MS Data Science Scope in Pakistan: Salary, Universities and Fees

Quick Facts

Degree Level	MS
Discipline	Computer Science, Data Science
Offered By	32 universities in our directory
Typical Duration	2 years

MS Data Science is a graduate degree for students who want to go deeper than an undergraduate introduction to the field — advanced machine learning, statistical modeling, big data systems and applied research — typically aimed at those pursuing senior data science roles, R&D positions, or a future PhD.

What You’ll Study

Coursework typically builds on foundational data science with advanced machine learning, statistical inference, big data/distributed systems, and a thesis or applied capstone project solving a real analytical problem.

Career & Research Scope in Pakistan

An MS strengthens candidacy for senior/lead Data Scientist roles and specialized R&D positions, where the degree signals depth beyond applied data-analyst work. Public salary-data aggregators put Data Scientist pay in Pakistan commonly in the PKR 80,000-200,000/month range, with senior and lead roles at the top of or above that range. Companies across e-commerce, fintech and telecom continue to build out data teams, and an MS is a strong differentiator for candidates targeting lead or specialist positions rather than entry-level analyst roles.

Admission Requirements

Typically a BS (16 years of education) in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics or a related field, 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

32 universities
12 cities
18 public
14 private

University	City	Sector	Duration	Fees whole programme
Air University	Islamabad	Public	2 years	—
Bahauddin Zakariya University	Multan	Public	2 years	—
Bahria University	Islamabad	Public	2 years	—
Government College University, Faisalabad	Faisalabad	Public	2 Years	302,000 (Fall 2026-27 prospectus)
Government College University, Lahore	Lahore	Public	—	461,500 (2026)
Information Technology University of the Punjab	Lahore	Public	—	—
Institute of Business Administration	Karachi	Public	—	—
Institute of Management Science	Peshawar	Public	—	253,350 (2026-27)
International Islamic University	Islamabad	Public	2 Years	—
Islamia University	Bahawalpur	Public	—	—
Kohat University of Science and Technology	Kohat	Public	—	—
National University of Sciences and Technology	Islamabad	Public	2 years	—
NED University of Engineering & Technology	Karachi	Public	2 years	—
Pak-Austria Fachhochschule Institute of Applied Sciences and Technology, Haripur	Haripur	Public	—	—
Quaid-e-Awam University of Engineering, Sciences & Technology Data Science	Nawabshah	Public	2 years	—
University of Engineering & Technology, Lahore	Lahore	Public	2 years	—
University of Sufism and Modern Sciences, Bhitshah Sindh	Bhit Shah	Public	2 years	—
University of the Punjab	Lahore	Public	—	—
City University of Science and Information Technology	Peshawar	Private	2 Years	304,800 (Fall 2026)
Forman Christian College	Lahore	Private	—	—
Grand Asian University, Sialkot	Sialkot	Private	—	—
Institute of Business Management	Karachi	Private	2 Years	—
Iqra University	Karachi	Private	—	—
Minhaj University	Lahore	Private	—	—
Muhammad Ali Jinnah University	Karachi	Private	—	—
National College of Business Administration & Economics	Lahore	Private	—	—
National University of Computer & Emerging Sciences	Islamabad	Private	2 years	—
Riphah International University	Islamabad	Private	2 Years / 34 Credit Hours	—
Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto Institute of Science & Technology	Karachi	Private	—	—
University of Central Punjab	Lahore	Private	—	—
University of Lahore	Lahore	Private	2 years	426,000 (2026-27)
University of Management & Technology	Lahore	Private	—	—

Frequently Asked Questions

Is MS Data Science worth it if I already have a BS in a related field?

It's most valuable for candidates targeting senior/lead Data Scientist roles, specialized R&D positions, or a future PhD — the degree signals depth beyond applied entry-level analyst work.