Undergraduate
Department of Visual Arts
Painting, calligraphy, drawing, sculpture, and ceramics — four faculties of the hand, anchored by the Sadequain School.
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School of Universal Languages · Visual & Performing Arts
A house for QawwaliKathakKhattatiCinemaFashionEvery art under one roof.
Six departments. Fifteen faculties. Painting to qawwali, kathak to cinema — taught by working masters.
Admissions for Fall 2026 are open across all departments.
Welcome خوش آمدید
Welcome to SOUL.
We are not merely an art school. SOUL is a community built around arts and artists — a sanctuary where, weary of the everyday, you can come to sing, dance, draw, and create.
The arts are the pinnacle of human experience. Across millions of years and millions of souls, consistent indulgence has produced artifacts, songs, and aesthetics — a common heritage for all of us to enjoy and to preserve.
Here we provide the foundation on which every child can develop their inner aesthetics, and every adult can find refuge in the dreamy world of art, music, and dance. We learn from each other. Join our community and become part of the family around aesthetics.
Courses ▼
- Certificate of Basic Music Theory
- Aesop's Fables: A Certificate of Comprehension
- Certificate of Guitar Foundation
- Certificate of Piano Foundation
- Certificate of Ballet Foundation
- Certificate of Foundation (Attan)
- Certificate of Foundation (Bhangra)
- Certificate of Foundation (Figure Drawing)
- Certificate of Foundation (Painting)
- Certificate of Foundation (Flute)
- Certificate of Foundation (Violin)
Study Circles ▼
- Urdu Adab Circle
- Translation Circle
- Art History Circle
Contests ▼
- All-Pakistan Calligraphy Contest
- Short Film Contest
- Poetry Slam
Celebrations ▼
- World Art Day Festival
- Convocation
- Mehfil-e-Mausiqi
Ensembles ▼
- Qawwali Ensemble
- Chamber Strings
- Folk Dance Troupe
Exhibitions ▼
- Spring Degree Show
- Fall Thesis Show
- Calligraphy Annual
From the desk of
Message from the President & Dean of Arts.
QAK
Qanita Asim Khan
President & Dean of Arts
Art is the language of the soul — it crosses every border and connects us to something greater than ourselves. At SOUL, we are committed to nurturing not just artists, but individuals who see the world through a lens of creativity, curiosity, and expression.
The journey of an artist is not only about mastering technique; it is about discovering oneself. Whether you are taking your first steps into the arts or refining years of practice, SOUL is a space where your passion is met with guidance, your talent with opportunity, and your dreams with a community that shares them.
I have witnessed the transformative power of the arts firsthand — confidence blooms through movement, emotions find a voice in music, and stories come to life through paint and performance. Whether you are here to learn, to teach, or simply to immerse yourself in the beauty of the arts: know that you belong.
Qanita Asim Khan
President & Dean of Arts · School of Universal Languages
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Our departments.
Undergraduate
Department of Performing Arts
Music, kathak, and theatre training rooted in classical and folk tradition — home of the Nusrat and Maharaj Kathak schools.
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Undergraduate
Department of Literary Arts
Creative writing, public speaking and oratory, and the classics of literary tradition.
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Undergraduate
Department of Media Arts
Animation, graphics, and cinematics for the next generation of storytellers.
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Undergraduate
Department of Design
Textile and fashion — from block print and loom to pattern, cut, and runway.
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Certificate
Essential Life Skills
Social skill, presence, and conduct — the quiet craft that carries every other one.
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Named for the masters
A house that carries a name must earn it daily.
Sadequain
School of Painting & Calligraphy
Khattati as architecture — line, ink, and devotion practised at mural scale.
Nusrat
School of Music
From the first raag to the rising clap of qawwali — the voice as an instrument.
Maharaj Kathak
School of Dance
A hundred ghungroos, one heartbeat — tatkar, chakkar, and abhinaya.
What's happening
News & events.
News
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Student Wins National Calligraphy Award for Manuscript Series
Aug 14, 2026In Memoriam: Professor Adnan Malik (Faculty of Letters)
Aug 02, 2026
Academy Launches Qarz-e-Hasna Arts Scholarship Fund
Jul 21, 2026
Alumnus Named to Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia 2026
Jul 05, 2026Events
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ALUMS Chat: Saima Rana on Driving Sustainable Ventures through Innovation
JUL22
ALUMS Chat: Muneeb Ali on Building Technology That Changes the World
JUL11
Convocation 2026: Celebrating Our Graduating Class
JUN15
ALUMS Chat: Miral Sharif on Innovation Across the Digital Economy
MAY30
Annual World Art Day Festival — Open to the Public
MAY12
Spring Degree Show: Graduating Fine Art Exhibition
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Clubs.
Club
The Homer (Book Club)
A community of readers discussing classic and contemporary works.
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Club
Attan Club
Dancers building skill and celebrating a traditional folk dance together.
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Club
The Consonance (Music Club)
Members collaborating and performing across genres and instruments.
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Why SOUL
Built different, from day one.
Working masters, not just teachers
Every faculty is led by practitioners who perform, exhibit, and publish. You learn the craft from inside it.
Small circles, real attention
Batches stay small on purpose. Your name is known, your progress is watched, and your riyaz is heard.
Heritage meets present
Khattati next to animation, qawwali next to sound design — tradition and today in one courtyard.
A stage from week one
Mehfils, open studios, and seasonal shows. You do not wait years to perform here — you start.
Founding batch — Fall 2026. Seats are limited across all departments while our studios grow.
Reserve a seat →Admissions open for Fall 2026.
داخلے کھلے ہیں
Portfolios, auditions, and interviews run through September. Start with the prospectus.
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