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PublicEst. 1950

University of Peshawar Admissions Guide

Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Deadline
September 30
Tuition/Year
Rs 0.4–1 lakh
SAT
Not required
Financial Aid
Available
Website
uop.edu.pk

Overview

The oldest and largest university in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, offering broad academic programmes at very affordable rates with a strong focus on the region's needs.

Programmes Offered

SciencesSocial SciencesHumanitiesBusinessLawPharmacy

Admission Requirements

  • SAT not required — merit based on FSc/FA results and entry test
  • Intermediate (FSc / FA / ICS) or A-Level certificate
  • Application deadline: September 30
  • Merit-based admissions — apply for financial aid separately after acceptance

Financial Aid

UoP offers need-based financial aid. Apply directly to the university's financial aid office alongside your admissions application. Additional sources include HEC scholarships, provincial government programmes, and NGO funding.

Admission Tips

  • Merit-based admission on FSc, FA, or equivalent results
  • Very affordable fees — especially for KPK residents
  • Strong for humanities, law, social sciences, and pharmacy
  • KPK government scholarship programmes provide additional support

Advice for Students from Underserved Districts

For students from KPK — including Dir, Chitral, Kohistan, Bajaur, and tribal districts — UoP is the most geographically and financially accessible quality institution. KPK government scholarships further reduce costs for students from remote districts.

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