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University Introduction – Aga Khan University Medical College

Aga Khan University Medical College is Pakistan's premier private medical institution, established as part of the Aga Khan University's Faculty of Health Sciences in Karachi . It is globally recognised for its commitment to advancing medical education and research in the developing world .

◆ Established in 1983 as Pakistan's first private university .
◆ Main campus located at Stadium Road, Karachi .
◆ Works closely with the University Hospital and School of Nursing and Midwifery .
◆ Check latest admissions in Pakistan for more opportunities.

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History of Aga Khan University Medical College

◆ Founded in 1983 under the Aga Khan University Faculty of Health Sciences .
◆ Established as the first private university in Pakistan .
◆ Building on over a century of healthcare service through the Aga Khan Development Network .
◆ Year of instruction started: 1983 .

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Campuses of Aga Khan University Medical College

◆ Main campus located at Stadium Road, Karachi, Pakistan .
◆ Additional campuses in Nairobi (Kenya) and Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) .
◆ East African campuses offer postgraduate and undergraduate medical programmes .
◆ For campus-specific details, please visit the official AKU website.

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University Rankings of Aga Khan University Medical College

◆ Medical degree recognised by the World Directory of Medical Schools .
◆ Graduates eligible for ECFMG Certification for the USA .
◆ Recognised by medical authorities in Canada, UK, Australia, and the Middle East .
◆ Added to Singapore Medical Council's approved list in 2026 .
◆ For accurate university rankings, please check HEC official website.

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Hostel Facilities at Aga Khan University Medical College

◆ For complete hostel details, please visit the official AKU website.

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University Statistics of Aga Khan University Medical College

◆ Offers 5-year MBBS programme in Pakistan .
◆ Offers 6-year MBChB programme in East Africa .
◆ Postgraduate Master of Medicine (MMed) programmes available in multiple specialisations .
◆ Research focuses on social and economic determinants of health .
◆ Check all open admissions in Pakistan for more opportunities.

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Comparison with Other Universities

◆ Older than Shifa Tameer-e-Millat University (1998) as a private medical institution.
◆ More international accreditations than many Pakistani medical universities.
◆ Global campus network unmatched by local medical colleges.
◆ Higher international recognition than most public-sector medical universities.
◆ Stronger research infrastructure than many developing-world institutions .

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Contact Information of Aga Khan University Medical College

◆ Address: Stadium Road, P.O. Box 3500, Karachi 74800, Pakistan .
◆ Phone: +92 21 3486 4410 / 4412 .
◆ Email: mbbs.query@aku.edu .
◆ Official Website: Aga Khan University Medical College official website.

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