Jamia Hamdard is a "Deemed to be University" located in New Delhi, India, known for its strong focus on traditional Unani medicine, modern medicine, pharmacy, biosciences, nursing, management, and information technology.

Here's a breakdown of what makes Jamia Hamdard unique:

History and Founding:
* Roots in Unani Medicine: The history of Jamia Hamdard dates back to 1906 with the establishment of a small Unani clinic by Hakeem Hafiz Abdul Majeed. His vision was to transform the practice of Unani Medicine into a scientific discipline. He named his venture "Hamdard," meaning "sympathy for all and sharing of pain."
* Expansion and Vision: His son, Hakeem Abdul Hameed, continued this legacy in independent India. He dreamt of establishing a complex of educational institutions focusing on Islamic culture, Indian civilization, and the development of Unani medicines.
* Establishment of Institutions: This led to the creation of the Institute of History of Medicine and Medical Research (1962), the Indian Institute of Islamic Studies (1963), and Hamdard Tibbi College (1963).
* Deemed University Status: These institutions were eventually amalgamated into Jamia Hamdard, which was inaugurated by the then Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi on August 1, 1989, and granted "Deemed to be University" status.

Mission and Vision:

Jamia Hamdard's core mission and vision revolve around:
* Excellence in Higher Education: Providing international quality higher education and undertaking cutting-edge research in social, natural sciences, and technology.
* Promoting Traditional and Modern Medicine: Specifically emphasizing the study of modern and traditional medicine systems, especially Unani-Tibb, with a holistic and integrative approach to healthcare.
* Social Responsibility: Developing competency-based education, engaging with society and industry, and fostering entrepreneurship, particularly for underprivileged communities.
* Global Standards: Aspiring to be among the top universities globally and within India (e.g., aiming for top 50 worldwide by 2030 and top 20 in NIRF ranking).
* Knowledge Dissemination: Preserving and disseminating knowledge by achieving the highest level of excellence.

Key Strengths and Offerings:

 Diverse Academic Programs: Offers a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma, and doctoral courses across various schools, including:
  * School of Pharmaceutical Education and Research
  * Hamdard Institute of Medical Sciences and Research (HIMSR)
  * School of Chemical & Life Sciences
  * School of Nursing Sciences and Allied Health
  * School of Interdisciplinary Studies
  * School of Management and Business Studies
  * School of Engineering Sciences and Technology
  * School of Humanities and Social Sciences
  * School of Open and Distance Learning
  * School of Law

Research Focus: Known for its substantial contribution to quality research and setting high standards for PhD theses and scientific deliberations.

 Infrastructure: Sprawling 94-acre campus in South Delhi with facilities like:
  * Majeedia Unani Hospital and HAH Centenary Hospital
  * Central Library and Hamdard Archives and Research Centre
  * Centre for Innovation Incubation and Entrepreneurs (CIIE)

Accreditations and Rankings:
  * Consistently accredited with an 'A' grade by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC).
  * Consistently ranked among the top institutions in India by NIRF, particularly in Pharmacy and Medical categories.
In essence, Jamia Hamdard is committed to providing high-quality education and research, with a unique heritage rooted in Unani medicine, while continuously expanding into modern scientific and technological disciplines.