Education is overall development of human personality, guaranteeing individual, societal and national advancement in all spheres of human life. In the present day, quality education is the ultimate source which leads towards the realization of the dreams of achieving a respectable position in the committee of nations. Department of Education, University of Malakand believes in providing quality education to young generation to enable them to play their role in national and international arena as creative, reflective, honest, responsible and competent professionals.

The Institute of Education and Research cherishes consistently the ideals of accountability, professionalism, collaboration and innovation in achieving its mission.

• Accountability: Responsible for one’s own actions and performances.
• Professionalism: Continual improvement in relevant competencies to attain excellence, strengthening individual and organizational integrity.
• Collaboration: Working with stakeholders through shared understanding of organizational goals, vision and mission.
• Innovation: Welcome new ideas, methods, skills and knowledge to meet emerging challenges.
  

Students graduating from the department have myriad opportunities in public/ private schools, colleges, universities, and other national and international governmental and non-governmental organizations. These degrees multiply the chances of employment within the country and abroad.

The Department offers the following programs:

1. BS Education
2. B.Ed. (1.5 years)
3. B.Ed. 2 years
4. Associate Degree in Education
5. Master of Philosophy in Education (M.Phil.)
6. Doctor of Philosophy in Education (PhD)