![]() | This article has multiple issues. Please help improve it or discuss these issues on the talk page . (Learn how and when to remove these template messages)
|
SUIT | |
![]() | |
Type | Private |
---|---|
Established | 2001 |
President | Muhammad Riaz Karim |
Vice-president | Azmat Ali |
Vice-Chancellor | Saleem ur Rehman [1] |
Director | Syed Rafaqat Ali |
Location | , , 33°57′49″N71°31′45″E / 33.9636°N 71.5292°E |
Campus | Islamabad, Peshawar, Bannu, Mardan, United Arab Emirates |
Nickname | SUIT |
Affiliations | Higher Education Commission (Pakistan), Pakistan Engineering Council, Pharmacy Council of Pakistan, Pakistan Medical and Dental Council [2] |
Website | suit |
The Sarhad University of Science and Information Technology (colloquially known as Sarhad University) is a private university in Peshawar, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. Established in 2001, [3] it offers a wide range of programs from bachelor to doctoral level.
It is the only private university in Pakistan to have recently introduced an educational satellite channel SUIT TV. The aim is to facilitate convenient access to education for students in the current era. This initiative by Sarhad University is a significant step toward modernizing the education system and marks a major contribution to educational institutions.
Current strength: more than five thousand students studying in this university and more than twenty five thousand students are enrolled in distance education with Sarhad University.
Sarhad University is chartered by the Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and recognized by the Higher Education Regulatory Authority (HERA) Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa. It is also recognized by the Higher Education Commission (Pakistan) (HEC) and awarded highest category (W3). [4]
The university has of following faculties:
As per its Charter, the University has a mandate to offer education through distant/virtual means of education. The program was launched in 2002, which is duly approved by the Higher Education Department of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. It is registered with the Higher Education Regulatory Authority, KP and recognized by the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan.
Through this program, well established educational institutions located across the provinces of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Sindh, AJK, Gilgit-Baltistan and Islamabad Capital Territory have been registered to operate as Distance Education Centres (DECs) as well as Facilitation Centres for the students enrolled through DE program.
The Governments of Baluchistan and KP have also granted NOCs to launch Distance Education Program in the major cities of Baluchistan and newly merged FATA districts, respectively, which will soon be materialized.
Sarhad University established a sub campus in Ras al-Khaimah, UAE in 2017 [5] [6] which is approved by the HEC, Pakistan [7] and licensed by the Government of Ras Al Khaimah, UAE. [8]
The Ghulam Ishaq Khan Institute of Engineering Sciences and Technology is a private research university located in Topi, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in Pakistan. The institute has a 400-acre (1.6 km2) campus that is located in the vicinity of Swabi District.
The University of Peshawar is a public research university located in Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan.
The University of Engineering and Technology, Peshawar , formerly known as NWFP University of Engineering and Technology, is a public university located in Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. Formerly known as NWFP University of Engineering and Technology until 2010, it an institution of higher learning in Pakistan with a strong emphasis on the development of science and engineering. The university offers undergraduate and post-graduate programs in various engineering disciplines. The university is also a member of the Association of Commonwealth Universities of the United Kingdom. The university was regarded as one of the best engineering schools in the country and was ranked in 7th position nationwide in the category of "Engineering and Technology" by HEC, the highest governing body of higher education in Pakistan. According to Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2023, the university is ranked in 801-1000th worldwide and in 251-300th position in Asia.
Gomal University, is a public research university located in Dera Ismail Khan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. Founded and established in 1974, the university is one of the oldest institutions in the country and occupies one of the largest campuses in the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa province.
The Gandhara University is a private university located in Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. It is chartered by the Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Gandhara University was the first private medical university of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. It provides specialized training in the health sciences. The institutes that became Gandhara University were initially founded in October 1995 by surgeon Muhammad Kabir. University is recognized by the Higher Education Commission (Pakistan) and accredited by the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council. It is also affiliated with the College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan for postgraduate dental courses.
Edwardes College Peshawar is a semi-government degree college which is the oldest higher education institution in Peshawar, the capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province in Pakistan. The college, affiliated with the University of Peshawar, has about 3,000 students in Sciences, Arts and Humanities, Business Administration, Higher National Diploma, and Computer Sciences.
Khyber Medical University, is a public research university located in Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan.
The Abasyn University is a private university located in Peshawar, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. It was founded in 2007.
Pakistan Institute of Fashion and Design, also referred as PIFD, is a public design institution primarily located in Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. It was established in 1994 as the Pakistan School of Fashion Design (PSF) by the Trade Development Authority of Pakistan, a department within the Ministry of Commerce. The close collaboration between the textile industry, Erasmus+, Commonwealth Association, business and arts communities is intended to foster multi-disciplinary education and research.
Qurtuba University(QU) was established in 2001. Qurtuba is Arabic variation of name of Córdoba, Spain, in Al-Andalus nowadays Spain.It has two campuses in Dera Ismail Khan and Peshawar Pakistan from Both are separately recognized and are placed in highest 'W3' category by the HEC. It has seventh position among universities of Pakistan by the rankings of Higher Education Commission of Pakistan. It is chartered by the Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and approved by the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan.
The Institute of Management Sciences is a public sector government owned autonomous institution recognized by Higher Education Commission. The institute was founded in 1995 from elements of the University of Peshawar. In 2011, it was ranked 7th in the Business Category by Higher Education Commission of Pakistan.
City University of Science and Information Technology, Peshawar (CUSIT) is a private-sector university based in Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. It is chartered by the government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, recognized by the Higher Education Commission (HEC), and allowed to operate by the Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC).
Iqra National University (INU), is a private university in Peshawar, KPK, Pakistan.
KMU Institute of Medical and dental Sciences, in Kohat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, is a public sector medical college, established in April 2006.
Government Superior Science College Peshawar is a public sector college located in Wazir Bagh Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. The college offers programs for intermediate and degree levels in Science and Arts groups. The college is affiliated for its degree programs with University of Peshawar.
Dairy Science Park is a scientific organization initiated in Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan as a mission for the economic revival of northern Pakistan and the adjoining areas of Afghanistan. Dairy Science Park aims to improve the status of public health safety and food security in the region through productive utilization of livestock and poultry resources, and to pass the relevant research of industrial importance through business incubation models.
Dr. Mohammad Tahir Shah is a professor at the National Centre of Excellence in Geology (NCEG) at the University of Peshawar. He has served at the NCEG since 2013. He was previously selected as the vice-chancellor of the Fata University by the Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Sardar Mahtab Ahmad Khan.
Government College Peshawar is public sector college located in Zaryab Colony, Faqirabad, Peshawar Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. The college offers programs for intermediate level both in Arts and Science groups, which are affiliated with Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education Peshawar. The college also offers 2 years BA & BSc programs plus 4 years BS programs in various disciplines, which are affiliated with University of Peshawar.
The University of Agriculture (UAD), Dera Ismail Khan is a newly established University, charted by the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Provincial Assembly in March 2018 and recognized by Higher Education Commission (HEC) Pakistan on May 5, 2021. It was originally a faculty of Agriculture in Gomal University Dera Ismail Khan. The University of Agriculture DI Khan started its academic activities for the Fall-2021. The University of Agriculture is located at the Sadiq Awan Memorial Complex, Near Baahoo Flour Mill, Bhakkar Road, Dera Ismail Khan. Currently, UAD is offering different undergraduate and diploma programs. Keeping in view the purpose of its research orientation, University has started work to develop various research organizations i.e. Date Palm Research Institute Dhakki DIKhan, Temperate Research Institute Wana, Sugarcane Research Institute DIKhan.