The North West Frontier Province’s educational institutes are largely dependent on the lone government university, The University of Peshawar. The Government invited the private sector to come forth, It was then that with foresight and great hard work, the Late Professor Dr. Muhammad Kabir established the Gandhara University in 2002.
Gandhara is the ancient kingdom occupying Peshawar and served as a centre of education for students and scholars from all over south asia and China. The Taxila University of Gandhara and the Buddhist Monastery at Takhtbhai are a few famous institutes.
The University gets its name from this illustrious civilization, which was among the first of its kind, and great in its influence. Gandhara University, Peshawar was granted its charter by the Govt. of NWFP under “NWFP Ordinance No.LIV of 2002” Vide Notification No.Legis:1(1I) 97 dated 23rd Nov: 2002.
About Gandhara University
Gandhara University, Peshawar established in the Private Sector, charted by the Govt of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and enlisted with the Higher Education Commission, Govt of Pakistan in category “W”.
Gandhara University is a reputable institute of academic excellence, headed by a group of dedicated professionals and academicians, who remained Head of their Respective Specialties and Departments for 25-30 years in the public institutions and colleges. Gandhara University is committed to improve the quality of education and produce Doctors,
Pharmacists, Engineers, IT experts, Nurses and Paramedical staff of high caliber to contribute towards the development of the country.
Medical Education in Pakistan has always been known for its excellence. Many of our Medical & Dental students have established their reputation both at home and abroad. Kabir Medical College for MBBS and Sardar Begum Dental College for BDS is recognized by the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council, Islamabad since inception (1995).
Gandhara University is relatively a young Institution but it has established its excellence in short terms. The credit goes to its Founder, Chairman & First Chancellor, Late Prof. Dr. Muhammad Kabir
Gandhara University in private sector aims to promote internal and external efficiency and academic freedom. It pledge itself to excellence in all missions to improve the quality of life and to create and disseminate knowledge moral ethos and wisdom for eternal development of mankind.
INSTITUTES
- Kabir Medical College
- Sardar Begum Dental College
- Kabir Institute of Public Health
- Farkhanda Institute of Nursing & Public Health
- Wazir Muhammad Institute of Paramedical Technology
Admission Criteria
Contact Detail
| Canal Road University Town Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa |
| https://www.gandhara.edu.pk/index.html |
| +92 91 5711151-2 +92 91 5619671-2 |
| info@gandhara.edu.pk |