MS Electrical Engineering Scope in Pakistan: Universities

Quick Facts

Degree Level	MS
Discipline	Engineering
Offered By	37 universities in our directory

MS Electrical Engineering is a graduate degree letting engineers specialize beyond their BSEE — commonly into power systems, control systems, communications/telecom, electronics or renewable energy — combining advanced coursework with a thesis or research/design project.

What You’ll Study

Students choose a specialization track (e.g. power systems, communications, control systems, or electronics) and take advanced coursework in that area alongside a thesis or major project. Research groups at engineering-focused universities like NUST are often active in renewable energy, smart grids and communications research relevant to Pakistan’s energy and telecom sectors.

Career & Research Scope in Pakistan

An MS EE strengthens candidacy for senior engineering roles, R&D positions at power/telecom companies, and teaching/research positions at universities. It’s also a common stepping stone for engineers pursuing a PhD, whether in Pakistan or through HEC-supported overseas scholarships. Given continued investment in renewable energy and grid modernization in Pakistan, specialization in power systems or renewable energy is a strong strategic choice for the degree.

Admission Requirements

Typically a BS (16 years of education) in Electrical Engineering or a closely related discipline, with a minimum CGPA, plus a university-specific graduate admission test. Check each university’s own admissions page for current criteria.

Where You Can Study This

37 universities
14 cities
20 public
17 private

Fees are not shown here: we hold a published figure for 5 of these 37 universities, and comparing one against a blank column would be misleading rather than informative. Each university page carries its own fee where we have it.

University	City	Sector	Duration
Air University	Islamabad	Public	2 years
Bahria University	Islamabad	Public	2 years
Balochistan University of Engineering & Technology	Khuzdar	Public	—
Balochistan University of Information Technology, Engineering & Management Sciences (BUITEMS)	Quetta	Public	—
Federal Urdu University of Arts, Sciences & Technology	Islamabad	Public	2 Years
Government College University, Lahore	Lahore	Public	—
Information Technology University of the Punjab	Lahore	Public	—
International Islamic University	Islamabad	Public	2 Years
Khawaja Freed University of Engineering & Information Technology, Rahim Yar Khan	Rahim Yar Khan	Public	—
National University of Modern Languages	Islamabad	Public	—
National University of Sciences and Technology	Islamabad	Public	2 years
NFC Institute of Engineering & Technology	Multan	Public	—
University of Azad Jammu & Kashmir	Muzaffarabad	Public	—
University of Engineering & Technology, Lahore	Lahore	Public	2 years
University of Engineering & Technology, Peshawar	Peshawar	Public	2 years
University of Engineering & Technology, Taxila	Rawalpindi	Public	2 years
University of Gujrat	Gujrat	Public	—
University of Poonch	Poonch	Public	2 years
University of Sargodha	Sargodha	Public	—
University of the Punjab	Lahore	Public	—
Abasyn University	Peshawar	Private	—
Capital University of Science & Technology	Islamabad	Private	—
CECOS University of Information Technology & Emerging Sciences	Peshawar	Private	—
Foundation University	Islamabad	Private	—
Grand Asian University, Sialkot Electronic	Sialkot	Private	—
HITEC University	Rawalpindi	Private	1.5-2 Years
Lahore University of Management Sciences	Lahore	Private	2 years
Muhammad Ali Jinnah University	Karachi	Private	—
MY University	Islamabad	Private	—
National University of Computer & Emerging Sciences	Islamabad	Private	2 years
Riphah International University	Islamabad	Private	2 Year / 32 Credit Hours
Sarhad University of Science & Information Technology	Peshawar	Private	—
Sir Syed University of Engineering & Technology	Karachi	Private	2 years
UIT University, Karachi	Karachi	Private	—
University of Lahore	Lahore	Private	1.5 years
University of Management & Technology	Lahore	Private	—
Zia-ud-Din University Electrical Engineering	Karachi	Private	—

Frequently Asked Questions

Is MS Electrical Engineering worth it in Pakistan?

For engineers targeting senior engineering roles, R&D positions, teaching, or a future PhD, yes — it also positions graduates well for growth areas like renewable energy and grid modernization, where Pakistan continues to invest.