The University of Swat, founded in July 2010, is a public university in the Charbagh region of Swat District, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. It was established to offer higher education to the inhabitants of Swat Valley and the surrounding region. The university’s main campus is about 20 kilometers from Mingora city. History and Establishment The University of Swat was announced by the Prime Minister of Pakistan during his visit to Swat Valley in May 2010. The university came into being officially in July 2010 with an order by the Governor of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa after the approval of the President of Pakistan. Dr. Muhammad Farooq Khan became the first Vice Chancellor in August 2010. Initially, the university operated from two buildings in Saidu Sharif, Swat, provided by the Higher Education Department. Construction of the permanent campus is ongoing, with several departments already shifted to the main campus under Vice Chancellor Dr. Muhammad Jamal. Academic Programs and Departments The university started with several departments in its inaugural academic year: It has since expanded and now includes: Centers and Institutes Departments Specialized Institutes The University of Swat offers bachelor’s, master’s, M.Phil, and Ph.D. degrees in a wide range of disciplines. Mission and Vision The University of Swat is determined to become a top learning institution, uniquely recognized for innovative education and cross-disciplinary research that benefits humanity. It aims to cultivate an environment that encourages: Recent Developments In January 2025, a Chinese delegation visited the university to explore cultural and academic cooperation. Admission to the Spring 2025 semester was officially announced at the end of December 2024. Registrar Office Registrar: Mr. Imtiaz AliEmail: registrar@uswat.edu.pkPhone: 0946-920813Location: Main Campus, Charbagh Important Departments and Their Contact Details Admission Office: 0946-920809Director IT: 0946-920810Controller of Examination: 0946-920831Department of Computer & Software Technology: 0946-920844Department of Applied Physical & Material Sciences: 0946-920845Institute of Medical Sciences: 0946-920846Department of Media & Communication Studies: 0946-920847Department of Environmental Science: 0946-920848Department of Islamic & Arabic Studies: 0946-920848Department of Law & Sharia’h: 0946-920850 Main Campus Address Location: Charbagh, Swat District, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, PakistanPhone: 0946-920801 to 0946-920808