CECOS University of Information Technology & Emerging Sciences
CECOS University of Information Technology & Emerging Sciences is a private-sector university in Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, recognised by the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan.
Quick Facts
| Location | Peshawar |
|---|---|
| Province | KPK |
| Private or Government | Private |
| Institution Type | University |
| HEC Recognition | HEC Recognized |
| Website | http://www.cecos.edu.pk |
About
CECOS University of Information Technology & Emerging Sciences is a private-sector university in Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, recognised by the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan.
CECOS University of Information Technology & Emerging Sciences is oriented towards engineering and technology, which in Pakistan places it under a second regulator alongside the HEC.
Location and Address
The institution is located at CECOS University.
Degree Programs and Fee Structure
Admissions
Engineering admission normally combines HSSC (pre-engineering) results with an entry test — the provincial ECAT in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, or an institution’s own test elsewhere. The decisive check is Pakistan Engineering Council accreditation: PEC accredits a specific programme at a specific campus, so a degree title that is accredited at one institution may not be at another. Graduating from a non-accredited engineering programme prevents PEC registration, which is required to practise as an engineer. Ask CECOS University of Information Technology & Emerging Sciences for the PEC accreditation status of the exact programme and campus you are applying to. As a private-sector institution, fees are set institutionally rather than by government schedule, and can differ substantially between programmes — ask for the full per-semester schedule, not just the first instalment.
Admission Dates
| Program | Last Date | Entry Test | Status | Apply |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CECOS University Admissions Fall 2026 (BS, MS and PhD) | 28/10/2026 | 30/10/2026 | Open | Apply |
Applying in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, entry testing for public-sector engineering and medical admission is conducted by the Educational Testing and Evaluation Agency (ETEA), alongside the national MDCAT for medical and dental programmes. ETEA test dates are announced provincially and often fall earlier than admission deadlines elsewhere, so applicants from other provinces should check the schedule well in advance.
HEC Recognition and Accreditation
The Higher Education Commission lists CECOS University of Information Technology & Emerging Sciences as a recognised institution. Recognition means the HEC accepts the institution as competent to award degrees, and that its degrees can be attested and treated as valid for further study and public-sector employment. Recognition is institutional, however, and does not by itself confirm that any particular programme is accredited by its professional body. For engineering programmes the operative approval is Pakistan Engineering Council accreditation of that specific programme at that specific campus.
Disciplines
Contact Details
- Address: CECOS University, Phase 6, Sector F-5, Hayatabad, Peshawar.
- Phone: +92-91-5864291
- Official website: cecos.edu.pk
Frequently Asked Questions
Is CECOS University of Information Technology & Emerging Sciences recognized by HEC?
Yes. The Higher Education Commission of Pakistan lists CECOS University of Information Technology & Emerging Sciences as a recognised institution, which means its degrees can be attested by the HEC and are accepted for further study and public-sector employment. Recognition applies to the institution; individual programmes may additionally require accreditation from a professional council.
Is CECOS University of Information Technology & Emerging Sciences private or government?
CECOS University of Information Technology & Emerging Sciences is a private-sector institution. Private institutions set their own fee schedules rather than following a government scale, so ask for the complete per-semester cost across the full degree rather than only the first instalment.
What entry test is required for admission to CECOS University of Information Technology & Emerging Sciences?
Engineering admission normally requires an entry test — the ECAT in Punjab, an ETEA test in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, or an institutional test elsewhere — alongside HSSC pre-engineering results. Confirm the current requirement on the institution's own admissions page, since criteria and closing dates change each cycle.
Does HEC recognition mean every programme at CECOS University of Information Technology & Emerging Sciences is accredited?
No. HEC recognition confirms the institution is chartered to award degrees. Individual programmes in regulated fields need separate accreditation — the Pakistan Engineering Council for engineering, PMDC for medicine and dentistry, the Pakistan Bar Council for law, NCEAC for computing. A programme can sit inside a recognised institution without holding that professional accreditation, so check the specific programme before enrolling.
Where is CECOS University of Information Technology & Emerging Sciences located?
CECOS University of Information Technology & Emerging Sciences is located in Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Full address and contact details are listed above; the official website is www.cecos.edu.pk.