Global Fellows Program

Habib University's two-year Global Fellows Program offers advantages over typical postdoctoral positions. It caters to outstanding scholars worldwide, integrating them as faculty, offering diverse opportunities, and supporting long-term career prospects.

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RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES

  • Utilize grants to progress your research and publications autonomously or in collaboration with our seasoned faculty members.
  • Cultivate sustainable connections with emerging scholars by contributing to student research initiatives.

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COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND GLOBAL PARTNERSHIPS

  • Establish valuable collaborations with scholars from partner institutions, as well as universities in the local and neighboring regions of the Global South.
  • Engage with prominent academics both within and beyond Habib University and share your research through public speaking engagements, seminars, and workshops.

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PEDAGOGICAL AND PROFESSIONAL GROWTH

  • Cultivate your research interests by collaborating with fellow faculty members to design and co-teach courses.
  • Explore innovative teaching methods at our specialized facilities designed for interdisciplinary education and learning.
  • Contribute towards the Habib University community by teaching and mentoring students

Benefits of Being a Global Fellow

As a Global Fellow at Habib University, we understand that you may have overseas obligations that we are
glad to facilitate. In addition to offering competitive remuneration and welcoming you into our closely-knit
community, we offer a variety of additional benefits to help you adjust to living in Pakistan:

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Habib University Experience at a Glance

We seek to provide an interdisciplinary, intellectual experience that is contextualized, locally grounded and globally engaged.

As the best university in Pakistan, Habib University’s core mission is to create an environment which fosters thoughtful, engaged, and empathetic learners. As a Global Fellow, you are a key custodian of the intellectual experience and success of students.

Habib University Experience at a Glance Habib University Experience at a Glance

Our Intellectual Fabric

  • Liberal Core
  • Majors
  • Minors

Liberal Core

The foundation of Habib University’s intellectual experience comprises of 10 distinct courses, taught over the course of four years. Each course incorporating the seven forms of thought: Historical & Social Thought, Philosophical Thought, Language & Expression, Formal Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning, Natural Scientific Method & Analysis, and Creative Practice.

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Majors

  • BSc (Honors) Social Development and Policy

  • BA (Honors) Communication & Design

  • BA (Honors) Comparative Humanities

  • BS Electrical Engineering

  • BS Computer Science

  • BS Computer Engineering

  • Comparative Literature
  • Philosophy
  • South Asian Music
  • Communication Design
  • Religious Studies
  • History
  • Physics
  • Social Development & Policy
  • Mathematics
  • Bio-Science
  • Computer Science
  • Electrical and Computer Engineering

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Minors

Meet the Fellows

Hear From Our Academics

  • Marcelo Alves De Paula

    Habib’s faculty and support services are extremely helpful to all those willing to embrace Karachi as their home. They go out of their way to ensure your well-being and the city’s culture of hospitality means that settling in is mostly straightforward.

    Marcelo Alves De Paula

    Assistant Professor,

    Comparative Humanities, Habib University Ph.D.
    Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Brazil
  • Dr. Coline Ferrant

    I wanted to pursue a liberal arts career in a big city in the Global South, that’s why I joined Habib University.

    Dr. Coline Ferrant

    Assistant Professor,

    Social Development and Policy, Habib University,
    Ph.D. Sociology, Northwestern University, USA,
    and Sciences Po, France

Life in Karachi

As Pakistan’s largest cosmopolitan city, Karachi’s cultural tapestry is woven with the traditions, languages, and customs of various groups, creating a vibrant and multifaceted urban landscape.

The city boasts architecture with an interesting juxtaposition of old city, British colonial era and contemporary urbanization, creating a diverse and visually intriguing urban landscape.

Karachi has played a significant role historically in shaping the intellectual discourse of Pakistan. Not only is it home to some of the country’s most prestigious educational institutions but it also hosts numerous intellectual and cultural festivals.

Become a part of Habib University’s Global Fellow’s Program, a unique intellectual experience designed for high potential scholars from the world’s leading institutions!

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