University of Agriculture (Faisalabad)
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| Latin: studio rusticarum Faisalabad | |
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Former names
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Punjab Agricultural College and Research Institute |
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| Motto | Omnia Fert Universitatis Facultates Viribus (Latin) |
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Motto in English
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University brings out all abilities and capabilities |
| Type | Public research university, land-grant |
| Established | 1906 |
| Endowment | Rs.9.1 billion (as of 2017) |
| Chancellor | Governor of Punjab |
| Vice-Chancellor | Dr. Muhammad Iqbal Zafar |
| Students | 25,000 (February 2017) |
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Faisalabad, Punjab,  Pakistan
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| Campus | 2,550 acres (10.3 km2), Urban and Suburban |
| Colors | Dark blue , Baby blue , Golden yellow |
| Affiliations | Higher Education Commission, University Grants Commission (Pakistan), Pakistan Engineering Council, Association of Commonwealth Universities |
| Website | uaf.edu.pk |
The University of Agriculture (UAF) is a public research university in Faisalabad, Pakistan. It is ranked 4th in Pakistan and 1st in the field of Agriculture and Veterinary Sciences by HEC Ranking 2015. It was also ranked among top 800 world universities by QS World University Rankings in 2015. The employability ranking by Pakistan made this institution highly reputable. The university came among top 5 institutions of Pakistan in research power.
The University of Agriculture, Faisalabad (Urdu: جامعہ زرعيه فيصل آباد), (formally: Punjab Agricultural College and Research Institute), is a university in the city of Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan. It was established in 1906 as the first major institution of higher agricultural education in the undivided Punjab.
At independence in 1947, Pakistan was a predominantly agricultural country. In spite of subsequent industrialization and development, agriculture remains central to its economy. After independence, the Government of Pakistan appointed the National Commissions on Food and Education to reform the existing agrarian system and to formulate measures for developing better agricultural potential. The commissions made a plea for the establishment of an agricultural university for research and education. It was established by upgrading the former Punjab Agricultural College and Research Institute in 1961. It was the first university built by the British Empire in 1906 with the foundation stone laying ceremony by Sir Louis Dane, the then Lieutenant and Governor of the Punjab.
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