Last Updated: October 12, 2026

Admissions in Islamabad

About the City

Islamabad is the capital of Pakistan. It was a fully planned city established in 1967. It was named as the city of Islam. It has a population of nearly 15 to 20 lacs, being the 10th largest city of Pakistan by population. It is a most beautiful city containing many mountain areas like Margalla Hills & Shakarparian, a grand beautiful mosque named Faisal Mosque, and the Pakistan Monument. Being the capital of the country, it also contains all the administration-level offices of the country. 

Educational Institutes

Islamabad is the main region for education. It has a literacy rate around 85%. There are hundreds of private and public sector educational institutes in here. The high school and higher secondary schools have affiliation either with the Federal Board or with IGCSE (International Board for O & A Levels). There are many primary and secondary schools too for both boys and girls. If we talk about higher education, there are almost 32 universities. These are offering degrees in various fields like science and technology and recent technologies like robotics and artificial intelligence.

If you are looking for 2026 admissions open in universities in Islamabad, then here you will find a short overview of the universities offering admissions in the city. You will find a full guide link too (where available); for the complete procedure and eligibility criteria, click on the link, and you will find complete information to get enrolled in a university in which admissions are open. The application procedure in any university is always easy; just having a fast internet connection and the optimized speed of your device, you can apply just by sitting in your home.

Allama Iqbal open University

Admissions: Already Closed                                  

Field of Study: Science & Arts                           

Ranking in Pakistan: 1st in SDG 4 (Quality education)

Address: 2 Ashfaq Ahmed Road, Sector H-8/2, Islamabad, 44000

Shaheed Zulifkar Ali Bhutto Institute of science and technology

(SZABIST)

Admissions: Already Closed                                          

Field of Study: Science (Major)                                     

Ranking in Pakistan: 4th (by Sindh HEC)

Address (Karachi Campus): Clifton, Block 5, Karachi, Pakistan.

National Defense University

Admissions: Already Closed                                        

Field of Study: International Relations & Security           

Pakistan: 49th

Address: Sector E-9/3, Islamabad.

Federal Urdu University of Arts Science & Technology

Admissions: Already Closed                                         

Field of Study: Arts                                        

Ranking in Pakistan: 52nd

Address: Kuri Model Village, Mozah, near Bahria Enclave Road, Mohrian, Islamabad

Quaid e Azam University

Admissions: Already Closed                                        

Field of Study: Science                                          

Ranking in Pakistan: 1st

Address: University Road near Nurpur Shahan in Islamabad.

National university of Technology (NUTECH)

Admissions: Already Closed                                         

Field of Study: Science                                         

Ranking in the World: 228th

Address: Karnal Sher Khan Shaheed (IJP Road), Sector I-12, Islamabad.

Shiffa College of Nursing 

Open For: Year 2026                           

Last Date to Apply: Varies            

Field of Study: Nursing            Full Guide                  

Ranking in Pakistan: Among Top 10 Nursing Colleges

Address: Pitras Bukhari Road, Sector H-8/4, Islamabad.

Air University

Admissions: Already Closed                                      

Field of Study: IT, Science & Business                  

Ranking in Pakistan: 2nd

Address: Service Road E-9 / E-8, Sector E-9, Islamabad, Pakistan

 Al Hamd Islamic University (Islamabad Campus)

Admissions Schedule: Spring 2026

Open Date: 01 December 2026

Last Date: 15 February 2027

Field of Study: Computer Science, Management Sciences, Islamic Studies, Sport Sciences

Address: Raja Akhtar Road, Shahpur, Barak Kahu, Islamabad, Pakistan.