Main campusKarachi
University
DOW University of Health Sciences
“To Heal | To Educate | To Discover” University's slogan
PublicRecognised
Public health-sciences university in Karachi with Dow Medical College (recognised by PMDC in 1953), Dow University Hospital (Ojha Campus) and colleges of dentistry, pharmacy, nursing, medical technology, radiology and biotechnology. Participates in THE and QS rankings (numeric positions not found on page text). Admission largely Sindh-domicile based. 41…
- Location
- Karachi, Sindh
- Established
- 1941 as medical school (Dow Medical College); DUHS established by Sindh Act 2004
- Chartered by
- Government of Sindh
- Campuses
- 2
- Program offerings
- 43
Admissions open now
- Dow Institute of Nursing & Midwifery (DUHS): BS Nursing and Post-RN BS Nursing 2026-27 Last date 20 Nov 2026
Undergraduate (nursing), 2026-27 - DUHS and PIQC: Certified Infection Management Professional, 3-month postgraduate certificate (Batch 7) Last date 29 Nov 2026
Short courses & diplomas, Batch 7 (Nov 2026)
Dates and eligibility are as printed in the official notice. Open the notice for the full details and source.
Scholarships & financial help
4 options listed for DOW University of Health Sciences.
- DUHS Financial Aid Office scholarships, Qarz-e-Hasna and student study loan — DOW University of Health Sciences
Scholarship, interest-free loan; 27 donor sources listed - HEC Need-Based Scholarship — DOW University of Health Sciences
Tuition fee plus Rs 6,000 stipend per month for the whole programme (5 years for MBBS/Pharm-D) - Other donor scholarships (Ehsas/Benazir HEC, PEF, Sindh HEC, Pakistan Bait-ul-Maal, Zakat, Minority, others) — DOW University of Health Sciences
- Scotland-Pakistan Scholarship for Young Women and Girls — DOW University of Health Sciences
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
- 1941 as medical school (Dow Medical College); DUHS established by Sindh Act 2004
- Category / discipline
- General
- Province
- Sindh
- City (main campus)
- Karachi
- Repute summary
- Public health-sciences university in Karachi with Dow Medical College (recognised by PMDC in 1953), Dow University Hospital (Ojha Campus) and colleges of dentistry, pharmacy, nursing, medical technology, radiology and biotechnology. Participates in THE and QS rankings (numeric positions not found on page text). Admission largely Sindh-domicile based. 41 affiliated institutes (8 public, 33 private). MoU signed 31 Aug 2026 with SMBBMU Larkana for Basic Life Support training only.
- Number of campuses
- 2
- Number of affiliated colleges
- 41
- Number of program offerings
- 43
Recognition & affiliation
- Chartered by
- Government of Sindh
- HEC recognition status
- Recognised
Admission & duration
- Maximum annual intake, all programs
- 1425
Campus life & safety
- Hostel
- 5 own hostels (3 girls, 2 boys), capacity 1,200, double/triple sharing; only for full-time regular students from outside Karachi; fee not found (one year payable in advance); apply at https://webapps.duhs.edu.pk/hostel
- Transport
- Optional point-bus pick-and-drop; PKR 43,000 annual fee (2025); route PDFs on transport page
- Co-education or women only
- Co-education
Programs offered
43 programs listed. Fees, seats and dates are shown only where the university has published them.
Bachelor's 29
- BBA (4-year)Institute of Business & Health Management, Ojha Campus, Karachi, Karachi
- BBADow University of Health Sciences, Karachi
- BDS (Dow Dental College)Dow Dental College, Karachi, Karachi
- BDS (Dow International Dental College)Dow International Dental College, Karachi, Karachi
- BDS (Dr. Ishrat-ul-Ebad Khan Institute of Oral Health Sciences)DIKIOHS, Karachi, Karachi
- BS Accounting & FinanceInstitute of Business & Health Management, Karachi, Karachi
- BS BiotechnologyDow College of Biotechnology, Karachi, Karachi
- BS Dental Hygiene (DCP)School of Dental Care Professionals, Karachi, Karachi
- BS Healthcare Management & LeadershipInstitute of Business & Health Management, Karachi, Karachi
- BS Human Nutrition & DieteticsDow University of Health Sciences, Karachi
- BS Medical Imaging TechnologyDow University of Health Sciences, Karachi
- BS Medical Laboratory TechnologyDow University of Health Sciences, Karachi
- BS Medical Technology - Clinical Laboratory SciencesDow Institute of Medical Technology, Karachi, Karachi
- BS Medical Technology - Perfusion SciencesDow Institute of Medical Technology, Karachi, Karachi
- BS Medical Technology - Respiratory & Critical Care TechnologyDow Institute of Medical Technology, Karachi, Karachi
- BS Medical Technology - Surgical TechnologyDow Institute of Medical Technology, Karachi, Karachi
- BS Nursing (Generic)Dow Institute of Nursing & Midwifery, Karachi, Karachi
- BS Nutrition and Food SciencesSchool of Public Health, Karachi, Karachi
- BS Operation Theatre TechnologyDow University of Health Sciences, Karachi
- BS Optometry & Visual SciencesDow Institute of Medical Technology, Karachi, Karachi
- BS PsychologyDr. Abdul Qadeer Khan Institute of Behavioral Sciences, Karachi, Karachi
- BS Public HealthSchool of Public Health, Karachi, Karachi
- BS Radiologic Technology (BSRT)Dow Institute of Radiology, Ojha Campus, Karachi, Karachi
- BSMDow University of Health Sciences, Karachi
- BSN (Post RN)Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi
- DPTDow University of Health Sciences, Karachi
- Generic BSNDow University of Health Sciences, Karachi
- MBBS (Dow International Medical College)Dow International Medical College, Karachi, Karachi
- MBBS (Dow Medical College)Dow Medical College, Main Campus, Karachi, Karachi
Master's / MS / MPhil 10
- Master of Health Professions Education (MHPE)School of Postgraduate Studies, Karachi, Karachi
- MBA (2-year)Institute of Business & Health Management, Karachi, Karachi
- MBADow University of Health Sciences, Karachi
- MDS (8 specialities)School of Postgraduate Studies, Karachi, Karachi
- MPhil programmes (13 disciplines)School of Postgraduate Studies, Karachi, Karachi
- MS Advanced PhysiotherapySchool of Postgraduate Studies, Karachi, Karachi
- MS Management Sciences (2-year)Institute of Business & Health Management, Karachi, Karachi
- MS Public Health / Biostatistics & EpidemiologySchool of Postgraduate Studies, Karachi, Karachi
- MSN (Master in Nursing)School of Postgraduate Studies, Karachi, Karachi
- MSNDow University of Health Sciences, Karachi
PhD / Doctorate 1
- PhD programmes (about 22 disciplines)School of Postgraduate Studies, Karachi, Karachi
Other 1
- Clinical Diplomas (13)School of Postgraduate Studies, Karachi, Karachi
Professional doctorate (Pharm-D, DPT, DVM) 2
- Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)Dow Institute of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Ojha Campus, Karachi, Karachi
- Pharm.D (Doctor of Pharmacy)Dow College of Pharmacy, Karachi (morning and evening), Karachi
Campuses
Affiliated colleges
International links
- Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto Medical University, Larkana, Pakistan
MoU
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