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HEC Recognized Universities in Pakistan
Higher Education in Pakistan is governed by the Higher Education Commission , which checks that all universities and degree awarding institutes are on definite academic standards. Attending HEC-recognized university would mean they will attain the credible and most importantly globally-acceptable degree, which is compatible with the culture and education ideologies of Pakistan. The HEC recognition is a competitive strength to international Pakistani families in the UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the Gulf as they seek to place their children in universities they trust and are assured of quality.
Any reputable university admitted will be required to pursue HEC-recognized programs and therefore there will be credibility and quality of academic integrity. Degrees obtained in HEC-recognized institutions are recognised all over the world, including the Gulf region. In Pakistan, students get quality academic environment that is safe and structured.
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Pakistan has multiple legacy and modern institutions which are HEC recognized and have earned a wide respect:
- University of the Punjab -one of the oldest and most illustrious universities in South Asia.
- King Edward Medical College -A legacy medical college that produces doctors whose image is recognized the world over.
- LUMS (Lahore University of Management Sciences) – Excellent in the fields of management, business and social sciences. Besides, HEC recognition is also granted to a lot of specialized institutions, including:
- NUR International University (NIU) had wide-range of programs in health sciences, management, and technology.
- Fatima Memorial College of Medicine and Dentistry-A well-established medical and dental institution, which are based on academic rigor and patient care.
- Saida Waheed College of Nursing-The only HEC recognized college offering professional and HEC approved nursing education conforming to world health standards.
Complete List of HEC Recognized Universities in Pakistan
HEC Recognized Universities in Islamabad
Air University (Public)
Allama Iqbal Open University (Public)
Bahria University (Public)
COMSATS Institute of Information Technology (Public)
Capital University of Science & Technology (Private)
Federal Urdu University of Arts, Sciences & Technology (Public)
Foundation University (Private)
Institute of Space Technology (Public)
International Islamic University (Public)
Muslim Youth University (Private)
National Defence University (Public)
National University of Computer & Emerging Sciences (NU-CES) (Private)
National University of Modern Languages (Public)
National University of Sciences & Technology (NUST) (Public)
Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE) (Public)
Pakistan Institute of Engineering & Applied Sciences (PIEAS) (Public)
Quaid-i-Azam University (Public)
Riphah International University (Private)
Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Medical University (Public)
Shifa Tameer-e-Millat University (Private)
HEC Recognized Universities in Punjab
Lahore
Ali Institute of Education (Private)
Beaconhouse National University (Private)
Fatima Jinnah Medical University (Public)
Forman Christian College (Private)
Global Institute (HEC-NOC suspended) (Private)
Government College University (Public)
Government College for Women University (Public)
Information Technology University (Public)
Imperial College of Business Studies (Private)
Institute for Art & Culture (Private)
Institute of Management Sciences (Private)
King Edward Medical University (Public)
Kinnaird College for Women (Public)
Kohsar University, Murree (Public; Murree is within Rawalpindi Division)
Lahore College for Women University (Public)
Lahore Garrison University (Private)
Lahore Leads University (Private)
Lahore School of Economics (Private)
Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) (Private)
Minhaj University (Private)
Namal Institute, Mianwali (Private)
National College of Arts (Public)
National College of Business Administration & Economics (Private)
Nur International University (Private)
Pakistan Institute of Fashion & Design (Public)
Punjab Tianjin University of Technology (Public)
Qarshi University (Private)
Rawalpindi Medical University (Public; Rawalpindi)
The Superior College (Private)
The University of Faisalabad (Private; Faisalabad)
The Women University (Public; Multan)
Times Institute (Private; Multan)
University of Agriculture, Faisalabad (Public)
University of Central Punjab (Private)
University of Education (Public)
University of Engineering & Technology, Lahore (Public)
University of Engineering & Technology, Taxila (Public; Rawalpindi Division)
University of Gujrat (Public; Gujrat)
University of Health Sciences (Public)
University of Lahore (Private)
University of Management & Technology (Private)
University of Sargodha (Public; Sargodha)
University of South Asia (Private)
University of Veterinary & Animal Sciences (Public)
University of Wah (Private; Wah)
University of the Punjab (Public)
Virtual University of Pakistan (Public)
Other Punjab Cities
Multan: Bahauddin Zakariya University (Public); Government College Women University (Public); The Women University (Public); Muhammad Nawaz Sharif University of Agriculture (Public); Muhammad Nawaz Sharif University of Engineering & Technology (Public); NFC Institute of Engineering & Technology (Public); University of Southern Punjab (Private); Emerson University (Public); Nishtar Medical University (Public); Times Institute (Private)
Faisalabad: Government College University (Public); Government College Women University (Public); National Textile University (Public); University of Agriculture (Public); University of Faisalabad (Private)
Rawalpindi: Fatima Jinnah Women University (Public); HITEC University (Private); National University of Medical Sciences (Public); Pir Mehr Ali Shah Arid Agriculture University (Public); Rawalpindi Medical University (Public); University of Engineering & Technology, Taxila (Public); University of Wah (Private); Kohsar University (Public)
Sialkot: Government College Women University (Public); University of Sialkot (Private)
Bahawalpur: Government Sadiq College Women University (Public); Islamia University of Bahawalpur (Public); Cholistan University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (Public)
Mianwali: Namal Institute (Private)
Gujrat: University of Gujrat (Public); The University of Chenab (Private)
Rahim Yar Khan: Khawaja Fareed University of Engineering & Information Technology (Public)
Okara, Sahiwal, Layyah: University of Okara (Public); University of Sahiwal (Public); University of Layyah (Public)
Narowal, Chakwal, Nankana Sahib, Bhakkar, Bhera: University of Narowal (Public); University of Chakwal (Public); Baba Guru Nanak University (Public); Thal University (Public); Al-Karam International Institute (Private)
HEC Recognized Universities in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP)
Abasyn University (Private; Peshawar)
Abbottabad University of Science & Technology (Public; Abbottabad)
Abdul Wali Khan University (Public; Mardan)
Bacha Khan University (Public; Charsadda)
CECOS University of IT & Emerging Sciences (Private; Peshawar)
City University of Science & IT (Private; Peshawar)
Gandhara University (Private; Peshawar)
Ghulam Ishaq Khan Institute (Private; Swabi)
Gomal University (Public; Dera Ismail Khan)
Hazara University (Public; Mansehra)
Institute of Management Sciences (Public; Peshawar)
Iqra National University (Private; Peshawar)
Islamia College University (Public; Peshawar)
Khushal Khan Khattak University (Public; Karak)
Khyber Medical University (Public; Peshawar)
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Agricultural University (Public; Peshawar)
Kohat University of Science & Technology (Public; Kohat)
Northern University (Private; Nowshera)
Pakistan Military Academy (Public; Abbottabad)
Preston University (Private; Kohat)
Qurtaba University of Science & IT (Private; Dera Ismail Khan)
Sarhad University of Science & IT (Private; Peshawar)
Shaheed Benazir Bhutto University (Public; Upper Dir)
Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Women University (Public; Peshawar)
Shuhada‑e‑Army Public School University of Technology (Public; Nowshera)
University of Engineering & Technology, Peshawar (Public)
University of FATA (Public; Kohat)
University of Haripur (Public; Haripur)
University of Malakand (Public; Malakand)
University of Peshawar (Public; Peshawar)
University of Science & Technology (Public; Bannu)
University of Swabi (Public; Swabi)
University of Swat (Public; Swat)
Women University Mardan (Public; Mardan)
Women University, Swabi (Public; Swabi)
HEC Recognized Universities in Azad Jammu & Kashmir
Mirpur University of Science & Technology (Public; Mirpur)
Mohi‑ud‑Din Islamic University (Private; Nerian Sharif)
University of Azad Jammu & Kashmir (Public; Muzaffarabad)
University of Kotli Azad Jammu and Kashmir (Public; Kotli)
University of Poonch (Public; Poonch)
Women University of Azad Jammu & Kashmir (Public; Bagh)
HEC Recognized Universities in Baluchistan
Al‑Hamd Islamic University (Private; Quetta)
Balochistan University of Engineering & Technology (Public; Khuzdar)
Balochistan University of Information Technology & Management Sciences (Public; Quetta)
Lasbela University of Agriculture, Water & Marine Sciences (Public; Lasbella)
Sardar Bahadur Khan Women University (Public; Quetta)
University of Balochistan (Public; Quetta)
University of Loralai (Public; Loralai)
University of Turbat (Public; Turbat)
HEC Recognized Universities in Gilgit‑Baltistan
Karakoram International University (Public; Gilgit) — also known as Karakorum International University