Admissions in Khawaja Fareed University Rahim Yar Khan 2026

KFUEIT Introduction

Khawaja Fareed University of Engineering & Information Technology (KFUEIT) is a public sector university located in Rahim Yar Khan, Punjab, Pakistan. Established in 2014, it is named after the renowned Sufi poet Khwaja Ghulam Fareed. The university has emerged as a leading institution of higher learning and innovation in South Punjab, often referred to as the "Gem of South Punjab" -7.

◆ Established in 2014 as a public sector university.
◆ Located on Abu Dhabi Road, Rahim Yar Khan, Punjab.
◆ Spread over 275 acres with state-of-the-art facilities.
◆ Check latest admissions in Punjab for current opportunities.

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History of KFUEIT

The university was established on the initiative of the then Chief Minister of Punjab, Mian Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif -11. The Punjab Assembly passed the Khwaja Fareed University of Engineering & Information Technology Rahim Yar Khan Act (Act XVI of 2014) on 29 May 2014 -3. Classes started on 1 September 2014 in four rented classrooms of Government College of Technology, with a batch of 200 students in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, and Information Technology -3. The first Vice Chancellor, Engr. Prof. Dr. Athar Mahboob, joined on 2 September 2015, and the university was formally inaugurated on 5 May 2018 by the Chief Minister -3.

◆ Named after the famous Sufi poet Khwaja Ghulam Fareed.
◆ Started with 4 rented classrooms and 200 students in 2014.
◆ Formal inauguration on 5 May 2018 by Chief Minister Punjab.
◆ Over 10,000 students and 100+ PhD faculty members by Fall 2019.

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Campuses of KFUEIT

The university is situated on a beautiful and state-of-the-art campus spread over 275 acres on Abu Dhabi Road, Rahim Yar Khan -3-11. The campus is equipped with modern facilities including a medical centre, library, and separate hostels for male and female students -2.

◆ Main campus on Abu Dhabi Road, Rahim Yar Khan.
◆ 275-acre campus with modern academic and research facilities.
◆ Hostels feature bedrooms, TV rooms, study halls, mosques, and indoor games halls.
◆ Advanced laboratories, research centres, and high-speed digital infrastructure.
◆ Smart security system with integrated surveillance and access control.

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KFUEIT Ranking

KFUEIT has achieved significant recognition in national and international rankings. It has been ranked between 201-250 worldwide and 6th in Pakistan in the Times Higher Education Interdisciplinary Science Rankings 2025 -4. The university is placed in the 800-1000 bracket in the THE World University Rankings 2025 and is ranked first among all engineering universities in Pakistan -6. In the QS Asia University Rankings, KFUEIT improved its position to 202nd in South Asia -9. The university has also been included in the world's top 201-300 universities in the THE Impact Rankings 2025 with an overall score of 82.3 -10.

◆ THE Interdisciplinary Science Rankings 2025: 201-250 worldwide, 6th in Pakistan.
◆ THE World University Rankings 2025: 800-1000 bracket, 1st among Pakistani engineering universities.
◆ QS Asia University Rankings: 202nd in South Asia.
◆ THE Impact Rankings 2025: 201-300 worldwide with 82.3 overall score.
◆ HEC Quality Enhancement Cell score improved from 46.96 to 91.70 (2018-2024).
◆ For complete rankings, please check HEC official website.

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Hostel Facilities at KFUEIT

KFUEIT provides decent, safe, and separate hostel facilities for both male and female students -5. The hostel fee is Rs. 15,000 per semester, which covers all residence facilities -5.

◆ Separate hostel facilities for boys and girls.
◆ Hostel fee: Rs. 15,000 per semester.
◆ Facilities include TV rooms, study halls, mosques, indoor games halls, and tuck shops.
◆ For hostel details, please visit the official university website.

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Transport Facilities at KFUEIT

The university has its own fleet of buses and coasters for safe, secure, and comfortable transportation of students -5.

◆ University fleet of buses and coasters for student transportation.
◆ Safety, security, and punctuality of the service are ensured.
◆ For transport details, please visit the official university website.

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KFUEIT Statistics

KFUEIT has grown exponentially since its establishment. By fall 2019, the university had 16 departments, 94 degree programs, over 100 PhD qualified faculty members, and over 10,000 students -8-11. The university currently has more than 600 employees including 200 teaching faculty members -8-11.

◆ Over 10,000 students currently enrolled.
◆ 200+ teaching faculty members with 100+ holding PhD degrees.
◆ 600+ total employees.
◆ 16 departments offering 94+ degree programs.
◆ 44% proportion of international research publications.
◆ Student ratio: 43% female, 57% male.
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Comparison with Other Universities

KFUEIT holds a distinguished position among engineering universities in Pakistan. It has been ranked first among all engineering universities in Pakistan and jointly ranked second among all universities in Punjab -6. The university has significantly reduced educational disparities in South Punjab, attracting students from across the region and neighbouring provinces, and has reversed the flight of capital from the local economy -11.

◆ Ranked 1st among all engineering universities in Pakistan.
◆ Ranked 2nd among all universities in Punjab.
◆ Ranked 3rd nationally among all universities.
◆ Serves as a gateway connecting Punjab, Sindh, and Balochistan.
◆ Affordable high-quality education reducing regional educational disparities.

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Contact Information of KFUEIT

◆ Address: Abu Dhabi Road, Rahim Yar Khan, Punjab, Pakistan.
◆ Phone: +92-68-5886601-7.
◆ Email: registrar@kfueit.edu.pk.