Ghazi University, Dera Ghazi Khan
Ghazi University is a public-sector university in Dera Ghazi Khan, Punjab, recognised by the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan.
Quick Facts
| Location | Dera Ghazi Khan |
|---|---|
| Province | Punjab |
| Private or Government | Public (Government) |
| Institution Type | University |
| HEC Recognition | HEC Recognized |
| Website | http://www.gudgk.edu.pk/ |
About
Ghazi University, Dera Ghazi Khan is a public-sector university in Dera Ghazi Khan, Punjab, recognised by the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan.
Ghazi University is a general institution teaching across multiple faculties.
Location and Address
The institution is located at Ghazi University, Dera Ghazi Khan.
Degree Programs and Fee Structure
| Program | Duration | Eligibility | Fees whole programme |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.Ed Morning programme | 1.5 years | 76,500 (Fall 2025) | |
| B.Ed (Hons) Elementary Morning programme | 4 years | 189,000 (Fall 2025) | |
| BBA Morning programme | 4 years | 205,000 (Fall 2025) | |
| BBA Morning programme | 2 years | 107,000 (Fall 2025) | |
| BS Accounting & Finance Morning programme | 4 years | 205,000 (Fall 2025) | |
| BS Agri Business and Marketing Morning programme | 4 years | 189,000 (Fall 2025) | |
| BS Animal Science | 4 years | — | |
| BS Artificial Intelligence Evening programme | 4 years | 309,000 (Fall 2025) | |
| BS Balochi Morning programme | 4 years | 189,000 (Fall 2025) | |
| BS Biochemistry Morning programme | 4 years | 189,000 (Fall 2025) | |
| BS Biotechnology Morning programme | 4 years | 189,000 (Fall 2025) | |
| BS Botany Morning programme | 4 years | 189,000 (Fall 2025) | |
| BS Chemistry Morning programme | 4 years | 189,000 (Fall 2025) | |
| BS Climate Change | 4 years | — | |
| BS Computer Science Evening programme | 4 years | 309,000 (Fall 2025) | |
| BS Data Analytics Morning programme | 4 years | 189,000 (Fall 2025) | |
| BS Data Science Morning programme | 4 years | 258,600 (Fall 2025) | |
| BS Development Studies Morning programme | 4 years | 189,000 (Fall 2025) | |
| BS Digital Agriculture Morning programme | 4 years | 189,000 (Fall 2025) | |
| BS Digital Marketing | 4 years | — | |
| BS Disaster Management | 4 years | — | |
| BS Economics Morning programme | 4 years | 189,000 (Fall 2025) | |
| BS English Morning programme | 4 years | 189,000 (Fall 2025) | |
| BS Environmental Science Morning programme | 4 years | 189,000 (Fall 2025) | |
| BS Fiqh and Shariah Morning programme | 4 years | 189,000 (Fall 2025) | |
| BS Fisheries and Aquaculture Morning programme | 4 years | 189,000 (Fall 2025) | |
| BS Food Science and Technology Morning programme | 4 years | 189,000 (Fall 2025) | |
| BS Forestry | 4 years | — | |
| BS History Morning programme | 4 years | 189,000 (Fall 2025) | |
| BS Human Nutrition and Dietetics | 4 years | — | |
| BS Information Technology Evening programme | 4 years | 309,000 (Fall 2025) | |
| BS International Relations Morning programme | 4 years | 189,000 (Fall 2025) | |
| BS Islamic Studies Morning programme | 4 years | 189,000 (Fall 2025) | |
| BS Mass Communication Morning programme | 4 years | 189,000 (Fall 2025) | |
| BS Mathematics Morning programme | 4 years | 189,000 (Fall 2025) | |
| BS Mathematics with AI Morning programme | 4 years | 189,000 (Fall 2025) | |
| BS Pakistan Studies Morning programme | 4 years | 189,000 (Fall 2025) | |
| BS Physics Morning programme | 4 years | 189,000 (Fall 2025) | |
| BS Political Science Morning programme | 4 years | 189,000 (Fall 2025) | |
| BS Sociology Morning programme | 4 years | 189,000 (Fall 2025) | |
| BS Software Engineering Evening programme | 4 years | 309,000 (Fall 2025) | |
| BS Statistics Morning programme | 4 years | 189,000 (Fall 2025) | |
| BS Supply Chain Management | 4 years | — | |
| BS Tourism and Hospitality Management Morning programme | 4 years | 205,000 (Fall 2025) | |
| BS Urdu Morning programme | 4 years | 189,000 (Fall 2025) | |
| BS Women Studies Morning programme | 4 years | 189,000 (Fall 2025) | |
| BS Zoology Morning programme | 4 years | 189,000 (Fall 2025) | |
| BSc (Hons) Agri Entomology | 4 years | — | |
| BSc Agriculture (Plant Pathology) Morning programme | 4 years | 189,000 (Fall 2025) | |
| MPhil Botany | — | ||
| MPhil Chemistry | — | ||
| MPhil Economics | — | ||
| MPhil Education | — | ||
| MPhil History | — | ||
| MPhil Islamic Studies | — | ||
| MPhil Mathematics | — | ||
| MPhil Physics | — | ||
| MPhil Sociology | — | ||
| MPhil Urdu | — | ||
| MPhil Zoology | — | ||
| MS Business Administration (02 Years) | — | ||
| MS English Linguistics | — | ||
| MS Environmental Science | — | ||
| MS Information Technology | — | ||
| MS Supply Chain Management | — | ||
| MSc (Hons) Agri Entomology | — | ||
| MSc (Hons) Soil Science | — | ||
| MSc Agronomy | — | ||
| MSc Horticulture | — | ||
| MSc Plant Breeding and Genetics | — | ||
| MSc Plant Pathology | — | ||
| PhD Agri Entomology | — | ||
| PhD Agronomy | — | ||
| PhD Botany | — | ||
| PhD Business Administration | — | ||
| PhD Chemistry | — | ||
| PhD Economics | — | ||
| PhD Education | — | ||
| PhD History | — | ||
| PhD Horticulture | — | ||
| PhD Islamic Studies | — | ||
| PhD Mathematics | — | ||
| PhD Physics | — | ||
| PhD Plant Breeding and Genetics | — | ||
| PhD Urdu | — | ||
| PhD Zoology | — | ||
| Post Associate Degree in Physics (5th semester entry) | — | ||
| Post-ADP Balochi | — | ||
| Post-ADP Botany | — | ||
| Post-ADP Chemistry | — | ||
| Post-ADP Economics | — | ||
| Post-ADP Education | — | ||
| Post-ADP English | — | ||
| Post-ADP History | — | ||
| Post-ADP Islamic Studies | — | ||
| Post-ADP Mathematics | — | ||
| Post-ADP Pakistan Studies | — | ||
| Post-ADP Political Science | — | ||
| Post-ADP Saraiki | — | ||
| Post-ADP Sociology | — | ||
| Post-ADP Statistics | — | ||
| Post-ADP Urdu | — | ||
| Post-ADP Zoology | — |
Admissions
Undergraduate admission is normally based on HSSC or an equivalent qualification, with many institutions adding an entry test or interview. Postgraduate admission commonly requires GAT or an institutional equivalent. Requirements, closing dates and merit criteria change each cycle, so treat the institution’s own admissions page as authoritative. As a public-sector institution, fees are generally lower than at private institutions, and merit competition is correspondingly higher.
Applying in Punjab
Public-sector engineering admission in Punjab runs through the ECAT administered by UET Lahore, while medical and dental admission uses the national MDCAT. Punjab operates one of the country’s largest public university systems, so applicants typically hold offers from several institutions at once and should compare merit positions before accepting. Because Ghazi University is in the public sector, seats are allocated partly on a domicile basis. Applicants holding a domicile from outside the province should check how many open-merit seats are available before applying.
HEC Recognition and Accreditation
The Higher Education Commission lists Ghazi University 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. Applicants should confirm programme-level accreditation with the relevant council directly.
Contact Details
- Address: Ghazi University, Dera Ghazi Khan, Tel # +92 (64) 9260135, Email: [email protected]
- Official website: gudgk.edu.pk
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ghazi University recognized by HEC?
Yes. The Higher Education Commission of Pakistan lists Ghazi University 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 Ghazi University private or government?
Ghazi University is a public-sector institution. Public institutions generally charge lower fees than private ones because they receive government funding, and admission is correspondingly more competitive on merit.
What entry test is required for admission to Ghazi University?
Requirements vary by programme. Most undergraduate intakes are based on HSSC or an equivalent qualification, and many institutions add their own entry test or interview. 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 Ghazi University 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 Ghazi University located?
Ghazi University is located in Dera Ghazi Khan, Punjab. Full address and contact details are listed above; the official website is www.gudgk.edu.pk.