Preston University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #7102 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #2765 of 5,830 | In Asia |
| #96 of 175 | In Pakistan |
| #2 of 2 | In Kohat |
| #3128 of 3,307 | For Library and Information science |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 62%
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Private
- Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- preston.edu.pk
- Languages
- English
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 62% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Competitive admission |
| Academic Calendar | Semesters |
We've calculated the 62% acceptance rate for Preston University based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.
Research profile
Preston University has published 558 scientific papers with 6,268 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Engineering, Biology, Computer Science, Physics, Medicine, Environmental Science, Political Science, Quantum and Particle physics, and Chemistry.
Preston University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 5 | 40 |
| 1993 | 0 | 41 |
| 1994 | 3 | 51 |
| 1995 | 1 | 37 |
| 1996 | 1 | 34 |
| 1997 | 0 | 41 |
| 1998 | 1 | 47 |
| 1999 | 0 | 73 |
| 2000 | 2 | 74 |
| 2001 | 1 | 103 |
| 2002 | 1 | 98 |
| 2003 | 4 | 78 |
| 2004 | 2 | 110 |
| 2005 | 2 | 98 |
| 2006 | 1 | 108 |
| 2007 | 1 | 126 |
| 2008 | 2 | 89 |
| 2009 | 3 | 101 |
| 2010 | 3 | 101 |
| 2011 | 5 | 116 |
| 2012 | 6 | 116 |
| 2013 | 5 | 129 |
| 2014 | 12 | 127 |
| 2015 | 14 | 146 |
| 2016 | 14 | 223 |
| 2017 | 7 | 249 |
| 2018 | 9 | 262 |
| 2019 | 14 | 297 |
| 2020 | 84 | 374 |
| 2021 | 6 | 458 |
| 2022 | 4 | 361 |
| 2023 | 6 | 328 |
| 2024 | 4 | 267 |
Tuition
The tuition table for Preston University gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Program | Tuition Cost (PKR) |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | 1,500,000 |
| Master's Degree | 1,800,000 |
| PhD | 2,500,000 |
The currency used is Pakistani Rupee (PKR).
Preston University has financial aid programs.
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Preston University.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | No | No | No |
| Biology | No | No | No |
| Business | Yes | Yes | No |
| Chemistry | No | No | No |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | No |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | No |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | No |
| Environmental Science | No | No | No |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | No |
| Mathematics | No | No | No |
| Medicine | No | No | No |
| Physics | No | No | No |
| Psychology | No | No | No |
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, Biomedicine, Business Administration, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Economics, Education, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Environmental Management, Finance, Health Administration, Human Resources, International Relations and Diplomacy, Management, Marketing, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Petroleum and Gas Engineering, Psychology, Technology, Telecommunications Engineering, Tourism |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree/ M. Phil | Biology, Business Administration, Economics, Education, Electronic Engineering, Environmental Management, International Relations and Diplomacy, Mathematics, Multimedia, Occupational Health, Physics, Psychology, Software Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering |
Notable alumni
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Zahid Ahmed
- Occupations
- actortelevision actor
- Biography
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Zahid Iftikhar Ahmed is a Pakistani television actor and former RJ. Ahmed worked as a creative manager for PTV World, and later became an RJ. He later left it to pursue a career in acting, and made his broadway debut with a leading role in the play It Runs in the Family (2006). He also portrayed Muhammad Ali Jinnah in Anwar Maqsood's, Sawa 14 August and its sequel Pawnay 14 August (both 2014). That same year, he made his television debut with the romantic series Mehram.
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Fawzia Koofi
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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Fawzia Koofi is an Afghan politician, writer, and women's rights activist. Originally from Badakhshan province and ethnically Tajik, Koofi was recently a member of the Afghan delegation negotiating peace with the Taliban in Doha Qatar. She is an ex Member of Parliament in Kabul and was the Vice President of the National Assembly.
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Ghulam Farooq Wardak
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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Ghulam Farooq Wardak is a politician in Afghanistan, formerly serving as the Minister of Education. He was appointed to that position by Afghan President Hamid Karzai on October 11, 2008. On June 2022, Farooq Wardak was returned to Afghanistan after temporary self-exile following the Taliban takeover of the country in August 2021.
Preston University faculties and divisions
| Faculty : Business Administration | Accountancy, Business Administration, Environmental Management, Finance, Health Administration, Human Resources, Management, Marketing, Tourism |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Computer Science | Computer Science, Software Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering |
| Faculty : Education | Education |
| Faculty : Industry and Technology | Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Technology |
| Faculty : Natural and Applied Sciences | Biology, Electronic Engineering, Mathematics, Telecommunications Engineering |
| Faculty : Social Sciences | Economics, International Relations and Diplomacy, Psychology |
| Institute : Disaster Research | Environmental Management, Occupational Health |
| Institute : Nano Science and Technology | Nanotechnology, Technology |
General information
| Alternative names | PU پریسٹن یونیورسٹی |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1984 |
| Accreditation | Higher Education Commission, Pakistan |
Location and contacts
| Address | F-92, Block F, North Nazimabad, Near Ziauddin Hospital Karachi, Sindh Pakistan |
|---|---|
| City population | 171,000 |