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Introduction

The University of Agriculture (UAD), Dera Ismail Khan is a public sector university located in Dera Ismail Khan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan.

◆ Public sector university chartered by the Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
◆ Established in March 2018.
◆ Check latest admissions in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa for current opportunities.

History

The university was originally the Faculty of Agriculture at Gomal University, Dera Ismail Khan. The Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa upgraded it to a full-fledged university in March 2018. It started its academic activities in Fall 2019.

◆ Established in March 2018.
◆ Originated from the Faculty of Agriculture at Gomal University.
◆ Started academic activities in Fall 2019.

Location and Campus

• Current Location: Sadiq Awan Memorial Complex, Bhakkar Road, Dera Ismail Khan.

• New Campus: 400 kanals of land at Ratta Kulachi, 5 km from the city.

• New campus groundbreaking ceremony held in December 2025.

Departments

• Faculty of Veterinary and Animal Sciences

• Department of Agronomy

• Department of Agriculture Chemistry

• Department of Entomology

• Department of Food Science Technology

• Department of Horticulture

• Department of Plant Breeding and Genetics

• Department of Soil & Environmental Sciences

• Department of Forestry

• Department of Animal & Veterinary Sciences

• Department of Botany and Zoology

• Department of Biotechnology & Biochemistry

• Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics

• Department of Agriculture Economics and Rural Sociology

• Department of Basic Sciences

Research Organizations

• Date Palm Research Institute, Dhakki, D.I. Khan

• Temperate Research Institute, Wana

• Sugarcane Research Institute, D.I. Khan

Student and Faculty Statistics

• 1,308 students currently enrolled.

• 5 MS/MPhil programs offered.

• 18 degree programs and 21 diploma courses.

• Operating from a rented building.

• New campus construction underway.

Ranking

The university is recognized by the Higher Education Commission (HEC) Pakistan. It has been ranked 233rd among universities in Pakistan. For complete rankings, please check the HEC official website.

Contact Information

• Address: Sadiq Awan Memorial Complex, Bhakkar Road, Dera Ismail Khan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan.

• Phone: +92-966-851545.

• Official Website: uad.edu.pk.