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About NUST
National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST) — public non-profit university. It is located in Islamabad, Pakistan. The higher education institution was founded not so long ago — in 1991 — which is why it is considered one of the youngest in the country. NUST is a member of Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU), Talloires Network, The International Network for Quality Assurance Agencies in Higher Education (INQAAHE), Asia-Pacific Quality Network (APQN), International Association of Universities (IAU), Association of Management Development Institutions in South Asia (AMDISA), International Association of University Presidents (IAUP), United Nations Academic Impact (UNAI), Affiliate member of International Association of Science Parks (IASP).
The university is ranked number 353 in QS World University Rankings 2025.
NUST does research in different fields of study and invites students to bachelor, master and doctorate programs.
- Location
- Islamabad, Pakistan
- Establishment year
- 1991
- Acceptance rate
- 10%
Place in ratings
- Rating QS
- 2025#353
By subject
Subject | Place in QS 2024 |
---|---|
Engineering & Technology | 144 |
Accounting & Finance | 301-350 |
Natural Sciences | 394 |
Social Sciences & Management | 400 |

NUST tuition fees
The academic calendar at NUST is divided into two semesters, as in many other universities in Pakistan. For convenience, tuition fees are calculated per year. For local citizens, tuition fees at NUST start from 4 USD. International students pay a minimum of 1,000 USD per year. The university provides tuition assistance to some students through financial aid programs. They are available to both locals and foreigners. Check the university website for up-to-date information on prices and available scholarships.
It is necessary to pay attention to other costs: accommodation, transportation, study materials, food, and personal expenses.
- Academic calendar
- Semesters
- Financial Aid
- Yes
- Bachelor
- Local4USD/year
- Foreign1,000USD/year
- Master
- Local4USD/year
- Foreign1,000USD/year
- Doctorate
- Foreign3,049USD/year
Study programs at NUST
Other
BE Aerospace
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
BE Chemical Engineering
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
BE Civil Engineering
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
BE Environmental Engineering
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
BE Geoinformatics
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Other
Executive Masters in Business Administration (EMBA)
- Study degree
- EMBA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Master in Information Security (MSIS)
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Master of Science in Computer Science (MSCS)
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Masters In Business Administration
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Other
PhD Artificial Intelligence
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
PhD Bioinformatics
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
PhD Biomedical Engineering
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
PhD Biomedical Sciences
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
PhD Business Administration
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time

NUST campus
The campus of NUST is located in Islamabad. This is a fairly large city that opens up many opportunities for students: from cafes, restaurants and other entertainment to internships at large companies. But an urban campus can also be a disadvantage, because big city life distracts some students from their studies. The university students have access to the library. It is an integral part of learning. Students come here for educational literature or to do their homework. The exchange of intercultural experience occupies a special place in training at NUST. The educational institution regularly invites foreign students to participate in exchange programs and organizes various joint events.
- Campus Type
- Urban
- Library
- Yes
What to do after graduation
If you want to stay in Pakistan after graduation, one of your options is to apply for a work visa. To do this, you need to get an offer from an employer. NUST graduates find jobs quickly, partly because the university has a good reputation among employers according to the QS World University Rankings. Look for more immigration options in our article.
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