriching the digital proficiency and data manipulation skills, students are nurtured in their personal development as future technological leaders.
Commerce
Commerce is a dynamic discipline that equips students with knowledge and skills in business, accounting, finance, trade, entrepreneurship, financial technology, and management. The Department of Commerce prepares graduates to meet the challenges of modern business environments through academic excellence, practical exposure, and industry-oriented learning.
Communication and Media Studies
Established in 1999, the Department of Communication & Media Studies at Fatima Jinnah Women University is one of Pakistan’s pioneering public-sector media departments, committed to developing creative thinkers, skilled communicators, digital innovators, filmmakers, AI experts, researchers, and future leaders of the media industry.
Computer Arts
The Department offers a highly specialised curriculum designed to bridge the gap between traditional artistic expression and modern technological advancement. By integrating software mastery with creative storytelling, the students are prepared to excel in the evolving landscapes of digital design, animation, games and textiles.
Computer Science
The Department of Computer Science at Fatima Jinnah Women University (FJWU), Rawalpindi, is dedicated to fostering academic excellence, innovation, and technological advancement through quality education and research in computing disciplines. Since its establishment, the Department has played a pivotal role in empowering women with the knowledge, skills, and competencies required to excel in the rapidly evolving field of information technology and computer science.
International Relations
The Department of International Relations offers a comprehensive academic program designed to equip students with analytical, theoretical, and practical knowledge of global politics, diplomacy, and international systems, preparing them to engage effectively with contemporary global challenges.
Economics
The Department of Economics at FJWU stands out in many respects. The courses being offered are a forward-looking and development-oriented combination of positive/normative and qualitative/quantitative Economics. The Department presently offers 5-degree programs, Ph.D., M. Phil, MS, Bachelors, and Associate Degree Program in Economics and Economics & Finance.
Education
The Program of Education at FJWU is designed to provide its graduates with a broad and critical awareness of educational theory, practice and policy, together with opportunities to focus on educational aspects of their own interests and areas of specialization. It thereby gives students a basic grounding in the specialization area of their choice. Currently, the department is offering post graduate, graduate, and undergraduate programs. The details of the programs are as under;
Electronic Engineering
Rooted in academic excellence and driven by real-world impact, the Department of Electronic Engineering shapes Pakistan's next generation of women engineers. From PEC-accredited core engineering to emerging frontiers in Robotics and AI, graduates are equipped to lead, innovate, and transform industries with confidence and purpose.
English
The English Department at Fatima Jinnah Women University offers a rigorous and forward-looking curriculum that bridges literary tradition with contemporary linguistics. By fostering critical inquiry, analytical precision, and articulate expression, it prepares students to navigate diverse professional landscapes and engage meaningfully in an increasingly globalized world.
Environmental Sciences
Environmental Sciences Department at Fatima Jinnah Women University was established in 1999. During the short span of time, Department has grown exponentially and has been recognized nationally as well as internationally. The program is designed to prepare students for high-growth sectors, including environmental consulting, renewable energy management, sustainability auditing, and circular economy implementation.
Fine Arts
Ingress into Fine Arts means entering and developing in creative fields like Painting, Sculpture, Drawing and Design and Photography. It starts with basic skills and ideas, then grows through practice, critique, and experimentation. This process builds creativity and helps artists express their thoughts, emotions, and unique perspectives while improving their artistic abilities over time.
Gender Studies
Department of Gender Studies (GS) at FJWU offers interdisciplinary degrees in content and approach. The discipline explores issues related to women and across all other denominations of gender.
Islamic Studies
The Department of Islamic Studies offers a comprehensive and research-oriented academic environment that integrates classical Islamic knowledge with contemporary intellectual discourse, preparing students to address modern societal challenges through informed and balanced perspectives.
Law
Established in 2015, the Department of Law at FJWU is committed to achieving the highest standards of professional competence through academic excellence, critical thinking, ethical values, and interdisciplinary legal research. It aims to prepare competent female law graduates equipped with analytical skills and a strong sense of justice to serve the legal profession and society.
Library and Information Science
The department offers a comprehensive curriculum integrating modern technology with traditional library practices. It equips students to develop innovative library services and manage information in physical and digital environments. It incorporates emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, data analytics, and Internet of Things (IoT) to improve information organization and retrieval processes.
Mathematical Sciences
The Department of Mathematics promotes excellence in teaching and research, developing strong analytical and problem-solving skills. It offers quality undergraduate and postgraduate programs aligned with modern trends in pure, applied and computational mathematics, preparing graduates for careers in academia, industry, research, and emerging fields such as data science and technology.
Pakistan Studies
The BS Pakistan Studies program, aligned with the HEC Undergraduate Education Policy and provides a comprehensive understanding of Pakistan’s history, culture, politics, economy, and international relations. Through coursework, research, and critical analysis, students examine Pakistan’s development, challenges, and opportunities, preparing them for diverse careers in Pakistan Studies and related fields.
Physics
The Department of Physics offers BS and MS (MPhil) programs aligned with HEC policies, focusing on strong theoretical foundations, experimental expertise, and advanced research in core and emerging areas of physics.
Public Administration
The Department of Public Administration, established in 2005 under the Faculty of Law, Commerce, Management & Administrative Sciences, offers undergraduate and postgraduate programs aligned with the university’s vision to develop leadership and research excellence.
Public Health and Allied Sciences
The Department of Public Health and Allied Sciences (DPH&AS) adopts a biosocial and multidisciplinary approach to public health, emphasizing student skill development through an integrated curriculum to address complex health challenges. It enables students to understand population health dynamics and address complex health challenges in an increasingly interconnected world.
Department of Sociology
Sociology focuses on the systematic understanding of society, institutions and human social relationships. The fundamental aim of Sociology is to understand how human action and consciousness both shape and are shaped by social structures.
Software Engineering
The Department offers a specialized curriculum designed to bridge the gap between theoretical foundations and emerging technological advancements in the field of computing. By integrating core software engineering principles with practical development skills, the students are prepared to excel in the evolving domains of software development, intelligent systems, data-driven technologies, and modern computing solutions.
Urdu Zuban-O-Adab
The Department of Urdu Zuban-o-Adab is dedicated to promoting Urdu language, literature, and culture through quality education, research, and academic excellence. It aims to equip students with critical, creative, and research-based skills while preserving the rich literary heritage of Urdu in a modern global context.
