Karachi Institute of Economics & Technology
Also known as KIET
Karachi Institute of Economics & Technology is a private-sector institute in Karachi, Sindh, recognised by the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan.
Quick Facts
| Location | Karachi |
|---|---|
| Province | Sindh |
| Private or Government | Private |
| Institution Type | Institute |
| HEC Recognition | HEC Recognized |
| Website | https://kiet.edu.pk/ |
About
Karachi Institute of Economics & Technology is a private-sector institute in Karachi, Sindh, recognised by the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan.
Business, management and economics are the focus at Karachi Institute of Economics & Technology.
Location and Address
The institution is located at AS-II Sector-2, Ahsanabad Scheme 33, Karachi.
Degree Programs
This university offers 1 engineering programmes. PEC accreditation is granted to a specific programme at a specific university — a degree accredited elsewhere is not automatically accredited here — so confirm the status of your chosen programme directly with the Pakistan Engineering Council before enrolling.
| Program | Duration | Eligibility | Fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| BBA | — | ||
| BS Accounting and Finance | — | ||
| BS Artificial Intelligence | — | ||
| BS Aviation Management | — | ||
| BS Business Analytics | — | ||
| BS Computer Science | — | ||
| BS Computing Information Sciences | — | ||
| BS Cyber Security | — | ||
| BS Software Engineering | — | ||
| MS Computer Science | — | ||
| MS Management Sciences | — | ||
| MS Software Engineering | — | ||
| PhD Computer Science | — | ||
| PhD Management Sciences | — |
Admissions
Business admission generally rests on HSSC or A-Level results plus an institutional aptitude test, with some institutions accepting NTS or their own equivalent. Graduate admission commonly requires GAT or an in-house test. Because business schools are not subject to a single statutory accreditor in the way engineering and medicine are, prospective students should weigh factors the HEC record does not capture — faculty qualifications, placement outcomes and industry links — by asking Karachi Institute of Economics & Technology directly. 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.
Applying in Sindh
Sindh institutions commonly use their own admission tests or accept NTS, with medical and dental admission governed by the national MDCAT. Karachi and Hyderabad concentrate most of the province’s higher-education capacity, and competition for public-sector seats there is correspondingly heavy.
HEC Recognition and Accreditation
Karachi Institute of Economics & Technology holds Higher Education Commission recognition. That status confirms the institution is chartered and empowered to award degrees whose attestation the HEC will process. 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.
Disciplines
Contact Details
- Address: AS-II Sector-2, Ahsanabad Scheme 33, Karachi, Tel: (92- 21)36412311, 36412312 Cell: 0336-2508287
- Official website: kiet.edu.pk
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Karachi Institute of Economics & Technology recognized by HEC?
Yes. The Higher Education Commission of Pakistan lists Karachi Institute of Economics & Technology 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 Karachi Institute of Economics & Technology private or government?
Karachi Institute of Economics & Technology 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 Karachi Institute of Economics & Technology?
Business programmes usually require an institutional aptitude test or an accepted equivalent such as NTS, alongside HSSC or A-Level 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 Karachi Institute of Economics & Technology 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 Karachi Institute of Economics & Technology located?
Karachi Institute of Economics & Technology is located in Karachi, Sindh. Full address and contact details are listed above; the official website is kiet.edu.pk.