Khushal Khan Khattak University

Khushal Khan Khattak University Karak is a public higher-education institution in Karak, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. Established in 2012, it is named after the celebrated poet and leader Khushal Khan Khattak. The university aims to create a conducive environment for learning, research and discovery, while encouraging intellectual freedom, creativity, innovation and scholarship. It offers undergraduate, MS, MPhil and PhD degree programs across a range of disciplines.

Its academic departments include English, computer science and bioinformatics, management sciences, library and information sciences, political science, geology, physics, communication and media studies, medical laboratory technology, psychology, renewable energy, zoology, botany, chemistry, mathematics and education. The university also provides academic and student services through admissions, examinations, financial aid and scholarships, affiliated colleges, and quality assurance functions. Online resources include a University Management System, student results and examination information, a digital library, prospectus downloads and application portals. Khushal Khan Khattak University Karak serves students and the wider community through education, research and engagement, with its main campus site near Jail Chowk under construction.