Public
Rank #68
Kohat University of Science and Technology
Kohat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
About KUST
The educational lifeline of the southern districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Located on the Indus Highway, KUST has transformed the region by offering accessible higher education in Science and Technology, conducting significant research in medicinal plants and indigenous resources.
Founded in 2001, KUST was established to provide higher education to the people of Kohat, Karak, and Hangu. It started in technical collaboration with the University of Peshawar but quickly evolved into an independent degree-awarding institution with a sprawling campus.
Programs Offered
5 programs available
BS Biotechnology & Genetic Engineering
4 YearsHigh (Flagship Program)
38,000 PKR (Est/Sem)
1st Semester
BS Computer Science
4 YearsHigh
42,000 PKR (Est/Sem)
1st Semester
Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm-D)
5 YearsVery High
55,000 PKR (Est/Sem)
1st Semester
BS Microbiology
4 YearsModerate-High
38,000 PKR (Est/Sem)
1st Semester
BS Geology
4 YearsModerate
38,000 PKR (Est/Sem)
1st Semester
Frequently Asked Questions
3 common questions answered
Campus Facilities
- Central Library (Digital Access)
- Institute of Numerical Sciences
- Botanical Garden (Medicinal Plants Research)
- KUST Transport Fleet (Yellow Buses)
- Video Conference Hall
- Hostels (Male & Female)
Academic Departments
Institute of Computing
Department of Biotechnology & Genetic Engineering
Department of Pharmacy
Department of Microbiology
Department of Physics
Admission 2024
Application Period
Twice a Year (Spring: Jan-Feb | Fall: Aug-Sept)
Deadline
Fall 2026: September 20, 2026 (Expected)
Entry Test
KUST Special Entry Test or ETEA/NTS NAT
Test Date
September 25 - September 30, 2026
Fee Structure
Fee Range
33,000 - 55,000 PKR (Per Semester)
Very affordable public sector pricing. Regular BS Science programs (Botany, Zoology, Physics) cost approx 33,800 PKR (1st Sem) and ~30,000 PKR subsequently. BS Computer Science/IT is approx 40,000 - 45,000 PKR per semester.
Contact Information
+92-922-554563admissions@kust.edu.pk
Bannu Road, Near Jarma Bridge, Kohat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
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