2 HEC-recognised universities · 2 public · 0 private · 44 programmes
Bahawalpur is home to 2 HEC-recognised universities — 2 in the public sector and 0 in the private sector — together offering 44 degree programmes (39 bachelor's, 4 master's, 1 PhD). The strongest fields are Natural Sciences & Mathematics and Computer Science & IT. The oldest institution here is The Islamia University of Bahawalpur (IUB), established in 1925.
One of the oldest universities in Pakistan, IUB has a rich history and offers a wide range of academic programmes to students from southern Punjab.
The Government Sadiq College Women University, Bahawalpur is a public women's university established in 2017, offering undergraduate and postgraduate programmes across computing, business, the sciences, social sciences, languages and education.
There are 2 HEC-recognised universities in Bahawalpur listed on PakMerit - 2 public sector and 0 private sector institutions.
Universities in Bahawalpur offer 44 degree programmes, including 39 bachelor's, 4 master's, 1 PhD programmes.
The most widely offered fields in Bahawalpur are Natural Sciences & Mathematics (12), Computer Science & IT (6), Business & Management (6), Social Sciences (4).
The Islamia University of Bahawalpur (IUB) is the oldest institution listed in Bahawalpur, established in 1925.