Introduction
The Faculty of Heritage at Aror University stands at the crossroads of history, culture, and memory. Situated in the heartland of one of the world’s oldest civilizations — the Indus Valley — we are uniquely positioned to lead heritage education in Pakistan and the broader region.
Our faculty brings together scholars, field archaeologists, historians, tourism professionals, and heritage managers committed to understanding, preserving, and promoting Pakistan’s extraordinarily rich cultural legacy — from the ruins of Mohenjo-daro and Kot Diji to the living traditions of Sindhi art, music, and craft.
Through fieldwork, archival research, community engagement, and partnerships with international heritage organizations, our students develop the knowledge and practical skills to work in archaeology, museum management, cultural tourism, academic research, and public policy.
All programs meet HEC quality standards and are nationally recognized
Vision
To be a world-class faculty of heritage studies — generating scholars, practitioners, and advocates who safeguard humanity’s shared past and translate it into living resources for sustainable development, cultural tourism, and national identity.
Mission
To advance the understanding, conservation, and celebration of Pakistan’s cultural and natural heritage through quality education, rigorous research, community partnerships, and outreach — developing professionals who can bridge the gap between ancient knowledge and modern society.
Conduct excavations, surveys, and ethnographic studies at significant heritage sites.
Train students in curation, conservation, and museum documentation standards.
Develop sustainable tourism strategies that benefit local communities.
Produce scholarly research advancing knowledge of Pakistan’s history and cultures.
Programs Offered
The Faculty of Heritage offers four interdisciplinary undergraduate programs that approach Pakistan’s history and culture from archaeological, humanistic, and professional management perspectives.
BS Archaeology
An immersive program in field excavation, material culture analysis, archaeometry, and heritage management. Students work alongside UNESCO and provincial archaeological departments at significant sites across Sindh.
Explore ProgramBS Tourism & Hospitality
A practical and academic program covering cultural tourism planning, hotel management, event organization, and heritage-based tourism product development — preparing graduates for Pakistan’s rapidly growing tourism sector.
Explore ProgramBS Pakistan Studies
An interdisciplinary program examining Pakistan’s political history, geography, society, languages, and cultural diversity — developing informed citizens and professionals for civil service, media, education, and policy roles.
Explore ProgramBS History
A rigorous academic program in ancient, medieval, and modern history — focusing on South Asia and the Islamic world. Students develop research, analytical, and archival skills for academic, administrative, and media careers.
Explore Program