Study in Pakistan 🇵🇰
44 Universities
1,000 Programs
$1k–$5k/yr Tuition
Pakistan is home to 44 universities offering 1,000 programs to international students. Tuition ranges from $1k–$5k/yr — some of the most affordable in the world. The primary language of instruction is Urdu/English, with many programs available fully in English.
Top Student Cities in Pakistan
Bahawalpur
1 university
Faisalabad
3 universities
Gujrat
1 university
Islamabad
6 universities
Jamshoro
2 universities
Karachi
9 universities
Karak
1 university
Khairpur
1 university
Lahore
9 universities
Multan
1 university
Narowal
1 university
Peshawar
1 university
Rawalpindi
3 universities
Sargodha
1 university
Skardu
1 university
Swat
1 university
Taxila
1 university
Topi
1 university
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Quaid-i-Azam University
Islamabad, 🇵🇰 Pakistan
Public $2k - $4k/yr
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National College of Arts
Lahore, 🇵🇰 Pakistan
Public $1.5k - $3k/yr 
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University of Management and Technology
Lahore, 🇵🇰 Pakistan
Private $2.3k - $4.6k/yr
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University of Agriculture, Faisalabad
Faisalabad, 🇵🇰 Pakistan
Public $1k - $2k/yr 
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Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS)
Lahore, 🇵🇰 Pakistan
Private Non-Profit $8k - $16k/yr 
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National University of Sciences & Technology (NUST)
Islamabad, 🇵🇰 Pakistan
Public $3k - $6k/yr 
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COMSATS University Islamabad
Islamabad, 🇵🇰 Pakistan
Public $2.5k - $5k/yr 
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University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore
Lahore, 🇵🇰 Pakistan
Public $1.5k - $3k/yr 
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University of the Punjab
Lahore, 🇵🇰 Pakistan
Public $1.2k - $2.5k/yr
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Bahauddin Zakariya University
Multan, 🇵🇰 Pakistan
Public $700 - $1.4k/yr 
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Air University
Islamabad, 🇵🇰 Pakistan
Public $2.2k - $4.4k/yr 
#3 Government College University
Lahore, 🇵🇰 Pakistan
$1.2k - $2.4k/yr
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Aga Khan University
Karachi, 🇵🇰 Pakistan
Private Non-Profit $10k - $20k/yr 
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University of Karachi
Karachi, 🇵🇰 Pakistan
Public $1k - $2k/yr
#8 University of Gujrat
Gujrat, 🇵🇰 Pakistan
Public $800 - $1.6k/yr 
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Government College University Faisalabad
Faisalabad, 🇵🇰 Pakistan
Public $700 - $1.4k/yr
#8 Mehran University of Engineering and Technology
Jamshoro, 🇵🇰 Pakistan
Public $1.3k - $2.6k/yr
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University of Peshawar
Peshawar, 🇵🇰 Pakistan
Public $800 - $1.6k/yr 
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University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore
Lahore, 🇵🇰 Pakistan
Public $1.2k - $2.4k/yr
#10 Arid Agriculture University
Rawalpindi, 🇵🇰 Pakistan
$900 - $1.8k/yr Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to study in Pakistan?
Tuition in Pakistan ranges from $1k–$5k/yr. Annual living costs (accommodation, food, transport) average $3,000.
How many universities are in Pakistan?
Abroadly lists 44 universities across 18 cities in Pakistan, offering 1,000 programs at Bachelor, Master, and PhD level.
Do I need to speak Urdu/English to study in Pakistan?
While Urdu/English is the official language of Pakistan, many universities offer fully English-taught programs — especially at Master's level. Some universities also offer free or subsidized language courses for international students.
What are the most popular subjects to study in Pakistan?
The most popular fields for international students in Pakistan include: Computer Science, Business Administration, Mathematics, Physics, Electrical Engineering. Pakistan is particularly renowned for its programs in Computer Science and Business Administration.
