BS Physics Scope in Pakistan: Universities and Fees

Quick Facts

Degree Level	BS
Discipline	Physics, Sciences
Offered By	90 universities in our directory
Typical Duration	4 years

BS Physics is a four-year undergraduate degree studying the fundamental laws governing matter and energy, from subatomic particles to cosmological scales. Beyond physics itself, the degree is valued for the quantitative and problem-solving training it provides, which transfers well into data, finance, engineering and computing roles.

What You’ll Study

Programmes typically run around 130 credit hours. Core coursework covers classical mechanics, electromagnetism, thermodynamics and statistical mechanics, quantum mechanics, and mathematical methods for physics, alongside experimental laboratory work and computational physics. Later electives allow specialisation toward condensed matter, particle physics, photonics, astrophysics or computational modelling, usually with a final-year project.

Career Scope in Pakistan

Physics graduates enter research organisations, the nuclear and energy sectors, telecommunications, electronics and optics industries, and teaching. Pakistan has an established institutional base for physics research, and PAEC-affiliated organisations, national laboratories and research-active universities are significant employers for postgraduate-qualified physicists.

A growing share of physics graduates also move into data science, quantitative analysis and software roles, where strong mathematical modelling and programming skills are directly transferable and often better paid than entry-level laboratory positions. As with the other pure sciences, research and academic careers require an MS or PhD.

Admission Requirements

Intermediate (FSc/ICS) or A-Levels with the relevant science subjects, plus the admission test used by the university you are applying to — LUMS runs its own SAT-style paper-based test and also accepts SAT scores, while other universities use NET, NAT or their own entry tests. Check each university’s admissions page for the current cycle.

Where You Can Study This

90 universities
46 cities
74 public
16 private

Fees are not shown here: we hold a published figure for 34 of these 90 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	4 years
Baba Guru Nanak University, Nankana Sahib	Nankana Sahib	Public	—
Bahauddin Zakariya University	Multan	Public	2 years
Bahauddin Zakariya University	Multan	Public	4 years
Balochistan University of Information Technology, Engineering & Management Sciences (BUITEMS)	Quetta	Public	—
Begum Nustrat Bhutto Women University, Sukkur	Sukkur	Public	—
Benazir Bhutto Shaheed University of Technology & Skill Development, Khairpur Mirs	Khairpur	Public	4 years
Emerson University, Multan	Multan	Public	4 Year Degree Program
Federal Urdu University of Arts, Sciences & Technology	Islamabad	Public	2 Years
Federal Urdu University of Arts, Sciences & Technology	Islamabad	Public	4 Years
Ghazi University, Dera Ghazi Khan	Dera Ghazi Khan	Public	4 years
Gomal University	Dera Ismail Khan	Public	4 Years
Government College for Women University, Sialkot	Sialkot	Public	4 years
Government College for Women University, Sialkot	Sialkot	Public	4 years
Government College University, Faisalabad	Faisalabad	Public	4 Years
Government College University, Hyderabad	Hyderabad	Public	4 Years
Government College University, Lahore	Lahore	Public	—
Government College Women University, Faisalabad	Faisalabad	Public	4 years
Government College Women University, Faisalabad	Faisalabad	Public	4 years
Government Sadiq College Women University	Bahawalpur	Public	—
Government Sadiq College Women University	Bahawalpur	Public	—
Hazara University	Mansehra	Public	—
International Islamic University	Islamabad	Public	4 Years
Islamia College Peshawar	Peshawar	Public	—
Karakurum International University	Gilgit	Public	4 years
Khawaja Freed University of Engineering & Information Technology, Rahim Yar Khan	Rahim Yar Khan	Public	—
Khushal Khan Khattak University	Karak	Public	—
Kinnaird College for Women	Lahore	Public	—
Kohat University of Science and Technology	Kohat	Public	—
Kohsar University, Murree	Rawalpindi	Public	4 Years
Mirpur University of Science & Technology	Mirpur	Public	4 Years
Muhammad Nawaz Sharif University of Engineering & Technology	Multan	Public	4 years
National University of Pakistan	Rawalpindi	Public	—
National University of Sciences and Technology	Islamabad	Public	4 years
NFC Institute of Engineering & Technology	Multan	Public	—
Quaid-e-Awam University of Engineering, Sciences & Technology	Nawabshah	Public	4 years
Quaid-i-Azam University	Islamabad	Public	4 years
Sardar Bahadur Khan Women University	Quetta	Public	4 Years
Shah Abdul Latif University Merit	Khairpur	Public	4 Years (BS)
Shah Abdul Latif University	Khairpur	Public	4 Years (BS)
Thal University, Bhakkar	Bhakkar	Public	2 years
Thal University, Bhakkar	Bhakkar	Public	4 years
The Women University	Multan	Public	4 Years
The Women University	Multan	Public	2 Years
The Women University	Multan	Public	4 Years
University of Azad Jammu & Kashmir	Muzaffarabad	Public	4 Years
University of Buner	Bunair	Public	4 years
University of Chakwal, Chakwal	Chakwal	Public	4 Years
University of Education	Lahore	Public	—
University of Education	Lahore	Public	—
University of Engineering & Technology, Lahore	Lahore	Public	4 years
University of FATA	Kohat	Public	4 years
University of Gujrat	Gujrat	Public	—
University of Haripur	Haripur	Public	4 Years
University of Jhang	Jhang	Public	4 Years
University of Karachi	Karachi	Public	4 years
University of Kotli	Kotli	Public	2 Years
University of Kotli	Kotli	Public	4 Years
University of Lakki Marwat	Lakki Marwat	Public	4 Years
University of Layyah	Layyah	Public	—
University of Mianwali	Mianwali	Public	—
University of Narowal	Narowal	Public	4 Years
University of Okara	Okara	Public	4 years
University of Peshawar	Peshawar	Public	4 years
University of Poonch	Poonch	Public	4 years
University of Sahiwal	Sahiwal	Public	4 Years
University of Sargodha	Sargodha	Public	—
University of Science & Technology	Bannu	Public	4 years
University of Sindh	Mirpur Khas	Public	4 years
University of Swabi	Swabi	Public	4 Years
University of Swat	Swat	Public	4 years
Woman University Swabi	Swabi	Public	4 Years
Women University Mardan	Mardan	Public	4 years
Women University of Azad Jammu & Kashmir	Bagh	Public	4 years
Forman Christian College	Lahore	Private	4 Years
Ghazi National Institute of Engineering and Sciences, Dera Ghazi Khan	Dera Ghazi Khan	Private	4 Years
Grand Asian University, Sialkot	Sialkot	Private	—
Grand Asian University, Sialkot Data Analytic	Sialkot	Private	—
Grand Asian University, Sialkot Artificial Intelligence	Sialkot	Private	—
International Institute of Science, Arts and Technology, Gujranwala	Gujranwala	Private	—
Lahore Garrison University	Lahore	Private	—
Lahore University of Management Sciences	Lahore	Private	4 years
Preston University, Karachi	Karachi	Private	—
Preston University, Kohat	Kohat	Private	—
Qurtaba University of Science & Information Technology	Peshawar	Private	4 years
The University of Faisalabad	Faisalabad	Private	—
University of Central Punjab	Lahore	Private	—
University of Chenab, Gujrat	Gujrat	Private	—
University of Lahore	Lahore	Private	4 years
University of Sialkot, Sialkot	Sialkot	Private	—

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scope of BS Physics in Pakistan?

Graduates work in research organisations, the nuclear and energy sectors, telecommunications, electronics and optics, and teaching. Many also move into data science and quantitative analysis roles, where the degree's mathematical and computational training transfers directly.

Can a Physics graduate work in data science?

Yes — this is an increasingly common path. Physics degrees build strong mathematical modelling, statistics and programming skills, which map closely onto data science and quantitative analysis work.