Founded in 1952, University of Engineering and Technology, Peshawar is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Peshawar (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Abbottabad, Mardan, Bannu, Jalozai, Kohat. Officially recognized by the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan, University of Engineering and Technology, Peshawar (UET Peshawar) is a small coeducational Pakistani higher education institution. University of Engineering and Technology, Peshawar (UET Peshawar) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 70 years old Pakistani higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 20-30% making this Pakistani higher education organization a very selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UET Peshawar also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.