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Karakoram International University
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Public university in Gilgit established 2002 by federal charter; four faculties (Life Sciences, Social Sciences, Arts & Humanities, Natural Sciences & Technology) and campuses at Hunza (2016), Ghizer and Diamer (2018). Its Skardu campus (2011) became the University of Baltistan in 2017. Hosts the HEC-funded China Study Centre…
- Location
- Gilgit, Gilgit Baltistan
- Established
- 2002 (federal charter)
- Chartered by
- Government of Pakistan
- Campuses
- 4
- Program offerings
- 30
Scholarships & financial help
7 options listed for Karakoram International University.
- Flood Relief Scholarship — Karakoram International University
- HEC Need-Based Scholarship Programme — Karakoram International University
- Honhaar Scholarship — Karakoram International University
- Pak China Friendship Ambassadorial Scholarship — Karakoram International University
Deadline: 2026-09-24 - PBM Scholarship — Karakoram International University
- PEEF Scholarship Program — Karakoram International University
- Scottish Scholarship for Young Girls — Karakoram International 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
- 2002 (federal charter)
- Category / discipline
- General
- Province
- Gilgit Baltistan
- City (main campus)
- Gilgit
- Repute summary
- Public university in Gilgit established 2002 by federal charter; four faculties (Life Sciences, Social Sciences, Arts & Humanities, Natural Sciences & Technology) and campuses at Hunza (2016), Ghizer and Diamer (2018). Its Skardu campus (2011) became the University of Baltistan in 2017. Hosts the HEC-funded China Study Centre (HSK I-III). Website news reports a Punjab Honhaar scholarship distribution worth over Rs 60 million (not read).
- Number of campuses
- 4
- Number of affiliated colleges
- 3
- Number of program offerings
- 30
Recognition & affiliation
- Chartered by
- Government of Pakistan
- 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
- Centre of Career Development and Counselling (page exists; not read)
Campus life & safety
- Co-education or women only
- Co-education
Official figures we have recorded
| Item | Figure | Where it comes from |
|---|---|---|
| BS Computer Science (Gilgit) | Rs 31,770 PKR. The page does not say whether this is per semester or per year. Page says fees increased 10% | Session session not stated · Source: admissions.kiu.edu.pk (the institution's own page or document) · Checked 9 Nov 2026 |
| BS Software Engineering (Gilgit) | Rs 33,830 PKR. The page does not say whether this is per semester or per year. Page says fees increased 10% | Session session not stated · Source: admissions.kiu.edu.pk (the institution's own page or document) · Checked 9 Nov 2026 |
| BBA (Gilgit) | Rs 20,370 PKR. The page does not say whether this is per semester or per year. Page says fees increased 10% | Session session not stated · Source: admissions.kiu.edu.pk (the institution's own page or document) · Checked 9 Nov 2026 |
| BS Economics (Gilgit) | Rs 20,370 PKR. The page does not say whether this is per semester or per year. Page says fees increased 10% | Session session not stated · Source: admissions.kiu.edu.pk (the institution's own page or document) · Checked 9 Nov 2026 |
| BS Mining Engineering (Gilgit) | Rs 39,500 PKR. The page does not say whether this is per semester or per year. Page says fees increased 10% | Session session not stated · Source: admissions.kiu.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
35 programs listed. Fees, seats and dates are shown only where the university has published them.
Bachelor's 26
- B.Ed 1.5 Year (Diamer Campus)Diamer Campus, KIU Gilgit, Gilgit
- B.Ed 2.5 and after ADEDepartment of Educational Development, KIU Gilgit, Gilgit
- BS Artificial Intelligence and Data ScienceFaculty of Natural Sciences and Technology, KIU Gilgit, Gilgit
- BS Artificial IntelligenceKarakurum International University, Gilgit
- BS Civil Engineering and TechnologyFaculty of Natural Sciences and Technology, KIU Gilgit, Gilgit
- BS Computer ScienceFaculty of Natural Sciences and Technology, KIU Gilgit, Gilgit
- BS Computer ScienceKarakurum International University, Gilgit
- BS Data ScienceKarakurum International University, Gilgit
- BS Development Studies (Hunza Campus)Hunza Campus, KIU Gilgit, Gilgit
- BS Electrical EngineeringFaculty of Natural Sciences and Technology, KIU Gilgit, Gilgit
- BS Geology and Mountain HazardsFaculty of Natural Sciences and Technology, KIU Gilgit, Gilgit
- BS Human Nutrition & DieteticsKarakoram International University, Gilgit
- BS Information TechnologyFaculty of Natural Sciences and Technology, KIU Gilgit, Gilgit
- BS Information TechnologyKarakurum International University, Gilgit
- BS Integrated TechnologiesFaculty of Natural Sciences and Technology, KIU Gilgit, Gilgit
- BS MathematicsFaculty of Natural Sciences and Technology, KIU Gilgit, Gilgit
- BS Medical Imaging TechnologyKarakoram International University, Gilgit
- BS Medical Laboratory TechnologyKarakoram International University, Gilgit
- BS Mining EngineeringFaculty of Natural Sciences and Technology, KIU Gilgit, Gilgit
- BS Operation Theatre TechnologyKarakoram International University, Gilgit
- BS PhysicsFaculty of Natural Sciences and Technology, KIU Gilgit, Gilgit
- BS Software EngineeringFaculty of Natural Sciences and Technology, KIU Gilgit, Gilgit
- BS Software EngineeringKarakurum International University, Gilgit
- BS Tourism and Hospitality (Hunza Campus)Hunza Campus, KIU Gilgit, Gilgit
- BSc Mining EngineeringKarakoram International University, Gilgit
- DPTKarakoram International University, Gilgit
Master's / MS / MPhil 7
- MBA (Ghizer Campus)Ghizer Campus, KIU Gilgit, Gilgit
- MPhil MathematicsFaculty of Natural Sciences and Technology, KIU Gilgit, Gilgit
- MS Artificial Intelligence and Data ScienceFaculty of Natural Sciences and Technology, KIU Gilgit, Gilgit
- MS Computer ScienceFaculty of Natural Sciences and Technology, KIU Gilgit, Gilgit
- MS Geology and Mountain HazardsFaculty of Natural Sciences and Technology, KIU Gilgit, Gilgit
- MS MathematicsFaculty of Natural Sciences and Technology, KIU Gilgit, Gilgit
- MS PhysicsFaculty of Natural Sciences and Technology, KIU Gilgit, Gilgit
PhD / Doctorate 1
- PhD MathematicsFaculty of Natural Sciences and Technology, KIU Gilgit, Gilgit
Other 1
- B.S. Mining EngineeringKarakoram International University, Gilgit
Campuses
Main campusGilgit
Karakurum International University (main campus)
Sub-campusDiamer
KIU Diamer Campus
Sub-campusGhizer
KIU Ghizer Campus
Sub-campusHunza
KIU Hunza Campus
Affiliated colleges
International links
- China Study Centre (HEC-funded), China
Language centre - Yunnan Forestry Technological College, China
Student exchange
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