Pakistan Institute of Engineering & Applied Sciences
Also known as PIEAS
The Pakistan Institute of Engineering and Applied Sciences (PIEAS), in Nilore, Islamabad, is a public institution affiliated with the Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission, known for nuclear engineering and applied physical sciences.
Quick Facts
| Founded | 1967 |
|---|---|
| Location | Islamabad |
| Province | Islamabad |
| Private or Government | Public (Government) |
| Institution Type | Institute |
| HEC Recognition | HEC Recognized |
| Website | http://www.pieas.edu.pk/ |
About
The Pakistan Institute of Engineering and Applied Sciences (PIEAS), in Nilore, Islamabad, is a public institution affiliated with the Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission, known for nuclear engineering and applied physical sciences.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BS Nuclear Engineering | 4 years | — |
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 Pakistan Institute of Engineering & Applied Sciences for the PEC accreditation status of the exact programme and campus you are applying to. As a public-sector institution, fees are generally lower than at private institutions, and merit competition is correspondingly higher.
Applying in Islamabad
Islamabad institutions draw applicants nationally rather than from a single provincial catchment, and federally chartered institutions commonly reserve seats across all provinces and territories. Admission tests are usually institution-specific, with the national MDCAT applying to medical and dental programmes. Because Pakistan Institute of Engineering & Applied Sciences 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 Pakistan Institute of Engineering & Applied 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: Nilore, Islamabad, Pakistan., +92 (51) 1111 PIEAS, +92 (51) 1111 74327, +92 (51) 924 8600
- Official website: pieas.edu.pk
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Pakistan Institute of Engineering & Applied Sciences recognized by HEC?
Yes. The Higher Education Commission of Pakistan lists Pakistan Institute of Engineering & Applied 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 Pakistan Institute of Engineering & Applied Sciences private or government?
Pakistan Institute of Engineering & Applied Sciences 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 Pakistan Institute of Engineering & Applied 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 Pakistan Institute of Engineering & Applied 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 Pakistan Institute of Engineering & Applied Sciences located?
Pakistan Institute of Engineering & Applied Sciences is located in Islamabad, Islamabad. Full address and contact details are listed above; the official website is www.pieas.edu.pk.