Pakistan Institute of Community Ophthalmology PICO Hayatabad Peshawar - Programs, Fee, Apply Now

PICO Peshawar Introduction

Pakistan Institute of Community Ophthalmology (PICO) is a public sector, internationally renowned institute of ophthalmology located at Hayatabad Medical Complex (HMC) in Peshawar. It is the pioneer institute of Vision Sciences in Pakistan.

◆ Located in Phase IV, Hayatabad, Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
◆ Public sector institute under the Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
◆ Designated as a Center of Excellence under the National Program for Prevention and Control of Blindness.
◆ Check latest admissions in KPK for current opportunities.

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History of PICO Peshawar

◆ Established as an internationally renowned Institute of Ophthalmology.
◆ Founded with the mission to prevent blindness through comprehensive eye care and human resource development.
◆ Pioneer institute to introduce specialized Vision Sciences courses in Pakistan.
◆ Located within the premises of Hayatabad Medical Complex, a leading public sector hospital.
◆ Over 4,000 alumni have graduated from the institute.

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Campuses of PICO Peshawar

◆ Main campus located at Hayatabad Medical Complex, Phase 4, Peshawar.
◆ Situated within one of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's leading public sector hospitals.
◆ Features state-of-the-art Optometry laboratories and Ophthalmology units.
◆ Houses Murad Eye Bank which performs corneal transplant surgeries.

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PICO Peshawar Ranking

◆ Affiliated with Khyber Medical University (KMU) for graduate and postgraduate programs.
◆ Affiliated with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Medical Faculty for diploma/certificate programs.
◆ Recognized as a Center of Excellence for Prevention of Blindness.
◆ For accurate rankings, please check HEC official website.

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Hostel Facilities at PICO Peshawar

◆ Hostel accommodation facilities available for students.
◆ Funds allocated for construction of a new hostel for female students.
◆ For hostel details, please visit the official institute website.

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Transport Facilities at PICO Peshawar

◆ For transport details, please visit the official institute website.

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PICO Peshawar Statistics

◆ Over 4,000 alumni graduated to date.
◆ Offers MPhil Vision Sciences, MPH Community Eye Health, Doctor of Optometry, and BS Optometry programs.
◆ Also offers Ophthalmic Technician Course (OTC) and F.Sc Ophthalmic Technology.
◆ Graduates enjoy nearly 100% job placement across Pakistan.
◆ Explore spring admissions 2026 in KPK for upcoming opportunities.

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Comparison with Other Universities

► Pioneer institute for Vision Sciences in Pakistan, unlike most medical universities.
► More specialized in ophthalmology and community eye health than general medical colleges.
► Higher job placement rate (nearly 100%) than many public sector health institutions.
► More community outreach programs including free eye camps than peer institutions.
► Located within a major hospital (HMC), offering unique hands-on training opportunities.

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Contact Information of PICO Peshawar

◆ Address: Phase IV, Hayatabad Medical Complex, Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
◆ Phone: +92-91-9217377-80.
◆ Fax: +92-91-9217413.
◆ Post Box: 125 GPO Peshawar.
◆ Email: info@pico.org.pk.
◆ Official website: official website.