Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto University of Law
Also known as SZABUL
Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto University of Law is a public-sector university in Karachi, Sindh, recognised by the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan.
Quick Facts
| Location | Karachi |
|---|---|
| Province | Sindh |
| Private or Government | Public (Government) |
| Institution Type | University |
| HEC Recognition | HEC Recognized |
| Website | http://www.szabul.edu.pk |
About
Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto University of Law is a public-sector university in Karachi, Sindh, recognised by the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan.
Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto University of Law is a law institution, a field where the Pakistan Bar Council — not only the HEC — governs whether a degree leads to practice.
Location and Address
The institution is located at Chaudry Khaliq-uz-Zaman Road, Near Lilly Bridge, Clifton, Karachi.
Degree Programs and Fee Structure
| Program | Duration | Eligibility | Fees whole programme |
|---|---|---|---|
| BBA | 4 Years (8 semesters) | 330,000 | |
| BS Criminology Criminology | — | ||
| LL.M Master of Laws | — | ||
| LLB | 5 Years | 413,000 | |
| MS Management Sciences | — | ||
| PGD Criminology | — | ||
| PhD Law Law | Minimum nineteen years of studies (LLM or equivalent) with at least second division in the relevant field recognised by HEC (stated on the site's course page for PhD); entrance test (English+Communication 20%, Subject 80%). | — | |
| PhD Management Sciences Management Sciences | — |
Admissions
Law admission in Pakistan requires the Law Admission Test (LAT) conducted under Higher Education Commission arrangements, in addition to the institution’s own criteria. To practise, a graduate must be enrolled with a provincial Bar Council, and the Pakistan Bar Council recognises law colleges separately from HEC recognition of the parent institution. Confirm both before committing. As a public-sector institution, fees are generally lower than at private institutions, and merit competition is correspondingly higher.
Applying in Sindh
Sindh institutions commonly use their own admission tests or accept NTS, with medical and dental admission governed by the national MDCAT. Karachi and Hyderabad concentrate most of the province’s higher-education capacity, and competition for public-sector seats there is correspondingly heavy. Because Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto University of Law 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 Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto University of Law 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 law, Pakistan Bar Council recognition governs whether graduates may be enrolled as advocates.
Disciplines
Contact Details
- Address: Chaudry Khaliq-uz-Zaman Road, Near Lilly Bridge, Clifton, Karachi.
- Phone: +92-21-99206452-53
- Official website: szabul.edu.pk
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto University of Law recognized by HEC?
Yes. The Higher Education Commission of Pakistan lists Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto University of Law 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 Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto University of Law private or government?
Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto University of Law 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 Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto University of Law?
Law admission requires the Law Admission Test (LAT) in addition to the institution's own 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 Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto University of Law 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 Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto University of Law located?
Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto University of Law is located in Karachi, Sindh. Full address and contact details are listed above; the official website is www.szabul.edu.pk.