Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Women University
Also known as SBBWU
Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Women University is a public-sector university in Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, recognised by the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan.
Quick Facts
| Location | Peshawar |
|---|---|
| Province | KPK |
| Private or Government | Public (Government) |
| Institution Type | University |
| HEC Recognition | HEC Recognized |
| Website | http://www.sbbwu.edu.pk/ |
About
Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Women University is a public-sector university in Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, recognised by the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan. It is a women-only institution, part of the network of dedicated women’s institutions that widen access to higher education in Pakistan.
Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Women University is a general institution teaching across multiple faculties.
Location and Address
The institution is located at Opposite Fort Balahisar near LRH, Peshawar.
Degree Programs
| Program | Duration | Eligibility | Fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| MPhil Chemistry Specialisations: Analytical, Inorganic, Organic, Physical | Relevant Master's degree or 4-year education after intermediate (130 credit hours), with minimum CGPA 2.5 in the semester system or 2nd Division in the annual system. Must have passed the Departmental Test or NTS GAT (General) with at least 50% marks. | — | |
| MPhil Economics | Relevant Master's degree or 4-year education after intermediate (130 credit hours), with minimum CGPA 2.5 in the semester system or 2nd Division in the annual system. Must have passed the Departmental Test or NTS GAT (General) with at least 50% marks. | — | |
| MPhil Education | Relevant Master's degree or 4-year education after intermediate (130 credit hours), with minimum CGPA 2.5 in the semester system or 2nd Division in the annual system. Must have passed the Departmental Test or NTS GAT (General) with at least 50% marks. | — | |
| MPhil Islamic Studies | Relevant Master's degree or 4-year education after intermediate (130 credit hours), with minimum CGPA 2.5 in the semester system or 2nd Division in the annual system. Must have passed the Departmental Test or NTS GAT (General) with at least 50% marks. | — | |
| MPhil Pakistan Studies | Relevant Master's degree or 4-year education after intermediate (130 credit hours), with minimum CGPA 2.5 in the semester system or 2nd Division in the annual system. Must have passed the Departmental Test or NTS GAT (General) with at least 50% marks. | — | |
| MPhil Physics | Relevant Master's degree or 4-year education after intermediate (130 credit hours), with minimum CGPA 2.5 in the semester system or 2nd Division in the annual system. Must have passed the Departmental Test or NTS GAT (General) with at least 50% marks. | — | |
| MPhil Political Science | Relevant Master's degree or 4-year education after intermediate (130 credit hours), with minimum CGPA 2.5 in the semester system or 2nd Division in the annual system. Must have passed the Departmental Test or NTS GAT (General) with at least 50% marks. | — | |
| MPhil Psychology | Relevant Master's degree or 4-year education after intermediate (130 credit hours), with minimum CGPA 2.5 in the semester system or 2nd Division in the annual system. Must have passed the Departmental Test or NTS GAT (General) with at least 50% marks. | — | |
| MPhil Statistics | Relevant Master's degree or 4-year education after intermediate (130 credit hours), with minimum CGPA 2.5 in the semester system or 2nd Division in the annual system. Must have passed the Departmental Test or NTS GAT (General) with at least 50% marks. | — | |
| MPhil Urdu | Relevant Master's degree or 4-year education after intermediate (130 credit hours), with minimum CGPA 2.5 in the semester system or 2nd Division in the annual system. Must have passed the Departmental Test or NTS GAT (General) with at least 50% marks. | — | |
| MPhil Zoology | Relevant Master's degree or 4-year education after intermediate (130 credit hours), with minimum CGPA 2.5 in the semester system or 2nd Division in the annual system. Must have passed the Departmental Test or NTS GAT (General) with at least 50% marks. | — | |
| MPhil Mathematics | Relevant Master's degree or 4-year education after intermediate (130 credit hours), with minimum CGPA 2.5 in the semester system or 2nd Division in the annual system. Must have passed the Departmental Test or NTS GAT (General) with at least 50% marks. | — | |
| MS Biochemistry | Relevant Master's degree or 4-year education after intermediate (130 credit hours), with minimum CGPA 2.5 in the semester system or 2nd Division in the annual system. Must have passed the Departmental Test or NTS GAT (General) with at least 50% marks. | — | |
| MS Bioinformatics | Relevant Master's degree or 4-year education after intermediate (130 credit hours), with minimum CGPA 2.5 in the semester system or 2nd Division in the annual system. Must have passed the Departmental Test or NTS GAT (General) with at least 50% marks. | — | |
| MS Computer Science Specialisations: Networking, Multi-Agent Systems, Software Engineering, Computer Vision, Databases, Artificial Intelligence, Semantic Web, Data Science | Relevant Master's degree or 4-year education after intermediate (130 credit hours), with minimum CGPA 2.5 in the semester system or 2nd Division in the annual system. Must have passed the Departmental Test or NTS GAT (General) with at least 50% marks. | — | |
| MS Management Sciences Specialisations: Finance, Human Resource Management, Marketing | Relevant Master's degree or 4-year education after intermediate (130 credit hours), with minimum CGPA 2.5 in the semester system or 2nd Division in the annual system. Must have passed the Departmental Test or NTS GAT (General) with at least 50% marks. | — | |
| MS Microbiology | Relevant Master's degree or 4-year education after intermediate (130 credit hours), with minimum CGPA 2.5 in the semester system or 2nd Division in the annual system. Must have passed the Departmental Test or NTS GAT (General) with at least 50% marks. | — | |
| PhD Biochemistry | MS or M.Phil (18 years education) with minimum CGPA 3.0 in the semester system or 1st Division in the annual system. Must have passed the Departmental Test or NTS GAT (Subject) with at least 60% marks. | — | |
| PhD Bioinformatics | MS or M.Phil (18 years education) with minimum CGPA 3.0 in the semester system or 1st Division in the annual system. Must have passed the Departmental Test or NTS GAT (Subject) with at least 60% marks. | — | |
| PhD Chemistry Specialisations: Analytical, Inorganic, Organic, Physical | MS or M.Phil (18 years education) with minimum CGPA 3.0 in the semester system or 1st Division in the annual system. Must have passed the Departmental Test or NTS GAT (Subject) with at least 60% marks. | — | |
| PhD Computer Science Specialisations: Networking, Multi-Agent Systems, Software Engineering, Computer Vision, Databases, Artificial Intelligence, Semantic Web, Data Science | MS or M.Phil (18 years education) with minimum CGPA 3.0 in the semester system or 1st Division in the annual system. Must have passed the Departmental Test or NTS GAT (Subject) with at least 60% marks. | — | |
| PhD Economics | MS or M.Phil (18 years education) with minimum CGPA 3.0 in the semester system or 1st Division in the annual system. Must have passed the Departmental Test or NTS GAT (Subject) with at least 60% marks. | — | |
| PhD Islamic Studies | MS or M.Phil (18 years education) with minimum CGPA 3.0 in the semester system or 1st Division in the annual system. Must have passed the Departmental Test or NTS GAT (Subject) with at least 60% marks. | — | |
| PhD Management Sciences Specialisations: Finance, Human Resource Management, Marketing | MS or M.Phil (18 years education) with minimum CGPA 3.0 in the semester system or 1st Division in the annual system. Must have passed the Departmental Test or NTS GAT (Subject) with at least 60% marks. | — | |
| PhD Mathematics | MS or M.Phil (18 years education) with minimum CGPA 3.0 in the semester system or 1st Division in the annual system. Must have passed the Departmental Test or NTS GAT (Subject) with at least 60% marks. | — | |
| PhD Microbiology | MS or M.Phil (18 years education) with minimum CGPA 3.0 in the semester system or 1st Division in the annual system. Must have passed the Departmental Test or NTS GAT (Subject) with at least 60% marks. | — | |
| PhD Psychology | MS or M.Phil (18 years education) with minimum CGPA 3.0 in the semester system or 1st Division in the annual system. Must have passed the Departmental Test or NTS GAT (Subject) with at least 60% marks. | — | |
| PhD Statistics | MS or M.Phil (18 years education) with minimum CGPA 3.0 in the semester system or 1st Division in the annual system. Must have passed the Departmental Test or NTS GAT (Subject) with at least 60% marks. | — | |
| PhD Urdu | MS or M.Phil (18 years education) with minimum CGPA 3.0 in the semester system or 1st Division in the annual system. Must have passed the Departmental Test or NTS GAT (Subject) with at least 60% marks. | — | |
| PhD Zoology | MS or M.Phil (18 years education) with minimum CGPA 3.0 in the semester system or 1st Division in the annual system. Must have passed the Departmental Test or NTS GAT (Subject) with at least 60% marks. | — |
Admissions
Admission Requirements
- MS and MPhil programs: Relevant Master's degree or 4-year education after intermediate (130 credit hours), with minimum CGPA 2.5 in the semester system or 2nd Division in the annual system. Must have passed the Departmental Test or NTS GAT (General) with at least 50% marks.
- PhD programs: MS or M.Phil (18 years education) with minimum CGPA 3.0 in the semester system or 1st Division in the annual system. Must have passed the Departmental Test or NTS GAT (Subject) with at least 60% marks.
These apply to every program at that level. Requirements specific to a program are in the Eligibility column of the Degree Programs table.
Admission Dates
| Program | Last Date | Entry Test | Status | Apply |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SBBWU Postgraduate Admissions Fall 2026-27 MS/M.Phil: NTS GAT (General) or departmental test, minimum 50%. PhD: NTS GAT (Subject) or departmental test, minimum 60%. | 21/09/2026 | 29/09/2026 | Closed | Apply |
Applying in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, entry testing for public-sector engineering and medical admission is conducted by the Educational Testing and Evaluation Agency (ETEA), alongside the national MDCAT for medical and dental programmes. ETEA test dates are announced provincially and often fall earlier than admission deadlines elsewhere, so applicants from other provinces should check the schedule well in advance. Because Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Women 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 Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Women 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. Applicants should confirm programme-level accreditation with the relevant council directly.
Contact Details
- Address: Opposite Fort Balahisar near LRH, Peshawar.
- Phone: +92-91-9212422, +92-91-922 4777
- Official website: sbbwu.edu.pk
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Women University recognized by HEC?
Yes. The Higher Education Commission of Pakistan lists Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Women 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 Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Women University private or government?
Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Women 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 Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Women 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 Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Women 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 Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Women University located?
Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Women University is located in Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Full address and contact details are listed above; the official website is www.sbbwu.edu.pk.