The university has earned the status of international research institute. In November 2006, PIDE gained the status of the degree awarding institute. The top priority of the institute is to provide affordable quality education of international standard in a truly motivating learning atmosphere. The vision of PIDE is to work as a World Class institute of Excellence for Research and Teaching. It is the mission of the university to become a world-class research and teaching institute on the basis of the strengths and values it has gained over the last fifty years. PIDE has the motto to have spirit of free inquiry. The university is committed to education and understands that it is only possible to deliver the best graduate education if teaching excellence is associated with first-rate research. This concept supports the structure of the graduate study at the university.