Comparing 10 HEC-recognized universities — fees, merit & programs, updated 2026.
| # | University | City | Type | Fee / Semester | Merit / 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 |
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Top arts and design universities in Pakistan include Habib University, Forman Christian College, NCA. Compare all 10 by fee, merit, and program on TaleemPK.
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