Women University Mardan, which was established in 2016, is a public university situated in Mardan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. It was set up with the objective to promote higher education among women of the region.
Mission and Vision
The mission and vision of the university is to:
- Nurture talented graduates in science, social science, and humanities.
- Create young female professionals, entrepreneurs, and leaders.
- Imbue the students with a sense of strong social commitment.
- Offer considerable opportunities for research.
- Provide personality development through co-curricular activities.
Academic Programs
The university has a range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses in a number of fields, such as:
- Business Studies
- Botany
- Human Nutrition & Dietetics
- Microbiology
- Zoology
- International Relations
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Business Administration
- Economics
- Biotechnology
- Computer Science
- English
- Islamic Studies
- Urdu
- Chemistry
- Physics
- Education
Campus and Facilities
The university offers a safe and welcoming atmosphere that encourages advancement and social skills, and aims to become a model women’s university in the nation.
Recent Developments
During December 2024, the university held a one-day workshop titled “Data Analysis Tools & Scientific Writing Skills,” aimed at boosting research skills of the students.
- Dr. Ghazala Yasmeen: Vice Chancellor
- Dr. Hina Jabeen: Director of Office of Research Innovation & Commercialization (ORIC)
- Miss Haleema Ikram: Deputy Director ORIC & Manager Business Incubation Center
- Dr. Touseef Rehan: Manager Research Innovation and Commercialization Management at ORIC
The university also has a faculty member, Farah Khan, who is an Assistant Professor in the Institute of Education & Research.
Contact Information
- Phone: (0937) 872 201
- Email: pstovc@wumardan.edu.pk
- Address: East Canal Road, Mardan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan