Admissions in Daanish University Islamabad 2026

Introduction

Daanish University is a public-sector university located in Islamabad, Pakistan. It is a Prime Minister's Flagship Initiative established to provide high-quality STEAM education and applied research. The university's first Bachelor's class will be admitted in 2027.

◆ Public-sector university in Islamabad, Pakistan.
◆ Prime Minister's Flagship Initiative for STEAM education.
◆ Focus on applied research and emerging technologies.
◆ First Bachelor's class to be admitted in 2027.
◆ Aims to compete with global educational institutions.

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History

Daanish University was announced on March 11, 2025, by Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif. The foundation stone was laid on March 15, 2025. The university is funded by £190 million recovered from the UK's National Crime Agency (NCA) and operates under the Daanish Trust for financial independence.

◆ Announced on March 11, 2025, by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.
◆ Foundation stone laid on March 15, 2025, in Islamabad.
◆ Funded by £190 million recovered from UK's NCA.
◆ Operates under the Daanish Trust for financial autonomy.
◆ Campus building expected to be completed by 2027.

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Location

◆ Address: Sector H-16, Islamabad, Pakistan.
◆ 100 acres of land allocated for the campus.
◆ Located in the federal capital, easily accessible.

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Academic Programs

Daanish University will offer undergraduate programs in STEAM fields. The Daanish University Virtual School provides free preparatory coaching for admission.

◆ Daanish University Virtual School – free prep program.
◆ Subjects: Maths, Chemistry, Biology, English, Physics, CS.
◆ University programs: Bio-engineering, Electrical Engineering.
◆ Also: Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, Technology.
◆ Preparatory bridge program: August 10 – September 14, 2027.

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Admissions

◆ Virtual School last date: October 15, 2026.
◆ Enrolment test: October 24, 2026, in 40+ cities.
◆ Eligibility: 2nd Year FSc and A Level students.
◆ 100% free – no enrolment charges or tuition fee.
◆ Chromebooks provided for eligible students.

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Contact Information

◆ Address: Sector H-16, Islamabad, Pakistan.
◆ Phone: 0311-1098082.
◆ Email: support@du.edu.pk.
◆ Social Media: @DaanishUniversity.
◆ Website: official website