Institute of Space Technology
Also known as IST
The Institute of Space Technology, in Islamabad, is a public university focused on aerospace engineering, space science and related engineering disciplines.
Quick Facts
| Location | Islamabad |
|---|---|
| Province | Islamabad |
| Private or Government | Public (Government) |
| Institution Type | Institute |
| HEC Recognition | HEC Recognized |
| Website | http://www.ist.edu.pk/ |
About
The Institute of Space Technology, in Islamabad, is a public university focused on aerospace engineering, space science and related engineering disciplines.
Degree Programs
This university offers 1 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 | — |
Admissions
Engineering admission normally combines HSSC (pre-engineering) results with an entry test — the provincial ECAT in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, or an institution’s own test elsewhere. The decisive check is Pakistan Engineering Council accreditation: PEC accredits a specific programme at a specific campus, so a degree title that is accredited at one institution may not be at another. Graduating from a non-accredited engineering programme prevents PEC registration, which is required to practise as an engineer. Ask Institute of Space Technology for the PEC accreditation status of the exact programme and campus you are applying to. As a public-sector institution, fees are generally lower than at private institutions, and merit competition is correspondingly higher.
Applying in Islamabad
Islamabad institutions draw applicants nationally rather than from a single provincial catchment, and federally chartered institutions commonly reserve seats across all provinces and territories. Admission tests are usually institution-specific, with the national MDCAT applying to medical and dental programmes. Public-sector seat allocation includes a domicile component, so where your domicile certificate was issued affects which quota you compete under at Institute of Space Technology.
HEC Recognition and Accreditation
Institute of Space Technology holds Higher Education Commission recognition. That status confirms the institution is chartered and empowered to award degrees whose attestation the HEC will process. Recognition is institutional, however, and does not by itself confirm that any particular programme is accredited by its professional body. For engineering programmes the operative approval is Pakistan Engineering Council accreditation of that specific programme at that specific campus.
Disciplines
Contact Details
- Phone: +92-51-9075100, +92-51-9273310
- Official website: ist.edu.pk
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Institute of Space Technology recognized by HEC?
Yes. The Higher Education Commission of Pakistan lists Institute of Space Technology 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 Institute of Space Technology private or government?
Institute of Space Technology 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 Institute of Space Technology?
Engineering admission normally requires an entry test — the ECAT in Punjab, an ETEA test in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, or an institutional test elsewhere — alongside HSSC pre-engineering results. 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 Institute of Space Technology 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 Institute of Space Technology located?
Institute of Space Technology is located in Islamabad, Islamabad. Full address and contact details are listed above; the official website is www.ist.edu.pk.