Khyber Medical University
Also known as KMU
Khyber Medical University is a public-sector university in Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, recognised by the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan.
Quick Facts
| Location | Peshawar |
|---|---|
| Province | KPK |
| Private or Government | Public (Government) |
| Institution Type | University |
| HEC Recognition | HEC Recognized |
| Website | http://www.kmu.edu.pk |
About
Khyber Medical University is a public-sector university in Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, recognised by the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan.
As a medical institution, Khyber Medical University teaches within the health sciences — the MBBS, BDS, nursing, and allied-health family of qualifications rather than a broad multi-faculty catalogue.
Location and Address
The institution is located at PDA building Block-4.
Degree Programs
| Program | Duration | Eligibility | Fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| DPT | 5 years | FSc (Pre-Medical) or equivalent with at least 60% marks, and candidates must have appeared in the KMU-CAT. | — |
Admissions
Admission to MBBS and BDS in Pakistan is controlled by the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC), not by individual institutions acting alone. Applicants must clear the MDCAT and meet the PMDC eligibility floor in HSSC or an equivalent qualification before an institution can enrol them. Allied-health and nursing programmes follow separate routes, with nursing governed by the Pakistan Nursing and Midwifery Council. Confirm with Khyber Medical University which of its programmes are currently PMDC-recognised, since recognition is granted per programme and can lapse. As a public-sector institution, fees are generally lower than at private institutions, and merit competition is correspondingly higher.
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. Public-sector seat allocation includes a domicile component, so where your domicile certificate was issued affects which quota you compete under at Khyber Medical University.
HEC Recognition and Accreditation
Khyber Medical 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. For medical and dental programmes the operative approval is PMDC recognition of that specific programme.
Disciplines
Contact Details
- Address: PDA building Block-4 Phase-5 Hayatabad Peshawar
- Phone: +92-91- 9217695
- Official website: kmu.edu.pk
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Khyber Medical University recognized by HEC?
Yes. The Higher Education Commission of Pakistan lists Khyber Medical 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 Khyber Medical University private or government?
Khyber Medical 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 Khyber Medical University?
Medical and dental admission requires the national MDCAT conducted under PMDC rules. Allied-health and nursing programmes use separate criteria. 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 Khyber Medical 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 Khyber Medical University located?
Khyber Medical University is located in Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Full address and contact details are listed above; the official website is www.kmu.edu.pk.