Postgraduate Fee Structure in Pakistan – University Fees

Postgraduate Fee Structure 2026-27: UAF, NED, NUST and UVAS

Postgraduate fees in Pakistan vary a lot by university. At UAF, an MSc (Hons) or MPhil costs Rs 206,390 over four semesters (outsider category, Winter 2025-26 schedule). NED charges Rs 20,200 per course on weekdays and Rs 28,800 on weekends. At NUST, 2026-27 tuition is Rs 141,650 per semester for MS in engineering, IT, AI, data science and biosciences. UVAS publishes its schedule with each merit list, so use the official rows linked below.

Choosing where to do an MS, MPhil or PhD comes down to one practical question: what will the whole degree cost, not just the first challan? Below are the four universities this page covers, each with the figures its own notices publish, the session they belong to, and the extras that catch applicants off guard.

Postgraduate Fee Structure at a Glance

UAF Postgraduate Fee Structure

The University of Agriculture, Faisalabad prices its postgraduate degrees by program group. The first semester costs more than later ones because it includes one-time charges. The figures below are for the outsider category in the approved Winter 2025-26 schedule.

MSc (Hons) and MPhil Fee at UAF

Morning MSc (Hons) and MPhil students pay Rs 59,540 in the first semester and Rs 48,950 in each later semester. Over four semesters that comes to Rs 206,390. A 25% surcharge applies in the 5th semester, and from the 6th semester onward the full fee is charged again at 100% extra, so finishing on time matters.

MBA, MS and Specialised Programs at UAF

Programs such as MBA (2 years), MS Finance, MS Management and Marketing, MS Computer Science, MS Bioinformatics, MPhil Biochemistry, MPhil Microbiology, Food Science and Technology, and Human Nutrition sit in a higher band. Their total degree fee runs from Rs 304,150 to Rs 387,080.

PhD Fee and Extra Semester Charges at UAF

UAF PhD programs, including PhD Morning and PhD Computer Science, start at Rs 671,535 for the full degree. PhD students pay 25% extra in the 9th semester and 100% extra from the 10th. The full schedule is in UAF's approved fee PDF. Admission details are on the UAF postgraduate site. Compare these figures with the UAF fee structure page for other levels.

NED Postgraduate Fee Structure

NED University of Engineering and Technology charges per course, not as a flat semester fee. Your semester bill depends on how many courses you register for and whether you attend on weekdays or weekends. See the NED University fee structure page for other programs.

Per-Course Fee for MEngg, MS, MArch and MURP

These are the rates announced for NED's postgraduate certificate courses for Spring and Fall 2026. Those courses are open to graduates with 14 or 16 years of education, need no admission test or interview, and can be credited towards a master's degree under university rules. For the regular degree route, confirm the current per-course rate in section 5(b), "University Fees and Deposit," of the NED 2026 postgraduate prospectus.

Fees Paid at Admission and Every Semester at NED

NED's last notified schedule for postgraduate programs lists one-time charges at admission: admission fee Rs 5,000, enrolment fee with form Rs 2,500, a Rs 10,000 security deposit and Rs 3,000 for document verification. Every semester also carries a library fee (Rs 1,000), a registration fee (Rs 1,500) and an internet fee (Rs 1,500). That notification dates from 2023, so check the prospectus for current amounts.

NUST Postgraduate Fees 2026-27

NUST charges a flat tuition fee per semester, set by program category, and collects it in advance. Everything below comes from NUST's official postgraduate financial matters page for 2026-27. See also the NUST fee structure page.

Tuition Fee by Program Category at NUST

Total Cost of an MS or PhD at NUST

NUST charges full tuition for four regular semesters (two years) for MS, MPhil and MBA, and for six semesters (three years) for PhD. At the standard rate, that means roughly Rs 566,600 in tuition for a four-semester MS in engineering or IT, and Rs 849,900 for a six-semester PhD. An MBA at Rs 301,700 per semester comes to Rs 1,206,800 over four semesters. These totals are tuition only.

Other NUST Charges and Scholarships

• Admission and deposit: Rs 10,000 non-refundable admission processing fee for MS/MPhil/MBA (Rs 5,000 for PhD), plus a Rs 10,000 refundable security deposit.
• Miscellaneous: Rs 5,000 per semester for sports, library, health coverage and IT services.
• Business students: a Harvard Business School licensing fee of Rs 22,000 per year applies to MBA, EMBA, MS HRM, MS Marketing, MS Logistics and Supply Chain Management, and MS Innovation and Entrepreneurship.
• After the standard period: a Rs 15,000 per semester bench fee applies after four semesters (MS) or six (PhD).
• Extra courses: Rs 11,000 per credit hour for deficient, improvement or additional courses. Summer semester is Rs 8,000 per credit hour until Summer 2026 and Rs 11,000 from Summer 2027.
• Scholarships: NUST offers tuition bursaries of 25% to 80% for MS and PhD students.

UVAS Postgraduate Fee Structure

The University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore does not publish one flat fee table. Its Directorate of Advanced Studies attaches the fee schedule to every merit list for MPhil and PhD admissions. See the UVAS fee structure page for the program list.

How the UVAS Fee Schedule Works

• The schedule has separate morning and evening tables.
• Rows are split by category: UVAS graduates, outsiders and UVAS staff members.
• First-semester fees are listed separately from later semesters.
• DVM degree holders pay the PVMC registration fee in addition to the admission fee.
• Admitted candidates deposit dues by challan within the dates stated on their merit list.

The 2026-27 regular intake ran from the online application deadline on 6 August 2026 through merit lists issued between 1 and 16 September 2026. Open the latest MPhil or PhD merit list on uvas.edu.pk and read the fee schedule at the bottom for the exact amount for your category and shift. Related details are on postgraduate courses and postgraduate admission.

How to Read These Fee Figures

Per-semester, per-course and total-degree numbers are not directly comparable. NUST's flat semester fee, NED's per-course billing and UAF's program-group totals each hide different extras. For a fair comparison, add up admission charges, deposits, per-semester extras and any surcharges for running past the standard duration. Universities revise fees every session, and international and self-finance seats are priced differently, so use these figures to plan and confirm on the official notice before paying.