The University of Kotli Azad Jammu and Kashmir (UoK) is the public university of the Kotli district in Azad Jammu and Kashmir. It was established in 2012, and it serves students from Kotli, Mirpur and the surrounding districts who previously had to travel to Muzaffarabad or to Punjab for a university education. For students of Azad Kashmir, it is one of the closest public universities to home.
At a glance
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Location | Kotli, Azad Jammu and Kashmir |
| Type | Public-sector university (established 2012) |
| Main fields | Sciences, arts, business administration, computer science, education and social sciences |
| Fees and admission dates | To be confirmed — no reliable published fee schedule was found for the current cycle; check the university's own admission notice |
Programmes
The university offers BS, MS, MPhil and PhD programmes across its faculties. Undergraduate choices include computer science, information technology, business administration, commerce, economics, mathematics, physics, chemistry, botany, zoology, English, Urdu, Islamic studies, international relations, sociology and education. Postgraduate research is offered in several science and social-science disciplines. The university also runs affiliated colleges in the Kotli district.
Admission
Admission to undergraduate programmes is normally on merit, based on marks in Matric and Intermediate, with an entry test for some programmes. The university usually announces Fall admissions in the summer; confirm the exact dates, the test requirement and the merit formula in the current admission notice on the university's website. Students from Azad Jammu and Kashmir are also eligible for HEC scholarships and for the HEC need-based scholarship through the university's financial aid office.
Why choose the University of Kotli
For a student from Kotli or the surrounding districts of Azad Kashmir, this is the local public university: low public-sector fees, a campus close to home, and a growing range of programmes. Its graduates work in the AJ&K government, schools and colleges, banks and the private sector across Azad Kashmir and Pakistan.
Frequently asked questions
Is the University of Kotli public or private? Public. It is a public-sector university of Azad Jammu and Kashmir.
What is it best for? Computer science, business, education and the sciences for students of Azad Kashmir.
How do I get admission? On merit, based on Matric and Intermediate marks, with an entry test for some programmes. Confirm the current notice for dates and the merit formula.
What are the fees? To be confirmed — check the university's own admission notice for the current fee schedule.
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Sources and verification: University history (established 2012; public university of Kotli, Azad Jammu and Kashmir) and programme structure as published by the university. Current-cycle fees, admission dates and closing merits are not published in a reliable schedule — marked to be confirmed in the page.