The University of Agriculture, Peshawar
Also known as AUP
The University of Agriculture is a public-sector university in Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, recognised by the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan.
Quick Facts
| Location | Peshawar |
|---|---|
| Province | KPK |
| Private or Government | Public (Government) |
| Institution Type | University |
| HEC Recognition | HEC Recognized |
| Website | http://www.aup.edu.pk |
About
The University of Agriculture, Peshawar is a public-sector university in Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, recognised by the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan.
The University of Agriculture specialises in agriculture and its related sciences, a sector with a long-established public university network in Pakistan.
Location and Address
The institution is located at Public Information / Contact details:, +92 (91) 9221144 Ext: 3344, Admission Office:, +92 (91) 9221167 Ext: 3142.
Degree Programs and Fee Structure
| Program | Duration | Eligibility | Fees whole programme |
|---|---|---|---|
| BBA Subsidized | 4 Years (8 semesters) | 278,300 (Fall 2026) | |
| BBA Non-Subsidized | 4 Years (8 semesters) | 462,220 (Fall 2026) | |
| BS Accounting and Finance Accounting & Finance, Subsidized | 4 Years (8 semesters) | 278,300 (Fall 2026) | |
| BS Accounting and Finance Accounting & Finance, Non-Subsidized | 4 Years (8 semesters) | 462,220 (Fall 2026) | |
| BS Agribusiness Agribusiness, Subsidized | 4 Years (8 semesters) | 278,300 (Fall 2026) | |
| BS Agribusiness Agribusiness, Non-Subsidized | 4 Years (8 semesters) | 462,220 (Fall 2026) | |
| BS Artificial Intelligence Artificial Intelligence | 4 Years (8 semesters) | 503,360 (Fall 2026) | |
| BS Bio-Chemistry (Non-Subsidized) Non-Subsidized | 4 Years (8 semesters) | 566,280 (Fall 2026) | |
| BS Bio-Chemistry (Subsidized) Subsidized | 4 Years (8 semesters) | 278,300 (Fall 2026) | |
| BS Botany Subsidized | 4 Years (8 semesters) | 278,300 (Fall 2026) | |
| BS Botany Non-Subsidized | 4 Years (8 semesters) | 566,280 (Fall 2026) | |
| BS Business Analytics Business Analytics, Subsidized | 4 Years (8 semesters) | 278,300 (Fall 2026) | |
| BS Business Analytics Business Analytics, Non-Subsidized | 4 Years (8 semesters) | 462,220 (Fall 2026) | |
| BS Climate Change Sciences Climate Change Sciences | 4 Years (8 semesters) | 278,300 (Fall 2026) | |
| BS Computer Science | 4 Years (8 semesters) | 503,360 (Fall 2026) | |
| BS Cyber Security Cyber Security | 4 Years (8 semesters) | 503,360 (Fall 2026) | |
| BS Data Science Data Science | 4 Years (8 semesters) | 503,360 (Fall 2026) | |
| BS Dental Technology Dental Technology | 4 Years (8 semesters) | 765,776 (Fall 2026) | |
| BS Development Studies Development Studies, Subsidized | 4 Years (8 semesters) | 278,300 (Fall 2026) | |
| BS Development Studies Development Studies, Non-Subsidized | 4 Years (8 semesters) | 462,220 (Fall 2026) | |
| BS Economics Economics, Subsidized | 4 Years (8 semesters) | 278,300 (Fall 2026) | |
| BS Economics Economics, Non-Subsidized | 4 Years (8 semesters) | 462,220 (Fall 2026) | |
| BS English English, Subsidized | 4 Years (8 semesters) | 278,300 (Fall 2026) | |
| BS English English, Non-Subsidized | 4 Years (8 semesters) | 462,220 (Fall 2026) | |
| BS Entrepreneurship Entrepreneurship, Subsidized | 4 Years (8 semesters) | 278,300 (Fall 2026) | |
| BS Entrepreneurship Entrepreneurship, Non-Subsidized | 4 Years (8 semesters) | 462,220 (Fall 2026) | |
| BS Food Science and Technology Subsidized | 4 Years (8 semesters) | 278,300 (Fall 2026) | |
| BS Food Science and Technology Non-Subsidized | 4 Years (8 semesters) | 566,280 (Fall 2026) | |
| BS Human Nutrition (Non-Subsidized) Non-Subsidized | 4 Years (8 semesters) | 566,280 (Fall 2026) | |
| BS Human Nutrition (Subsidized) Subsidized | 4 Years (8 semesters) | 278,300 (Fall 2026) | |
| BS in Islamic Banking and Finance Islamic Banking & Finance, Subsidized | 4 Years (8 semesters) | 278,300 (Fall 2026) | |
| BS in Islamic Banking and Finance Islamic Banking & Finance, Non-Subsidized | 4 Years (8 semesters) | 462,220 (Fall 2026) | |
| BS IT | 4 Years (8 semesters) | 503,360 (Fall 2026) | |
| BS Mathematics Mathematics, Subsidized | 4 Years (8 semesters) | 278,300 (Fall 2026) | |
| BS Mathematics Mathematics, Non-Subsidized | 4 Years (8 semesters) | 462,220 (Fall 2026) | |
| BS Medical Lab Technology Medical Lab Technology | 4 Years (8 semesters) | 765,776 (Fall 2026) | |
| BS Poultry Science Poultry Science, Subsidized | 4 Years (8 semesters) | 278,300 (Fall 2026) | |
| BS Poultry Science Poultry Science, Non-Subsidized | 4 Years (8 semesters) | 650,980 (Fall 2026) | |
| BS project Management Project Management, Subsidized | 4 Years (8 semesters) | 278,300 (Fall 2026) | |
| BS project Management Project Management, Non-Subsidized | 4 Years (8 semesters) | 462,220 (Fall 2026) | |
| BS Public Health Public Health | 4 Years (8 semesters) | 765,776 (Fall 2026) | |
| BS Rural Development Rural Developments, Subsidized | 4 Years (8 semesters) | 278,300 (Fall 2026) | |
| BS Rural Development Rural Developments, Non-Subsidized | 4 Years (8 semesters) | 462,220 (Fall 2026) | |
| BS Sociology Sociology, Subsidized | 4 Years (8 semesters) | 278,300 (Fall 2026) | |
| BS Sociology Sociology, Non-Subsidized | 4 Years (8 semesters) | 462,220 (Fall 2026) | |
| BS Software Engineering Software Engineering | 4 Years (8 semesters) | 503,360 (Fall 2026) | |
| BS Statistics Statistics, Subsidized | 4 Years (8 semesters) | 278,300 (Fall 2026) | |
| BS Statistics Statistics, Non-Subsidized | 4 Years (8 semesters) | 462,220 (Fall 2026) | |
| BS Supply Chain Management Supply Chain Management, Subsidized | 4 Years (8 semesters) | 278,300 (Fall 2026) | |
| BS Supply Chain Management Supply Chain Management, Non-Subsidized | 4 Years (8 semesters) | 462,220 (Fall 2026) | |
| BS Tourism and Hospitality Management Tourism & Hospitality Management, Subsidized | 4 Years (8 semesters) | 278,300 (Fall 2026) | |
| BS Tourism and Hospitality Management Tourism & Hospitality Management, Non-Subsidized | 4 Years (8 semesters) | 462,220 (Fall 2026) | |
| BSc Agriculture (Plant Pathology) | 4 Years (8 semesters) | 278,300 (Fall 2026) | |
| BSc. (Hons.) Biotechnology (Non-Subsidized) Non-Subsidized | 4 Years (8 semesters) | 1,101,100 (Fall 2026) | |
| BSc. (Hons.) Biotechnology (Subsidized) Subsidized | 4 Years (8 semesters) | 435,600 (Fall 2026) | |
| BSc. (Hons) Animal Sciences (Non-Subsidized) Non-Subsidized | 4 Years (8 semesters) | 566,280 (Fall 2026) | |
| BSc. (Hons) Animal Sciences (Subsidized) Subsidized | 4 Years (8 semesters) | 396,880 (Fall 2026) | |
| BSc. (Hons) Bioinformatics (Non-Subsidized) Non-Subsidized | 4 Years (8 semesters) | 566,280 (Fall 2026) | |
| BSc. (Hons) Bioinformatics (Subsidized) Subsidized | 4 Years (8 semesters) | 396,880 (Fall 2026) | |
| BSc. (Hons) Fisheries and Aquaculture (Non-Subsidized) Non-Subsidized | 4 Years (8 semesters) | 566,280 (Fall 2026) | |
| BSc. (Hons) Fisheries and Aquaculture (Subsidized) Subsidized | 4 Years (8 semesters) | 396,880 (Fall 2026) | |
| BSc. (Hons) Microbiology (Non-Subsidized) Non-Subsidized | 4 Years (8 semesters) | 566,280 (Fall 2026) | |
| BSc. (Hons) Microbiology (Subsidized) Subsidized | 4 Years (8 semesters) | 396,880 (Fall 2026) | |
| Diploma in Agriculture Sciences | 3 Years (6 semesters) | 198,440 (Fall 2026) | |
| Diploma in Veterinary Sciences | 3 Years (6 semesters) | 289,190 (Fall 2026) | |
| DVM Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Subsidized | 5 Years (10 semesters) | 719,950 (Fall 2026) | |
| DVM Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Non-Subsidized | 5 Years (10 semesters) | 1,773,860 (Fall 2026) | |
| MS/MPhil (Non-Subsidized) Non-Subsidized | 393,240 (Fall Semester 2026) | ||
| MSc (Hons)/MPhil (Subsidized) Subsidized | 206,260 (Fall Semester 2026) | ||
| Ph.D (Art History and Archive Studies) | 858,000 (Fall Semester 2026) |
Admissions
Agriculture admission is typically based on HSSC pre-medical or pre-engineering results together with an entry test. Public agricultural universities in Pakistan often operate constituent colleges and sub-campuses with separate intakes, so confirm which campus a programme actually runs at before applying. As a public-sector institution, fees are generally lower than at private institutions, and merit competition is correspondingly higher.
Applying in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, entry testing for public-sector engineering and medical admission is conducted by the Educational Testing and Evaluation Agency (ETEA), alongside the national MDCAT for medical and dental programmes. ETEA test dates are announced provincially and often fall earlier than admission deadlines elsewhere, so applicants from other provinces should check the schedule well in advance. Because The University of Agriculture is in the public sector, seats are allocated partly on a domicile basis. Applicants holding a domicile from outside the province should check how many open-merit seats are available before applying.
HEC Recognition and Accreditation
The Higher Education Commission lists The University of Agriculture as a recognised institution. Recognition means the HEC accepts the institution as competent to award degrees, and that its degrees can be attested and treated as valid for further study and public-sector employment. Recognition is institutional, however, and does not by itself confirm that any particular programme is accredited by its professional body. Applicants should confirm programme-level accreditation with the relevant council directly.
Disciplines
Contact Details
- Address: Public Information / Contact details:, +92 (91) 9221144 Ext: 3344, Admission Office:, +92 (91) 9221167 Ext: 3142
- Official website: aup.edu.pk
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The University of Agriculture recognized by HEC?
Yes. The Higher Education Commission of Pakistan lists The University of Agriculture as a recognised institution, which means its degrees can be attested by the HEC and are accepted for further study and public-sector employment. Recognition applies to the institution; individual programmes may additionally require accreditation from a professional council.
Is The University of Agriculture private or government?
The University of Agriculture is a public-sector institution. Public institutions generally charge lower fees than private ones because they receive government funding, and admission is correspondingly more competitive on merit.
What entry test is required for admission to The University of Agriculture?
Requirements vary by programme. Most undergraduate intakes are based on HSSC or an equivalent qualification, and many institutions add their own entry test or interview. Confirm the current requirement on the institution's own admissions page, since criteria and closing dates change each cycle.
Does HEC recognition mean every programme at The University of Agriculture is accredited?
No. HEC recognition confirms the institution is chartered to award degrees. Individual programmes in regulated fields need separate accreditation — the Pakistan Engineering Council for engineering, PMDC for medicine and dentistry, the Pakistan Bar Council for law, NCEAC for computing. A programme can sit inside a recognised institution without holding that professional accreditation, so check the specific programme before enrolling.
Where is The University of Agriculture located?
The University of Agriculture is located in Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Full address and contact details are listed above; the official website is www.aup.edu.pk.