Air University
Also known as AU
A public research university established by the Pakistan Air Force in 2002, with campuses in Islamabad and Multan. Distinctive aerospace, avionics and aviation management provision alongside engineering, computing, business and sciences.
Quick Facts
| Founded | 2002 |
|---|---|
| Location | Islamabad |
| Province | Islamabad |
| Private or Government | Public (Government) |
| Institution Type | University |
| HEC Recognition | HEC Recognized |
| Website | https://au.edu.pk/ |
| Campuses | 2 |
About
Air University is a public research university established by the Pakistan Air Force, teaching engineering, computing, aerospace and aviation, business, sciences and social sciences. It is a civilian institution open to general admission, operating under the Air Force’s education command.
Degree Programs
Undergraduate provision covers electrical, mechanical, mechatronics, computer and biomedical engineering, computer science, software engineering, artificial intelligence, cyber security and information technology, alongside mathematics, physics, English, psychology, international relations, business administration, accounting and finance, healthcare management, tourism and hospitality management, aviation management, and gaming and multimedia.
Postgraduate provision includes MS degrees across engineering and computing — electrical, mechanical, mechatronics, avionics and biomedical engineering, computer science, artificial intelligence, data science, cyber security, information security and systems security — plus management sciences, business analytics, project management, clinical psychology, strategic studies, mathematics, applied physics, linguistics and literature, and MBA and Executive MBA programmes. Doctoral programmes run in computer science, cyber security, information security, engineering, mathematics, physics, management sciences and linguistics and literature.
A substantial share of postgraduate programmes run in evening format, aimed at professionals already working in the technology and defence sectors around Islamabad.
This university offers 7 engineering programmes. PEC accreditation is granted to a specific programme at a specific university — a degree accredited elsewhere is not automatically accredited here — so confirm the status of your chosen programme directly with the Pakistan Engineering Council before enrolling.
| Program | Duration | Eligibility | Fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| BS Aerospace Engineering | 4 years | — | |
| BS Computer Engineering | 4 years | FSc Pre-Engineering or an equivalent qualification, plus the engineering entrance test. Merit combines intermediate results with test performance. | — |
| BS Electrical Engineering | 4 years | FSc Pre-Engineering or an equivalent qualification, plus the engineering entrance test. Merit combines intermediate results with test performance. | — |
| BS Mechanical Engineering | 4 years | FSc Pre-Engineering or an equivalent qualification, plus the engineering entrance test. Merit combines intermediate results with test performance. | — |
| Bachelor of Mechatronics Engineering | 4 years | FSc Pre-Engineering or an equivalent qualification, plus the engineering entrance test. Merit combines intermediate results with test performance. | — |
| BBA | 4 years | Intermediate (FSc/ICS or equivalent) with the relevant subjects, plus the university's admission test and merit process. Check the current cycle's criteria on the university admissions page. | — |
| BBIT | Listed by Air University as BS Business and Information Technology (BSBIT). Higher Secondary School Certificate or equivalent with at least 50% marks in aggregate, plus the AU Admission Test, NTS or HEC test. | — | |
| BE Biomedical Engineering | 4 years | FSc Pre-Engineering or an equivalent qualification, plus the engineering entrance test. Merit combines intermediate results with test performance. | — |
| BS Accounting and Finance | 4 years | Intermediate (FSc/ICS or equivalent) with the relevant subjects, plus the university's admission test and merit process. Check the current cycle's criteria on the university admissions page. | — |
| BS Artificial Intelligence | 4 years | Intermediate (FSc/ICS or equivalent) with the relevant subjects, plus the university's admission test and merit process. Check the current cycle's criteria on the university admissions page. | — |
| BS Aviation Management | 4 years | Intermediate (FSc/ICS or equivalent) with the relevant subjects, plus the university's admission test and merit process. Check the current cycle's criteria on the university admissions page. | — |
| BS Computer Science | 4 years | Intermediate (FSc/ICS or equivalent) with the relevant subjects, plus the university's admission test and merit process. Check the current cycle's criteria on the university admissions page. | — |
| BS Cyber Security | 4 years | Intermediate (FSc/ICS or equivalent) with the relevant subjects, plus the university's admission test and merit process. Check the current cycle's criteria on the university admissions page. | — |
| BS English | 4 years | Intermediate (FSc/ICS or equivalent) with the relevant subjects, plus the university's admission test and merit process. Check the current cycle's criteria on the university admissions page. | — |
| BS Gaming and Animation | 4 years | Intermediate (FSc/ICS or equivalent) with the relevant subjects, plus the university's admission test and merit process. Check the current cycle's criteria on the university admissions page. | — |
| BS Healthcare Management | 4 years | Intermediate (FSc/ICS or equivalent) with the relevant subjects, plus the university's admission test and merit process. Check the current cycle's criteria on the university admissions page. | — |
| BS Information Technology | 4 years | Intermediate (FSc/ICS or equivalent) with the relevant subjects, plus the university's admission test and merit process. Check the current cycle's criteria on the university admissions page. | — |
| BS International Relations | 4 years | Intermediate (FSc/ICS or equivalent) with the relevant subjects, plus the university's admission test and merit process. Check the current cycle's criteria on the university admissions page. | — |
| BS Mathematics | 4 years | Intermediate (FSc/ICS or equivalent) with the relevant subjects, plus the university's admission test and merit process. Check the current cycle's criteria on the university admissions page. | — |
| BS Physics | 4 years | Intermediate (FSc/ICS or equivalent) with the relevant subjects, plus the university's admission test and merit process. Check the current cycle's criteria on the university admissions page. | — |
| BS Psychology | 4 years | Intermediate (FSc/ICS or equivalent) with the relevant subjects, plus the university's admission test and merit process. Check the current cycle's criteria on the university admissions page. | — |
| BS Software Engineering | 4 years | Intermediate (FSc/ICS or equivalent) with the relevant subjects, plus the university's admission test and merit process. Check the current cycle's criteria on the university admissions page. | — |
| BS Tourism and Hospitality Management | 4 years | Intermediate (FSc/ICS or equivalent) with the relevant subjects, plus the university's admission test and merit process. Check the current cycle's criteria on the university admissions page. | — |
| Executive MBA | 2 years | A relevant 16-year degree, plus the university's postgraduate admission test and interview. | — |
| MBA | 2 years | A relevant 16-year degree, plus the university's postgraduate admission test and interview. | — |
| MPhil Education | 2 years | A relevant 16-year degree, plus the university's postgraduate admission test and interview. | — |
| MS Applied Physics | 2 years | A relevant 16-year degree, plus the university's postgraduate admission test and interview. | — |
| MS Artificial Intelligence | 2 years | A relevant 16-year degree, plus the university's postgraduate admission test and interview. | — |
| MS Avionics Engineering | 2 years | A relevant 16-year degree, plus the university's postgraduate admission test and interview. | — |
| MS Biomedical Engineering | 2 years | A relevant 16-year degree, plus the university's postgraduate admission test and interview. | — |
| MS Business Analytics | 2 years | A relevant 16-year degree, plus the university's postgraduate admission test and interview. | — |
| MS Clinical Psychology | 2 years | A relevant 16-year degree, plus the university's postgraduate admission test and interview. | — |
| MS Computer Science | 2 years | A relevant 16-year degree, plus the university's postgraduate admission test and interview. | — |
| MS Cyber Security | 2 years | A relevant 16-year degree, plus the university's postgraduate admission test and interview. | — |
| MS Data Science | 2 years | A relevant 16-year degree, plus the university's postgraduate admission test and interview. | — |
| MS Electrical Engineering | 2 years | A relevant 16-year degree, plus the university's postgraduate admission test and interview. | — |
| MS Gaming and Multimedia | 2 years | A relevant 16-year degree, plus the university's postgraduate admission test and interview. | — |
| MS Information Security | 2 years | A relevant 16-year degree, plus the university's postgraduate admission test and interview. | — |
| MS Linguistics and Literature | 2 years | A relevant 16-year degree, plus the university's postgraduate admission test and interview. | — |
| MS Management Sciences | 1.5 years | A relevant 16-year degree, plus the university's postgraduate admission test and interview. | — |
| MS Mathematics | 2 years | A relevant 16-year degree, plus the university's postgraduate admission test and interview. | — |
| MS Mechanical Engineering | 2 years | A relevant 16-year degree, plus the university's postgraduate admission test and interview. | — |
| MS Mechatronics Engineering | 2 years | A relevant 16-year degree, plus the university's postgraduate admission test and interview. | — |
| MS Project Management | 2 years | A relevant 16-year degree, plus the university's postgraduate admission test and interview. | — |
| MS Strategic Studies | 2 years | A relevant 16-year degree, plus the university's postgraduate admission test and interview. | — |
| MS Systems Security | 2 years | A relevant 16-year degree, plus the university's postgraduate admission test and interview. | — |
| PhD Computer Science | 3-5 years | A relevant 18-year qualification (MS/MPhil) with a strong academic record, plus the doctoral admission test, interview and a research proposal. | — |
| PhD Cyber Security | 3-5 years | A relevant 18-year qualification (MS/MPhil) with a strong academic record, plus the doctoral admission test, interview and a research proposal. | — |
| PhD Information Security | 3-5 years | A relevant 18-year qualification (MS/MPhil) with a strong academic record, plus the doctoral admission test, interview and a research proposal. | — |
| PhD Linguistics and Literature | 3-5 years | A relevant 18-year qualification (MS/MPhil) with a strong academic record, plus the doctoral admission test, interview and a research proposal. | — |
| PhD Management Sciences | 3-5 years | A relevant 18-year qualification (MS/MPhil) with a strong academic record, plus the doctoral admission test, interview and a research proposal. | — |
| PhD Mathematics | 3-5 years | A relevant 18-year qualification (MS/MPhil) with a strong academic record, plus the doctoral admission test, interview and a research proposal. | — |
| PhD Physics | 3-5 years | A relevant 18-year qualification (MS/MPhil) with a strong academic record, plus the doctoral admission test, interview and a research proposal. | — |
Admissions
Admission Requirements
- MS programs: A relevant 16-year degree, plus the university's postgraduate admission test and interview.
- PhD programs: A relevant 18-year qualification (MS/MPhil) with a strong academic record, plus the doctoral admission test, interview and a research proposal.
These apply to every program at that level. Requirements specific to a program are in the Eligibility column of the Degree Programs table.
History and Character
The university was established in 2002 and has grown into one of the country’s better-regarded institutions in engineering and technology, with campuses in Islamabad and Multan. Its Air Force association is most visible in its aerospace, avionics and aviation management provision — areas where few Pakistani universities have comparable depth or industry connection.
Distinctive Provision
Aerospace and aviation is the clearest differentiator: the university runs a Department of Aerospace Sciences, a Bachelor of Science in Aviation Management, and postgraduate work in avionics engineering. For students targeting the aviation industry, defence aerospace or airline operations, that combination is unusual in Pakistan.
Disciplines
Campuses
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Islamabad Campus
— Islamabad
PAF Complex, E-9, Islamabad -
Multan Campus
— Multan
Multan, Punjab
Contact Details
- Address: PAF Complex, E-9, Islamabad, Pakistan
- Official website: au.edu.pk
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Air University recognized by HEC?
Yes. The Higher Education Commission of Pakistan lists Air University as a recognised institution, which means its degrees can be attested by the HEC and are accepted for further study and public-sector employment. Recognition applies to the institution; individual programmes may additionally require accreditation from a professional council.
Is Air University private or government?
Air University is a public-sector institution. Public institutions generally charge lower fees than private ones because they receive government funding, and admission is correspondingly more competitive on merit.
What entry test is required for admission to Air University?
Requirements vary by programme. Most undergraduate intakes are based on HSSC or an equivalent qualification, and many institutions add their own entry test or interview. Confirm the current requirement on the institution's own admissions page, since criteria and closing dates change each cycle.
Does HEC recognition mean every programme at Air University is accredited?
No. HEC recognition confirms the institution is chartered to award degrees. Individual programmes in regulated fields need separate accreditation — the Pakistan Engineering Council for engineering, PMDC for medicine and dentistry, the Pakistan Bar Council for law, NCEAC for computing. A programme can sit inside a recognised institution without holding that professional accreditation, so check the specific programme before enrolling.
Where is Air University located?
Air University is located in Islamabad, Islamabad. Full address and contact details are listed above; the official website is au.edu.pk.