Hamdard University is one of the few private sector Universities in Sindh which provides Hostel facility to the out-station students on large scale. Currently there are more than 900 students both girls and boys residing in hostels and every year this number is increasing gradually. University provides hostel admission to all out-station students on all Pakistan basis. This is the reason that students from all over Pakistan and abroad apply for admission. Hostel accommodation Facility is provided to outstation students on first come and first serve basis.
Hamdard University Boys Hostel comprises of a purpose built three Blocks. Each block has three storey building. Girls Hostel comprises of a three-storey main Block, a scholar House building and one another three storey block is near to completion. The hostel facility has been designed and provided to ensure a secure, comfortable and pleasant stay and to create an environment which is conducive to learning. Facilities available in the hostel include fully furnished rooms, high speed 24 hours Internet and electricity, dining hall inside hostel, TV lounge, gymnasium, sports facilities, and laundry services through washer man.
A busy inter-active life is hallmark of all the campuses at Hamdard University. Cafeteria and tea shops at various campuses not only provide quality food but also the rendezvous for informal tete-a-tete and gatherings. The Students Teachers Centre (STC) is the Central Cafeteria of the Main Campus which due to its spacious hall, innovative décor, and cozy environment, offers an ideal place for interaction among students and teachers. The STC in the second phase of its construction will include facilities for indoor games in addition to offices for different students’ clubs and societies.
The Main Campus boasts of three auditoriums housed in the buildings of Bait al-Hikmah, Hamdard College of Medicine & Dentistry and Hamdard Institute of Engineering & Technology having a total capacity of more than 700 seats. Another auditorium with a seating capacity for more than 200 people is planned in the second phase construction of the new academic block, which shall be constructed for the faculties of Eastern Medicine and Pharmacy. A new multipurpose hall (Al Mueed Hall) having a seating capacity of 3500 persons is already in place.
O.P.D., ambulance and security services remain alert to deal with and avoid possible emergencies. A hygienic environment is on the other hand, maintained through an effective system. At the main campus, free of charge medical services are available to the students, the staff and faculty members. Hamdard College of Medicine and Dentistry (HCMD) provides these facilities during the university hours at its main building. Shifa-ul-Mulk Memorial Hospital of the Faculty of Eastern Medicine is a full-fledged teaching hospital of Unani medicine, renders free services round the clock.
The University has a large fleet of vehicles to facilitate daily travel of staff between the main City and the Main Campus, Madinat al-Hikmah. On availability of trip for students from fixed points. For industrial and instructional visits, the University provides transport free of cost.
Bait al-Hikmah library is evocative of the first Bait al-Hikmah (the House of Wisdom) which was established in Baghdad by Khalifa Abu Jafar al Mansur between 135 to 158 A.H. The library celebrates the union of Islamic culture and the importance of learning and education as taught by the Qur’an.
At present, it boasts over 250,000 books in English, Urdu, Arabic, Persian etc. and 29,611 bound volumes of Journals. Additionally, the library has 3.65 million newspaper clippings on over 1320 subjects, 421 coins from different countries and several thousand postal stamps from more than 146 countries. This library serves not only Pakistani scholars and students, but it is also used as a resource centre by the entire world, by being linked with important libraries around the globe through the internet and e-mail.
Bait al-Hikmah library has two specific features: it was established as a research center for oriental literature and subjects; it has a valuable and rare collection of more than 2000 manuscripts, 3700 rare and old printed books dating back to 1800 c., AND translation of the Holy Quran into 66 languages.
To make these rare materials, especially manuscripts, an accessible digitization process has been started. Now, it also has the status of a university library. Its working has been expanded as well to support teaching and training programs according to HEC policies.
Universities are vital for the social, moral, academic, and intellectual nourishment of students. The experience students gain through active participation in various student-run community services, academic and co-curricular activities and programs, gives them the knowledge and life skills for developing strong relationships, leadership qualities, and team spirit. Participation in clubs and societies helps students to develop multi-dimensional personalities and become responsible citizens.
The sports section provides a well structured and active environment for intramural and inter-varsity sports and activities to students, faculty, and staff members. This section also provides a platform for organizing sports activity and programs. Our Sports and Fitness Centre encourages maximum participation and involvement in all sports and fitness activities and competitive events.