AIR University has garnered a strong reputation among the leading national universities and is ranked among the Pakistan's top ten Engineering and Technology University. The success and good repute of the University is due to the endless and innovative research in the field of Engineering and Technology. Moreover their cutting edge instructions, conducive learning approaches and amiable environment makes the university stand out.

AIR is a federal, chartered, public university which was established in 2002 by the Pakistan Air Force (PAF). AIR is an autonomous institution which awards degrees that have a great value in the job market.

The University is maintained, regulated and managed by the PAF's education command. The university has affiliations with:

It is also honored to be a member of the Association of Commonwealth Universities of the United Kingdom.

AIR is a fully comprehensive and research-oriented institution which is located at the foot hills of Margalla Hills. The university offers several acknowledged and accredited programs and degrees such as under-graduate, post-graduate and doctoral sciences in the fields of engineering, business studies and humanities.

It is offering substantial and unique opportunities for academic, social and personal growth of individuals. The main campus is in the south east corner of sector E-9 (PAF Complex) of Islamabad. A second campus, constructed in Multan is known as AIR University Multan Campus (AUMC). Although it's an Engineering University as well but its main emphasis is on Applied Sciences and Physics.

The faculty, staff and administration at AIR University put all their energies and efforts to produce graduates with not only sound and professional knowledge but also integrity of character. The staff and students at AIR University identify a keen sense of responsibility and therefore they are constantly involved in public, social and community services.

The university commits itself to create a conducive learning environment to attract the cream of students, faculty and administrative staff. Hence contributing towards the development of a prosperous, peaceful and enlightened Pakistan.

AU provides many opportunities to its students to take part in co-curricular activities and events. Many students clubs and societies have been made. The students self-manage and organize these societies and clubs.

The campus has well-equipped, sophisticated laboratories, well-stocked libraries and spacious classrooms. Transport facility is also provided for the ease and convenience of the students.

The student body is large over 3,500 enrolled students and many notable alumni.

Due to its remarkable niche in the field of education nearly 10,000 candidates applied for the
Undergraduate programs at AU in 2010.

AU employees over 120 highly qualified and top-notch faculty members. International professors and lecturers visit and collaborate with AU.