Allama Iqbal Open University

Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU), established in May 1974 in Islamabad, is Pakistan’s public distance-learning university with 53 regional offices. It offers programs from secondary school certificate to PhD level across sciences, social sciences, education, Islamic studies and languages.

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):

• Faculty of Sciences
• Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities (Business Administration, Economics, Mass Communication, Sociology)
• Faculty of Education (B.Ed)
• Faculty of Arabic and Islamic Studies
• Centre for Languages and Translation Studies
• BA, B.Com and other bachelor programs
• Secondary and Higher Secondary School Certificate programs

Admission Process

Fresh applicants apply through the AIOU Online Admission System (fmbp.aiou.edu.pk) by creating an account, checking eligibility, completing a profile and downloading the fee challan; continuing students use the CMS portal. Admissions are semester-based with an Autumn intake advertised (Autumn 2026 prospectus); manual prospectus sale points are also listed.

Entry Test and Merit

The official admissions page does not mention an entry test for bachelor programs; written tests are listed only for MS/MPhil and PhD programs. Check official website for current eligibility rules.

Approximate Fee Range

Check official website (an ‘Eligibility & 1st Semester Fee’ document for Autumn 2026 is linked on the admissions page).

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.