Mohammad Ali Jinnah University was established in 1998 after the grant of a charter by the Government of Sindh. The University, unlike other institutions which have a degree awarding status only, enjoys the privileged status of a comprehensive university. The objective in naming the University after Quaid-e-Azam was to offer the highest quality of education and research. Mohammad Ali Jinnah University's prestigious and spacious Karachi Campus has acquired an enviable reputation for its facilities and quality of education offered. It has an excellent record of success in a wide range of academic and professional training courses. The University is managed by a Board of Governors, with the Governor of Sindh as its Patron.