University of Agriculture, Faisalabad

The University of Agriculture is a public sector research-based university. It is located in Faisalabad city of Pakistan. The University of Agriculture is the pioneer and oldest university dedicated to the agriculture sector. The institute was established in 1906, but the name was changed to the University of Agriculture in 1961. The institute was developed as the only institute for higher education in the department of Agriculture. The University includes different sub-campuses in Burewala, Okara, and Toba Tek Singh. Due to its high-quality education, the university holds more than 35,000 students.

The university is recognized by the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan and has several affiliations with the following:

• Pakistan Engineering Council 

• Pakistan Veterinary Medical Council

• Pharmacy Council of Pakistan

• Association of Commonwealth Universities 

Study Programs 

The University of Agriculture offers several academic programs other than agriculture. The University offers a total of 41 undergraduate degree programs and 89 postgraduate degree programs. Some of the departments that offer different academic programs are mentioned below.

• Faculty of Agriculture

• Faculty of Agricultural Engineering and Technology

• Department of Farm Machinery and Power

• Department of Structures & Environmental Engineering

• Faculty of Veterinary Science

• Faculty of Social Sciences

• Faculty of Humanities

• Faculty of Sciences

• Department of Food Engineering

Admission requirements 

• The admission requirements vary among the different departments and academic programs. The basic admission requirements for undergraduate degree programs include an intermediate or equivalent degree with a minimum grade of 50%. The university might interview as part of the admission process.

• The admission requirement for graduate studies includes a bachelor's degree in the relevant field with a minimum grade point average of 2.5. The students are required to appear for the entry test and interview. The aggregate will be determined through these requirements.

Scholarships

To facilitate students in terms of finance the University of Agriculture offers several scholarships to its students. Some of the scholarships offered at the University of Agriculture, Faisalabad are mentioned below. 

• University Merit Scholarship

• USAID Funded Merit & Need Based Scholarship

• Punjab educational endowment fund (PEEF)

• This scholarship

• Dr Abdul ur Rehman Tahir memorial scholarship

• Professional education foundation (PEF)

• Dr Khalid Mustafa memorial scholarship

• UAF loan scheme

• Prime minister tuition fee reimbursement scheme

• Nest scholarships

• Educational scholarship program

• Government internal merit scholarship

• HEC Need-Based Scholarship

Students and Alumni

The university holds more than 35,000 students which consist of more than 25,000 students enrolled on the undergraduate degree programs, 12,576 students in postgraduate degrees, and around 200 students in doctoral degree programs. 

Research Facilities 

The Office of Research, Innovation, and Commercialization at the University of Faisalabad provide opportunities for students to strengthen their research capabilities. The research at the University of Faisalabad has more than 12,000 research publications with a valuable impact factor. It is the first university that provided an opportunity to conduct research in the department of Agriculture with the use of modern techniques. The University of Faisalabad has a strong partnership with the University of California to strengthen research. The university receives billions of grants and has a budget to conduct credible research.

 Career Opportunities

The University of Agriculture, Faisalabad plays an essential role in the growth and development of its students. The university grants enough knowledge, which helps students achieve their goals. It also helps them in the professional world to seek field-related work opportunities.

Rankings

• The university ranked 4th in Pakistan by the Higher Education Commission Pakistan.

• The Higher Education Commission of Pakistan has ranked the University of Agriculture, Faisalabad 1st in the field of Agriculture and Veterinary Sciences.