We have catalogued 3 HEC-recognised universities in Islamabad teaching biology — 2 in the public sector and 1 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 biology 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
- 3 universities
- 1 private
- 2 public
| University | Sector | Programmes listed | Admissions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ibadat International University, Islamabad | Private | 8 | Official page |
| National Skills University, Islamabad | Public | 7 | Official page |
| Quaid-i-Azam University | Public | 94 | Official page |
Choosing between them
Recognition by the Higher Education Commission is the baseline for any programme here. Beyond that, this field has no single statutory accreditor, so compare institutions on faculty qualifications, facilities and graduate outcomes.
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 biology?
We have catalogued 3 so far — 2 public and 1 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 biology is higher. They are listed above with sector and links to their official admissions pages.
Which is the best university in Islamabad for biology?
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.