University of Buner
University of Buner is a public-sector university in Bunair, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, recognised by the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan.
Quick Facts
| Location | Bunair |
|---|---|
| Province | KPK |
| Private or Government | Public (Government) |
| Institution Type | University |
| HEC Recognition | HEC Recognized |
| Website | https://www.ubuner.edu.pk/ |
About
University of Buner is a public-sector university in Bunair, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, recognised by the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan.
University of Buner operates as a multi-faculty institution rather than a single-discipline school.
Location and Address
The institution is located at University of Buner, Sowari, Buner, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Degree Programs and Fee Structure
| Program | Duration | Eligibility | Fees whole programme |
|---|---|---|---|
| BBA | 4 years | Intermediate or equivalent with at least 2nd division (45% marks). Seats: 50. Merit: HSSC 60%, SSC 40%. Lateral entry to 5th semester with an Associate Degree (CGPA 2.0) in the relevant subject. | 211,990 (Fall 2025 (brochure)) |
| BS Artificial Intelligence | 4 years | F.Sc (Pre-Engineering/Pre-Medical) or FCS/General Science (with Computer) or equivalent with at least 50% marks. Seats: 50. Merit: HSSC 60%, SSC 40%. Lateral entry to 5th semester with an Associate Degree (CGPA 2.0) in the relevant subject. | 250,710 (Fall 2025 (brochure)) |
| BS Botany | 4 years | F.Sc (Pre-Medical) with at least 2nd division (45% marks). Seats: 50. Merit: HSSC 60%, SSC 40%. Lateral entry to 5th semester with an Associate Degree (CGPA 2.0) in the relevant subject. | 250,710 (Fall 2025 (brochure)) |
| BS Chemistry | 4 years | F.Sc (Pre-Medical/Pre-Engineering) with at least 2nd division (45% marks). Seats: 50. Merit: HSSC 60%, SSC 40%. Lateral entry to 5th semester with an Associate Degree (CGPA 2.0) in the relevant subject. | 250,710 (Fall 2025 (brochure)) |
| BS Computer Science | 4 years | F.Sc (Pre-Engineering/Pre-Medical) or FCS/General Science (with Computer) or equivalent with at least 50% marks. Seats: 50. Merit: HSSC 60%, SSC 40%. Lateral entry to 5th semester with an Associate Degree (CGPA 2.0) in the relevant subject. | 250,710 (Fall 2025 (brochure)) |
| BS Economics | 4 years | Intermediate or equivalent with at least 2nd division (45% marks). Seats: 50. Merit: HSSC 60%, SSC 40%. Lateral entry to 5th semester with an Associate Degree (CGPA 2.0) in the relevant subject. | 211,990 (Fall 2025 (brochure)) |
| BS Electronics | 4 years | F.Sc (Pre-Engineering/Pre-Medical)/DAE (Electronics or Electrical)/FCS or equivalent with at least 2nd division (45% marks). Seats: 50. Merit: HSSC 60%, SSC 40%. Lateral entry to 5th semester with an Associate Degree (CGPA 2.0) in the relevant subject. | 250,710 (Fall 2025 (brochure)) |
| BS English | 4 years | Intermediate or equivalent with at least 2nd division (45% marks). Seats: 50. Merit: HSSC 60%, SSC 40%. Lateral entry to 5th semester with an Associate Degree (CGPA 2.0) in the relevant subject. | 211,990 (Fall 2025 (brochure)) |
| BS Islamic Studies | 4 years | Intermediate or equivalent with at least 2nd division (45% marks). Seats: 50. Merit: HSSC 60%, SSC 40%. Lateral entry to 5th semester with an Associate Degree (CGPA 2.0) in the relevant subject. | 211,990 (Fall 2025 (brochure)) |
| BS Mathematics | 4 years | F.Sc (Pre-Engineering/Pre-Medical)/DAE/FA - Inter Science or equivalent with Mathematics, at least 2nd division (45% marks). Seats: 50. Merit: HSSC 60%, SSC 40%. Lateral entry to 5th semester with an Associate Degree (CGPA 2.0) in the relevant subject. | 250,710 (Fall 2025 (brochure)) |
| BS Pakistan Studies | 4 years | Intermediate or equivalent with at least 2nd division (45% marks). Seats: 50. Merit: HSSC 60%, SSC 40%. Lateral entry to 5th semester with an Associate Degree (CGPA 2.0) in the relevant subject. | 211,990 (Fall 2025 (brochure)) |
| BS Physics | 4 years | F.Sc (Pre-Medical/Pre-Engineering) with at least 2nd division (45% marks). Seats: 50. Merit: HSSC 60%, SSC 40%. Lateral entry to 5th semester with an Associate Degree (CGPA 2.0) in the relevant subject. | 250,710 (Fall 2025 (brochure)) |
| BS Political Science | 4 years | Intermediate or equivalent with at least 2nd division (45% marks). Seats: 50. Merit: HSSC 60%, SSC 40%. Lateral entry to 5th semester with an Associate Degree (CGPA 2.0) in the relevant subject. | 211,990 (Fall 2025 (brochure)) |
| BS Psychology | 4 years | Intermediate or equivalent with at least 2nd division (45% marks). Seats: 50. Merit: HSSC 60%, SSC 40%. Lateral entry to 5th semester with an Associate Degree (CGPA 2.0) in the relevant subject. | 211,990 (Fall 2025 (brochure)) |
| BS Urdu | 4 years | Intermediate or equivalent with at least 2nd division (45% marks). Seats: 50. Merit: HSSC 60%, SSC 40%. Lateral entry to 5th semester with an Associate Degree (CGPA 2.0) in the relevant subject. | 211,990 (Fall 2025 (brochure)) |
| BS Zoology | 4 years | F.Sc (Pre-Medical) with at least 2nd division (45% marks). Seats: 50. Merit: HSSC 60%, SSC 40%. Lateral entry to 5th semester with an Associate Degree (CGPA 2.0) in the relevant subject. | 250,710 (Fall 2025 (brochure)) |
| MPhil Botany | 16 years of education with a minimum 2.5 CGPA (semester system) or 2nd division (annual system) in a relevant subject; departmental test passing score 60%; merit: academics 50%, test 30%, interview 20%. | — | |
| MPhil Chemistry | 16 years of education with a minimum 2.5 CGPA (semester system) or 2nd division (annual system) in a relevant subject; departmental test passing score 60%; merit: academics 50%, test 30%, interview 20%. | — | |
| MPhil Computer Science | 16 years of education with a minimum 2.5 CGPA (semester system) or 2nd division (annual system) in a relevant subject; departmental test passing score 60%; merit: academics 50%, test 30%, interview 20%. | — | |
| MPhil Economics | 16 years of education with a minimum 2.5 CGPA (semester system) or 2nd division (annual system) in a relevant subject; departmental test passing score 60%; merit: academics 50%, test 30%, interview 20%. | — | |
| MPhil Mathematics | 16 years of education with a minimum 2.5 CGPA (semester system) or 2nd division (annual system) in a relevant subject; departmental test passing score 60%; merit: academics 50%, test 30%, interview 20%. | — | |
| MPhil Physics | 16 years of education with a minimum 2.5 CGPA (semester system) or 2nd division (annual system) in a relevant subject; departmental test passing score 60%; merit: academics 50%, test 30%, interview 20%. | — | |
| MPhil Political Science | 16 years of education with a minimum 2.5 CGPA (semester system) or 2nd division (annual system) in a relevant subject; departmental test passing score 60%; merit: academics 50%, test 30%, interview 20%. | — | |
| MS Management Sciences | 16 years of education with a minimum 2.5 CGPA (semester system) or 2nd division (annual system) in a relevant subject; departmental test passing score 60%; merit: academics 50%, test 30%, interview 20%. | — | |
| PhD Botany | MS/MPhil or 18-year degree in a relevant field with minimum CGPA 3.00 (semester) or 1st division (annual), HEC-recognised; departmental test passing score 70%; merit: academics 50%, test 30%, interview 20%. | — | |
| PhD Computer Science | MS/MPhil or 18-year degree in a relevant field with minimum CGPA 3.00 (semester) or 1st division (annual), HEC-recognised; departmental test passing score 70%; merit: academics 50%, test 30%, interview 20%. | — | |
| PhD Management Sciences | MS/MPhil or 18-year degree in a relevant field with minimum CGPA 3.00 (semester) or 1st division (annual), HEC-recognised; departmental test passing score 70%; merit: academics 50%, test 30%, interview 20%. | — | |
| PhD Mathematics | MS/MPhil or 18-year degree in a relevant field with minimum CGPA 3.00 (semester) or 1st division (annual), HEC-recognised; departmental test passing score 70%; merit: academics 50%, test 30%, interview 20%. | — | |
| PhD Physics | MS/MPhil or 18-year degree in a relevant field with minimum CGPA 3.00 (semester) or 1st division (annual), HEC-recognised; departmental test passing score 70%; merit: academics 50%, test 30%, interview 20%. | — |
Admissions
Admission Requirements
- BS programs: Seats: 50. Merit: HSSC 60%, SSC 40%. Lateral entry to 5th semester with an Associate Degree (CGPA 2.0) in the relevant subject.
- MPhil programs: 16 years of education with a minimum 2.5 CGPA (semester system) or 2nd division (annual system) in a relevant subject; departmental test passing score 60%; merit: academics 50%, test 30%, interview 20%.
- PhD programs: MS/MPhil or 18-year degree in a relevant field with minimum CGPA 3.00 (semester) or 1st division (annual), HEC-recognised; departmental test passing score 70%; merit: academics 50%, test 30%, interview 20%.
These apply to every program at that level. Requirements specific to a program are in the Eligibility column of the Degree Programs table.
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. Public-sector seat allocation includes a domicile component, so where your domicile certificate was issued affects which quota you compete under at University of Buner.
HEC Recognition and Accreditation
University of Buner 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. Applicants should confirm programme-level accreditation with the relevant council directly.
Contact Details
- Address: University of Buner, Sowari, Buner, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Tel # +92-939-555211, 555438, Email: [email protected]
- Official website: ubuner.edu.pk
Frequently Asked Questions
Is University of Buner recognized by HEC?
Yes. The Higher Education Commission of Pakistan lists University of Buner 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 Buner private or government?
University of Buner 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 University of Buner?
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 University of Buner 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 Buner located?
University of Buner is located in Bunair, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Full address and contact details are listed above; the official website is www.ubuner.edu.pk.