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HEC recognized Campuses

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Higher Education Commission (HEC) only recognizes the campuses of Public and Private sector Universities/Degree Awarding Institutes listed here:

Total No. of Campuses (Both Public and Private) = 91+51= 142

CAMPUSES OF PUBLIC SECTOR UNIVERSITIES/DEGREE AWARDING INSTITUTIONS

Total: 91

Federal Territory ​ ​
S. NoUniversity/DAICampuses Location
1

COMSATS Institute of Information Technology,  Islamabad

  • Abbottabad

  • Attock

  • Lahore

  • Wah

  • Vehari

  • Sahiwal

2

Federal Urdu University of Arts, Sciences & Technology, Islamabad

  • Karachi

3

National University of Modern Language (NUML), Islamabad

  • Lahore

  • Faisalabad

  • Peshawar

  • Multan

  • Karachi

  • Hyderabad

  • Quetta

  • Rawalpindi

  • Mirpur-AJ&K

4

National College of Arts (NCA), Lahore

  • Rawalpindi

4

Bahria University, Islamabad

  • Karachi

  • Lahore

  • BSEAS- H-11/4 Islamabad

5

Air University, Islamabad

  • Multan

  • Kamra

  • Kharian

  • Lahore (NIIT)

6

Virtual University of Pakistan, Lahore
(Study Centers)

  • Islamabad

  • Rawalpindi

  • DG Khan

  • Faisalabad

  • Gujranwala

  • Multan

  • Sahiwal

  • Badin

  • Ghotki

  • Karachi

  • Pashin

  • Peshawar

  • Muzaffargarh

  • Hyderabad

  • Jhelum

7

Karakorum International University (KIU), Gilgit Baltistan

  • Hunza

  • Diamer (Chilas)

  • Ghizer

​8

​National Textile University (NTU), Faisalabad

  • ​Karachi

​9

National University of Science & Technology (NUST), Islamabad

  • ​Quetta

    Program allowed:

    • BE-Civil Engineering (subject to aprpoval of PEC)

    • BS Computer Science

​10

​​Institute of Space & Technology (IST), Islamabad

  • ​​KICSIT Kahauta

  • Karachi

PUNJAB

S. No

University/DAI

Campuses Location

1

University of Engineering and Technology (UET), Lahore

  • Kalashah Kako

  • Faisalabad

  • Rachna College,  Gujranwala

  • Narowal

2

University of Punjab, Lahore

  • Gujranwala

  • Jehlum 

3

Lahore College of Women University (LCWU), Lahore

  • Jhang (merged as Constiutent College of University of Jhang w.e.f. 31-8-2020)

4

University of Education, Lahore

  • Okara(upgraded to full fledged University w.e.f. 01-04--2016)

  • DG Khan

  • Faisalabad

  • Joharabad

  • Multan

  • Vehari

  • Attock

5

University of Veterinary & Animal Sciences (UVAS), Lahore

  • Patoki

  • Jhang

  • Narowal

6

Bahauddin Zakarai University (BZU), Multan

  • Layyah (upgraded to University of Layyah, w.e.f. 08-12-2022)​

  • Vehari

  • Lodhran

7

Islamia University, Bahawalpur

  • Rahim Yar Khan

  • Bahawalnagar

8

University of Engineering & Technology (UET), Taxila

  • Chakwal (upgraded to University of Chakwal, w.e.f. 09=01-2020)

9

University of Agriculture  (UAF),  Faisalabad

  • Toba Tek Singh

  • Depalpur

  • Burewala

10

University of Gujrat, Gujrat

  • Lahore

  • Mandi Bahauddin (Admissions Banned w.e.f. Fall 2024)

  • Sialkot (upgraded to University of Sailkot w.e.f 20-3-2018)

  • Narrowal  (upgraded to University of Narowal w.e.f 20-3-2018)

  • Rawalpindi (upgraded to Rawalpindi Women University w.e.f. 13-8-2019)

11.

Government College University (GCU), Faisalabad

  • Layyah

  • Sahiwal

12.

University of Sargodha, Sargodha

  • Bhakkar (upgraded to Thal University, Bhakkar, w.e.f. 02-09-2022​)

  • Mianwali (upgraded to University of Mianwali w.e.f. 13-12-2019)

(Admissions  in Following Campuses have been stopped w.e.f. Fall 2018 & operations of these campuses have been permanently shut down).

  • Lahore

  • Mandi Bahauddin

  • Gujranwala

  • Faisalabad (Women)

  • Lyallpur

​SINDH

S. No

University/DAI

Campuses Location

1

University of Sindh, Jamshoro

  • Mirpur Khas

  • Badin

  • Dadu

2

Mehran University of Engineering & Technology, Jamshoro

  • Khairpur

3

Shah Abdul Latif University, Khairpur

  • Shikarpur (upgraded to Shaikh Ayaz University, Shikarpur w.e.f. 07-6-2018)

  • Ghotki

  • Shahdadkot

4

Quaid-i-Awan University of Engineering & Technology, Nawabshah

  • Larkana

5

Shaheed Benazir Bhutto University, Shaheed Benazirabad

  • Naushahro Feroze

​6

​The Sukkur IBA University

  • ​Kandkot

  • IET-Khairpur

​7

​Sindh Agriculture University, Tandojam

  • ​Umerkot

​8

​NED University of Engineering & Technology, Karachi
  • ​TIEST Mithi-Tharparkar
​9

​Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi
  • ​Ojha Campus

 KHYBER PAKHTUNKHWA​

S. No

University/DAI

Campuses Location

1

University of Engineering & Technology (UET), Peshawar

  • Abbottabad

  • Swat (upgraded to UEAS Swat, w.e.f. 21-09-2021)

  • Mardan (upgraded to the status of full fledged University w.e.f. 20-07-2018)

  • Bannu

  • Jalozai

  • Kohat

2

Shaheed Benazir Bhutto University, Sheringal, District Dir (Upper)

  • Wari

​3

​University of Swat, Swat

  • ​Shangla (upgraded to University of Shangla, w.e.f. 27-06-2022)

  • Women Campus Swat (w.e.f 15-01-2024 to 30-09-2025)

​4

​Kohat University of Sciencce & Technology (KUST), Kohat

  • ​Hangu

​5

​Gomal University, Dera Ismail Khan

  • ​Tank

​6

​Hazara University, Manshera

  • Battagram​

​7

University of Malakand, Malakand

  • ​Batkhela​


​

​​BALOCHISTAN

​S. No. 

​University/DAI

​Campus Location

​1

​University of Turbat

  • ​Gwadar (upgraded to University of Gwadar, w.e.f. 20-09-2018)

  • Pangjur

2

​Sardar Bahadur Khan Women University, Quetta

  • ​Pishin

  • Noshki

  • Khuzdar

​3

​Balochistan University of Information Technology, Engineering and Management Sciences (BUITEMS), Quetta

  • University College of Zhob​

​4

​Balochistan University of Engineering & Technology (BUET), Khuzdar

  • ​Uthal

​5

​Lasbela University of Agriculture, Water & Marine Sciences (LUAWMS), Uthal, District Lasbela

  • Wadh

  • Dera Murad Jamali


​6

​University of Balochistan, Quetta

  • ​Mastung

  • Kharan (w.e.f. 14-01-2024 to 31-01-2025)

​AZAD JAMMU & KASHMIR

​1

​University of Poonch, Rawalakot

  • Kahuta Haveli​

​2

​University of Azad Jammu & Kashmir, Muzaffarabad

  • Athmuqam (​Neelam Campus)

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CAMPUSES OF ​PRIVATE SECTOR UNIVERSITIES/DEGREE AWARDING INSTITUTES 

​Total: 51

S. No

University/DAI

Campuses Location

1

University of Lahore, Lahore

  • Islamabad (Intake stopped after Fall 2019)

  • Sargodha

  • Gujrat (Intake stopped after Fall 2019)

2

Preston University, Kohat

  • Islamabad (Admissions allowed w.e.f. 09-9-020)

  • Peshawar (Admissions stopped)

  • Lahore (Admissions stopped)

3

SZABIST, Karachi

  • Islamabad

  • Larkana

  • Dubai

  • Hyderabad

  • Gharo-Distt Thatta​

4

Sarhad University of Science & Information Technology, Peshawar (Campus and Distance Education Centres)

  • Ras-Al-Khaimah, UAE (Campus)- Admissions discontinued w.e.f. 01-1-2022

  • Mardan-Admissions discontinued w.e.f. 01-1-2023

  • Islamabad (Rawat)

  • ​Admissions are allowed through Distance Education mode only at approved Distance Education Centers (DEC’s) of Islam​abad and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa for undergraduate degree programs in arts, humanities, social sciences, education, business and commerce only:

  • Comwave Institute of Information Technology, F-8 Markaz, Islamabad.

  • National Textile Institute (NTI), Main Park Road, Lane # 7, Chak Shehzad, Islamabad  

  • Islamabad Federal College (IFC), Plaza # 154, St. No # 30, I&T Center, G-9/1, Islamabad.

  • Abbott Group of Colleges,
     Islamabad Expressway, Near TM CNG Station, Khanapul, Islamabad.

  • College of Business & Technologies, Comsats University Road, Mandian, Abbottabad.

  • Comwave Institute of Sciences & I.T Opposite New China Market, Near Noor Surgical Hospital, D-Stop, Abbottabad Road, Haripur.

  • Abbott Group of Colleges,
    Adjacent Zarai Taraqiati Bank, P.O Jhangi, Mansehra Road, Abbottabad. 

  • Abbott Group of Colleges,
    Opposite WAPDA Grid Station, Near Dhangri Chowk, Shahra-E-Resham, Mansehra.

  • Comwave Institute of Sciences & I.T, Near Sultan Plaza, Supply Area, Mansehra Road, Abbottabad.

  • ANSI Institute of Education, Science &Technology (AIMS), Nowshera Road, Mardan.    

  • Institute of Education & Management Sciences, University Road, D.I. Khan

  • Bannu Institute of Education, Science &Technology (BEST), Kacharey Road, Bannu.

  • Al Noor College of Engineering & Technology, Rawalpindi Road, Near Bypass Bridge, Opposite U.E.T Campus, Kohat.

  • Swabi Engineering College of Technology (SECT), Ahmadabad, Shah Mansoor, Swabi.

  • College of Business & I.T, Khaar Road, Opposite Saddam Petrol Pump, College Colony, Batkhela.

  • Chakdara Polytechnic Institute, G.T Road, Amir Abad, Chakdara Distt: Dir (L)

  • Dir College of Science & Technology, Saddo, Timergara, Dir Lower.

  • Saidu Polytechnic Institute,
    Park Avenue, College Colony, Saidu Sharif, Swat.

  • Indus Polytechnic Institute,
    G.T Road, Odigram, Swat.

5

ISRA University, Hyderabad

  • Islamabad (Admission halted w.e.f Fall 2022)

  • Karachi (Admission halted w.e.f Fall 2022)​

6

IQRA University, Karachi

  • Islamabad (Sector H-9, Islamabad)

  • Quetta (Operations Stopped)

  • Karachi (Bahria Town)-Campus closed w.e.f. 08-08-2024

  • Karachi (Gulshan Campus)

  • Karachi (North Campus)-Programs Allowed-Computer Science & Managment Sciences

  • Chak Shahzad, Islamabad

  • Malir (Airport Road) Karachi-Programs Allowed- Bachelors of Business Administration, Masters of Business Administration, Bachelors of Computer Science, Bachelors of Media Studies and Bachelors of Artifical Intelligence

7

National University of Computer and Emerging Sciences, Islamabad (FAST)

  • Lahore

  • Karachi

  • Peshawar

  • Chiniot

8

Abasyn University, Peshawar

  • Islamabad

9

Hamdard University, Karachi

  • Islamabad (Admissions allowed in following programs up til 31-12-2024)

​BE (Electrical Engineering), BS (CS), BS (Digital System & Web Technology), BS (Digital Forensic & Cyber Security), BBA, BS (A&F), Pharm-D, BS (Education) and B.Ed.

10

National College of Business Administration​ & Economics, Lahore

  • Multan

  • Bahawalpur

  • Rahim Yar Khan 

11

Qurtuba University of Science and Information Technology, Dera Ismail Khan

  • Peshawar 

12

University of Management & Technology, Lahore

  • Sialkot

13

The Riphah Internat​​​ional University, Islamabad​

  • Lahore

  • Faisalabad

  • Malakand (up til Fall 2024)

  • Islamabad (Gulberg Greens) up til December 31, 2024

  • Sahiwal (up til December 31, 2024

  • Peshawar (up til December 31, 2026)

14

Al-Hamd Islamic University, Quetta

  • Islamabad

15

Greenwich University, Karachi

  • Mauritius

16

Hajvery University, Lahore

  • Sheikhupura (Admissions stopped)

17

Aga Khan University, Karachi

  • Institute For the Study of Muslim Civilizations, London

18

​Iqra National University, Peshawar

  • ​Swat

​19

​Ilma University, Karachi

Gulshan Campus is allowed for intake in the following department/degree ​programs w.e.f. 13-5-2020 till 31-12-2024:

Department of Business Administration: 

  • BBA
  • BS Digital Marketing
  • BS Accouting & Finance/Islamic Finance 

​20

​Zia uddin University, Karachi

  • Sukkur​

​21

​Mohi-ud-Din Islamic University, Nerian Sharif, AJ&K
​
  • Mirpur-AJ&K

​22

​Karachi Institute of Economics & Technology  (KIET), Karachi

  • City Campus/North Nazimabad, Karachi​ (NOC valid up to December 31, 2023 in undergraduate degree programs in the department of Management Sciences & department of Computer Sciences, ONLY).

  • Whereas, admissions at Shahrah-e-Faisal (PECHS) site of KIET Karachi are banned from Spring 2023.​

​23

​The Superior University, Lahore

  • ​Okara

  • Sargodha

  • Rah​im Yar Khan

  • Faisalab​ad

  • Layyah (ONLY for Departments of CS &IT and Department of Business and Management Sciences (BBA) till Fall 2025
​24

​Ibadat International University, Islamabad
  • ​Pakpattan (w.e.f. 01-08-2023 to 31-12-2024 in undergraduate programs of BS (Computer Science and BS Mathematics)

​Allied Health Sciences Programs (24-11-2023 to 31-12-2024):

  • ​BS (MLT), BS (Human Nutrition & Dietetics), D​PT, BS (Medical Utrasound Technology) and BS (Radiography & Imaging Technology)​


​25​DHA Suffa University, Karachi
  • ​ DHA City-Karachi (Programs Allowed- BS (Computer Science) and B.E (Civil) w.e.f. July 29, 2024 to December 31, 2025.
​26​Indus University, Karachi
​North Campus-Karachi, w.e.f. 03-09-2024 to Fall 2025

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