GIFT University is a private university in Gujranwala, Punjab, chartered in 2002 and recognised by the Higher Education Commission. It was one of the first private universities in the Gujranwala region, and it serves students from Gujranwala, Sialkot, Gujrat and the surrounding districts who want a university degree without moving to Lahore or Islamabad. Its best-known programmes are in business, computer science, engineering and the social sciences.
At a glance
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Location | Gujranwala, Punjab |
| Type | Private university, chartered 2002, HEC-recognised |
| Fees | To be confirmed — check the university's official fee page for the current cycle |
| Admission | Online application; entry test for most programmes |
| Merit | Programme-wise; no single published closing merit — check the merit list for your programme |
Popular programmes
BS Computer Science, BS Software Engineering, BBA, BS Accounting and Finance, BS Electrical Engineering, BS English, BS Psychology, and MBA and MS programmes are the most popular choices. GIFT's business school and its computing programmes are the largest faculties, and the university has been building its engineering and social sciences offerings. Most undergraduate degrees run for four years.
Fees and costs
GIFT University's fees vary by programme and are revised each cycle. No fee figure is quoted here because the current cycle's official fee structure was not verified before writing — check the fee page on gift.edu.pk or contact the admissions office for the exact per-semester fee for your programme. GIFT is generally positioned as an affordable regional private university, and its fees are usually lower than the large Lahore private universities.
Admission, merit and scholarships
Applications are made online through the GIFT admissions portal. Most programmes require an entry test, and merit lists are published programme by programme. GIFT offers merit scholarships for high achievers and need-based assistance; the exact offers change every year, so confirm the current list with the admissions office. The university provides transport and hostel facilities for students from outside Gujranwala.
FAQ
Is GIFT University HEC recognised? Yes. GIFT University is chartered and recognised by the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan.
What is the fee for BSCS at GIFT? To be confirmed — the current cycle's fee structure was not verified for this page. Check gift.edu.pk or the admissions office for the exact figure.
Who should consider GIFT? Students from Gujranwala, Sialkot and Gujrat who want a private university degree close to home, and students comparing affordable private options in Punjab.
Status 2026-11-05: this profile was written from the university's general published information. Programme fees, admission dates and closing merits for the current cycle were not verified before writing and are marked "to be confirmed" — check gift.edu.pk or the admissions office before applying.
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Sources and verification: GIFT University published general information (gift.edu.pk); fees and dates to be confirmed.