Peshawar University started functioning in the year 1950 in Peshawar, it was established by the first prime minister of Pakistan.  In earlier days Peshawar University was established in Islamia College right after seaparation of India and Pakistan it was established independently. Approximately more than twenty thousand students are enrolled and getting education at Peshawar University. Approximately four colleges, three high schools, forty postgraduate departments, center of excellence and some other departments are the part of Peshawar University. University has two campuses one is situated near the Torkham border; the second one is situated at Abbotabad bara galli. Peshawar University has its own bank and transport system to facilitate students of Peshawar University.