Higher education in Pakistan is the systematic process of students continuing their education beyond

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, learned societies and two-year colleges. The governance of higher education is maintained under the

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(HEC) which oversees the financial funding, research outputs and teaching quality in the country. In Pakistan, the higher education system includes the

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and

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universities accredited by the HEC. Since

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, new universities have expanded throughout the country with support provided by the University Grants Commission (UGC), which had been an autonomous institution of recognizing universities until 2002 when it was preceded by the Higher Education Commission. As of 2024, There are 262 universities providing higher education in Pakistan which produce about 445,000 graduates and 50,000 computer science graduates annually. Following public and private higher education institutions are active in the country:

Islamabad

Balochistan

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Punjab

Sindh

Azad Kashmir

Gilgit-Baltistan

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University of the Punjab The University of the Punjab (UoP) is a public university, public research university in Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan, Punjab, Pakistan. Founded in 1882, its international influence has made it one of the most prestigious universities in South As ...

, established in 1882 in Lahore, is one of the oldest institutions of higher learning in Pakistan. File:Peshawar University Oval Eye View.jpg,

University of Peshawar The University of Peshawar (; ; ; abbreviated UoP; known more popularly as Peshawar University) is a public research university located in Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. The university is one of the oldest universities in the provi ...

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Islamia College University Islamia College Peshawar (ICP) () is a public university located in Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan.University of Agriculture, Faisalabad The University of Agriculture (UAF) is a public research university in Faisalabad, Pakistan. It is the largest university of Pakistan by area, with a covered area of 2,550 acres. It is ranked as a top university of Pakistan for Agriculture/Vete ...

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National University of Computer and Emerging Sciences The National University of Computer and Emerging Sciences (NUCES) (), commonly known as Foundation for Advancement of Science and Technology (FAST), is a private research university with multiple campuses in different cities of Pakistan. Ov ...

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Air University Pakistan The Air University (AU) ( ) is a federally chartered public sector research university in Pakistan. Established in 2002, its main campus is located in the capital city of Islamabad, Pakistan. The university has two other functional campuses, Aero ...

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Government College University, Lahore The Government College University (colloquially known as GCU; Punjabi, Urdu: ) is a public research university in Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. Founded as Government College, Lahore, in 1864 under British administration, it became a university i ...

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Ghulam Ishaq Khan Institute of Engineering Sciences and Technology The Ghulam Ishaq Khan Institute of Engineering Sciences and Technology (; ; commonly referred as GIKI) is a private research university located in Topi, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in Pakistan. The institute has a campus that is located in the vicinity ...

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University of Gujrat The University of Gujrat (UOG) is a public university located in Gujrat, Punjab, Pakistan. It was established in 2004.Education in Pakistan Education in Pakistan is overseen by the Federal Ministry of Education and the provincial governments, while the federal government mostly assists in curriculum development, accreditation and the financing of research and development. Artic ...

Rankings of universities in Pakistan This article presents an overview of university rankings in Pakistan. Within Pakistan, the Higher Education Commission (HEC) provides official rankings of higher education institutions (HEIs) nationally, based on a multitude of criteria. There ...

List of educational boards in Pakistan Boards of Intermediate and secondary education in Pakistan are responsible for conducting intermediate and secondary education examinations. These boards set their educational policy under the supervision of the provincial education ministry. Th ...

List of engineering universities and colleges in Pakistan Following public and private engineering institutions are there in Pakistan: Islamabad * Abasyn University, Peshawar, Islamabad Campus * Air University, Islamabad * Bahria University, Islamabad (Main Campus) * Sir Syed CASE Institute of Technolo ...

* List of Law schools in Pakistan * List of computing schools in Pakistan *

List of business schools in Pakistan This is a list of Business school, business schools in Pakistan. Azad Kashmir * Mirpur University of Science and Technology, Mirpur, Azad Kashmir, Mirpur - BBA, MBA, BBF * University of Management Sciences and Information Technology, Kotli, Aza ...

List of pharmacy schools in Pakistan This is a district-wise list of pharmacy schools located in Pakistan and accredited by Pharmacy Council of Pakistan. Azad Kashmir Mirpur District, Mirpur * Mohi-ud-Din Islamic University - Pharm. D. * Akson College of Pharmacy - Pharm. D. Rawla ...

List of medical schools in Pakistan In Pakistan, a medical school is more often referred to as a medical college. A medical college is affiliated with a university as a department which usually has a separate campus. As of January 2019, there are a total of 114 medical colleges in ...

List of medical schools in Islamabad Medical education Medical education is vocational education, education related to the practice of being a medical practitioner, including the initial training to become a physician (i.e., medical school and internship (medical), internship) a ...

List of medical schools in Punjab, Pakistan Medical education in Punjab, Pakistan, forms a vital pillar of the province's healthcare infrastructure, housing some of the country's most renowned medical institutions. With approximately 60 medical colleges, representing nearly 40% of Pakistan ...

List of medical schools in Sindh In Pakistan, a medical school is more often referred to as a medical college. A medical college is affiliated with a university as a department which usually has a separate campus. The medical schools in province of Sindh are both private and p ...

List of medical schools in Balochistan Medical education in Balochistan is expanding to address the province's healthcare needs. By 2026, Balochistan aims to graduate 470 MBBS-qualified doctors from its public sector medical colleges. The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) has ...

List of medical schools in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Medical education in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) has seen significant growth, with the province now offering a total of 2,635 medical seats across both public and private institutions. Khyber Medical University (KMU), established in 2007, serves as ...

List of medical schools in Azad Kashmir Medical education in Azad Kashmir has seen significant growth over the past decade, with the establishment of several institutions aimed at producing skilled healthcare professionals. There are currently four main medical colleges in AJK. These col ...

List of medical schools in Gilgit-Baltistan A list is a set of discrete items of information collected and set forth in some format for utility, entertainment, or other purposes. A list may be memorialized in any number of ways, including existing only in the mind of the list-maker, but ...

Pakistan Academy of Sciences The Pakistan Academy of Sciences () (Abbreviations and Acronyms, abbreviated as: PAS), is a learned society of sciences, which described itself as "a repository of the highest scientific talent available in the country." Established in 1953 in ...

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List of universities in Islamabad Higher education in Islamabad is a key driver of academic and research excellence in Pakistan. The city is home to over 25 universities, catering to a diverse student body. Approximately 100,000 students are enrolled in various higher education i ...

** List of universities in Punjab, Pakistan **

List of universities in Sindh Higher education in Sindh, Pakistan, has seen significant growth, with numerous public and private universities offering a variety of academic programs. Karachi, the provincial capital, is home to some of the country's top institutions, such as the ...

List of universities in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Higher education in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK), Pakistan, has seen notable progress, with 25 universities and degree-awarding institutions as of 2023. The government has allocated around 10% of its budget to the education sector, aiming to enhance ed ...

List of universities in Balochistan Higher education in Balochistan has seen steady growth but still faces significant challenges. The province has 11 public universities and over 50 private institutions. The literacy rate in Balochistan stands at approximately 54%, with a lower perc ...

List of universities in Azad Kashmir Higher education in Azad Kashmir, Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) has seen significant growth in recent years. The University of Azad Jammu & Kashmir, established in 1980, is the largest institution in the region, offering a diverse range of programs ...

List of universities in Gilgit-Baltistan A list is a set of discrete items of information collected and set forth in some format for utility, entertainment, or other purposes. A list may be memorialized in any number of ways, including existing only in the mind of the list-maker, but ...

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Universities A university () is an educational institution, institution of tertiary education and research which awards academic degrees in several Discipline (academia), academic disciplines. ''University'' is derived from the Latin phrase , which roughly ...

Pakistan Pakistan, officially the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, is a country in South Asia. It is the List of countries and dependencies by population, fifth-most populous country, with a population of over 241.5 million, having the Islam by country# ...