Overview
Established in 1950, the University of Peshawar is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Peshawar (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. This institution also has a branch campus in Baragali Summer Campus and Abbottabad. Officially recognized by the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan, University of Peshawar (UOP) is a medium-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 6,000-6,999 students) coeducational Pakistani higher education institution. University of Peshawar (UOP) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 74-year-old Pakistani higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 50-59% making this Pakistani higher education organization an averagely selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UOP also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.
University Snapshot
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medium-sized
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University Identity
| Name | University of Peshawar  |
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| Name (Non Latin) | جامعۂ پشاور |
| Acronym | UOP |
| Founded | 1950 |
| Motto | O my Lord! Advance me in Knowledge |
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University Location
| Address | Jamrud Road Peshawar 25120 Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Pakistan |
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+92 (91) 921 6469 |
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+92 (91) 921 6470 |
| Other locations | Baragali Summer Campus and Abbottabad |
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Introduction
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Social Media
uniRank publishes brief reviews, rankings and metrics of some University of Peshawar's social media channels as a starting point for comparison and an additional selection tool for potential applicants.
University of Peshawar's Facebook page
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