Institute of Soil & Environmental Sciences

Institute of Soil and Environmental Sciences is one of the constituent institute of University of Agriculture Faisalabad and aims to enhance the soil productivity enhancement, conservation of soil and water resources from natural and human induced degradation. Agriculture is the major sector of Pakistan’s economy which contributes 25% of GDP. About 70% of population is directly or indirectly dependent on agriculture.  Various disorders causing soil deprivation in the country include water and wind destruction, salinity, sodicity, water logging, nutrient depletion, compaction, crusting and lowering of water table under the main management and ecological conditions. There is a need to enhance its productivity potential on sustainable basis while protecting the environment through development of suitable technologies and management practices.

Institute of Soil & Environmental Sciences, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, deals with soil degradation, environmental pollution, and climate change. Research and education on sustainable agriculture and environmental management enhance productivity from soil while conserving the environment. This research organization broadened its scope from soil science and soil fertilization over time to include contemporary environmental sciences and climate change to face emerging challenges.

Programs Offered

The institute offers different kinds of academic programs; among these are undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees related to fields like Soil Science, Environmental Science, and Climate Change. Some of the notable ones are BSc (Hons), MSc (Hons), MPhil, and PhD degrees. They help train students to manage their acquired knowledge and be productive to solve current environmental and agricultural problems. It focuses on soil management, protection of the environment, and agro-productive sustainable management.

Campus Facilities and Infrastructure

The Institute of Soil and Environmental Sciences is equipped with modern research labs that support national and international projects. It also has a library and modern classrooms that provide ideal academic learning. It offers excellent infrastructure to facilitate the research and teaching activities and subsequently ensures students have access to the latest tools and technologies in the soil and environmental sciences field.