Project Description

The Dow University of Health Sciences (DUHS) is a public medical university located in the urban metropolitan area of Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan. It was founded by Sir Hugh Dow, the then Governor of Sindh, in 1945.

The university comprises two health sciences undergraduate research institutes: Dow Medical College and Dow International Medical College. The University also has a very strong department of Postgraduate studies which monitors various basic medical sciences and clinical sciences programs at DUHS.

Established in 1945 as the Dow Medical College, it is known for its strong emphasis on economics biomedical, health, and medical research programmes. It is ranked among the top medical schools by HEC in 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014.