Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto Institute of Science & Technology Karachi (SZABIST) - Programs, Fee, Apply Now

SZABIST Karachi Introduction

Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto Institute of Science and Technology (SZABIST) is a fully Chartered private university established through a Legislative Act of the Sindh Assembly (Sindh Act No. XI of 1995). Its main campus is in Karachi, with a diverse student population of approximately 19,500.

◆ Located in Clifton, Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan.
◆ Private sector university chartered by Government of Sindh.
◆ Main campus is the mother campus with over 8,000 students.
◆ Check latest admissions in Sindh for current opportunities.

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History of SZABIST Karachi

◆ Founded in 1995 under the vision of founder Benazir Bhutto.
◆ Led by Dr. Javaid Laghari as first president and project director.
◆ Named in remembrance of Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto.
◆ Established through Sindh Act No. XI of 1995.
◆ Awarded university status in September 2023 (Sindh Act No. XIX of 2023).

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Campuses of SZABIST Karachi

◆ Main campus located at 90 & 100 Clifton, Block 5, Karachi.
◆ Karachi campus offers 42 programs across multiple disciplines.
◆ Additional campuses in Islamabad, Larkana, Hyderabad, Dubai, and Gharo.
◆ Karachi campus has more than 8,000 students enrolled.
◆ State-of-the-art facilities including libraries, labs, and seminar halls.

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SZABIST Karachi Ranking

◆ Ranked one of the best business schools of Pakistan by HEC.
◆ Rated "Outstanding" with "6 Stars" by CIEC (2008-2012).
◆ Mechatronic Engineering rated "World Class" with "7 Stars".
◆ ORIC secured "X" Category in HEC Annual Report FY 2024-2025 (4th consecutive year).
◆ Listed among top 15 business schools from South Asia by Asia Inc.
◆ For complete rankings, please check HEC official website.

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Hostel Facilities at SZABIST Karachi

◆ For hostel details, please visit the official university website.

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Transport Facilities at SZABIST Karachi

◆ For transport details, please visit the official university website.

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SZABIST Karachi Statistics

◆ Approximately 19,500 students enrolled across all campuses.
◆ Over 36,000 graduates awarded degrees to date.
◆ Offers 42 programs in Management, Media, Social Sciences, and more.
◆ International programs include LLB (University of London) and BA (Coventry University, UK).
◆ BBA and MBA accredited by NBEAC; BSCS accredited by NCEAC.
◆ Explore spring admissions 2026 in Sindh for upcoming opportunities.

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Comparison with Other Universities

► Established later than University of Karachi (1951) but newer in approach.
► More international campuses (Dubai) than most Pakistani universities.
► Offers unique programs like Robotics and AI compared to traditional universities.
► Higher CIEC ranking (6 Stars) than many local private institutions.
► More international collaborations (UK partnerships) than peer universities.

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Contact Information of SZABIST Karachi

◆ Address: 90 & 100 Clifton, Block 5, Karachi, Sindh 75600.
◆ Phone: 111-922-478 & 021-35821535-6.
◆ Email: info@szabist.edu.pk.
◆ Official website: official website