Qurtaba University of Science & Information Technology
Qurtaba University of Science & Information Technology is a private-sector university in Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, recognised by the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan.
Quick Facts
| Location | Peshawar |
|---|---|
| Province | KPK |
| Private or Government | Private |
| Institution Type | University |
| HEC Recognition | HEC Recognized |
| Website | http://www.qurtuba.edu.pk |
About
Qurtaba University of Science & Information Technology is a private-sector university in Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, recognised by the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan.
Qurtaba University of Science & Information Technology is oriented towards engineering and technology, which in Pakistan places it under a second regulator alongside the HEC.
Location and Address
The institution is located at Sheikh Yousaf Road, D.I Khan.
Degree Programs
| Program | Duration | Eligibility | Fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.Com | 2 years | FA/FSc or equivalent | — |
| B.Ed | 4 years | FA/FSc or equivalent | — |
| BBA | 4 years | FA/FSc or equivalent | — |
| BS Chemistry | 4 years | FSc or equivalent | — |
| BS Computer Science | 4 years | FA/FSc or equivalent | — |
| BS English | 4 years | FA/FSc or equivalent | — |
| BS Physics | 4 years | FSc or equivalent | — |
| BS Zoology | FSc or equivalent | — | |
| LLB | 5 years | FA or equivalent | — |
| MBA | 3.5 years | After BA/BSc/BCom (2 years) | — |
| MBA | 1.5 years | Post BBA (Hons) | — |
| MPhil Economics | — | ||
| MPhil Education | — | ||
| MPhil International Relations | — | ||
| MPhil Islamic Studies | — | ||
| MPhil Management Science | 2 years | Bachelor 4 years / Masters (16 years) in relevant field | — |
| MPhil Pakistan Studies | 2 years | Minimum 2.5 CGPA (semester system) or 50% (annual) | — |
| MPhil Political Science | — | ||
| MPhil Urdu | — | ||
| MS / MPhil Botany | 2 years | MSc Botany/BS Botany (Hons) or equivalent | — |
| MS Computer Science | 2 years | BS (CS/IT) 4-year or equivalent | — |
| MS/MPhil English | 2 years | MA English / BS English (Hons) or equivalent | — |
| MS/MPhil Mathematics | 2 years | MSc Maths/BS Maths (Hons) or equivalent | — |
| MS/MPhil Physics | 2 years | MSc Physics/BS Physics or equivalent | — |
| Pharm-D | 5 years | — | |
| PhD Education | — | ||
| PhD English | MPhil/MS English (Hons) or equivalent | — | |
| PhD International Relations | MPhil or equivalent in related subjects | — | |
| PhD Management Science | — | ||
| PhD Pakistan Studies | — | ||
| PhD Political Science | — | ||
| PhD Urdu | — |
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 Qurtaba University of Science & Information Technology for the PEC accreditation status of the exact programme and campus you are applying to. 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 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.
HEC Recognition and Accreditation
The Higher Education Commission lists Qurtaba University of Science & Information Technology 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: Sheikh Yousaf Road, D.I Khan.
- Phone: +92-966-714007-8
- Official website: qurtuba.edu.pk
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Qurtaba University of Science & Information Technology recognized by HEC?
Yes. The Higher Education Commission of Pakistan lists Qurtaba University of Science & Information 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 Qurtaba University of Science & Information Technology private or government?
Qurtaba University of Science & Information 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 Qurtaba University of Science & Information Technology?
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 Qurtaba University of Science & Information 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 Qurtaba University of Science & Information Technology located?
Qurtaba University of Science & Information Technology is located in Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Full address and contact details are listed above; the official website is www.qurtuba.edu.pk.