Quick Summary
Based in Multan, Pakistan, Bahauddin Zakariya University is a public with roots dating back to 1975. Ranked #1001-1200 globally by QS World University Rankings 2026, it enrolls 35000 students including 20% from outside Pakistan. Known for strengths in Agriculture and Forestry, Pharmacy and Pharmacology, Chemical Engineering, it maintains an acceptance rate of 20%.
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Institutional Profile
Who they are
BZU offers one of the largest and most beautiful campuses in Pakistan, with highly subsidized education and a strong reputation in Research and Agriculture.
Subject Strengths
Agriculture and ForestryPharmacy and PharmacologyChemical EngineeringSocial Sciences
Founded1975
TypePublic
Total Students35000
Intl Students20%
Faculty Ratio32
CampusUrban
Campus Size960 acres
Affiliated HospitalsNishtar Hospital Multan
AccreditationHigher Education Commission (HEC) Pakistan,Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC),Pharmacy Council of Pakistan,Pakistan Bar Council
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Global Standing
Three independent ranking systems
QS World 2026
#1001-1200
Quacquarelli Symonds
Times Higher Ed
#801-1000
THE World University
ARWU Shanghai
Not Available
Academic Ranking
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Academics & Research
What you can study
Undergraduate,Graduate,Postgraduate,Doctoral,Distance Education
Programs
Chemistry,Physics,Economics,Management Sciences,Agronomy,Islamic Studies
PhD Programs
Directorate of Distance Education programs in Arts and Social Sciences
Online Programs
Agricultural Research Center,Office of Research, Innovation and Commercialization (ORIC),Center for Advanced Studies in Pure and Applied Mathematics
Research Centers
High
Research Output
Higher Education Commission (HEC) Pakistan,Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC),Pharmacy Council of Pakistan,Pakistan Bar Council
Accreditation
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Admissions Brief
What it takes to get in
Entry Requirements
Acceptance Rate20%
IELTS6
TOEFL70
Min GPA2.5
GRERequired for PhD (GAT Subject)
GMATNot Available
SATNot Available
ACTNot Available
Key Dates
FALLApplication Deadline · August
SPRINGApplication Deadline · January
MAR-APRDecisions Released
Required Documents
TranscriptsSOPEnglish ScoresLORsPassport
Insider Tip
Admission is highly competitive; focus on achieving a high score in the University Entry Test or NTS/GAT exams and maintain a strong intermediate academic record.
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Cost Ledger
Amounts in Pakistani Rupee
UG Tuition
Rs115,000/yr
per year · PKR
Living Cost
Rs420,000/yr
per year · PKR
PG Tuition
Rs170,000/yr
per year · PKR
Application Fee
$15
one time · USD
Total Estimated Annual Cost
Rs550,000/yr
tuition + living + essentials · PKR
Scholarships AvailableHEC Need-Based Scholarships,Ehsaas Undergraduate Scholarship,PEEF Scholarship,BZU Merit Scholarships
Avg Scholarship$350
Financial AidAvailable for needy and orphan students through the Financial Aid Office.
Work-StudyLimited
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Featured & Popular Programs
A sample from Undergraduate,Graduate,Postgraduate,Doctoral,Distance Education programs total
| Program | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pharm-D | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| BSc Agriculture | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
| MBA | PHD | 3-5 YRS |
| BSc Engineering | MBA | 12-24 MO |
| LLB | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
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Career Outcomes
Where graduates land
$4,500
Average Salary After Graduation
65%
Employment Rate
Internship PlacementStrong connections with local textile, agricultural, and banking sectors.
Industry Connections
Pak-Arab FertilizersPunjab Agriculture DepartmentMultan Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Notable Alumni
Shah Mehmood Qureshi,Yousaf Raza Gillani
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Campus & Student Life
Life beyond lectures
Housing
On-campus available
Sports Facilities
Cricket Ground,Hockey Stadium,Squash Courts,Gymnasium
Student Clubs
Zakariyan Debating Society,BZU Literary Society,Science Club
Library Resources
Main library houses over 250,000 volumes and provides access to HEC Digital Library.
Exchange Programs
Limited international academic exchange MoUs with Chinese and Turkish universities.
Summer Programs
Not typically offered