BS Tourism and Hospitality is a four year degree undergraduate program that is structured to equip graduates for employment in the tourism management sector, hospitality service related sectors and the travel industry. This program is also on the rise as more people are seeking the services offered in Pakistan as a result of the efforts by the government coupled with the development of infrastructure to boost the growth of tourism in the country. Knowledge of the fee structure of 2025 is critical to future students and their families because they can budget finances towards tuition, other expenses, and living costs. BS Tourism and Hospitality fee structure between public and private universities is different as one provides various facilities, industry exposure and learning environments.
| Institute | Program Name | Duration | Fee Structure |
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| Air University | BS Tourism and Hospitality Management | 4 |
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| Kohat University Of Science & Technology, Khyber | BS Tourism and Hospitality | 4 |
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| Kohsar University Murree | BS Tourism and Hospitality |
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| PU Lahore | BS Tourism and Hospitality Management | 4 |
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| University of Okara | BS Tourism and Hospitality Management | 4 |
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Among the colleges offering BS Tourism and Hospitality, the cost of the public university is the lowest of them all. The average cost of tuition per semester in state-run institutions like the University of the Punjab (PU), University of Karachi (UoK) and Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) is between PKR 25,000 and PKR 60,000. The government funds these universities thereby alleviating the financial burden on the students. Within four years, the overall cost of the program can be between PKR 200,000-PKR 450,000. Field visits, guest lectures, and industry projects are also part of the curriculum taught at public universities and offer students a lot of exposure at minimal cost.
Tuition fees are mostly higher in the case of the private universities because of their up to date campuses, industry relationship, and individualized learning centers. The fees imposed on BS Tourism and Hospitality in universities like Superior University, UMT, and Hajvery University vary in PKR 90,000 to PKR 160,000 in 2025 per semester. It will cost between PKR 700,000 and PKR 1,200,000 in total to complete the degree. Despite the increased fee, college students enjoy state of the art training kitchens, simulation labs, event planning studios and direct access to hospitality companies when seeking internships and job placements.
In addition to tuition, students need to plan on other costs which are an added cost to studying a practical field based program. These are the admission fees (PKR 10,000 to PKR 25,000), examination fees, library subscriptions and the funds of student activities. Students may have to attend local and overseas tours, workshops and seminars as part of the programs and these may incur additional expenses per semester. Hostel rooms can cost PKR 40,000 to PKR 100,000 per year, whereas transport charges will be different depending on the campus where the college is located.
To enable more people to access education, various universities have scholarships and financial aids to deserving students. Scholarships are granted on the basis of academic achievement and financial aid is given to students with a low-income background on a need basis. Most universities are also partnering with hospitality organizations and travel agencies in 2025 to give sponsored scholarships, which can cover part or all the tuition fee. Other small universities also give early admission discounts, family of alumni, and sibling discounts because students can better afford the general price of education.
Ans: The public universities range between PKR 30,000 -50,000/semester, and private universities range between PKR 80,000 -150,000/semester depending on facilities.
Ans: Yes, students can be charged admission fees, examination fees, library fees and security deposits during the first semester in addition to tuition fees.
Ans: Yes, university in the public sector is much more affordable than in a private institution, and it is a cost-efficient option among students.
Ans: Yes, majority of the universities provide merit-based scholarships, need based financial aid, and government aid programs like Ehsaas and PEEF to assist students.
Ans: Yes, there are a number of institutions where students can now pay their semester fees in two or three instalment, particularly in institutions of private nature.