Preston University: Statistics

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#7075 of 14,131 In the World
#2752 of 5,830 In Asia
#96 of 175 In Pakistan
#2 of 2 In Kohat
#4460 of 5,230 For Optical Engineering
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Quick Review

Acceptance rate
62%
Type
Non-profit
Funding
Private
Highest Degree
Doctorate
Website
preston.edu.pk
Languages
English

Acceptance rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate62%
Admissions RequirementsCompetitive admission
Academic CalendarSemesters

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 407 scientific papers with 4,681 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Biology, Environmental Science, Political Science, Chemistry, Medicine, and Quantum and Particle physics.

Publications
407
Citations
4,681

Preston University majors

by publication & citation count

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
215 / 1,342
Engineering
175 / 3,182
Computer Science
171 / 1,248
Physics
156 / 3,215
Biology
150 / 2,246
Environmental Science
140 / 1,465
Political Science
122 / 518
Chemistry
121 / 3,335
Medicine
120 / 1,565
Quantum and Particle physics
109 / 2,353
Law
108 / 517
Psychology
96 / 755
Sociology
96 / 494
Business
92 / 238
Philosophy
91 / 563
Geography and Cartography
85 / 719
History
70 / 382
Materials Science
68 / 2,399
Mathematics
65 / 366
Geology
64 / 591
Organic Chemistry
63 / 2,228
Optical Engineering
55 / 2,148
Management
53 / 145
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
53 / 406
Economics
49 / 255
Linguistics
45 / 392
Library and Information science
44 / 177
Archaeology
44 / 230
Biochemistry
43 / 755
Electrical Engineering
43 / 77
Genetics
41 / 866
Statistics
40 / 324
Art & Design
38 / 217
Paleontology
38 / 333
Ecology
34 / 382
Astrophysics and Astronomy
33 / 492
Mechanical Engineering
33 / 540
Computer Vision
32 / 359
Psychiatry
32 / 404
Social Psychology
30 / 131

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1991 0 49
1992 3 35
1993 0 38
1994 1 43
1995 1 30
1996 1 26
1997 1 33
1998 1 39
1999 0 68
2000 2 63
2001 1 93
2002 1 80
2003 4 72
2004 2 94
2005 2 92
2006 0 95
2007 1 101
2008 1 89
2009 3 93
2010 3 92
2011 2 102
2012 2 98
2013 7 115
2014 5 110
2015 9 86
2016 12 119
2017 6 153
2018 8 162
2019 11 194
2020 5 250
2021 6 326
2022 2 250
2023 2 229
Academic rankings

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

  1. Zahid Ahmed

    Zahid Ahmed
    Born in
    Pakistan Flag Pakistan
    Years
    1984-.. (age 40)
    Occupations
    television actoractor
    Biography

    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. Although successful, he 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 received widespread acclaim for his portrayal of 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 Hum TV romantic series Mehram. His breakout role in the Hum TV series Alvida (2015), garnered him the Hum Award for Best Villain, and a nomination for Best Supporting Actor. Subsequently, he received wide recognition for his portrayal of leading roles in several of the successful series, including Jugnoo (2015), Tum Mere Paas Raho (2015), Sangat (2015), Zara Yaad Kar (2016) and Besharam (2016),Ishq Zahe Naseeb(2019),Mohabbat Tujhe Alvida

  2. Fawzia Koofi

    Fawzia Koofi
    Born in
    Afghanistan Flag Afghanistan
    Years
    1975-.. (age 49)
    Occupations
    politician
    Biography

    Fawzia Koofi is an Afghan politician, writer, and women's rights activist. Originally from Badakhshan province, 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.

  3. Ghulam Farooq Wardak

    Ghulam Farooq Wardak
    Born in
    Afghanistan Flag Afghanistan
    Years
    1959-.. (age 65)
    Occupations
    politician
    Biography

    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.

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

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