Established in 2005, University of Science and Technology, Bannu is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Bannu (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. This institution also has a branch campus in Kohat. Officially recognized by the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan, University of Science and Technology, Bannu (USTB) is a small coeducational Pakistani higher education institution formally affiliated with the Islamic religion. University of Science and Technology, Bannu (USTB) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. This 16 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 40-50% making this Pakistani higher education organization a averagely selective institution. USTB also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.