University of South Asia

University of South Asia is a leading institution dedicated to empower the citizens of Pakistan through high quality education based on employable skills, research and commercialization of its research projects.

The population of Pakistan is fast growing to become the fifth largest nation thereby creating new challenges and opportunities. The Vision of USA is to train this large population and use it to the advantage of the country by means of providing them useful skills that can be sold globally bringing prosperity in the lives of the citizens.

The mission of University of South Asia is to equip the youth in developing its vision and thinking skills, converting "Manpower to Mind-power." USA wants to keep producing professionals who are capable of leading in their areas of specializations, becoming instrumental in the growth, development and prosperity of the nation.

Educating and grooming of manpower in the fields of science, technologies, humanities, management and health sciences, which would meet international standards. The institute will also cater the provision of technology research and developmental support to important industries. This support is in the form of trained, skilled manpower and consultancy, is crucial for further progress of the industrial sector in the Pakistan, and other Muslim countries. The institute will also set an example to be followed so that other institutes of the same kind could be established. The institute will attract and refine young students to promote the highest values and to serve their communities with integrity.

In 1987 when the concept of private sector participation at the Higher Education Level was unheard of, National College of Computer Sciences (NCCS) was established as the first Computer training institution imparting most modern computer education in Pakistan. From 1987 to 1993, NCCS offered Short Courses and Diplomas to the students that would provide them employable skills converting them from ordinary BA degree holder to a computer professional.

In 1993, NCCS started first ever degree program in the field of Computer Sciences in Pakistan, giving it the name of BCS (Bachelor of Computer Sciences). NCCS taught 100,000 students in its 18 years of operations. In 1993, the college was awarded a charter with the status of degree awarding institution with the name of “Institute of South Asia”. This charter was later upgraded and was given the status of Degree awarding university through an act of Parliament in 2005 and was named “University of South Asia.”

University of South Asia is a philosophy, a concept, and an ideology that revolves around the phenomenon of “Change for Better.” USA believes that we should continuously upgrade ourselves to keep pace with ever changing demands of human development. We believe that problems in the society must be identified; solutions planned and innovative programs introduced to implement the solutions without any lapse. It is our conviction that even the ongoing academic programs must be kept under microscopic analysis and the curriculum be made a living entity with a built in phenomena of improvement and perfection. USA is determined to bring advancement in every aspect of human learning.