Islamic University of Science & Technology has been set up as a centre for higher learning for the people of the Jammu and Kashmir and its neighbouring regions. It is a platform for imparting job oriented skills. It is recognised by the UGC and AICTE and is a member of AIMA.

The Islamic University of Science and Technology was promulgated by an act of Jammu and Kashmir State Legislative Assembly in November 2005.

The university offers undergraduate and postgraduate courses through the following schools of study:

School of Technology
B. Tech Computer Science and Engineering
B. Tech Food Technology
B. Tech Electronics Communication and Engineering
B. Tech Civil Engineering.
Masters in Computer Applications
M. Sc. Food Technology.

School of Business Studies
Bachelors in Business Administration (B.B.A.)
Masters in Business Administration (M.B.A.).

School of Humanities and Social Sciences
Department of Arabic Language and Literature offering MA Arabic Language and Literature
Department of Islamic Studies offering MA Islamic Studies
Department of English Language and Literature offering MA English Language and Literature
Department of Journalism offering Maters in Journalism

The university has instituted three centres dedicated to social sciences:
Ibn-Khaldun Centre for Comparative Civilization
Centre for International Peace and Conflict Studies
Rinchen Shah Centre for West Himalayan Cultures

School of Sciences
This is the fourth school of studies. It facilitates the study of natural sciences and promotes scientific research and innovation in all areas of natural sciences.

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