DPT Colleges in Pakistan 2026: Public, Private & By City

DPT Colleges and Universities in Pakistan 2026: Public, Private and City-Wise List

Our directory lists 112 institutions offering DPT across eight cities, and the number keeps growing. Public-sector options include KEMU, UHS Lahore, GCUF, DUHS, JSMU, KMU and SZABMU (PIMS), among others below. DPT is a five-year degree, so avoid confusing it with 4-year BS physiotherapy-style programmes. Before you apply, confirm that the university awarding the degree is HEC-recognised and that any college you choose is properly affiliated.

Public-sector universities offering DPT

Admissions data from the 2025 cycle shows the following public-sector institutions offering the five-year DPT. Intakes change each year, so confirm the current session on each university's notice.

The 2025 listing data includes JSMU, DUHS, LUMHS, KMU, GCUF, LCWU and SZABMU.

DPT universities in Punjab

Punjab has the densest concentration of DPT institutions, and Lahore leads: our directory counts 36 there. Public options include KEMU, UHS, AIMC and Lahore College for Women University. Notable private names in Lahore include Riphah (Gulberg campus), Hajvery University, University of Central Punjab, NUR International University, CMH Lahore Medical College and FMH's allied health institute. Punjab's other DPT hubs are Faisalabad, Multan, Rawalpindi and Bahawalpur, all linked below.

List of Institutes which provide Dpt

Institution Name	Program Name	Location
Abasyn University Islamabad	Doctor of Physical Therapy DPT	No. 210, Street# 6, I-9/2 Islamabad
Abasyn University Peshawar	DPT - Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)	Ring Road (Charsadda Link), Peshawar.
Abu Zafar Institute of Medical Sciences Karachi	Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)	Abu Zafar Institute of Medical Sciences Karachi
Abwa College of Physical Therapy	Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)	1-KM Khurrianwala-Jaranwala Road, Faisalabad. Pakistan
Ace Institute of Medical & Emerging Sciences	Doctor of Physical Therapy DPT	9-A Shersha Block Garden Town Lahore
Advance Life College of Medical Sciences	Doctor of Physical Therapy DPT	144-Ahbab colony12-Multan Road Near PSO Petrol Pump Hanjarwal Lahore
Agile Institute Of Rehabilitation Sciences Bahawalpur	Doctor of Physical Therapy DPT	75-A, Muhammad Colony Noor Mahal Road, Bahawalpur.
Ahmad College of Pharmacy Technician Gujranwala	Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)	Adjacent to Global College, Main G.T. Road Kangniwala Bypass Green Town Near Kangniwala Over Head Bridge, Gujranwala
Ahmad Medical Institute Peshawar	Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)	Street Alfalah, Arbab Road Stop Main University Road, Peshawar
Aiman Institute of Medical Sciences Lahore	Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)	100 - B, Johar Town, Lahore

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Public vs private DPT: what actually changes

Cost is the main difference. Directional data from 2025 listings puts public-sector fees in the tens of thousands of rupees at institutions like LCWU and GCUF, against several hundred thousand at some private universities. Competition works the other way: public seats are fewer and merit runs high, and our DPT guide notes that KEMU's merit is among the most demanding. Private institutions usually run their own entry tests and admit more students.

College or university? Understand affiliation

Many DPT programmes run at a college that is affiliated with a degree-awarding university. The university awards the degree and sets the standards. For example, GCUF's affiliation cell publishes lists of private colleges offering DPT under its affiliation, and MC College in Karachi describes its DPT as affiliated with JSMU. In practice, ask two questions: who awards the degree, and is this college on that university's current affiliation list?

Check a DPT institution before you apply

1. Confirm the awarding university is on HEC's recognised list at hec.gov.pk.

2. Check affiliation for any college, using the university's own published list.

3. Confirm the programme is a five-year DPT. Some physiotherapy-related programmes in public listings are four-year BS degrees.

4. Ask which teaching hospital supplies clinical training and house-job placements.

5. Verify regulatory recognition with the relevant council, since sources describe the council situation differently. Don't rely on a college's own claim alone.

6. Read the official notice for eligibility and test rules.

Frequently asked questions

How many DPT colleges and universities are there in Pakistan?
Our directory lists 112 across eight cities, and the total keeps changing as institutions open and close programmes.

Which government universities offer DPT in Pakistan?
Examples include KEMU, UHS Lahore, LCWU, GCUF, DUHS, JSMU, KMU and SZABMU (PIMS). See the table above.

Which DPT universities are in Punjab?
Public options include KEMU, UHS, AIMC and Lahore College for Women University in Lahore, plus GCUF in Faisalabad and the Islamia University of Bahawalpur. Many private ones exist across Lahore and other cities.

Which public university is best for DPT?
"Best" depends on your priorities. KEMU is among the most competitive by merit, but seats are limited, so compare merit, fees and clinical training.

Can a college award a DPT degree by itself?
Usually the degree is awarded by a university. Colleges typically teach under a university's affiliation, so check that affiliation.

Is BS Physiotherapy the same as DPT?
No. DPT is a five-year degree, while some listings show four-year BS programmes.

How do I check whether a DPT college is recognised?
Check that its awarding university appears in HEC's recognised list, confirm affiliation, and verify council status with the relevant authority.

Where can I find DPT universities in my city?
Use the city links above, or start from our admissions page for current intakes.