Karakurum International University
Also known as KIU
Karakurum International University is a public-sector university in Gilgit, Gilgit-Baltistan, recognised by the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan.
Quick Facts
| Location | Gilgit |
|---|---|
| Province | Gilgit-Baltistan |
| Private or Government | Public (Government) |
| Institution Type | University |
| HEC Recognition | HEC Recognized |
| Website | http://www.kiu.edu.pk/ |
About
Karakurum International University is a public-sector university in Gilgit, Gilgit-Baltistan, recognised by the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan.
Karakurum International University operates as a multi-faculty institution rather than a single-discipline school.
Location and Address
The institution is located at University Road Gilgit, Gilgit Baltistan.
Degree Programs and Fee Structure
| Program | Duration | Eligibility | Fees whole programme |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.Ed | 1.5 years | 151,330 (Fall 2026 / Spring 2027) | |
| B.Ed (Hons) Elementary – After ADE (2 Years) | 2 years | 198,940 (Fall 2026 / Spring 2027) | |
| B.Ed (Hons) Elementary | 4 years | 389,380 (Fall 2026 / Spring 2027) | |
| BBA | 4 years | FA/FSc/I.Com with at least 2nd division (45%). | 356,260 (Fall 2026 / Spring 2027) |
| BS Accounting & Finance | 4 years | FA/FSc/I.Com with at least 2nd division (45%). | 356,260 (Fall 2026 / Spring 2027) |
| BS Agriculture Plant Protection | 4 years | 419,300 (Fall 2026 / Spring 2027) | |
| BS Agriculture Biotechnology | 4 years | 419,300 (Fall 2026 / Spring 2027) | |
| BS Agriculture Agronomy | 4 years | 419,300 (Fall 2026 / Spring 2027) | |
| BS Animal Sciences | 4 years | 419,300 (Fall 2026 / Spring 2027) | |
| BS Anthropology | 4 years | 363,140 (Fall 2026 / Spring 2027) | |
| BS Artificial Intelligence | 4 years | 444,580 (Fall 2026 / Spring 2027) | |
| BS Behavioral Sciences | 4 years | 334,260 (Fall 2026 / Spring 2027) | |
| BS Biochemistry | 4 years | 419,300 (Fall 2026 / Spring 2027) | |
| BS Botany | 4 years | 419,300 (Fall 2026 / Spring 2027) | |
| BS Chemistry Inorganic / Analytical | 4 years | 419,300 (Fall 2026 / Spring 2027) | |
| BS Chemistry Organic | 4 years | 419,300 (Fall 2026 / Spring 2027) | |
| BS Civil Engineering | 4 years | FSc with minimum 60% (PEC program); Pre-Engineering direct entry; Pre-Medical/ICS via zero-semester. | 603,780 (Fall 2026 / Spring 2027) |
| BS Civil Engineering Technology | 4 years | 547,620 (Fall 2026 / Spring 2027) | |
| BS Climate Change Studies | 4 years | 379,220 (Fall 2026 / Spring 2027) | |
| BS Computer Science | 4 years | 444,580 (Fall 2026 / Spring 2027) | |
| BS Data Science | 4 years | 444,580 (Fall 2026 / Spring 2027) | |
| BS Development Studies | 4 years | 334,260 (Fall 2026 / Spring 2027) | |
| BS Disaster Management | 4 years | 379,220 (Fall 2026 / Spring 2027) | |
| BS Early Childhood Education | 4 years | 389,380 (Fall 2026 / Spring 2027) | |
| BS Earth Sciences / Geology | 4 years | 379,220 (Fall 2026 / Spring 2027) | |
| BS Economics | 4 years | 334,260 (Fall 2026 / Spring 2027) | |
| BS Economics Data Science | 4 years | 334,260 (Fall 2026 / Spring 2027) | |
| BS Economics and Finance | 4 years | 334,260 (Fall 2026 / Spring 2027) | |
| BS Electrical Engineering Technology | 4 years | 494,660 (Fall 2026 / Spring 2027) | |
| BS English Linguistics | 4 years | FA/FSc with minimum 50% marks. | 389,380 (Fall 2026 / Spring 2027) |
| BS English Literature | 4 years | FA/FSc with minimum 50% marks. | 389,380 (Fall 2026 / Spring 2027) |
| BS Environmental Sciences | 4 years | 379,220 (Fall 2026 / Spring 2027) | |
| BS Forestry | 4 years | 438,420 (Fall 2026 / Spring 2027) | |
| BS Geography | 4 years | 379,220 (Fall 2026 / Spring 2027) | |
| BS Glaciology | 4 years | 379,220 (Fall 2026 / Spring 2027) | |
| BS Horticulture | 4 years | 379,220 (Fall 2026 / Spring 2027) | |
| BS Human Nutrition and Dietetics | 4 years | 419,300 (Fall 2026 / Spring 2027) | |
| BS Information Technology | 4 years | 444,580 (Fall 2026 / Spring 2027) | |
| BS International Relations | 4 years | 334,260 (Fall 2026 / Spring 2027) | |
| BS Leadership Education | 4 years | 389,380 (Fall 2026 / Spring 2027) | |
| BS Livestock and Dairy Development | 4 years | 419,300 (Fall 2026 / Spring 2027) | |
| BS Mathematics | 4 years | 334,260 (Fall 2026 / Spring 2027) | |
| BS Mathematics and Artificial Intelligence | 4 years | 334,260 (Fall 2026 / Spring 2027) | |
| BS Mathematics and Data Science | 4 years | 334,260 (Fall 2026 / Spring 2027) | |
| BS Media and Communication Studies | 4 years | FA/FSc with at least 45% marks. | 301,220 (Fall 2026 / Spring 2027) |
| BS Media Management and Digital Marketing | 4 years | 301,220 (Fall 2026 / Spring 2027) | |
| BS Medical Laboratory Technology | 4 years | FSc Pre-Medical or FSc (MLT) with at least 55%. | 475,380 (Fall 2026 / Spring 2027) |
| BS Medical Physics | 4 years | 301,220 (Fall 2026 / Spring 2027) | |
| BS Microbiology | 4 years | HSSC/FSc Pre-Medical, at least 50%. | 419,300 (Fall 2026 / Spring 2027) |
| BS Mining Engineering | 4 years | FSc Pre-Engineering/Pre-Medical/ICT/DAE Mining with at least 60%; KIU admission test. | 494,660 (Fall 2026 / Spring 2027) |
| BS Peace and Conflict Studies | 4 years | 334,260 (Fall 2026 / Spring 2027) | |
| BS Physics | 4 years | 301,220 (Fall 2026 / Spring 2027) | |
| BS Plant Biotechnology | 4 years | 419,300 (Fall 2026 / Spring 2027) | |
| BS Plant Sciences | 4 years | 419,300 (Fall 2026 / Spring 2027) | |
| BS Political Science | 4 years | 334,260 (Fall 2026 / Spring 2027) | |
| BS project Management | 4 years | FA/FSc/I.Com with at least 2nd division (45%). | 356,260 (Fall 2026 / Spring 2027) |
| BS Psychology | 4 years | FA/FSc with at least 2nd division (45%); Psychology subject preferred. | 334,260 (Fall 2026 / Spring 2027) |
| BS Radio/TV Broadcasting and Digital Media | 4 years | 301,220 (Fall 2026 / Spring 2027) | |
| BS Remote Sensing and GIS | 4 years | 444,580 (Fall 2026 / Spring 2027) | |
| BS Rural Development | 4 years | 334,260 (Fall 2026 / Spring 2027) | |
| BS Sociology | 4 years | 334,260 (Fall 2026 / Spring 2027) | |
| BS Software Engineering | 4 years | 444,580 (Fall 2026 / Spring 2027) | |
| BS Special Education | 4 years | 389,380 (Fall 2026 / Spring 2027) | |
| BS Sports Sciences | 4 years | 334,260 (Fall 2026 / Spring 2027) | |
| BS Statistics | 4 years | 334,260 (Fall 2026 / Spring 2027) | |
| BS Teaching Education | 4 years | 389,380 (Fall 2026 / Spring 2027) | |
| BS Tourism and Hospitality Management | 4 years | 360,740 (Fall 2026 / Spring 2027) | |
| BS Urdu | 4 years | FA/FSc with at least 2nd division (45%). | 301,220 (Fall 2026 / Spring 2027) |
| BS Zoology | 4 years | HSSC/FSc Pre-Medical, at least 2nd division. | 419,300 (Fall 2026 / Spring 2027) |
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 Gilgit-Baltistan
Gilgit-Baltistan has a small higher-education network serving a geographically dispersed population, and institutions here allocate a substantial share of seats to locally domiciled applicants. Travel and term dates are worth planning around, since access to several districts is seasonal. Public-sector seat allocation includes a domicile component, so where your domicile certificate was issued affects which quota you compete under at Karakurum International University.
HEC Recognition and Accreditation
Karakurum International University 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.
Contact Details
- Address: University Road Gilgit, Gilgit Baltistan.
- Phone: +92-5811-960440
- Official website: kiu.edu.pk
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Karakurum International University recognized by HEC?
Yes. The Higher Education Commission of Pakistan lists Karakurum International 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 Karakurum International University private or government?
Karakurum International 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 Karakurum International 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 Karakurum International 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 Karakurum International University located?
Karakurum International University is located in Gilgit, Gilgit-Baltistan. Full address and contact details are listed above; the official website is www.kiu.edu.pk.