Namal University

A world-class 'Knowledge City' rising from the rugged mountains of the Salt Range. Founded by Imran Khan, Namal is a landmark non-profit institution dedicated to providing top-tier technical education to rural Pakistan. It is designed to be a self-sustaining educational township, featuring architecture that mirrors international standards and a unique 'Need-Blind' admission policy. The university serves as a social equalizer, where the brightest minds from underprivileged backgrounds study alongside their peers on 100% scholarships, supported by a massive global donor network.

The Namal story began in 2005 when the vision was set to empower the youth of Mianwali through a high-standard technical institute. It was inaugurated in 2008 as Namal College, initially operating as an associate college of the University of Bradford, UK. For over a decade, it maintained a strong British academic partnership until it was granted an independent degree-awarding charter by the Punjab Government in early 2019. Today, it is the centerpiece of the ambitious 'Namal Knowledge City' project, which aims to become the largest university town in Pakistan by 2027.

For the 2025-2026 session, the annual tuition is approx 525,000 PKR. Namal offers a unique quarterly installment plan where students pay in four equal parts throughout the year (~131,250 PKR per installment). One-time fees include Admission (15,000 PKR) and Security (10,000 PKR). Hostel fees are exceptionally low at 30,000 PKR/year for males and 20,000 PKR/year for females. Importantly, over 90% of students receive need-based financial support covering up to 100% of these costs.