Message from the Director

Welcome to the School of Sociology at Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad. The School of Sociology is the only distinguished school of its kind in Pakistan. We are distinguished by our global reach, with collaborations with universities in more than 30 countries, and by our commitment to diversity and inclusion among our faculty, staff, and students.

The School offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in Sociology, a graduate degree in Criminology, and an undergraduate degree in Social Work. We teach and conduct research on the aspects and elements of society that shape our everyday lives and the social world around us.

Our dynamic faculty members specialize in diverse areas, including Sociology of Education, Sociology of Road Safety, Sociology of Knowledge, Sociology of Family and Marriage, Sociology of Human Rights, Sociology of Migration, Sociology of Health, Sociology of Crime and Deviance, and many other sub-fields of Sociology.

Our faculty are deeply engaged in studying important social issues in Pakistan, including family and health, road safety, solid waste management, educational and health inequalities, gender inequality, human trafficking, and street crime.

The School of Sociology is committed to empowering students to reach their full academic potential through an inclusive, equitable, and supportive teaching and learning environment. Our goal is to ensure that every student, regardless of their background or circumstances, has access to the best learning opportunities at Quaid-i-Azam University.

We invite and welcome you to explore Sociology, Criminology, and Social Work at Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan.