Historical Background

• UAP’s history dates back to 1907 when it started as a research station in British India.
• In 1924 it became the Imperial College of Agriculture, subsequently affiliated with the University of London.
• In 1957 it was elevated to West Pakistan Agricultural University.
• Renamed University of Agriculture, Peshawar in 1981.

Academic Structure
Faculties:

• Faculty of Crop Production Sciences
• Faculty of Crop Protection Sciences
• Faculty of Nutrition Sciences
• Faculty of Rural Social Sciences
• Faculty of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Sciences

Institutes:

• Institute of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering (IBGE)
• Institute of Business and Management Sciences (IBMS)
• Institute of Development Studies (IDS)

These units provide undergraduate, master’s, and Ph.D. programs, generating competent graduates and driving research in agricultural sciences.

Research and Outreach
Since its establishment, UAP has performed both fundamental and applied agricultural research. Findings are shared with farmers and the community through outreach, improving food security and promoting sustainable practices.

Recent Developments

• IBMS, started in 1998 with management sciences, now offers computer science and IT programs.

Rankings and Recognition

• Ranked in the 1201–1500 range globally by Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2025.

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College of Veterinary Sciences

• Prof. Dr. Murad Ali Khan: Principal
• Prof. Dr. Umer Sadique Khattak: Professor
• Dr. Hamayun Khan: Associate Professor
• Dr. Younas Muhammad: Assistant Professor
• Dr. Farhan Anwar Khan: Associate Professor
• Dr. Zahir Shah Bangash: Associate Professor
• Dr. Shakoor Ahmad: Assistant Professor (TTS)
• Dr. Rifat Ullah Khan: Associate Professor (Tenured)
• Dr. Muhammad Shoaib: Assistant Professor
• Dr. Hamid Sattar: Assistant Professor
• Dr. Ibadullah Jan: Assistant Professor
• Dr. Ijaz Ahmad: Assistant Professor (TTS)
• Dr. Haq Amanullah: Assistant Professor
• Dr. Muqader Shah: Assistant Professor
• Dr. Zia ur Rehman: Assistant Professor
• Dr. Tariq Hussain: Lecturer
• Dr. Arshad Zahoor: Lecturer
• Dr. Ihsan Ali: Lecturer
• Dr. Doulat Khan: Lecturer
• Dr. Faisal Anwar: Lecturer
• Dr. Nidaullah: Lecturer

Faculty of Crop Production Sciences – Departments

• Agricultural Mechanization and Renewable Energy Technologies
• Agronomy
• Plant Breeding and Genetics
• Horticulture
• Soil and Environmental Sciences
• Water Resources Management

Institute of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering
Climate Change Center
AMK Sub-Campus Mardan

Distinguished Faculty Members

• Prof. Dr. Dost Muhammad: Associate Professor, cited over 900 times
• Prof. Dr. Sarzamin Khan: Professor and Chairman, cited over 1,600 times

General Contact Information

• Address: University Campus, Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
• Phone: +92 91 9221304–11
• Fax: +92 91 9221262
• Website: www.aup.edu.pk

Public Information Office

• Officer: Mushtaq Bangash
• Office Phone: +92 91 9221251 Ext: 3216
• Mobile: +92 335 9632909
• Email: prooffice@aup.edu.pk

Public Services Office

• Phone: +92 91 9221144 Ext: 3344
• Email: pio@aup.edu.pk

Directorate of Teaching

• Phone: +92 91 9221272 Ext: 3122
• Email: mahboob@aup.edu.pk, dt@aup.edu.pk

Directorate of Administration

• Director: Ilyas Tangi
• Phone: +92 91 9221167 Ext: 3142
• Email: ilyastangi@yahoo.com

Office of Research, Innovation & Commercialization (ORIC)

• Director ORIC: Prof. Dr. Muhammad Arif
  • Mobile: +92 333 9348849
  • Email: director-oric@aup.edu.pk, marifkhan75@aup.edu.pk
• Additional Director ORIC: Dr. Bakhtiar Gul
  • Mobile: +92 333 9350316, +92 333 9327486
  • Email: bakhtiargul@aup.edu.pk, bakhtiarws@gmail.com
• Manager, Research Management ORIC: Dr. Tahseenullah
  • Phone: +92 91 9221304–11 Ext: 3102, 3355
  • Email: tullah@aup.edu.pk, tahseenullah@hotmail.com, oric@aup.edu.pk
• Manager, Innovation & Commercialization ORIC: Mahrukh Qasim
  • Phone: +92 91 9221304–11 Ext: 3102
  • Email: mahrukhqasim@aup.edu.pk