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Rank #17
Air University
Islamabad, Islamabad Capital Territory
About AU
A federally chartered public university under the Pakistan Air Force. Known for its state-of-the-art avionics labs and the National Centre for Cyber Security, it is a hub for high-tech engineering and management education.
Established in 2002 by the Pakistan Air Force (PAF), Air University was founded to promote higher education in technical fields. It has rapidly expanded from an engineering institute to a comprehensive university, hosting the country's first specialized Cyber Security degree.
Programs Offered
5 programs available
BS Cyber Security
4 YearsVery High (Flagship Program)
153,050 PKR (1st Sem)
1st Semester
BS Computer Science
4 YearsHigh
127,100 PKR (1st Sem)
1st Semester
BE Mechatronics Engineering
4 YearsHigh
120,000 PKR (1st Sem)
1st Semester
BBA (Hons)
4 YearsModerate
143,080 PKR (1st Sem)
1st Semester
BS Psychology
4 YearsModerate
99,000 PKR (1st Sem)
1st Semester
Frequently Asked Questions
3 common questions answered
Campus Facilities
- National Centre for Cyber Security (NCCS)
- Institute of Avionics and Aeronautics
- Air University Central Library
- Girls Hostel (Limited Capacity)
- Smart Classrooms
- Cricket & Futsal Grounds
Academic Departments
Faculty of Computing & Artificial Intelligence
Faculty of Engineering (Avionics/Mechatronics)
Air University School of Management (AUSOM)
Faculty of Social Sciences
Faculty of Health Sciences (Fazaia Medical College)
Admission 2024
Application Period
Twice a Year (Spring: Dec-Jan | Fall: June-July)
Deadline
Fall 2026: July 20, 2026 (Expected)
Entry Test
AU Admission Test (CBT) or NTS/HAT
Test Date
July 24 - July 30, 2026
Fee Structure
Fee Range
99,000 - 153,000 PKR (1st Semester)
Fees are moderate-to-high. BS Computer Science 1st Semester fee is approx 127,100 PKR. BS Cyber Security is higher at ~153,000 PKR. BBA is approx 143,000 PKR. Subsequent semesters are lower as admission fees (approx 20k) are excluded.