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Allama Iqbal Open University

“Education For All” University's slogan

PublicRecognised

Established May 1974; open and distance learning university with 54 regional campuses per AIOU at a glance page (regional services page cites forty-seven regional campuses and seven model study centres). Offers Matric to PhD.

Location
Islamabad, Islamabad Capital Territory
Established
1974
Campuses
11
Program offerings
225

Scholarships & financial help

7 options listed for Allama Iqbal Open University.

See national and provincial scholarships HEC need-based, Ehsaas/BISP, PEEF, Honhaar and other schemes are open to students of many institutions.

Details

Sector
Public
Year established
1974
Province
Islamabad Capital Territory
City (main campus)
Islamabad
Repute summary
Established May 1974; open and distance learning university with 54 regional campuses per AIOU at a glance page (regional services page cites forty-seven regional campuses and seven model study centres). Offers Matric to PhD.
Number of campuses
11
Number of affiliated colleges
0
Number of program offerings
225

Recognition & affiliation

HEC recognition status
Recognised (added: missing from the workbook HEC sheet; confirm on the HEC list)

Admission & duration

Maximum annual intake, all programs
0

Scope & career

Career services office
Jobs portal referenced; no dedicated career office described

Campus life & safety

Hostel
Hostels listed as an administrative section on AIOU at a glance page; no details
Transport
Transport section listed in administration; no details

Official figures we have recorded

ItemFigureWhere it comes from
BS 4-year (most programmes) (Distance learning)Rs 17,650
PKR first-semester fee. Last date not stated in this PDF
Session Autumn 2026 · Source: aiou.edu.pk (the institution's own page or document) · Checked 9 Nov 2026
BS English / Economics (Distance learning)Rs 20,590
PKR first-semester fee. Last date not stated in this PDF
Session Autumn 2026 · Source: aiou.edu.pk (the institution's own page or document) · Checked 9 Nov 2026
BS Education and Rural Development group (Distance learning)Rs 26,050
PKR first-semester fee. Last date not stated in this PDF
Session Autumn 2026 · Source: aiou.edu.pk (the institution's own page or document) · Checked 9 Nov 2026
Associate Degree (most programmes) (Distance learning)Rs 18,100
PKR first-semester fee. Last date not stated in this PDF
Session Autumn 2026 · Source: aiou.edu.pk (the institution's own page or document) · Checked 9 Nov 2026
Associate Degree in Education (Distance learning)Rs 31,210
PKR first-semester fee. Last date not stated in this PDF
Session Autumn 2026 · Source: aiou.edu.pk (the institution's own page or document) · Checked 9 Nov 2026
HSSC General (Distance learning)Rs 4,560
PKR first-semester fee. Last date not stated in this PDF
Session Autumn 2026 · Source: aiou.edu.pk (the institution's own page or document) · Checked 9 Nov 2026
SSC General (Distance learning)Rs 4,200
PKR first-semester fee. Last date not stated in this PDF
Session Autumn 2026 · Source: aiou.edu.pk (the institution's own page or document) · Checked 9 Nov 2026

Figures are copied from the institution's own pages or documents. Fees change: confirm with the admissions office before you pay or decide.

Programs offered

225 programs listed. Fees, seats and dates are shown only where the university has published them.

Bachelor's 116
Master's / MS / MPhil 16
PhD / Doctorate 15
Diploma / certificate 67
Other 11

Campuses

Rankings and recognition

  • Participation stated; rank not shown on page SDGs (2020-2021)
  • 331 of 1,050 globally; 10th among Pakistani universities (2022)

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