University of Art and Culture, Jamshoro
University of Art and Culture is a private-sector university in Jamshoro, Sindh, recognised by the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan.
Quick Facts
| Location | Jamshoro |
|---|---|
| Province | Sindh |
| Private or Government | Private |
| Institution Type | University |
| HEC Recognition | HEC Recognized |
| Website | http://uac.edu.pk |
About
University of Art and Culture, Jamshoro is a private-sector university in Jamshoro, Sindh, recognised by the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan.
Art, design and architecture are the focus at University of Art and Culture, where admission usually turns on portfolio review rather than entry-test scores alone.
Location and Address
The institution is located at Jamshoro Sindh-Pakistan.
Degree Programs and Fee Structure
| Program | Duration | Eligibility | Fees whole programme |
|---|---|---|---|
| BFA Fine Art (Drawing, Painting, Sculpture, Printmaking) Drawing, Painting, Sculpture, Printmaking | 4 Years | — | |
| BFA Media Art / Multi Media Art | 4 Years | — | |
| BFA Textile and Fashion Art | 4 Years | — | |
| BS Architecture B.Arch | 5 Years | — | |
| MPhil Art and Design | 2 Years | 16 years of education in a relevant field (Fine Art, Visual Art, Communication Design, Textile, Fashion, Product Design, Ceramics, Theatre, Music, Film, Multimedia Art, Architecture, Archaeology, Anthropology, Culture Studies, Language & Literature); UAC aptitude test at par with GAT; interview | 338,000 (2026) |
Admissions
Admission to art, design and architecture programmes normally turns on a portfolio and an aptitude or studio test rather than HSSC marks alone. Architecture carries an additional requirement: to practise, a graduate must register with the Pakistan Council of Architects and Town Planners, which accredits architecture programmes separately. Ask University of Art and Culture about PCATP status if architecture is your intended field. As a private-sector institution, fees are set institutionally rather than by government schedule, and can differ substantially between programmes — ask for the full per-semester schedule, not just the first instalment.
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.
HEC Recognition and Accreditation
University of Art and Culture 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 architecture, PCATP accreditation is the programme-level check.
Disciplines
Contact Details
- Address: Jamshoro Sindh-Pakistan, Tel: +92-333-2777550, Email: [email protected]
- Official website: uac.edu.pk
Frequently Asked Questions
Is University of Art and Culture recognized by HEC?
Yes. The Higher Education Commission of Pakistan lists University of Art and Culture 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 University of Art and Culture private or government?
University of Art and Culture is a private-sector institution. Private institutions set their own fee schedules rather than following a government scale, so ask for the complete per-semester cost across the full degree rather than only the first instalment.
What entry test is required for admission to University of Art and Culture?
Art, design and architecture admission normally turns on a portfolio and studio or aptitude test rather than HSSC marks alone. 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 University of Art and Culture 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 University of Art and Culture located?
University of Art and Culture is located in Jamshoro, Sindh. Full address and contact details are listed above; the official website is uac.edu.pk.