5 HEC-recognised universities · 4 public · 0 private · 86 programmes
Quetta is home to 5 HEC-recognised universities — 4 in the public sector and 0 in the private sector — together offering 86 degree programmes (71 bachelor's, 13 master's, 2 PhD). The strongest fields are Natural Sciences & Mathematics and Computer Science & IT. The oldest institution here is University of Balochistan (UoB), established in 1970.
Balochistan University of Information Technology, Engineering & Management Sciences (BUITEMS), Quetta is a public university chartered in 2002 and Balochistan's leading institution for computing, engineering and management sciences, with programmes across engineering, IT, business, sciences, media and architecture.
The largest public university in Balochistan offering programmes in natural sciences, social sciences and professional disciplines.