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Semi-PublicEst. 2002

Air University Admissions Guide

Islamabad, Capital Territory

Deadline
August 31
Tuition/Year
Rs 2–4 lakh
SAT
Not required
Financial Aid
Available
Website
au.edu.pk

Overview

A PAF-affiliated university in Islamabad offering quality engineering and business education with strong industry connections and good graduate employment rates.

Programmes Offered

Electrical EngineeringComputer ScienceAerospace EngineeringBusiness AdministrationSocial Sciences

Admission Requirements

  • SAT not required — merit based on FSc/FA results and entry test
  • Intermediate (FSc / FA / ICS) or A-Level certificate
  • Application deadline: August 31
  • Merit-based admissions — apply for financial aid separately after acceptance

Financial Aid

Air University offers need-based financial aid. Apply directly to the university's financial aid office alongside your admissions application. Additional sources include HEC scholarships, provincial government programmes, and NGO funding.

Admission Tips

  • Entry test combined with FSc marks determines admission
  • Strong for aerospace and electrical engineering
  • Islamabad location provides excellent internship opportunities with government and tech sectors
  • Merit scholarships available for top-performing students

Advice for Students from Underserved Districts

Air University has no provincial restrictions — all Pakistanis compete on the same merit list. More affordable than elite private universities while offering comparable quality in engineering and computer science.

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