Universities for BS Economics in Pakistan: Top Options and Complete List

Universities for BS Economics in Pakistan: Top Options and Complete List

No single university is best for BS Economics in Pakistan. The right choice depends on your marks, budget, city and how much mathematics you want. If a ranking is your guide, LUMS in Lahore and COMSATS University Islamabad share the 201–250 band, which is the top Pakistani placement for Economics in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026. If you want a selective, test-based route, look at IBA Karachi, NUST, the Lahore School of Economics and Beaconhouse National University (BNU). If cost or location matters more, public universities and government colleges in your own city may suit you better.

This page lists universities and colleges offering BS Economics, with quick picks, city shortlists and a checklist for comparing them. Requirements and deadlines change each session, so confirm them on the latest notice. You can see open notices on our BS Economics admissions page.

List of Institutes which provide BS Economics

Institution Name	Program Name	Location
Abbottabad University Of Science And Technology (AUST) Abbottabad	BS Economics	Captain Akaash Rabbani Shaheed Road, Tehsil Havelian, District Abbottabad, khyber pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan.
Alhamd Islamic University (Aiu) Quetta	BS Economics	Alhamd Educational Complex Airport Road,Quetta, Pakistan
Al-Hamd Islamic University, Quetta	BS Economics	Quetta
Allama Iqbal Open University AIOU Islamabad	BS Economics	Sector H-8, Islamabad-44000
Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi	BS Economics	Muree Road, Shamsabad, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
Bacha Khan University Charsadda	BS Economics	Bacha Khan University Palosa, Charsadda Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Pakistan.
Bahauddin Zakariya University Bzu Multan	BS Economics	Bosan Road, Multan 60000
Bahauddin Zakariya University Sahiwal Campus	BS Economics	Bahauddin Zakariya University Sahiwal Campus
Bahria University Islamabad	BS Economics	Shangrilla Road, Sector E-8, Islamabad - Pakistan
Bahria University Karachi	BS Economics and Finance	BAHRIA UNIVERSITY 13, Stadium Road, Karachi, Pakistan

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How to read “best university” lists

Rankings measure specific things. The QS subject rankings weigh academic reputation, employer reputation, research citations and international research networks. They don’t measure teaching quality at undergraduate level, fees, test difficulty or how well a programme fits you.

Also keep the numbers in perspective. About 35 Pakistani universities appear in QS’s 2026 subject rankings, and most placements fall in the 201–400 bands. Many good BS Economics programmes aren’t ranked at all. A university missing from a ranking isn’t a weak option. Use rankings as one input, then compare fees, admission route and the scheme of studies.

Universities and colleges offering BS Economics

The directory below updates automatically from admission and programme data. A university can appear under more than one name or campus, so open the profile for the campus you want. Some older notices stay listed, so confirm the programme is still running.

By province and region

• Punjab: includes Lahore, Faisalabad, Multan, Sargodha, Sahiwal and Gujrat institutions listed in our directory.

• Sindh: IBA Karachi, University of Karachi, Bahria University Karachi, Iqra University, IOBM and Mohammad Ali Jinnah University in Karachi, plus Sukkur IBA University.

• Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: IMSciences, Islamia College Peshawar, Edwardes College, Sarhad University and Kohat University of Science & Technology.

• Balochistan: BUITEMS, Al-Hamd Islamic University and Sardar Bahadur Khan Women’s University in Quetta, plus the University of Turbat.

• Islamabad: NUST, Quaid-i-Azam University, COMSATS, IIUI, NUML, Bahria University and AIOU.

Universities for BS Economics by city

Each city page below carries the full list. Use these notes to get oriented.

Lahore

Lahore has the widest mix. Public options include the University of the Punjab, GCU Lahore and LCWU. Private options include UMT, Minhaj University, the University of Lahore, UCP, Hajvery University and Superior University. Selective, economics-focused options include LUMS, the Lahore School of Economics and BNU, and ITU offers a data-science variant. Government colleges such as Govt College of Science Wahdat Road, Govt Islamia College Civil Lines and Govt MAO College also appear in our listings, so confirm which university awards the degree. See the BS Economics universities in Lahore list and admissions in Lahore.

Karachi

IBA Karachi offers BS Economics, Economics & Mathematics and Economics & Data Science. Other options in our directory include the University of Karachi, Bahria University Karachi (Economics and Finance), Iqra University and IOBM (both Economics & Finance), Mohammad Ali Jinnah University, Greenwich University and Jinnah University for Women. See the BS Economics universities in Karachi list.

Islamabad and Rawalpindi

COMSATS University Islamabad shares the top Pakistani band for Economics in QS 2026. NUST admits through the NUST Entry Test, and Quaid-i-Azam University’s School of Economics publishes a merit formula. IIUI’s economics scheme runs to 138 credit hours. NUML offers BS Economics, Economics & Finance and bridging variants. Also listed are Bahria University Islamabad, AIOU, Foundation University and Iqra University. In Rawalpindi, see Arid Agriculture University and the Rawalpindi list. See the Islamabad list.

Peshawar

IMSciences uses a test and interview and gives bonus marks for certain intermediate subjects. Islamia College Peshawar, Edwardes College, Frontier Women University and Sarhad University also appear in our listings, and the University of Peshawar appears in our KPK list. Check each notice for the current intake. See the BS Economics universities in Peshawar list and admissions in Peshawar.

Multan

Options include Bahauddin Zakariya University, the University of Southern Punjab, Institute of Southern Punjab, Preston University, NCBAE, The Women University Multan, Govt Emerson College and a NUML Multan bridging programme. See the BS Economics universities in Multan list.

Quetta

Options include BUITEMS, Al-Hamd Islamic University, Sardar Bahadur Khan Women’s University, NUML Quetta, Iqra University Quetta (Economics & Finance) and Preston University Quetta. Several of our Quetta notices date from 2020–2023, so confirm programmes are still offered. See the BS Economics universities in Quetta list and admissions in Quetta.

Faisalabad

Options include GC University Faisalabad, the University of Agriculture Faisalabad, the University of Education’s Faisalabad campus, Riphah International University and Preston University, plus several government colleges. See the BS Economics universities in Faisalabad list.

Public, private and cost

Public universities generally cost far less than private ones, but they may have tougher merit competition. In QS’s 2026 subject rankings, 31 of the 35 Pakistani universities are public. Fees are published in different formats (per semester, per credit hour, whole programme), so compare total cost, not just the first instalment. Our BS Economics fee structure page lists amounts submitted by universities. Closing merit also varies, as the BS Economics merit lists page shows.

How to compare universities

• Check the admission route. A test-and-interview route needs more preparation time than merit-only admission.

• Check HEC recognition on the HEC website before you pay any fee.

• Read the scheme of studies. Economics leans on mathematics and statistics, and variants add finance or data content. See BS Economics subjects.

• Compare total cost and ask about scholarships.

• Think about city, hostels and women-only options.

• Confirm the awarding university if you apply to a government college.

• Consider alternatives such as BS Banking and Finance or BS Statistics if your interests lean that way.

Eligibility and applying

Most universities want intermediate (FA, FSc, ICS or I.Com) or A-levels with a minimum of about 45–60%, and many add a test or interview. Our BS Economics admissions page covers eligibility, documents and the application steps. For what comes next, see career options after BS Economics.