Karakoram International University

The Karakoram International University is a private research university that is equivalent to international standards of higher education. This illustrious higher education university is situated in the beautiful and paradise like valley of Gilgit. Gilgit is the capital city of that region with high population rate. The university was established in the year 2002 with the objective of providing premium education to the people of Gilgit-Baltistan. The charter was granted to the university in the same year. The Karakoram International University is a highly-reputed university which caters to the educational needs of the people of Gilgit-Baltistan region. The university has shown remarkable growth and development since its inception. The multi-campus university expanded itself to cater the educational needs of larger masses. The main campus of the Karakoram University was constructed on the University Road in Gilgit. The location of the main campus is very prime and ideal. It is easily approachable from the airport and bus station. Satellite campus is established in Skardu.The Skardu Campus which was inaugurated by the Former Chief Minister Gilgit-Baltistan Syed Mehdi Shah in (July 2011) is situated at the Hussainabad road Skardu.The Skardu Campus offers degree programs in four departments of English, Computer Sciences, Business Management and Education.

The Multi-Campus University is authorized to establish its branches in any city of Pakistan. The construction of new campuses depends on the endowment of funds by the government.

Currently there are three faculties functional under the portfolio of KIU namely: Faculty of Life Sciences, Faculty of Natural Sciences and Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. The Faculty of Mountain Area Development is still in the planning and development phase. The well-established faculties house a number of highly reputed departments that offer specialized higher education programs.

This multi-disciplinary university offers a wide array of undergraduate, post-graduate and doctoral level degree programs.

The University has a fairly large student body of 2300 students. It is one of the largest enrollment rates of that area. The KIU has a roster of highly qualified and well-experienced faculty members that are dedicated to impart top class education to the students.

The state of the art built campus consist of state of the art multi-storied buildings surrounded by lush green lawns and widespread gardens. The tranquility and serenity of the campus provides an ideal atmosphere for nurturing and developing fresh minds. The campus of the University is barred of any distractions of pollutions that can cause hindrance in the process of imparting and receiving education.

Contact Number of kiu

Contact Number by Phone

Contact by Email

Contact on Website

Contact via Physical Address

0092-5811-960010-13

info@kiu.edu.pk

www.kiu.edu.pk

Karakoram International University Main Campus University Road Gilgit (15100) Pakistan

Map Location of kiu Enlarge Map

Bachelors Level Program at kiu

Course/Program Name	Duration	Fee Structure
BS Behavioral Sciences	4 years	N/A
B.Ed. Elementary 4-years	4 years	N/A
B.Ed. After (ADE)	2 years	N/A
B.Ed. Secondary (1.5 Years)	1.5 years	N/A
BS Special Education	4 years	N/A
B.Ed. 2.5 years	2.5 years	N/A
BS English Linguistics & Literature	4 years	N/A
BBA	4 years	N/A
BS Economics	4 years	N/A
BS Economics (International Trade)	4 years	N/A
BS International Relations	4 years	N/A
BS Political Science	4 years	N/A
BS Media and Communication	4 years	N/A
BS Broadcast & Digital Media	4 years	N/A
BS Media Management and Digital Marketing	4 years	N/A
BS Human Nutrition and Dietetics	4 years	N/A
BS Agriculture (Major Horticulture)	4 years	N/A
BS Agriculture ( Food Science & Technology )	4 years	N/A
BS Agriculture ( Plant Protection )	4 years	N/A
BS Livestock and Dairy Development	4 years	N/A
BS in Biology (Animal Sciences)	4 years	N/A
BS Medical Lab Technology Sciences	4 years	N/A
BS Microbiology	4 years	N/A
BS Chemistry	4 years	N/A
BS Environmental Sciences	4 years	N/A
BS Computer Science	4 years	N/A
BS Information Technology	4 years	N/A
BS Software Engineering	4 years	N/A
BS (GIS & Remote Sensing )	4 years	N/A
BS Earth Sciences (Geology)	4 years	N/A
BS Disaster Management	4 years	N/A
BS Mathematics	4 years	N/A
BS Statisics	4 years	N/A
BS Physics	4 years	N/A
BS Mining Engineering	4 years	N/A
BS Urdu	4 years	N/A
BS Civil Engineering & Technology	4 years	N/A
BS Forestry	4 years	N/A
BS Sociology	4 years	N/A
BS Anthropology	4 years	N/A
BS Psychology	4 years	N/A
BS in Biology (Plant Sciences)	4 years	N/A
BS Electrical Engineering Technology	4 years	N/A

Masters Level Program at kiu

Course/Program Name	Duration	Fee Structure
MSc Behavioral Sciences	2 years	N/A
MA Education	2 years	N/A
MA English	2 years	N/A
MBA	2 years	N/A
MBA (1.5yr)	1.5 years	N/A
MS Management Sciences	4 years	68,200
MS Project Management	2 years	68,200
MSc Economics	2 years	N/A
MSc Economics and Finance (Evening Program)	2 years	N/A
MSc International Relations	2 years	N/A
MSc Media & Communication	2 years	N/A
MSc in Biology (Animal Sciences)	2 years	N/A
MS Plant sciences	2 years	74,800
MS Animal Sciences	2 years	74,800
MSc Chemistry	2 years	N/A
MSc Environmental Sciences	2 years	N/A
MSc Mathematics	2 years	N/A
M.Sc Statistics	2 years	N/A
MSc Physics	2 years	N/A
MA Urdu	2 years	N/A
M.Sc Sociology	2 years	N/A
M.Sc Psychology	2 years	N/A
MSc in Biology (Plant Sciences)	2 years	N/A

M. Phil Level Program at kiu

Course/Program Name	Duration	Fee Structure
M.Phil Educational Development	2 years	68,200
M.Phil Economics	2 years	68,200
M.Phil International Relations	2 years	68,200
M.Phill Agriculture & food Technology	2 years	74,800
M.Phill Chemistry	2 years	74,800
M.Phill Environmental Sciences	2 years	74,800
MPhil Computer Science	2 years	74,800
MPhiI Earth Sciences	2 years	74,800
MPhil Mathematical Sciences	2 years	74,800
MPhil Physics	2 years	74,800
MPhil Urdu	2 years	74,800

Ph. D Level Program at kiu

Course/Program Name	Duration	Fee Structure
P.hD in Agriculture & food Technology	3 years	74,800
P.hd in Plant sciences	3 years	74,800
P.hD in Animal Sciences	3 years	74,800
P.hD in Chemistry	3 years	74,800
P.hD Environmental Sciences	3 years	74,800
P.hD in Mathematical Sciences	3 years	74,800