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Bahria University

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Bahria University: the applicant's brief

6 findings
  1. The short answer

    Bahria University is a public university in Pakistan with campuses in Karachi, Islamabad, and Lahore. It suits students who want a public institution with multiple city options in Pakistan, but the study areas and programmes still need to be checked on the university website.

  2. What you can study

    Bahria University has campuses in Karachi, Islamabad, and Lahore, but the programme catalogue is still being compiled in this guide. Check the university website for the subjects and degrees currently open to international applicants.

  3. Getting in

    International applicants should apply through the university’s official admissions process and check the website for entry requirements, required documents, deadlines, and any programme-specific conditions. Confirm whether your chosen campus and programme are open to international students before submitting an application.

  4. What it costs

    The university does not publish a fee for international students; confirm the current rate with its admissions office. As with any move abroad, also budget separately for housing, transport, food, and other day-to-day living costs in your chosen city.

  5. Coming from abroad

    The university’s language of instruction is not published, so confirm this before applying. Also check which campus you would attend, whether your programme accepts international students, what documents are needed for admission, and whether you need any visa-related paperwork from the university.

  6. How it compares

    Pakistan has 136 universities in total, so Bahria University sits in a large national higher-education system rather than a small one. Its public status and three-campus setup in Karachi, Islamabad, and Lahore may matter more to an international applicant than broad national comparisons, because the key decision points are campus location and the programme you want to study.

Written from this university's catalogue entry and its cited encyclopedia summary. Figures are only shown where the institution or a cited source publishes them — always confirm fees and entry requirements with the university itself before applying.

Questions about Bahria University

What type of university is Bahria University?

It is a public university.

Where is Bahria University located?

It is based in Islamabad, with campuses in Karachi, Islamabad, and Lahore.

When was Bahria University established?

It was established in 2000.

Who established Bahria University?

It was established by the Pakistan Navy.

Overview

Bahria University is a public-sector university established in 2000 by the Pakistan Navy at Shangrilla Road, Sector E-8/1 in Islamabad, Pakistan. The university maintains campuses in Karachi, Islamabad, and Lahore.

Tuition fees & costs

Indicative annual tuition

On request

Indicative living cost

Fees vary by programme and are indicative. Confirm exact fees with the university before applying.

Admission requirements

How to apply

  1. 1Check the entry requirements and intake dates for your chosen programme on the official university website.
  2. 2Confirm you meet the academic requirements (high-school certificate, bachelor’s degree or equivalent) for the programme.
  3. 3Apply directly through the university admission portal, or via its official application platform.
  4. 4Submit your transcripts and English-proficiency scores (IELTS / TOEFL / Duolingo English Test) and pay the application fee.
  5. 5On receiving your offer letter, accept it and begin your student-visa process for Pakistan.

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Last updated 29 Aug 2026. Information is provided for guidance — verify with official sources before applying.

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