Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto Institute of Science & Technology
Also known as SZABIST
SZABIST is a private university headquartered in Karachi with campuses in several cities, known for its business administration, computer science and social science programs.
Quick Facts
| Founded | 1995 |
|---|---|
| Location | Karachi |
| Province | Sindh |
| Private or Government | Private |
| Institution Type | Institute |
| HEC Recognition | HEC Recognized |
| Website | https://szabist.edu.pk/ |
About
SZABIST is a private university headquartered in Karachi with campuses in several cities, known for its business administration, computer science and social science programs.
Degree Programs
This university offers 2 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.
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 Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto Institute of Science & 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 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
The Higher Education Commission lists Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto Institute of Science & 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: 90 & 100 Clifton, Karachi 75600., +92-21-35830447Ext: 138,, Email: [email protected]
- Phone: +92-21-111-922-478
- Official website: szabist.edu.pk
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto Institute of Science & Technology recognized by HEC?
Yes. The Higher Education Commission of Pakistan lists Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto Institute of Science & 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 Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto Institute of Science & Technology private or government?
Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto Institute of Science & 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 Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto Institute of Science & 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 Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto Institute of Science & 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 Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto Institute of Science & Technology located?
Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto Institute of Science & Technology is located in Karachi, Sindh. Full address and contact details are listed above; the official website is szabist.edu.pk.