University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS)

What University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS) does

University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS) is a public-sector university headquartered in Lahore, Pakistan, with origins dating to 1882 and formal university status conferred in 2002 under the UVAS Lahore Ordinance. Owned and governed by the Government of Punjab, with the Higher Education Commission (HEC) as primary regulator and funder, UVAS operates five campuses across Punjab (Lahore, Pattoki, Jhang, Narowal, Layyah) and a 200+ km² Wildlife Research Station at Kalabagh. The institution enrolls 7,000+ students across 79+ degree programs spanning five faculties: Veterinary Science, Animal Production & Technology, Bio-Sciences, Life Sciences Business Management, and Fisheries & Wildlife. Programs include DVM, Pharm-D, BS, M.Phil, Ph.D., MBA, BBA, and a Livestock Assistant Diploma, supported by 175+ Ph.D. faculty members.

The university operates a portfolio of specialized service units beyond core academics, including Asia's oldest veterinary teaching hospital (Pet Centre, established 1882, operating 24/7), ISO-accredited Quality Operations Laboratory (QOL) and University Diagnostic Laboratory (UDL) offering molecular diagnostics, DNA sequencing/genotyping, and free milk quality testing, the Veterinary Academy for executive training, the Business Incubation Centre, ORIC, the UVAS Wildlife Society, conservation breeding farms, and paid accommodation at the UVAS Rest House. Proprietary technical firsts in Pakistan include horse musculoskeletal ultrasonography (launched by the CMS Department) and the Drug & Poison Information Centre.

Revenue is generated through a combination of government block funding (Government of Punjab, HEC Pakistan), tuition and academic fees, transaction-based veterinary clinical services at the Pet Centre and 24/7 Extension Service, paid accommodation at the Rest House (PKR 2,000-5,000 per night), and project-based research grants from HEC, PARB, WWF Pakistan, NCPC, and USAID. Customer segments span domestic higher education students, international students (notably under CPEC 2.0), in-service veterinary professionals, livestock farmers, pet owners, and government agencies. Distribution is direct via the five-campus network and a centralized online admission portal.

Name

University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS)

Legal name

University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS)

Website

https://uvas.edu.pk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

UVAS is Pakistan's dedicated public veterinary and animal sciences university, operating five Punjab campuses serving 7,000+ students across 79+ degree programs, with ISO-accredited diagnostic labs, Asia's oldest veterinary teaching hospital, and active CPEC 2.0 partnership with China.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education (Veterinary and Animal Sciences)

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310), Veterinary Services (54194)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Medical Laboratories (8071), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Veterinary Medicine Universities (EDAHAGAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Livestock & Farm Animal Veterinary Services (AFAEANAB), Diagnostics & Laboratory Services (Sampling, Necropsy, Disease Investigation) (AFACADAF), Veterinary Public Health Laboratories (Reference & Confirmatory) (HLAMAJAH)

Keywords

• Veterinary education
• Animal sciences research
• Veterinary clinical services
• Higher education Pakistan
• Livestock extension training

Headquarters

HQ city

Lahore

HQ country

Pakistan

HQ region

Asia

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Academic Fees: UVAS generates revenue through tuition and academic program fees charged to undergraduate, postgraduate, and international students across its degree programs (DVM, Pharm-D, BS, M.Phil, Ph.D., MBA, Livestock Assistant Diploma). Fee payment is processed through online fee challan system.
2. Rest House Accommodation Fees: UVAS Rest House generates revenue by providing paid accommodation to alumni, guests, and outsiders. Single rooms range from PKR 2,000–3,000/night depending on user category (UVAS Employees: PKR 2,000, Alumni: PKR 2,500, Outsiders: PKR 3,000). Family Suites range from PKR 3,000–5,000/night.
3. Government Funding and Grants: As a public university in Pakistan, UVAS receives government funding and grants from the Government of Punjab and Higher Education Commission (HEC) Pakistan for research projects, infrastructure development, and operational expenditures.
4. Veterinary Clinical Services: Revenue generated from pet and animal healthcare services at Pet Centre, UVAS 24/7 Extension Service, and outdoor clinics — including diagnostics, surgeries, treatments, and chemotherapy.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

UVAS is a public-sector university offering professional degree programs in veterinary medicine, animal sciences, bio-sciences, fisheries and wildlife, pharmacy, and business management across five campuses in Pakistan. In parallel with its academic mission, it operates veterinary teaching hospitals, ISO-accredited diagnostic laboratories, a research innovation and commercialization office, a wildlife research station, conservation breeding farms, and professional training academies that deliver clinical, diagnostic, advisory, and extension services to students, pet owners, livestock farmers, and government agencies.

Product overview

University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS) is a comprehensive public university operating as a platform-plus-modules institution with educational services across five faculties and multiple specialized service units. The core academic portfolio spans veterinary science, animal production, bio-sciences, fisheries & wildlife, and business management. The institution operates interconnected service products including Asia's oldest veterinary teaching hospital (Pet Centre established 1882), ISO-accredited diagnostic laboratories (Quality Operations Laboratory and University Diagnostic Laboratory), the Veterinary Academy for professional training, and specialized research facilities including Wildlife Research Station Kalabagh and Wildlife Conservation Breeding Farms. Additional services include Business Incubation Centre, UVAS Rest House accommodation, Transport Department, and online milk booking system. These services support the university's educational mission while generating revenue and providing community outreach.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• UVAS Business School (UBS): Business school offering BBA, MPhil Business Management, MBA Executive, and PhD Business Management programs
• UVAS Pet Centre
• UVAS Wildlife Society

Products and services

• Undergraduate Degree Programs 79+ professional undergraduate degree programs including Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM), Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm-D), BS Applied Microbiology, BS Biotechnology, BS Biochemistry, BS Environmental Sciences, BS Fisheries & Aquaculture, BS Food Science and Technology, BS Poultry Science, BS Dairy Technology, BS Zoology, BS Biological Sciences, BS Medical Laboratory Technology, BS Botany, BS Computer Science, and BBA. Targeted at domestic and international students seeking careers in veterinary, animal, bio-sciences, and allied fields.
• Postgraduate Degree Programs M.Phil and Ph.D. programs across veterinary science, animal production, bio-sciences, fisheries and wildlife, pharmaceutical sciences, microbiology, and business management. The Department of Wildlife and Ecology launched its postgraduate program in 2007 as the first academic department in Pakistan dedicated specifically to wildlife management and conservation.
• UVAS Business School Programs BBA (Hons), MPhil Business Management, MBA Executive, and PhD Business Management programs targeted at students pursuing business and management education within a life-sciences oriented university.
• UVAS Pet Centre The oldest veterinary teaching hospital in Asia, providing 24/7 medical and surgical care for small animals, avian, wildlife, and exotic animals. Operates separate Feline and Canine hospitals with digital radiography, endoscopy, ultrasonography, echocardiography, color Doppler, chemotherapy, and orthopedic and soft tissue surgery. Targeted at pet owners and animal keepers.
• Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences (SACS) Veterinary Teaching Hospital offering comprehensive medical and surgical care including emergency services, orthopedic surgery, soft tissue surgery, digital radiography, endoscopy, ultrasonography, echocardiography, and veterinary diagnostic laboratory with chemotherapy for cancer patients. Targets pet owners and animal healthcare seekers.
• Quality Operations Laboratory (QOL)

Quantifiable outcome

• 3,000 Pakistani students expected to benefit from study and training opportunities through China-Pakistan Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Industry Technology Cooperation Center under CPEC 2.0
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Government of China / Chinese Institutions (under CPEC 2.0)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 January 2026Pakistan and China strengthened livestock and agriculture cooperation under CPEC 2.0 following the January 19–24, 2026 China-Pakistan Agriculture Investment Conference. Multiple agreements were finalized to establish technology cooperation centers, joint research facilities, and training programs. The China-Pakistan Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Industry Technology Cooperation Center focuses on R&D and talent training. UVAS is partnered for vocational curriculum development under this initiative.
• GO DAIRY Private LimitedminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 January 2026Partnership with GO DAIRY Private Limited for advanced breeding technologies under the CPEC 2.0 China-Pakistan livestock cooperation framework. The collaboration aims to modernize Pakistan's livestock practices and improve dairy production through technology transfer.
• Kalabagh Wildlife FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2015UVAS signed an MoU with Kalabagh Wildlife Foundation on March 1, 2015, for joint initiatives in wildlife biodiversity studies and conservation. The Nawab of Kalabagh declared more than 200 km² area as UVAS Wildlife Research Station. Joint research on wildlife management, conservation breeding, and biodiversity assessment.
• International Ornithological Society Foundation (IOSF)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDepartment of Wildlife and Ecology at UVAS has established international and national linkages with IOSF for wildlife conservation research and networking.
• IUCN OSG (Species Survival Commission)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUVAS's Department of Wildlife and Ecology is linked with IUCN OSG for species conservation, biodiversity research, and policy input under international conservation frameworks.
• Pakistan Wildlife FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational partnership with Pakistan Wildlife Foundation for wildlife conservation, research collaboration, and publication of Pakistan Journal of Wildlife.
• Sindh Wildlife DepartmentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUVAS Department of Wildlife and Ecology collaborates with Sindh Wildlife Department for wildlife surveys, conservation initiatives, and policy development.
• AJK Wildlife DepartmentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUVAS Department of Wildlife and Ecology collaborates with AJK Wildlife Department for wildlife management and conservation programs in Azad Jammu & Kashmir.
• Directorate of Biodiversity, Ministry of Climate ChangecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUVAS collaborates with the Directorate of Biodiversity under the Ministry of Climate Change for national biodiversity policy development, conservation planning, and climate change impact research.
• US Government / USAIDminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUSAID has supported UVAS programs including the Baby Cow Beauty Pageant at Ravi Campus and training programs on Modern Dairy Farming for veterinary officers of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. USAID State Department also funded an influenza virus epidemiology project at UVAS.
• World Wide Fund for Nature Pakistan (WWF Pakistan)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWWF Pakistan has funded two research projects at UVAS: Genomic study for genetic diversity and conservation of Urial (PKR 0.60 million) and Distribution and habitat assessment of Asiatic Rock Python (PKR 0.30 million).

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Royal Veterinary College, University of London: One of the world's oldest and most established veterinary schools (founded 1791), offering BVetMed, graduate programs, and clinical services. Functions as a global benchmark for veterinary education and represents the international standard UVAS references in its 141-year legacy positioning.
• Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine: A globally top-ranked veterinary school within a comprehensive US research university, offering DVM, PhD, and clinical specialty programs. Relevant as a reference for what a fully developed veterinary research and teaching institution looks like at the upper end of the global benchmark.
• University of Edinburgh – Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies: A top-10 global veterinary school (founded 1823) operating within a comprehensive research university. Comparable to UVAS in combining heritage, research output, and clinical teaching, but at a materially larger resource base and international student mix.

Emerging players

• Cholistan University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (CUVAS): A newer Pakistani public veterinary university established in the Bahawalpur region, with growing DVM and allied programs. Represents a direct competitive threat to UVAS within Pakistan as it builds out faculty and student intake.

Direct peers

• University of Agriculture, Faisalabad (UAF): Pakistan's oldest and largest agricultural university, located in Punjab. UAF offers veterinary and animal sciences programs alongside broader agricultural disciplines, making it a peer in the same domestic market competing for the same merit-based student pool and HEC funding.
• Pir Mehr Ali Shah Arid Agriculture University (PMAS-AAUR): A Rawalpindi-based Pakistani public university offering DVM and animal sciences programs alongside agriculture disciplines. Competes with UVAS for Punjab students, HEC rankings, and research grants in the veterinary domain.
• Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (TANUVAS): India's first dedicated veterinary university, headquartered in Chennai with multiple campuses, offering BVSc, MVSc, PhD, fisheries, and food technology programs. Directly comparable to UVAS as a specialized state veterinary university with teaching hospitals, research stations, and an extensive satellite campus network.
• Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (GADVASU): India's premier state veterinary and animal sciences university, offering DVM, BVSc, fisheries, dairy technology, and animal science programs. The closest direct functional peer to UVAS, operating in a similar South Asian public university model with veterinary teaching hospitals, diagnostic labs, and faculty of animal production.

Regional players

• Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU): Bangladesh's premier agricultural and veterinary university, offering DVM and animal science programs through its Faculty of Veterinary Science. Functions as a regional South Asian peer with similar mandate in livestock education, though operating under a different national higher education system.
• Sydney School of Veterinary Science, University of Sydney: Australia's leading veterinary school with a heritage dating to 1910, offering BVSc, research degrees, and clinical referral services. Comparable to UVAS as a heritage veterinary institution with teaching hospitals and wildlife research, though operating in a much higher-resource environment with international student demand.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/WildlifenEcolog
• Xx.com/UVAS_Official

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries17 records

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