Abbottabad University of Science and Technology (AUST) is a public sector university based in Abbottabad, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. It was set up to fulfill the increasing need for higher education in the area, particularly in science, technology, and engineering. The goal of the university is to deliver quality education and assist in the technological growth of Pakistan.
Establishment:
AUST was set up in 2005 by the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Government in order to facilitate a sophisticated education system in the fields of science and technology to the region’s youth.
Location:
It is situated in the picturesque city of Abbottabad within the Hazara division of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, a place renowned for its beauty and nearness to Islamabad.
Affiliation:
AUST is accredited by the Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan and is affiliated with different research and development boards and institutions.
Programs Offered
AUST provides a range of undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs in fields such as:
- Engineering (Computer, Electrical, Civil, Mechanical, etc.)
- Computer Science
- Business Administration
- Social Sciences
- Natural Sciences
Research Focus
The university focuses on science, technology, and innovation research, which leads to socio-economic development in Pakistan.
Campus
The campus has state-of-the-art facilities, such as laboratories, libraries, sports facilities, and student hostels. The site offers a serene setting that is favorable for learning and research.
Vision
AUST’s vision is to be a model institution in the country, with an emphasis on developing competent professionals equipped to address the challenges of the technology era.
Admission
The university has admissions through merit-based systems so that the students admitted are well-capable and meet the necessary academic standards.
Academic Departments and Key Staff
Faculty of Health & Biomedical Sciences
- Department of Microbiology
- Department of Food Science & Technology
- Department of Medical Lab Technology
- Department of Pharmacy
- Department of Biochemistry
Faculty of Sciences
- Department of Mathematics
- Department of Chemistry
- Department of Computer Science
- Department of Physics
- Department of Earth Sciences
- Department of Zoology
Faculty of Engineering
- Institute of Materials, Minerals & Mining Engineering
Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences
- Department of Economics
- Department of English
- Department of Pakistan Studies
- Department of Management Sciences
- Department of Psychology
Administration
- Director of Academics
- Directorate of Finance
- Directorate of Administration
- Directorate of IT Services
- AUST Provost Office
- Directorate of Works
- Directorate of Planning & Development
- Legal Cell
- Directorate of Sports
- AUST Medical Center
Contact Information
Address:
Abbottabad University of Science and Technology
Mansehra Road, Abbottabad,
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan.
Email:
General Enquiries: info@aust.edu.pk
Admissions: admissions@aust.edu.pk
Registrar Office: registrar@aust.edu.pk
Website: