Ziauddin University is a private university in Karachi named after Dr Ziauddin Ahmed, one of the founders of the Pakistan movement's education tradition. Founded in 1995, it grew out of the Ziauddin Hospital and is best known for medicine, dentistry, pharmacy and nursing — with allied health sciences, engineering and business alongside. For a Karachi student aiming at a private-sector medical seat, Ziauddin is one of the city's most established options.
At a glance
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Location | Karachi, Sindh (Clifton campus; hospital at North Nazimabad) |
| Founded | 1995 (as a university; the hospital dates to earlier) |
| Type | Private sector university |
| Best known for | MBBS, BDS, Pharm-D, Nursing, Allied Health Sciences |
| Teaching hospital | Dr Ziauddin Hospital (North Nazimabad, Clifton, Kemari) |
| Fees and 2027 dates | To be confirmed on the university's website |
Programmes
- MBBS and BDS — admission through MDCAT, as required by PMDC for all medical and dental colleges. Pass mark 55% for MBBS and 50% for BDS; aggregate 10% Matric + 40% FSc + 50% MDCAT.
- Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm-D) — 5 years.
- BS Nursing and Post-RN BScN — one of the university's oldest and strongest areas, with clinical training at its own hospitals.
- Allied Health Sciences — Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT), BS Medical Technology, BS Speech and Language Pathology, BS Audiology and related programmes.
- Engineering and Computer Science — BS programmes at the university's engineering faculty.
- Business, Media and Social Sciences — BBA, BS and MS programmes, with MS/MPhil and PhD options across the faculties.
Admission and merit
MBBS and BDS admission follows the PMDC rules: MDCAT is mandatory, and the aggregate is 10% Matric + 40% FSc + 50% MDCAT. For other programmes, admission is on Intermediate merit, with an entry test for selected degrees. As a private university, Ziauddin's fees are substantially higher than public-sector medical colleges, and its clinical training advantage — students train at the university's own hospitals — is part of what the fee pays for. The current MBBS/BDS fee schedule, the 2027 admission dates and the programme-wise closing merits are to be confirmed on the university's official website (zu.edu.pk) before you apply; do not budget on a figure from an aggregator site.
FAQ
Is Ziauddin University private? Yes — a private-sector university in Karachi, founded in 1995, with its own teaching hospitals.
Do I need MDCAT for MBBS at Ziauddin? Yes. MDCAT is mandatory for MBBS and BDS admission at every medical and dental college in Pakistan under PMDC rules.
What is Ziauddin best known for? Medicine, dentistry, pharmacy and nursing, with clinical training at Dr Ziauddin Hospital — plus allied health sciences such as physiotherapy and medical technology.
What are the fees? Private-sector fees, substantially higher than public medical colleges. The current schedule is to be confirmed on zu.edu.pk before applying.
Figures checked 2026-11-06: founded 1995, Karachi, private university with Dr Ziauddin Hospital — as published by the university. MDCAT pass marks (55% MBBS / 50% BDS) and aggregate 10/40/50 per PMDC. Fees, 2027 admission dates and closing merits are to be confirmed on zu.edu.pk before applying.
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Sources and verification: Ziauddin University (zu.edu.pk); PMDC MDCAT rules.