The Islamia University of Bahawalpur

The Islamia University of Bahawalpur is a public university established in 1975 by upgrading the historic Jamia Abbasia. It offers BS, MPhil and PhD programs across 12 faculties on several campuses in Bahawalpur, Rahim Yar Khan and Bahawalnagar.

Quick Facts

City	Bahawalpur (Abbasia, Baghdad-ul-Jadeed and Khawaja Fareed campuses; sub-campuses at Rahim Yar Khan and Bahawalnagar)
Province / Region	Punjab
Established	1975
Sector	Public
HEC Recognition	check official website (hec.gov.pk)
Official Website	iub.edu.pk
Admissions Portal	iub.edu.pk/admissions

Main Programs Offered

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

BS Computer Science
BS Engineering and Technology programs
BS Management Sciences and Commerce
BS Agriculture and Environment
BS Arts, Languages and Social Sciences
BS Medicine and Allied Health Sciences
LLB / Law
BS Physical, Mathematical, Chemical and Biological Sciences

Admission Process

Apply online through the IUB e-portal (eportal.iub.edu.pk); the Central Admission Center at Abbasia Campus also handles queries. IUB runs admission campaigns for both Fall and Spring semesters, and merit lists are posted on the e-portal. BS programs are offered across 12 faculties.

Entry Test and Merit

The official merit-determination page bases undergraduate admission on Intermediate (FA/FSc) marks, with deductions for year loss and bonus marks for Hafiz-e-Quran and NCC. Whether a departmental entry test applies to a specific program: 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.