University of Agriculture, Peshawar
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The University of Agriculture, Peshawar (UAP; Urdu: جامعہ زرعیہ پشاور، یا زرعی یونیورسٹی پشاور; Pashto: د کرنې پوهنتون، پېښور), is a research university located in Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. The university is ranked fourth in agriculture in Pakistan.[1]
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Type | Public |
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Established | 1981 |
Chancellor | Haji Ghulam Ali - Governor of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa |
Vice-Chancellor | Jehan Bakht |
Students | 7000+ |
Location | , , |
Nickname | UAP |
Website | aup.edu.pk |
History
editIt was founded in 1981.[2]
Academics
editThe academic programs are divided into five faculties, each headed by a dean:
- 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
The university has three institutes:
- The Institute of Biotechnology and Genetics Engineering (IBGE)
- Institute of Business and Management Sciences (IBMS)
- Institute of Development Studies (IDS).
Institute of Business and Management Science
editInstitute of Business & Management Sciences (IBMS) was established in 1998. Initially, only management science courses were offered, but now it also offers courses in computer science and information technology.[3]
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