Kohat University of Science and Technology (KUST) is a public-sector university in Kohat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, chartered in 2001. It is the main university for the Kohat region and one of the fastest-growing public universities in KP, with a main campus in Kohat and a campus in Hangu. KUST offers 131 programmes — 54 BS, 25 MS/MPhil, 18 PhD and associate degrees — across sciences, engineering, health sciences, business and the social sciences, and it is known for affordable public-sector fees and a strong focus on the region's students.
At a glance
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Location | Kohat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan (Hangu campus also) |
| Type | Public sector university (chartered 2001) |
| Programmes | 131 programmes: 54 BS, 25 MS/MPhil, 18 PhD, associate degrees |
| Best known for | Computer science, botany, chemistry, biotechnology, pharmacy, nursing, business |
| Admission portal | admissions.kohat.edu.pk |
| Fall 2026 deadline | 17 August 2026 (reported; Fall 2025 deadline was 15 September 2025) |
| Entry test | KUST admission test / ETEA, as notified for the programme |
Fees (Fall 2026, reported)
First-semester admission fees for open merit (Fall 2026, as reported): BS Botany, Chemistry, Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering Rs 44,500; BS Computer Science Rs 57,000; BBA and BS English Rs 54,200; BS Accounting and Finance Rs 36,700; Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm-D) Rs 73,900; Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Rs 90,000; BS Medical Laboratory Technology Rs 90,000; BS Nursing Rs 105,000. Self-finance rates are higher (for example, BS Computer Science Rs 81,300; DPT Rs 115,000; Pharm-D Rs 125,000). The application processing fee is reported at Rs 2,000 for up to three disciplines, and the BS application fee is Rs 1,000 per programme (MS/MPhil/PhD Rs 1,500). Fees change every year — confirm the current fee structure on the official KUST admission portal before you pay.
Programmes and eligibility
BS programmes include Computer Science, Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security, Data Science, Botany, Zoology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Environmental Science, Geology, Physics, Mathematics, Statistics, BBA, Accounting and Finance, Commerce, Economics, English, Tourism and Hospitality, and Education. Health programmes include Pharm-D, DPT, Medical Laboratory Technology, Nursing, and Emergency and Intensive Care Technology. Eligibility for BS is generally FSc/A-level with at least 60% marks (reported); for LLB, passing the HEC Law Admission Test (LAT) with at least 50% is mandatory, and LLB merit uses 50% FA/FSc marks and 50% LAT score. MS/MPhil needs 40% in GAT/GRE Subject or the university entrance test; PhD needs an MS with 60% marks or 2.5/4.00 CGPA and a pass in GRE/GAT/ETEA/HEC HAT Subject with at least 70% (reported).
Admission schedule and merit
Fall admissions usually open in July and close in August or September. The Fall 2025 schedule was: last date to apply 15 September 2025, general merit list 19 September, first merit list 24 September, second merit list 30 September, classes from 6 October 2025. Graduate entry tests were held in August 2025. Merit lists are displayed on the university website and notice boards; selected candidates deposit fees within the given deadline. KUST also offers HEC merit and need-based scholarships, the KUST Endowment Fund and merit scholarships, and the National Bank Students Loan Scheme.
Frequently asked questions
Is KUST a public university? Yes — it is a public-sector university chartered by the Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
What test do I need for BS admission? The KUST admission test or ETEA, as notified for your programme; LLB needs the HEC LAT.
Does KUST offer hostels? Yes — hostel facilities are available on the main campus; check the admission notice for the current hostel fee.
To be confirmed: the Fall 2027 admission schedule and fee structure — confirm on the official KUST portal (admissions.kohat.edu.pk) when the Fall 2027 advertisement is published.
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Sources and verification: KUST Fall 2026 fee structure and admission notices as reported (first-semester open-merit fees: BS sciences Rs 44,500; BS CS Rs 57,000; Pharm-D Rs 73,900; DPT Rs 90,000; Nursing Rs 105,000); Fall 2025 schedule (last date 15 September 2025; merit lists 24/30 September 2025); KUST admission portal admissions.kohat.edu.pk. Fall 2027 dates and fees to be confirmed on the official portal.