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There are 67 HEC-recognized private universities in Pakistan, including LUMS, FAST NUCES, GIKI. Private universities often offer modern facilities and flexible programs. Compare their 2026 fees and merit below.

Comparing 67 HEC-recognized universities — fees, merit & programs, updated 2026.
#UniversityCityTypeFee / SemesterMerit / Entry
#2 LUMSLahore University of Management Sciences Lahore Private Rs. 6.5–10L/sem Varies by school. UG: SAT/LCAT + academi
#5 FAST NUCESFAST National University of Computer & Emerging Sciences Karachi Private Rs. 1.8–2.2L/sem Engineering: 60% FSc (Pre-Eng/ICS). Comp
#8 GIKIGhulam Ishaq Khan Institute of Engineering Sciences and Technology Topi, Swabi Private Rs. 4.1–4.7L/sem 85% GIKI Entry Test + 15% Matric. Eligib
#12 Aga Khan UniversityAga Khan University Karachi Private Rs. 8L–2.5M/year Merit + AKU Admission Test + interview.
#13 Habib UniversityHabib University Karachi Private Rs. 9.8L–10.3L/sem Habib Entrance Test + interview + academ
#18 UCPUniversity of Central Punjab Lahore Private Rs. 1.7–3.1L/sem UG: 50–60% in FSc/ICS/ICom/A-Level/DAE d
#19 SZABISTShaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto Institute of Science & Technology Karachi Private Rs. 1.2–2L/sem Entrance test + interview/group discussi
#22 Forman Christian CollegeForman Christian College University Lahore Private Rs. 40–80K/sem 60%+ marks, FCCU test
9 CUSTCapital University of Science & Technology Islamabad Private Rs. 60–100K/sem 70%+ in FSc
10 RiphahRiphah International University Islamabad Private Rs. 80–150K/sem 65%+ in FSc
11 FUIFoundation University Islamabad Islamabad Private Check university website HEC Recognized
12 ShifaShifa Tameer-e-Millat University Islamabad Private Check university website HEC Recognized
13 CASESir Syed CASE Institute of Technology Islamabad Private Check university website HEC Recognized
14 IBADATIBADAT International University Islamabad Private Check university website HEC Recognized
15 MYUMuslim Youth University Islamabad Private Check university website HEC Recognized
16 UMTUniversity of Management & Technology Lahore Private Rs. 80–150K/sem 65%+ in FSc
17 UOLUniversity of Lahore Lahore Private Rs. 60–120K/sem 60%+ in FSc
18 BNUBeaconhouse National University Lahore Private Check university website HEC Recognized
19 MinhajMinhaj University Lahore Lahore Private Check university website HEC Recognized
20 SuperiorSuperior University Lahore Private Rs. 50–100K/sem 60%+ in Intermediate
21 HajveryHajvery University Lahore Private Check university website HEC Recognized
22 LGULahore Garrison University Lahore Private Check university website HEC Recognized
23 NCBA&ENational College of Business Administration & Economics Lahore Private Check university website HEC Recognized
24 USAUniversity of South Asia Lahore Private Check university website HEC Recognized
25 IMS LahoreInstitute of Management Sciences Lahore Lahore Private Check university website HEC Recognized
26 LLULahore Leads University Lahore Private Check university website HEC Recognized
27 QarshiQarshi University Lahore Private Check university website HEC Recognized
28 NURNUR International University Lahore Private Check university website HEC Recognized
29 HITECHITEC University Taxila Private Check university website HEC Recognized
30 UOFUniversity of Faisalabad Faisalabad Private Check university website HEC Recognized
31 USPUniversity of Southern Punjab Multan Private Check university website HEC Recognized
32 TimesTimes Institute Multan Private Check university website HEC Recognized
33 GIFTGIFT University Gujranwala Private Check university website HEC Recognized
34 USKTUniversity of Sialkot Sialkot Private Check university website HEC Recognized
35 NamalNamal University Mianwali Private Rs. 50–100K/sem 70%+ in FSc
36 UOWUniversity of Wah Wah Cantt Private Check university website HEC Recognized
37 SSUETSir Syed University of Engineering & Technology Karachi Private Rs. 40–70K/sem 60%+ in FSc
38 IVSIndus Valley School of Art & Architecture Karachi Private Check university website HEC Recognized
39 HamdardHamdard University Karachi Private Rs. 80–150K/sem 65%+ in FSc
40 BaqaiBaqai Medical University Karachi Private Check university website HEC Recognized
41 DHA SuffaDHA Suffa University Karachi Private Check university website HEC Recognized
42 ZiauddinZiauddin University Karachi Private Rs. 100–200K/sem 80%+ aggregate (MDCAT)
43 IoBMInstitute of Business Management Karachi Private Rs. 70–120K/sem 65%+ in Intermediate
44 IqraIqra University Karachi Private Rs. 60–120K/sem 60%+ in Intermediate
45 GreenwichGreenwich University Karachi Private Check university website HEC Recognized
46 MAJUMuhammad Ali Jinnah University Karachi Private Check university website HEC Recognized
47 KIETKarachi Institute of Economics & Technology Karachi Private Check university website HEC Recognized
48 JUWJinnah University for Women Karachi Private Check university website HEC Recognized
49 DadabhoyDadabhoy Institute of Higher Education Karachi Private Check university website HEC Recognized
50 IlmaIlma University Karachi Private Check university website HEC Recognized
51 IndusIndus University Karachi Private Check university website HEC Recognized
52 KSBLKarachi School for Business & Leadership Karachi Private Check university website HEC Recognized
53 SHUSalim Habib University Karachi Private Check university website HEC Recognized
54 NewportsNewports Institute of Communications & Economics Karachi Private Check university website HEC Recognized
55 MalirMalir University of Science & Technology Karachi Private Check university website HEC Recognized
56 IsraIsra University Hyderabad Private Rs. 80–150K/sem 75%+ aggregate (MDCAT)
57 CECOSCECOS University Peshawar Private Check university website HEC Recognized
58 GandharaGandhara University Peshawar Private Check university website HEC Recognized
59 SarhadSarhad University of Science & IT Peshawar Private Check university website HEC Recognized
60 CUI-KPKCity University of Science & IT Peshawar Peshawar Private Check university website HEC Recognized
61 AbasynAbasyn University Peshawar Private Check university website HEC Recognized
62 QurtubaQurtuba University DI Khan Private Check university website HEC Recognized
63 INUIQRA National University Peshawar Peshawar Private Check university website HEC Recognized
64 NUNNorthern University Nowshera Nowshera Private Check university website HEC Recognized
65 AHIUAl-Hamd Islamic University Quetta Private Check university website HEC Recognized
66 AlKhairAl-Khair University Mirpur Private Check university website HEC Recognized
67 MDIUMohi-ud-Din Islamic University Nerian Sharif Private Check university website HEC Recognized

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