BS Economics – Bahria University

BS Economics at Bahria University is a four-year, 133-credit-hour undergraduate degree offered by the Department of Economics at the E-8 Islamabad campus.

Program Overview

BS Economics at Bahria Islamabad is a 133-credit-hour degree that builds from principles of micro- and macroeconomics through intermediate and advanced theory, mathematical economics, statistics and econometrics, development economics, public finance, international trade, monetary economics and the economy of Pakistan, finishing with a research thesis. Elective options and quantitative courses prepare students for analytical careers and for postgraduate study.

The program suits students who are curious about how markets, prices, policy and growth work, who are comfortable with mathematics and graphs, and who are considering careers in banking, policy, research or the civil service.

Quick Facts

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants need Intermediate (any group; mathematics or economics at intermediate level is helpful) or A-level or equivalent. The minimum percentage is listed on the official undergraduate admission roadmap, and the BUET general paper applies.

Bahria University does not publish minimum intermediate percentages on its public admission test page, and the Admission Quota and Test Exemption pages hold the detailed conditions, so confirm the exact percentage and subject requirement for this program on the official undergraduate admission roadmap before applying.

Admission Process

1. Read the How to Apply page and create an account on the Bahria online admission portal.
2. Fill in the application, upload documents and pay the registration/processing fee by the registration deadline (18 Dec 2026 for most programs in the Spring 2027 plan).
3. Sit the Bahria University Entry Test (BUET): 100 MCQs in 120 minutes with no negative marking. For management, business, media, humanities and social sciences (except BS English) and LLB the BUET paper is 50 percent Verbal Ability, 15 percent Quantitative Reasoning, 15 percent Analytical Reasoning and 20 percent General Knowledge.
4. Check the BUET result on the portal (24 Dec 2026 for most Spring 2027 programs) and attend the interview if shortlisted.
5. Pay the first-semester fee by the stated deadline; regular classes for Spring 2027 begin on 25 January 2027.

Dates above are taken from the Spring 2027 admission plan (Source: Bahria University Important Dates); the plan notes that some programs have earlier deadlines (16 Nov or 10 Dec 2026), so check your program row. Read our Bahria University entry test page for a full breakdown of BUET.

Fee Structure

The official undergraduate fee structure for Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 lists Rs. 8,409 per credit hour, Rs. 151,362 tuition for this program (first semester, 18 credit hours), plus miscellaneous charges of Rs. 11,000, giving a first-semester total of Rs. 162,362. Allied charges are a one-time non-refundable admission fee of Rs. 33,000 (Rs. 15,000 for associate degrees), refundable caution money of Rs. 25,000, and a Rs. 10,000 degree fee with the last semester. Source: Bahria University Fee Structure Undergraduate. The university reserves the right to revise fees, so re-check before paying.

Career Scope in Pakistan

Economics graduates in Pakistan find roles in the State Bank and commercial banks, the Planning Commission and provincial planning departments, research institutes and think tanks, development organisations and donors, insurance and investment firms, and business-analysis teams. Economics is also a favoured subject for CSS/PMS candidates. Postgraduate study at home or abroad is common for those who want research or policy careers.

Related Links

• Bahria University profile
• University admissions archive
• Bahria University entry test page
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Last updated: 18 October 2026. Details change every admission cycle – always confirm with the official university source.