Khawaja Fareed University of Engineering and Information Technology (KFUEIT) is a public-sector university in Rahim Yar Khan, in southern Punjab. It was established by the Government of Punjab under the Punjab Assembly Act XVI of 2014 and is recognised by the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan. It is named after the Sufi poet Khawaja Ghulam Fareed. For a student from southern Punjab, KFUEIT is the local public university for engineering and IT — close to home, with fees far below the private universities in Lahore.
Khawaja Fareed University: programmes
KFUEIT offers BS, MS/MPhil and PhD programmes. Undergraduate programmes include engineering (civil, electrical, mechanical, chemical, computer and agricultural engineering), computer science, information technology, artificial intelligence, business administration, agriculture, biochemistry, biotechnology, botany, chemistry, mathematics, English, Pakistan studies, law (LLB), medical laboratory technology and radiology. Postgraduate programmes include MS and MPhil degrees in engineering, IT, agriculture and the sciences, and PhD programmes in selected fields. All bachelor's programmes are four years (eight semesters), except the five-year LLB. Engineering degree programmes are in the process of accreditation by the Pakistan Engineering Council, according to the university's own FAQ — confirm the accreditation status of your programme before you enrol.
Khawaja Fareed University: fees and costs
| Fee (2026) | Figure |
|---|---|
| BS programmes (most) | Rs 40,250 per semester |
| BS English, BS Pakistan Studies | Rs 35,250 per semester |
| MS / MPhil programmes | Rs 68,250 per semester |
| PhD programmes | Rs 68,750 per semester |
| Hostel | Rs 15,000 per semester |
| Application processing fee | Rs 750 (undergraduate) / Rs 1,500 (graduate) |
The figures are from the university's published 2026 fee schedule. At Rs 40,250 a semester, a four-year BS degree at KFUEIT costs about Rs 3.2 lakh in tuition — one of the lowest totals in Punjab. Reported closing merits for the Fall 2026 cycle include Civil Engineering 68.69, Mechanical Engineering 65.26, Electrical Engineering 58.64, Computer Science 49.23, Medical Laboratory Technology 76.43 and Chemical Engineering 59.19 — these are reported figures from the published merit lists, and they move every year, so treat them as a guide, not a guarantee.
Khawaja Fareed University: admission
Admissions open in summer for the fall semester: for Fall 2026, applications ran from 10 July to 20 August 2026 (reported — confirm the dates for the next cycle on the university's website). Apply online through the university's admission portal, pay the Rs 750 processing fee, and submit your Matric and FSc results. Admission is merit-based, on your FSc marks and, for some programmes, an entry test. The university also runs the South Punjab Institute of Skills Development (SPISD), which offers short skills courses — a separate programme from the degree admissions. Fall 2027 dates are to be confirmed; check kfueit.edu.pk when the admission advertisement appears.
Frequently asked questions
Is KFUEIT a public university? Yes. It is a public-sector university established by the Government of Punjab in 2014 and recognised by HEC.
How much is the fee at KFUEIT? Rs 40,250 per semester for most BS programmes (2026), Rs 68,250 for MS/MPhil and Rs 68,750 for PhD, plus Rs 15,000 a semester for hostel.
Is KFUEIT engineering accredited by PEC? Engineering programmes are in the process of PEC accreditation, according to the university's FAQ — confirm the current status for your programme before you enrol.
When do KFUEIT admissions open? In summer for the fall semester; Fall 2026 ran from 10 July to 20 August 2026. Fall 2027 dates are to be confirmed on the university's website.
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Sources and verification: KFUEIT official FAQ and published 2026 fee schedule (BS Rs 40,250/sem most programmes, BS English/Pakistan Studies Rs 35,250, MS/MPhil Rs 68,250, PhD Rs 68,750, hostel Rs 15,000/sem, application fee Rs 750 UG / Rs 1,500 graduate; established under Punjab Assembly Act XVI of 2014; HEC recognised; engineering PEC accreditation in process). Closing merits and Fall 2026 dates are reported — confirm on kfueit.edu.pk.