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Former names | Abasyn Institute of Management Sciences |
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Motto in English | Passion to Design Future.... |
| Type | Private |
| Established | 2007 |
Academic affiliations | |
| Chancellor | Muhammad Imran Ullah |
| Vice-Chancellor | S. Umar Farooq |
| Location | , , Pakistan |
| Colours | Green and white |
| Website | abasyn |
The Abasyn University is a private university located in Peshawar, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. [1] It was founded in 2007.
Abasyn university is chartered by the Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and recognized by the Higher Education Commission (Pakistan) (HEC). [2] It is also accredited by the Pharmacy Council of Pakistan and Pakistan Engineering Council. It offers undergraduate and post-graduate studies in various disciplines including engineering, engineering technology, computer science, business administration, pharmacy, microbiology, and education. Abasyn university is noted for its engaging research in the development of augmented reality and artificial intelligence. [3]
Besides its main campus in Peshawar, the university also has a teaching campus in Islamabad [4] and in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE. [5]
Abasyn Journal of Social Sciences (AJSS) publishes rigorous, well written articles from a range of theoretical and methodological traditions. AJSS published articles that engage with contemporary challenges in the field of business and management. [6]
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