Northern University

An academic gateway to professional excellence in the Peshawar Valley. Located on the scenic Ziarat Kaka Sahib Road, Northern University is a premier 'W' category private institution funded by the EDR Trust. It is distinguished by its commitment to social uplift, offering some of the most affordable tuition rates in the province without compromising on academic standards. The university is a hub for Allied Health and Nursing education, featuring state-of-the-art computer labs, solar-powered facilities, and a dedicated research culture that empowers students from Nowshera, Swabi, and Attock to thrive in the modern economy.

The university was founded in 2002 under a charter by the Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (Ordinance No. XLVIII), established by the EDR Trust. The foundation stone of the main block was laid by the Governor of KP in 2005, and the campus was formally inaugurated in 2008 by General (R) Sawar Khan. In 2009, Northern University achieved a significant milestone by being upgraded to the 'W' level (formerly the 'A' category) by the HEC. Since then, it has transformed from a localized institute into a comprehensive university with four major faculties, maintaining a deep-rooted philosophy of making education accessible through Zakat-funded scholarships and a non-profit operating model.

For the 2026 session, general programs are highly subsidized: BS Computer Science and BBA are approx 35,000 - 38,000 PKR per semester. Allied Health programs (Anesthesia, Dental, MLT) are approx 38,500 PKR. BS Nursing is the premium program at approx 96,000 PKR per semester. One-time Admission Fees range from 11,000 to 16,000 PKR. A notable feature is the 1,000 PKR per semester Extracurricular Fee, covering all student society activities.