We have catalogued 12 HEC-recognised universities in Lahore teaching medicine — 4 in the public sector and 8 private. That is our coverage as of August 2026, not a complete census: we are still working through institutional programme lists, so some institutions teaching medicine in Lahore are not yet listed here. This page lists them with their sector, how many of their programmes we have catalogued, and a link to their official admissions page where one is published.
Universities
- 12 universities
- 4 public
- 8 private
| University | Sector | Programmes listed | Admissions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fatima Jinnah Medical University, Lahore | Public | 12 | — |
| King Edward Medical University | Public | 1 | — |
| Lahore University of Biological and Applied Sciences, Lahore | Private | 22 | Official page |
| The Green International University, Lahore | Private | 47 | Official page |
| The Superior University | Private | 17 | Official page |
| University of Central Punjab | Private | 87 | Official page |
| University of Child Health Sciences, Lahore | Public | 15 | Official page |
| University of Health Sciences | Public | 7 | — |
| University of Lahore | Private | 206 | — |
| University of Management & Technology | Private | 151 | Official page |
| University of Science and Technology, Lahore | Private | 13 | Official page |
| University of South Asia | Private | 47 | Official page |
Choosing between them
Admission to MBBS and BDS runs through the national MDCAT under Pakistan Medical and Dental Council rules, and PMDC recognition is granted per programme rather than to the institution as a whole. Nursing is governed separately, by the Pakistan Nursing and Midwifery Council.
The public and private split matters for cost and competition. Public-sector fees are lower because the institutions are government-funded, which makes merit competition correspondingly harder; private institutions set their own fee schedules, so ask for the full per-semester cost across the whole degree rather than the first instalment.
Applying
Undergraduate admission is normally based on HSSC or an equivalent qualification plus the entry test the institution uses, and public-sector seats carry a domicile component — where your domicile certificate was issued affects which quota you compete under. Requirements and closing dates change every cycle, so treat each institution’s own admissions page as authoritative.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many universities in Lahore offer medicine?
We have catalogued 12 so far — 4 public and 8 private, listed above with sector and links. That is our coverage as of August 2026 rather than a complete count: we are still working through institutional programme lists, so the real number of universities in Lahore teaching medicine is higher. They are listed above with sector and links to their official admissions pages.
Which is the best university in Lahore for medicine?
There is no single answer, and any site claiming one is guessing. Compare on the things that differ materially: whether the specific programme holds the accreditation its field requires, the fee structure across the full degree rather than the first instalment, and the entry route each institution uses. This page gives you the shortlist to compare; the decision depends on your marks, budget and domicile.
Are these universities recognised by HEC?
Yes — every institution listed here appears in the Higher Education Commission's register of recognised universities. Recognition is institutional, though: individual programmes in regulated fields need separate accreditation from their professional council, which is worth confirming for the exact programme you apply to.