Private
Rank #36
Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto Institute of Science and Technology
Karachi, Sindh
About SZABIST
A highly rated private institute located in the prime area of Clifton. Known for its vibrant campus life, 'ZabFM' radio station, and strong industry connections in Media and Business.
Established in 1995 by Shaheed Benazir Bhutto, SZABIST has grown into a multi-campus university. Its Karachi campus is spread across several buildings in Clifton (90, 100, 153, and 154 campuses) and is famous for its liberal arts and media programs.
Programs Offered
5 programs available
BS Computer Science
4 YearsHigh
156,800 PKR/Sem
1st Semester
Bachelor of Media Science
4 YearsHigh (Flagship Program)
165,000 PKR (Est/Sem)
1st Semester
BBA (Hons)
4 YearsHigh
145,000 PKR (Est/Sem)
1st Semester
BS Artificial Intelligence
4 YearsModerate-High
149,600 PKR/Sem
1st Semester
LL.B (University of London)
3 YearsHigh (External Degree)
Varies (GBP + PKR)
1st Semester
Frequently Asked Questions
3 common questions answered
Campus Facilities
- ZabFM 106.6 (Campus Radio)
- Media Production Studios
- Smart Library (100 Campus)
- Gaming & Animation Labs
- Student Council (ZABSC)
- Incubation Center (ZAB-E-Fest)
Academic Departments
Faculty of Management Sciences
Faculty of Computing & Engineering Sciences
Faculty of Media Sciences
Faculty of Social Sciences
Faculty of Law
Admission 2024
Application Period
Twice a Year (Spring: Nov-Dec | Fall: June-July)
Deadline
Fall 2026: July 16, 2026 (Expected)
Entry Test
SZABIST Entrance Test (or SAT/ACT Exemption)
Test Date
July 20 - July 25, 2026
Fee Structure
Fee Range
135,000 - 180,000 PKR (Per Semester)
Fees are on the higher side. BS Computer Science is ~156,800 PKR/Sem. BBA is ~174,650 PKR (1st Sem with admission fee). BS Media Science is ~165,000 PKR/Sem. Admission fee is 25,000 PKR.