Quick Summary
Since 1925, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur has been one of Pakistan's prominent publics, based in Bahawalpur. Ranked #1001-1200 globally by QS World University Rankings 2026, it enrolls 65000 students including 50% from outside Pakistan. Known for strengths in Agriculture & Forestry, Pharmacy, Veterinary Science, it maintains an acceptance rate of 25%.
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Institutional Profile
Who they are
Historical prestige combined with large-scale research output in South Punjab and highly affordable tuition fees.
Subject Strengths
Agriculture & ForestryPharmacyVeterinary ScienceEducationBiological Sciences
Founded1925
TypePublic
Total Students65000
Intl Students50%
Faculty Ratio25
CampusSuburban
Campus Size1250 acres
Affiliated HospitalsBahawal Victoria Hospital
AccreditationHigher Education Commission (HEC), Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC), Pharmacy Council of Pakistan, Pakistan Veterinary Medical Council (PVMC)
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Global Standing
Three independent ranking systems
QS World 2026
#1001-1200
Quacquarelli Symonds
Times Higher Ed
#1001-1200
THE World University
ARWU Shanghai
Not Available
Academic Ranking
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Academics & Research
What you can study
Undergraduate, Postgraduate, MPhil, PhD across Faculty of Arts, Science, Education, Engineering, Pharmacy, Management, and Agriculture
Programs
Available in Chemistry, Physics, Education, Pharmacy, Management, Mathematics, Urdu, and English
PhD Programs
Limited distance learning and LMS-supported blended learning
Online Programs
Cholistan Institute of Desert Studies (CIDS), Interdisciplinary Research Centre, Institute of Agro-Industry and Environment
Research Centers
High
Research Output
Higher Education Commission (HEC), Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC), Pharmacy Council of Pakistan, Pakistan Veterinary Medical Council (PVMC)
Accreditation
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Admissions Brief
What it takes to get in
Entry Requirements
Acceptance Rate25%
IELTS6
TOEFL70
Min GPA2.5
GRERequired for PhD (GAT Subject/GRE)
GMATNot Available
SATNot Available
ACTNot Available
Key Dates
FALLApplication Deadline · August
SPRINGApplication Deadline · January
MAR-APRDecisions Released
Required Documents
TranscriptsSOPEnglish ScoresLORsPassport
Insider Tip
Apply through the e-portal early; ensure NTS (NAT/GAT) scores are updated and focus on meeting the aggregate merit for professional programs like Pharmacy and Engineering.
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Cost Ledger
Amounts in Pakistani Rupee
UG Tuition
₨180,000/yr
per year · PKR
Living Cost
₨500,000/yr
per year · PKR
PG Tuition
₨220,000/yr
per year · PKR
Application Fee
$10
one time · USD
Total Estimated Annual Cost
₨700,000/yr
tuition + living + essentials · PKR
Scholarships AvailableHEC Need Based, PEEF, IUB Merit Scholarship, EHSAAS Undergrad Scholarship, Diya Pakistan
Avg Scholarship$350
Financial AidAvailable
Work-StudyLimited student assistantship programs
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Featured & Popular Programs
A sample from Undergraduate, Postgraduate, MPhil, PhD across Faculty of Arts, Science, Education, Engineering, Pharmacy, Management, and Agriculture programs total
| Program | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pharm.D | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| BS Computer Science | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
| BS Agriculture | PHD | 3-5 YRS |
| BVM | MBA | 12-24 MO |
| B.Ed | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| LLB | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
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Career Outcomes
Where graduates land
$4,500
Average Salary After Graduation
65%
Employment Rate
Internship PlacementStrong clinical and industrial internships for Pharmacy, Agriculture, and Veterinary students
Industry Connections
Strong ties with agricultural sectorstextile industryand Punjab government projects
Notable Alumni
Javed Iqbal (Politician), various notable justices and civil servants in Pakistan
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Campus & Student Life
Life beyond lectures
Housing
On-campus available
Sports Facilities
Cricket grounds, hockey field, basketball courts, gymnasium, and indoor sports hall
Student Clubs
IUB Media Society, Literary Society, Debating Society, Blood Donor Society
Library Resources
Sir Sadiq Muhammad Khan Library with digital access to HEC digital library
Exchange Programs
MOU based exchange programs with Turkish and Chinese universities
Summer Programs
Available for specific certificate and short courses