Rawalpindi Medical University
Also known as RMU
Rawalpindi Medical University is a public-sector university in Rawalpindi, Punjab, recognised by the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan.
Quick Facts
| Location | Rawalpindi |
|---|---|
| Province | Punjab |
| Private or Government | Public (Government) |
| Institution Type | University |
| HEC Recognition | HEC Recognized |
| Website | http://rmur.edu.pk |
About
Rawalpindi Medical University is a public-sector university in Rawalpindi, Punjab, recognised by the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan.
Rawalpindi Medical University is a health-sciences institution, so its intake is organised around medical and allied-health disciplines rather than a general faculty structure.
Location and Address
The institution is located at Tipu Rd, Rawalpindi 46000.
Degree Programs
| Program | Duration | Eligibility | Fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| MBBS | — | ||
| MS Diagnostic Radiology | — | ||
| MS General Surgery | — | ||
| MS Nursing | — | ||
| MS Orthopedic Surgery | — | ||
| MS Pediatric Surgery | — | ||
| MS Plastic Surgery | — | ||
| MSc Pain Medicine or | — | ||
| PhD Anatomy | — | ||
| PhD Chemical Pathology | — | ||
| PhD Health Sciences (Biochemistry) | — | ||
| PhD Microbiology and Molecular Biology | — | ||
| PhD Physiology | — | ||
| PhD Public Health | — |
Admissions
Admission to MBBS and BDS in Pakistan is controlled by the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC), not by individual institutions acting alone. Applicants must clear the MDCAT and meet the PMDC eligibility floor in HSSC or an equivalent qualification before an institution can enrol them. Allied-health and nursing programmes follow separate routes, with nursing governed by the Pakistan Nursing and Midwifery Council. Confirm with Rawalpindi Medical University which of its programmes are currently PMDC-recognised, since recognition is granted per programme and can lapse. As a public-sector institution, fees are generally lower than at private institutions, and merit competition is correspondingly higher.
Applying in Punjab
Public-sector engineering admission in Punjab runs through the ECAT administered by UET Lahore, while medical and dental admission uses the national MDCAT. Punjab operates one of the country’s largest public university systems, so applicants typically hold offers from several institutions at once and should compare merit positions before accepting. Because Rawalpindi Medical University is in the public sector, seats are allocated partly on a domicile basis. Applicants holding a domicile from outside the province should check how many open-merit seats are available before applying.
HEC Recognition and Accreditation
The Higher Education Commission lists Rawalpindi Medical University as a recognised institution. Recognition means the HEC accepts the institution as competent to award degrees, and that its degrees can be attested and treated as valid for further study and public-sector employment. Recognition is institutional, however, and does not by itself confirm that any particular programme is accredited by its professional body. For medical and dental programmes the operative approval is PMDC recognition of that specific programme.
Disciplines
Contact Details
- Address: Tipu Rd, Rawalpindi 46000,
- Phone: +92 51 9281011
- Official website: rmur.edu.pk
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Rawalpindi Medical University recognized by HEC?
Yes. The Higher Education Commission of Pakistan lists Rawalpindi Medical 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 Rawalpindi Medical University private or government?
Rawalpindi Medical 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 Rawalpindi Medical University?
Medical and dental admission requires the national MDCAT conducted under PMDC rules. Allied-health and nursing programmes use separate criteria. 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 Rawalpindi Medical 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 Rawalpindi Medical University located?
Rawalpindi Medical University is located in Rawalpindi, Punjab. Full address and contact details are listed above; the official website is rmur.edu.pk.