2 HEC-recognised universities · 2 public · 0 private · 31 programmes
Dir is home to 2 HEC-recognised universities — 2 in the public sector and 0 in the private sector — together offering 31 degree programmes (27 bachelor's, 4 master's). The strongest fields are Natural Sciences & Mathematics and Computer Science & IT. The oldest institution here is University of Malakand, established in 2001.
Shaheed Benazir Bhutto University, Sheringal is a public university established in 2012 in Dir Upper, offering undergraduate and postgraduate programmes across computing, business, the natural and social sciences and education.
The University of Malakand is a public university established in 2001, located at Chakdara in the Malakand division, offering undergraduate and postgraduate programmes across computing, business, the natural and social sciences, pharmacy and education.
There are 2 HEC-recognised universities in Dir listed on PakMerit - 2 public sector and 0 private sector institutions.
Universities in Dir offer 31 degree programmes, including 27 bachelor's, 4 master's programmes.
The most widely offered fields in Dir are Natural Sciences & Mathematics (11), Computer Science & IT (6), Business & Management (4), Humanities & Languages (4).
University of Malakand is the oldest institution listed in Dir, established in 2001.