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Top Arts & Design Universities in Pakistan

Pakistan has 10 HEC-recognized arts and design universities, including Habib University, Forman Christian College, NCA. This page compares the fees, merit requirements, entry tests, and programs of the best arts and design universities in Pakistan — updated for 2026 admissions.

Comparing 10 HEC-recognized universities — fees, merit & programs, updated 2026.
#UniversityCityTypeFee / SemesterMerit / Entry
#13 Habib UniversityHabib University Karachi Private Rs. 9.8L–10.3L/sem Habib Entrance Test + interview + academ
#22 Forman Christian CollegeForman Christian College University Lahore Private Rs. 40–80K/sem 60%+ marks, FCCU test
#30 NCANational College of Arts Lahore Public Rs. 10–25K/sem Portfolio + test
4 VUVirtual University of Pakistan Online Public Rs. 15–22K/sem Intermediate / A-Level (HEC minimum elig
5 BNUBeaconhouse National University Lahore Private Check university website HEC Recognized
6 PIFDPakistan Institute of Fashion & Design Lahore Public Check university website HEC Recognized
7 IACInstitute for Art and Culture Lahore Public Check university website HEC Recognized
8 IVSIndus Valley School of Art & Architecture Karachi Private Check university website HEC Recognized
9 ArorAror University of Art, Architecture & Heritage Sukkur Public Check university website HEC Recognized
10 SABSUAShaheed Allah Bux Soomro University of Art & Design Khairpur Public Check university website HEC Recognized

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best arts and design universities in Pakistan?

Top arts and design universities in Pakistan include Habib University, Forman Christian College, NCA. Compare all 10 by fee, merit, and program on TaleemPK.

How many arts and design universities are in Pakistan?

There are 10 HEC-recognized arts and design universities listed on TaleemPK, across all provinces.

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