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About University of Agriculture Faisalabad (UAF)
The University of Agriculture Faisalabad (UAF), established in 1961, is Pakistan's premier agricultural university and one of the leading agricultural institutions in South Asia. Located in Faisalabad, Punjab — Pakistan's third largest city and the heart of the country's textile and agricultural economy — UAF was created to serve the agricultural research and human resource development needs of Pakistan's most important economic sector.
UAF has been ranked by QS World University Rankings in the Agriculture and Forestry subject area, making it one of the few Pakistani universities with international subject-specific recognition. The university has produced thousands of agricultural scientists, agronomists, food technologists, extension workers, and veterinary professionals who have contributed to Pakistan's Green Revolution and continued food security efforts.
The UAF campus spans over 1,200 acres, making it one of the largest university campuses in Pakistan. The campus includes experimental farms, research stations, livestock farms, food processing pilot plants, and greenhouses that give students hands-on practical training alongside academic coursework. UAF also has sub-campuses and affiliated institutes across Punjab.
UAF Grading Scale — HEC 10-Grade System
Complete UAF Grade Table
| Grade | Grade Points | Percentage Range | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| A+ / A | 4.00 | 85–100% | Excellent / Outstanding |
| A- | 3.67 | 80–84% | Very Good |
| B+ | 3.33 | 75–79% | Good |
| B | 3.00 | 70–74% | Above Average |
| B- | 2.67 | 65–69% | Average |
| C+ | 2.33 | 60–64% | Below Average |
| C | 2.00 | 55–59% | Satisfactory |
| C- | 1.67 | 50–54% | Pass |
| D | 1.00 | 45–49% | Minimum Pass |
| F | 0.00 | Below 45% | Fail |
How to Calculate Your UAF GPA
GPA Formula
GPA = Σ(Grade Points × Credit Hours) ÷ Total Credit Hours
Step-by-Step Worked Example — BS Agriculture Semester 3
| Subject | Credit Hours | Grade | Grade Points | Quality Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crop Physiology | 3 | A | 4.00 | 12.00 |
| Soil Science I | 3 | A- | 3.67 | 11.01 |
| Agricultural Entomology | 3 | B+ | 3.33 | 9.99 |
| Plant Breeding | 3 | B | 3.00 | 9.00 |
| Agronomy Lab | 1 | A | 4.00 | 4.00 |
| Pakistan Studies (Compulsory) | 2 | A | 4.00 | 8.00 |
| Total | 15 | — | — | 54.00 |
GPA = 54.00 ÷ 15 = 3.60 — An excellent semester GPA at UAF, well within Dean's List range and reflecting strong practical and theoretical performance.
How to Calculate Your UAF CGPA
CGPA Formula
CGPA = Σ(Semester GPA × Credit Hours) ÷ Total Credit Hours
Four-Semester Worked Example
| Semester | Semester GPA | Credit Hours | Quality Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 3.45 | 17 | 58.65 |
| Semester 2 | 3.55 | 17 | 60.35 |
| Semester 3 | 3.60 | 15 | 54.00 |
| Semester 4 | 3.35 | 16 | 53.60 |
| Total | — | 65 | 226.60 |
CGPA = 226.60 ÷ 65 = 3.49 — A strong CGPA of 3.49 at UAF reflects excellent academic performance and positions the student for postgraduate opportunities.
Convert UAF CGPA to Percentage
HEC Conversion Formula
Percentage = CGPA ÷ 4.0 × 100
UAF CGPA to Percentage Quick-Reference Table
| CGPA | Percentage Equivalent | Standing |
|---|---|---|
| 4.00 | 100% | Outstanding |
| 3.67 | 91.75% | Excellent |
| 3.50 | 87.5% | Distinction |
| 3.00 | 75% | First Division |
| 2.50 | 62.5% | Second Division |
| 2.00 | 50% | Minimum Pass |
UAF Minimum CGPA and Academic Probation
UAF undergraduate students must maintain a minimum CGPA of 2.0 to remain enrolled and graduate. Students whose CGPA falls below 2.0 are placed on academic probation and must recover within two semesters. MS students require a minimum CGPA of 2.5, and PhD candidates must achieve at least 3.0 in their coursework phase before advancing to research.
UAF programmes in agriculture and food science tend to carry heavy practical/lab components that count toward the GPA. Students who perform well in labs alongside theory coursework generally achieve stronger GPAs. The BS Agriculture programme at UAF carries approximately 140–145 credit hours over 4 years, one of the heavier degree loads in Pakistani higher education.
UAF Academic Honours and Gold Medal
UAF awards the Chancellor's Gold Medal at convocation to the student with the highest CGPA in each graduating programme. Dean's Lists are maintained each semester for students with a GPA of 3.5 or above. UAF also awards merit certificates to the top 10% of each graduating class. HEC-funded overseas scholarships for MS and PhD abroad are actively pursued by top UAF graduates.
UAF Faculties and Programmes
Faculty of Agriculture (FoA)
The flagship faculty of UAF, FoA offers BS Agriculture with specialisations in Agronomy, Plant Breeding and Genetics, Plant Pathology, Entomology, Agricultural Extension, Soil Science, and more. MS and PhD programmes are available in all these disciplines. FoA graduates are employed by provincial agriculture departments, NARC, PARC, seed companies, and international agricultural research centres (CIMMYT, IRRI).
Faculty of Food Science and Technology
UAF's Food Science faculty is among Pakistan's strongest. BS Food Science and Technology graduates work in the food manufacturing industry, quality control, food safety regulation (PSQCA, Punjab Food Authority), and export processing. The faculty has a food processing pilot plant where students gain hands-on industry-equivalent experience.
Faculty of Horticulture
Horticulture at UAF covers fruit production, vegetable science, floriculture, and post-harvest technology. Pakistan's mango, citrus, and vegetables sectors are heavily dependent on UAF-trained horticulturists. MS and PhD programmes produce researchers who address post-harvest losses, which remain a major challenge in Pakistan's food system.
Faculty of Animal Husbandry
UAF's Animal Husbandry faculty offers BS Animal Sciences covering livestock nutrition, genetics, dairy science, and poultry. Pakistan's livestock sector is the single largest contributor to agricultural GDP, and UAF is the primary producer of animal science professionals. Graduates work with livestock extension, dairy companies, poultry integrators, and international development projects.
Faculty of Agricultural Engineering and Technology
This faculty offers BE Agricultural Engineering covering farm machinery, irrigation engineering, food engineering, and environmental engineering. Graduates work with machinery importers, irrigation departments, and food processing companies. The faculty also works on water management and precision agriculture research.
Other Departments
UAF also offers programmes in Biochemistry, Chemistry, Mathematics and Statistics, Economics and Business, Computer Science, Botany, Zoology, and Environmental Sciences. These departments support the agriculture-related degree programmes and also offer standalone BS and postgraduate qualifications.
How to Check Your UAF GPA on the Portal
- Go to uaf.edu.pk and navigate to the Student Portal or UAF Examination Management System.
- Log in with your UAF student registration number and password.
- Select Examination Results or Academic Record.
- View your course-wise grades and GPA for each completed semester.
- Select CGPA Summary or Official Transcript for cumulative academic records.
UAF Admission Aggregate
Aggregate = Matric Marks × 10% + FSc Pre-Medical/Pre-Engineering Marks × 40% + Entry Test Score × 50%
UAF uses an entry test for undergraduate admissions, testing Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics/Physics, and English depending on the programme. BS Agriculture and Horticulture require FSc Pre-Medical (Biology). BS Agricultural Engineering requires FSc Pre-Engineering. Merit lists are published faculty-wise. UAF also gives priority to candidates from rural backgrounds for certain agricultural programmes, reflecting its mission of serving Pakistan's farming communities.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is UAF Faisalabad ranked internationally?
Yes. The University of Agriculture Faisalabad (UAF) has been ranked by QS World University Rankings in the Agriculture and Forestry subject area, making it one of only a handful of Pakistani universities with international subject-specific recognition. UAF is also regularly included in national rankings as Pakistan's top agricultural university. Its research output in crop science, soil science, and food technology is internationally cited.
What is the minimum CGPA to graduate from UAF?
The minimum CGPA required to graduate from UAF at the undergraduate level is 2.0. For MS and MPhil programmes, the minimum CGPA is 2.5. For PhD programmes, the minimum CGPA in the coursework phase is 3.0 before the candidate can advance to the dissertation and research phase.
How many credit hours is a BS Agriculture degree at UAF?
The BS Agriculture programme at UAF carries approximately 140–145 credit hours over 4 years (8 semesters), including theory courses, lab sessions, field practicals, farm attachment, and a research thesis or final year project. This is one of the heavier credit loads among Pakistani university programmes due to the practical nature of agricultural education. Semesters typically carry 17–19 credit hours.
Do UAF graduates qualify for HEC overseas scholarships?
Yes. UAF graduates with strong CGPAs (typically 3.5+) regularly qualify for HEC Indigenous PhD scholarships and HEC overseas scholarships for MS and PhD studies in agriculture, food science, and related disciplines. UAF has strong linkages with US, European, and Asian agricultural universities through which graduates access funding and research collaborations. The HEC overseas scholarship for Indigenous PhD and the USDA Borlaug Fellowship are among the schemes popular with UAF graduates.
What career options do UAF agriculture graduates have?
UAF graduates in agriculture and food science have diverse career options: Provincial Agriculture Departments (as agricultural officers and extension agents), NARC and PARC (national agricultural research), seed companies (Monsanto, Pioneer, Syngenta Pakistan), fertiliser companies (Fauji Fertilizer, Engro Fertilizers), food manufacturers (Nestle, Unilever Pakistan, Engro Foods), NGOs and INGOs working on food security (FAO, WFP Pakistan, USAID projects), and academia and research institutes domestically and abroad.