Pakistan offers 8 Computer Science & IT programmes across 2 universities: Quaid-i-Azam University in Islamabad and the National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), also based in the capital. Both institutions are among Pakistan's most prestigious, with NUST in particular gaining international recognition for its science and technology faculties and active research output in computing fields.
Tuition fee data is not available for this category; Pakistani public universities generally maintain low fee structures, and students should contact each institution directly for current information. Pakistan's rapidly growing technology sector and government focus on digital transformation have boosted the profile of computer science education, making these two universities increasingly connected to global tech industry networks.
The 2 universities in this category are Quaid-i-Azam University and the National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST).
Tuition varies by programme — check each institution's admissions pages for current fee information, as standardised data is not available for this category.
Yes, both universities accept international applicants; instruction is primarily in English and international admissions procedures are separate from domestic entry routes.
Entry typically requires a recognised secondary school qualification with strong mathematics results, English proficiency, and in some cases an entrance test administered by the institution.
Apply through each university's official admissions portal; international students will also need to obtain a Pakistani student visa through the nearest Pakistan mission in their home country.