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The University of Peshawar, as a mother educational institution of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is an outcome of the dream of the father of the nation and was created as the first ever University after independence. It is vigorously working with its full zeal and spirit, truly serving and sacred cause of education altogether.

History

The University of Peshawar founded in 1950, is the fulfillment of a dream, which had long remained unrealized. The first seeds of the University may be said to have been sown by Sir Sahibzada Abdul Qayyum Khan, who boldly conceived the idea and founded Islamia College – (The Dar-ul-ulum Islamia) in 1913 at the first out-post of civilization, almost at the mouth of the historic Khyber Pass.

Research

Higher Education Commission (HEC) intends to develop and endure a dynamic and internationally competitive research sector in Pakistan that makes a major contribution to economic prosperity, national well-being and the expansion and dissemination of knowledge. Promotion of Research is one of the core strategic goals of the HEC.

University of Peshawar Key Statistics & Highlights

  • #901 Ranking
  • 23 Scholarships
  • 652 Academic Staff
  • 6,054 Students
  • 2,122 Students (female)
  • Public Institution Type

University of Peshawar Overview

University of Peshawar Scholarships

University of Peshawar Scholarships

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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program

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U.S. government
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship

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ServiceScape
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships

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ACES Education Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
28 Aug 2026
Women Scholarship for International Students
Merit-based

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educations.com
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The PhD Prep Fellowship
Merit-based

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Admit Lab
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jul 2026
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based

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Salvado Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
Merit-based

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IvyPanda
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
$1,500 Annual Students’ Presentation Crafting Scholarship

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IvyPanda
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
11 Jan 2027
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme

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The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
20 May 2026
PlagiarismSearch Essay Contest
Merit-based

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PlagiarismSearch
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship

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IELTS from 6 to 9
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
AAPG Foundation Grants-in-Aid

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American Association of Petroleum Geologists Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
22 Jun 2026
Lawyers of Tomorrow Scholarship
Merit-based

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Law Offices of James F. DiQuattro
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
01 Nov 2026
Francesca Norris Memorial Scholarship
Merit-based

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International Society of Women Airline Pilots
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
01 Nov 2026
Financial Scholarships
Merit-based

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International Society of Women Airline Pilots
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
Creative BioMart Scholarship Program
Merit-based

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Creative BioMart
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
BOC Sciences Chemistry Scholarship Program
Merit-based

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BOCSCI Inc.
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
International Conference Scholarship
Merit-based

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International Society of Women Airline Pilots
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University of Peshawar Rankings

Study Portals Meta Ranking

Top 13.1% Pakistan
Top 17.6% Worldwide

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QS World University Rankings

901

By TopUniversities

The university hasn’t moved up or down in the rankings over the past year.

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3 year trend QS World University Rankings

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951 901 901

World University Rankings

1001

By Times Higher Education

The university hasn’t moved up or down in the rankings over the past year.

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3 year trend World University Rankings

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1001 - 1001

Best Global Universities Rankings

No 2026 Ranking

By U.S. News & World Report

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Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.

3 year trend Best Global Universities Rankings

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Housing services

Accommodation is available to every type of consumer, starting from a very low to the very expensive, and eating areas are sprinkled all over town offering a variety of cuisines.

Medical services

Beside three major hospitals, a large number of medium and small medical and allied facilities, both in public and private sectors provide medical coverage.

Student clubs

  • Adventure and Hiking Club.
  • Blood Donors' Society.
  • Creative Art Society.
  • Photo and Video Club.
  • Cultural and Dramatic Society.
  • Khyber Islamic Cultural Society.
  • Khyber Literary Club.

University of Peshawar Campus Locations

#1 Main Campus
Pakistan Country
Peshawar City

University of Peshawar Student Reviews & Awards

4.1

Based on 100 reviews

  • 5 Star
    40 Reviews
  • 4 Star
    49 Reviews
  • 3 Star
    9 Reviews
  • 2 Star
    2 Reviews
  • 1 Star
    0 Reviews

How Students Rated This University

  • Overall Satisfaction 4.1
  • Student Teacher Interaction 4.3
  • Admission Process 4.0
  • Quality of Student Life 4.0
  • Career Development 4.0
5/5

Greatful,professional and impactful

My journey in Economics has been a rigorous exercise in analytical thinking. I particularly valued the deep dive into I believe the experience could be enhanced by Overall experience in the economics it has been a transformative experience in understanding global incentives. On a scale of 1 to 10 i shared my experience with 9 because of some ups and downs other wise the overall experience was good i handle alot of things in this like a class leadership which we called Class representatives (CR) and so many other activities in which I was enrolled thats the short summary about my education life

Posted by Anonymous
Studied from Nov 2022 - Jul 2026
Posted on Mar 2026
4/5

positive academic environment

Good academic environment with helpful staff here.

Posted by Anonymous
Studied from Feb 2026
Posted on Feb 2026
3/5

Study with 3 gpa

I have 3 years of experience in civil engineering field

Posted by Anonymous
Studied from Nov 2022 - Nov 2026
Posted on Mar 2026
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