Private
Rank #1
Aga Khan University
Karachi, Sindh
About AKU
Pakistan's leading medical university and teaching hospital. Known for its global standards in healthcare education, research impact, and unique architectural campus.
Chartered in 1983 as Pakistan's first private university, AKU is the flagship institution of the Aga Khan Development Network. It is ranked among the top 500 universities globally for clinical medicine and holds the #1 spot in Pakistan for health sciences.
Programs Offered
5 programs available
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)
5 YearsHighly Competitive (Test + Interview)
3,700,000 PKR (Annual Est.)
1st Semester
BS Nursing (BScN)
4 YearsAKU Test + Interview
Subsidized / Scholarship-based
1st Semester
BS Midwifery
4 YearsAKU Test + Interview
Subsidized
1st Semester
Associate of Science in Dental Hygiene
2 YearsTest + Interview
1,500,000 PKR (Annual Est.)
1st Semester
Master of Education (M.Ed)
2 YearsTest + Interview + Experience
Varies by specialization
1st Semester
Frequently Asked Questions
3 common questions answered
Campus Facilities
- Jamiat-ul-Ilm (Health Sciences Library)
- Sports & Rehabilitation Centre (Olympic Pool, Gym)
- Clinical Skills & Simulation Labs
- On-Campus Hostels (Prioritized for out-of-city students)
- AKU University Hospital (JCI Accredited)
Academic Departments
Medical College
School of Nursing and Midwifery (SONAM)
Institute for Educational Development (IED)
Examination Board (AKU-EB)
Institute for the Study of Muslim Civilisations
Admission 2024
Application Period
March - May
Deadline
May 16, 2026 (Expected)
Entry Test
AKU Entry Test (Biology, Chem, Physics, Math, Reasoning)
Test Date
July 05, 2026
Fee Structure
Fee Range
2,800,000 - 3,800,000 PKR (Annual)
Highly premium. Fees include Tuition (~1.76M/yr) + University Fee (~1.93M/yr). Costs increase annually by approx 10%. Nursing programs are significantly subsidized.
Contact Information
+92-21-3486-4410medicalcollege.pakistan@aku.edu
Stadium Road, P.O. Box 3500, Karachi 74800, Pakistan
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