Moving ahead with its legacy of academic and research excellence, Abdul Wali Khan University (AWKUM) retained No.1 position in KP and is ranked 2nd in Pakistan and 149th overall as per Times Higher Education Asia University Rankings – 2022. The 2022 ranking includes 616 universities from 31 territories. AWKUM, an eleven year old university by grabbing 149th position, has left behind many leading universities of Pakistan.
The hard work and perseverance of the faculty, staff and students has made this success happen. Despite all the hurdles, AWKUM is growing substantially, and is ready to take a quantum leap to reach new heights. It is important to mention that participation in ranking enables an institution to ascertain the areas that need to be strengthened. This achievement indicates that our faculty is tremendously talented, dedicated and productive as teachers and researchers. This is where the vision of the leadership takes the institution to new heights. The Vice chancellor has given top priority to the research, teaching skills and developing international outlook. In his message, the vice chancellor congratulated the students, faculty, and staff of AWKUM and said “This amazing accomplishment is just one step on your journey. Your unwavering pursuit of knowledge and research to find innovative ways to improve the world is the key to this success and many to come”.
