Quaid-i-Azam University Islamabad: Programs, Fees and Admissions 2026

Quaid-i-Azam University Islamabad is a research-oriented public university known for natural sciences, biological sciences, social sciences, international relations, law, computer science, pharmacy and related disciplines. Its location in Islamabad and its federal status attract students from across Pakistan. QAU uses a merit and quota framework, so applicants should read both the programme eligibility and the admission policy instead of comparing it only with private universities.

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Degree programmes at QAU

Undergraduate offerings include BS Computer Science, Information Technology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, environmental sciences and other natural-science subjects, along with social-science, English, international relations, business, law and Pharm-D options. Programme availability, morning or evening status and subject combinations can change each cycle. The department's eligibility table is the final authority for a specific applicant.

QAU Fall 2026 eligibility

The Fall 2026 admission notice states that candidates may apply to BS or LLB with a complete FA/FSc result or a Part-I passed result, generally with at least 50% in the relevant HSSC stage. Pharm-D requires a complete FSc result with at least 60%. BS Computer Science requires mathematics, while a pre-medical applicant may need additional mathematics. LLB applicants must submit a valid HEC Law Admission Test result.

QAU's Fall 2026 portal announced that the HEC USAT requirement for BS and Pharm-D was waived for that cycle, but all other eligibility and programme conditions remained in force. This is an important example of why students should verify each year's admission notice rather than assuming that a previous test rule still applies.

QAU fee structure

For Fall 2026, the published QAU fee table lists regular first-semester totals of PKR 103,530 for many programmes, PKR 106,530 for law, computer science and IT, and PKR 105,530 for pharmacy. The listed evening or self-finance totals are higher: PKR 177,620 for many programmes, PKR 180,620 for law, computer science and IT, and PKR 179,620 for pharmacy. The totals include the admission category and semester charges shown by the university, while hostel, transport, taxes and other charges may be separate.

Quota, merit and application strategy

QAU is a federal institution and publishes regional quota information for applicants from Punjab, Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan, Gilgit-Baltistan, Azad Kashmir and other categories. Merit is determined from the academic record and programme requirements, with the university announcing merit lists and deadlines through its official portals. Missing the fee-submission deadline can cost a selected candidate the seat.

QAU is especially attractive for students seeking a public-university fee profile and research exposure. Before applying, compare the exact course outline, evening versus regular status, hostel availability, travel cost and the department's academic environment. Also confirm that the selected qualification and campus are recognised by HEC and any relevant professional regulator.

Important: Rankings, deadlines, eligibility rules, tuition, taxes, hostel charges and scholarships can change. Always confirm the latest notice and fee voucher on the university's official website before applying or paying.

Official source: QAU Fall 2026 admissions portal

Official source: QAU Fall 2026 admission notice

Official source: QAU Bachelor fee structure