[4] It is located in the Phase VII (extension) of Defence Housing Authority, Karachi, in Sindh, Pakistan.

The university derives its name "Suffa" from the rectangular platform called Suffah in Al-Masjid an-Nabawi, where companions of Muhammad used to gather to seek knowledge.

The construction of the DHA Phase VII (Ext) campus, spreading over five acres (2.0 ha) of land, was started in 2004 and completed in 2007.

[6] DSU was recognized as a private sector degree awarding institution by the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan (HEC) in the year 2012.

On all occasions, the CIEC was pleased to see the rapid growth of the university and the high standards of education being maintained.