Abasyn University 5.16

The Abasyn University is a private research university located in the residential neighborhood of Peshawar, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. The university also has a teaching campus in Islamabad; however, its main campus is in Peshawar.Abasyn University, Peshawar is charted by the Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK)and recognized by the Higher Education Commission (HEC), Pakistan. Abasyn University was the only University in KPK which was awarded category "W" at the inception which was the highest category to be awarded to any institution in the old ranking system by HEC.Founded with the efforts led by the provincial government of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa in 2007, the university is a private-sector institution of higher learning. The university offers undergraduate, graduate and post-graduate studies; it's noted for its engaging research in the development of augmented reality and artificial intelligence.Abasyn University offers degree programs in various disciplines including Engineering, Computer Science, Business Administration, Pharmacy, Microbiology, Education and Technology. National Computing Education Accreditation Council (NCEAC), Pakistan has accredited BS in Computer Science and BS in Software Engineering programs offered by the University. The University has been accredited by the Pharmacy Council of Pakistan. The University is also allowed by the Pakistan Engineering Council to offer BE in Electrical Engineering and BE in Civil Engineering programs.