Almost all the post-graduate departments that offer M.Phil & Ph.D. level programmes, have research facilities. The following are specially devoted to research:

1. Area Study Center (Central Asian Studies).
2. Biotechnology Center.
3. Institute of Chemical Sciences.
4. Institute of Education & Research .
5. Islamic Center .
6. National Centre of Excellence in Physical Chemistry. 
7. National Centre of Excellence in Geology.
8. Pakistan Study Centre.
9. Pashto Academy.