University of Swat
Public sector university in Pakistan
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The University of Swat[1] (Urdu: یونیورسٹی آف سوات) (Pashto: د سوات پوهنتون) is a public university. The main campus of the university is situated in the Charbagh area of the Swat District in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan. It is about 20 km away from the main city of Mingora.
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Former name | Islamic University of Swat |
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| Motto | مطابقت کے ساتھ معیاری تعلیم کے لئے خواہشمند |
Motto in English | Aspiring for Quality Education with Relevance |
| Type | Public |
| Established | 7 July 2010 |
| Affiliations | Colleges in Districts Swat |
Academic affiliations | HEC, PEC |
| Chancellor | Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa |
| Vice-Chancellor | Prof. Dr. Muhammad Qasim |
Academic staff | 350 |
| Students | 8,000+ |
Other students | 15,00+ (private) |
| Location | , , 34.855°N 72.455°E |
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| Colours | Antique Ruby, British Racing Green |
| Nicknames | USWAT, Swat University |
| Website | www |
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History
On 29 May, 2010, the Hon'ble Prime Minister of Pakistan, during his visit to the Swat valley, announced to establish the University of Swat. The university came into formal existence in July, 2010 by the order of Honorable Governor of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Mr. Awais Ahmad Ghani with the prior approval of the President of Pakistan. Muhammad Farooq Khan (Shaheed) was appointed as its first Vice Chancellor in August 2010. The Higher Education Department handed over two buildings to the university located at Saidu Sharif Swat.
Land acquisition for the university's own campus has been carried out and construction on the project is ongoing. Various buildings have been completed and recently[when?] the two departments have been shifted to the main campus under the supervision of Muhammad Jamal, the Vice Chancellor.
The university opened seven departments in its first academic session (2010–11).[2]
Vice chancellors
Prof. Dr. Muhammad Qasim (Acting) - June 03, 2026 till date Prof. Dr. Hassan Sher - 07 October 2022, till June 02, 2026 Prof. Dr. Hassan Sher (Acting) - 18 December, 2021 till 07 October 2022. Prof. Dr. Muhammad Jamal Khan – 20 Dec 2017 till 18 December 2022 Prof. Dr. Jehan Bakht (Acting) – 7 Dec 2015 to Jun 9, 2017 Prof. Dr. Muhammad Jahanzeb Khan Yousafzai – 03 Dec 2011 to 02 Dec 2015 Prof. Dr. Muhammad Farooq Swati (Acting) Muhammad Farooq Khan
Pro Vice chancellors
Prof. Dr. Muhammad Qasim Prof. Dr. Hassan Sher
Teaching Units
Main Campus
Department of English and Foreign Languages Department of Islamic and Arabic Studies Department of Pashto Department of Law & Sharia’h Department of Urdu Department of Physics Department of Computer and Software Technology Department of Mathematics & Statistics Department of Geology Department of Economics and Development Studies Department of Archaeology Department of Tourism and Hospitality Department of Management & Commerce Department of Pakistan Studies Department of Media & Communication Studies Department of Social and Gender Studies Department of Psychological Studies Center for Education and Staff Training Department of Environmental and Conservation Sciences Department of Chemistry Department of Zoology Department of Agricultural Sciences and Forestry Department of Botany Department for Biotechnology, Microbiology and Forensic Science Allied Health Sciences Hunerkada
Women Campus
Department of Zoology WC Department of Botany WC Department of Psychological Studies Department of Home Economics Department of Computer and Software Technology Department of English and Foreign Languages
Administrative Units
Office of the Vice Chancellor Office of the Pro Vice Chancellor Office of the Registrar Office of the Controller of Examinations Office of Research, Innovation and commercialization (ORIC) Central Library Office of the Treasurer Office of the Provost Directorate Of Planning and Development Directorate of Administration Directorate of IT Directorate of Works Directorate of Admission Quality Enhancement Cell Financial Aid Office Directorate of Advanced Studies and Research Board Office of the Public Relation Officer Proctorial Board Youth Development Centre (YDC) University of Swat Alumni Association (UOSAA)
Ranking
In Pakistan the university was ranked 70th according to the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan in 2023.[3]
Course levels and areas of studies
| Certificate Diplomas |
| Associate degrees |
| Bachelor's degrees |
| Master's degrees |
| M.Phil degrees |
| Doctorate degrees |
Books
Books Related to the University of Swat:
- Kashmir Issue (Urdu & English), by Former Vice Chancellor University of Swat Muhammad Farooq Khan(late).
- Dialogue with the West (English), by Former Vice Chancellor University of Swat Muhammad Farooq Khan(late).
- Hidden Treasures of Swat (2014), by Dildar Ali Khan (Student at Institute of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Hospitality Management) University of Swat.