We have catalogued 8 HEC-recognised universities in Islamabad teaching medicine — 3 in the public sector and 5 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 Islamabad 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
- 8 universities
- 3 public
- 5 private
| University | Sector | Programmes listed | Admissions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bahria University | Public | 79 | Official page |
| Foundation University | Private | 27 | — |
| Ibadat International University, Islamabad | Private | 8 | Official page |
| Islamabad University of Health Sciences and Emerging Technologies (IUHT), Islamabad | Private | 18 | — |
| National Skills University, Islamabad | Public | 7 | Official page |
| Riphah International University | Private | 133 | Official page |
| Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Medical University | Public | 58 | — |
| Sir Syed (CASE) Institute of Technology, Islamabad | Private | 4 | 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 Islamabad offer medicine?
We have catalogued 8 so far — 3 public and 5 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 Islamabad teaching medicine is higher. They are listed above with sector and links to their official admissions pages.
Which is the best university in Islamabad 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.