Aga Khan University

The Aga Khan University is a private, non-denominational university chartered in Pakistan in 1983, with its main campus and teaching hospital in Karachi. It offers MBBS, nursing, arts and sciences, dental hygiene and education programmes with merit-based admission and needs-sensitive financial assistance.

Quick Facts

Main Programs Offered

Undergraduate programs are offered in the following faculties and disciplines (see the official website for the complete and current list):

• MBBS (Medical College)
• BSc Nursing (School of Nursing and Midwifery)
• Bachelor of Studies in Arts and Sciences (Faculty of Arts and Sciences)
• Associate of Science in Dental Hygiene
• Bachelor of Education (Institute for Educational Development)

Admission Process

Applications are submitted online via the ‘Apply Now’ link on each programme page; the Office of the Registrar handles admissions. Selection is merit-based with no quotas, reserved seats or donation-based admissions. For MBBS the 2026-27 application deadline was 13 May 2026, suggesting a spring application window for autumn entry; check official website for current dates.

Entry Test and Merit

AKU conducts its own admission test for MBBS (sample papers are on the official site). Test formats and merit formula for other programmes: check official website.

Approximate Fee Range

Check official website.

Useful Links

• Official website
• Online admissions portal
• Current admission schedules on Pak Student Hub
• Entry test details and Merit Calculator
• Admission guides and all universities

Last updated: 18 October 2026. Information is compiled from the official university website and HEC. Always confirm deadlines, fees and eligibility on the official website before applying.