In this article, we have a glance review of the top medical colleges or best medical universities In Pakistan that are recognized by HEH (Higher Education Commission) and PMC (Pakistan Medical Commission).

In this article, we have mentioned both top government medical universities and top private medical universities. This list of top ten universities in Pakistan is declared to students who have passed their intermediate Pre-Medical examination and going to choose the medical university for admission that is categorized based on

• Facilities provided by the university
• Qualitative Teachers
• Support in Finance
• Quality Assurance
• Research

Medical has become the most respectable career in Pakistan that’s why it is called the mother of education over here. In Pakistan, a large number of medical colleges, and universities are established where thousands of students are getting medical education from them.

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List of Top 10 Best Medical Universities In Pakistan 2024

Top Best Government Medical Universities In Pakistan

1. University of Health Sciences, Lahore

University of Health Science, Lahore is the best public research medical university, also known as UHS, and is internationally recognized, with 128 colleges and around 106916 undergraduate and 9157 postgraduate students studying in it.

UHS was established in 2002 and was inaugurated by General Pervaiz Musharraf. The UHS is located in Lahore, Panjab, Pakistan, and the university was placed 2nd number in the latest HEC ranking.

The UHS Lahore focuses on providing a high-quality instruction vision to bring qualitative and quantitative revolution in medical education and research. This medical institute is medically recognized and its mission is to bring improvement to health.

HEC Criteria

Affiliations

• Higher Education Commission (HEC)
• Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC)
• Pakistan Nursing Council (PNC)
• College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan (CPSP)
• Pharmacy Council of Pakistan (PCP)

Courses Programs Of UHS Lahore

2. Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi

Dow University of Health Sciences is the oldest and most highly-ranked public research university in Pakistan. It was established in 1945 under Sir Hugh Dow existing in Pakistan. The university abbreviated DUHS is located in Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan.

Dow University of Health Sciences is comprising different health sciences research institutions and medical colleges. The university also has a very strong Department of Postgraduate Studies that oversees various basic medical sciences and clinical sciences programs at DUHS. Based on the latest HEC the DUHS university is ranked 3rd number of the best medical university in Pakistan.

HEC Criteria

Affiliations Programs

• Higher Education Commission (HEC)
• Pakistan Health Research Council (PHRC)

3. King Edward Medical University

King Edward Medical University is the 4th oldest, public university in South Asia which is located in Lahore and was established in 1860 by the British Raj, after the named King Edward VII. In 1868 named was Lahore Medical School but later on, it was replaced by King Edward Medical University it is abbreviated as KEMU.

HEC releases a fifth (5th) ranking of Pakistani higher education institutions KEMU is ranked sixth among medical universities in Pakistan by the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan. Out of the total 325 seats selected for the MBBS program in different categories every year, 302 seats are reserved for Open Merit.

HEC Criteria

4. Khyber Medical University, Peshawar

Khyber Medical University is the best public research university established in January 2007 and it is located in Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan.

The university also abbreviated as KMU was ranked in the top 5 rankings in the medical category. There are different institutes and colleges affiliated with KMU, and Peshawar has some missions below.

• Higher Education Commission
• Pakistan Medical Commission
• Pakistan Mortgage Refinance Company
• Bacha Khan Medical College Abbottabad
• Royal College Of Nursing Swat
• Pakistan Nursing Council
• College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan
• Post Graduate Medical Institute Peshawar
• Jinnah Medical College Peshawar
• Women Medical College Abbottabad
• Frontier Homeopathic Medical College Peshawar

HEC Criteria

5. Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences, Sindh

Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences is the oldest university in Pakistan which is known (as LUHMS). It is located in Jamshoro, Sindh, Pakistan.

This university was established in 1881, raised to the status of a Medical College in 1942, and named Liaquat Medical College in 1951. This university is ranked in the top 8th medical universities in Pakistan. Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences is ranked 8th place by HEC among medical universities.

HEC Criteria

Affiliations Programs

• Higher Education Commission (Pakistan)
• Pakistan Medical and Dental Council
• Pakistan Nursing Council
• Pharmacy Council of Pakistan
• Pakistan Engineering Council

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Top Private Medical Universities in Pakistan

6. Aga Khan University

Aga Khan University is the top non-profit private university in Pakistan. It was founded by Prices Aga Khan in 1983 the main campus is in Karachi. It has also other campuses in different countries including Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, the United Kingdom, and Afghanistan.

The university abbreviated as AKU is also affiliated with the College of American Pathologists. More than 2 million patients are treated every year in 7 hospitals affiliated with Aga Khan University. The Aga Khan University has been ranked number 1 in Pakistan and has been ranked among the top 200 universities in the world.

HEC Criteria

Programs Offered And Fee Structure

• MBBS Rs. 903600
• Bs Nursing Rs. 420000

7. Isra University

Isra University is a private university, certified by Pakistan and it was formed in 1997 by the Isra Islamic Foundation and endorsed by the Pakistan Center for Philanthropy. It is located in Hyderabad, Sindh, Pakistan.

The university provides quality education in the fields of Allied Medical Sciences, Medicine, Nursing, Dentistry, Engineering Science, Technology, and many others. According to the new HEC ranking result, Isra University ranked in the top 4th university in Pakistan.

Isra University, Courses, and Degrees Programs:

HEC Criteria

Programs Offered And Fee Structure

• MBBS
• BDS
• DPT
• Nursing

Rs. 700000 for MBBS and BDS

8. Zia-Ud-Din University, Karachi

Zia-Ud-Din University is a private university abbreviated as ZU located in Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan. The university came into existence in 1995 by Dr. Ziauddin Ahmed, who also managed its research process and financial funding.

Ziauddin University has established various colleges, departments, and faculties including the Faculty of Medicine, College of Dentistry, College of Physical Therapy, Pharmacy, College of Nursing, College of Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Allied Sciences, and Research Department. New HEC ranking record this university is also ranked in the top 5th university in Pakistan same as Khyber Medical University because their scores are equal.

HEC Criteria

Programs Offered And Fee Structure

• MBBS
• BDS

Rs. 950000 for MBBS and BDS

9. Baqai Medical University

Baqai Medical University is the best private university, We have learned that in the list of top ten medical universities in Pakistan. It’s located in Karachi and offers courses in the departments of medicine, dentistry, health management sciences, pharmaceutical, and veterinary science.

Baqai Medical University has (100) seats for MBBS and (75) seats for BDS. Baqai Medical University has its own teaching hospital. Where MBBS and BDS students get training. BMU is ranked 7th among the medical universities of Pakistan.

HEC Criteria

Programs Offered And Fee Structure

• MBBS
• BDS
• D-Pharmacy

Rs.800000 for MBBS and BDS

10. Gandhara University, Peshawar

Gandhara University is a reputed private university established in October 1995 by surgeon Muhammad Kabir. It is located in Peshawar, KPK, Pakistan. The university offers quality education in the fields of dental, physiotherapy, paramedical technology, medicine, and pharmacy. It focuses its research and education on the public sciences.

It is affiliated with

• Higher Education Commission (Pakistan)
• Pakistan Medical and Dental Council
• College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan

HEC Criteria

Programs Offered And Fee Structure

• MBBS
• BDS
• D-Pharmacy

Rs.800000 for MBBS and BDS