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Rank #16
University of Karachi
Karachi, Sindh
About UoK
The 'Mother of Universities' in Karachi. A massive 1200-acre residential campus that serves as the primary hub for higher education, research, and liberal arts in the metropolis.
Established in 1951, UoK is one of the oldest and largest universities in Pakistan. It was designed by French architects and is home to over 50 departments and 20 research centers. It produces the highest number of PhDs in the region.
Programs Offered
5 programs available
Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm-D)
5 YearsVery High (Test Based)
58,000 PKR (Morning) PKR/Sem
1st Semester
BS Computer Science (UBIT)
4 YearsHigh (Test Based)
60,000 PKR (Morning) PKR/Sem
1st Semester
BS International Relations
4 YearsModerate (Open Merit)
28,000 PKR (Morning) PKR/Sem
1st Semester
BS Mass Communication
4 YearsModerate-High
32,000 PKR (Morning) PKR/Sem
1st Semester
Bachelors in Visual Studies (Design)
4 YearsHigh (Aptitude Test)
65,000 PKR/Sem
1st Semester
Frequently Asked Questions
3 common questions answered
Campus Facilities
- Dr. Mahmud Husain Library (One of the largest in Pakistan)
- UBIT (Umaer Basha Institute of Information Technology)
- Botanical Garden
- KU Point Buses (Red Buses)
- Visual Studies Department
- HEJ Research Institute of Chemistry
Academic Departments
Faculty of Pharmacy
Faculty of Science
Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences
Faculty of Management & Administrative Sciences
Faculty of Islamic Studies
Admission 2024
Application Period
November - December (Fall Intake)
Deadline
December 20, 2026 (Expected)
Entry Test
KU Entry Test (for UBIT, PharmD, etc.) or Open Merit
Test Date
December 28, 2026
Fee Structure
Fee Range
22,000 - 65,000 PKR (Per Semester)
Extremely affordable. Regular (Morning) fees for Arts/Science are ~22,000 - 30,000 PKR/Sem. Professional programs (UBIT CS, PharmD) are higher at ~55,000 - 65,000 PKR/Sem. Evening programs are self-financed (~60k+).