BSBusiness
BS Accounting and Finance
4-year programme
Rs 250,000
per semester · ~Rs 2,000,000 total
PublicEst. 1955
Institute of Business Administration, Karachi
Karachi, Sindh
Heads up: admission schedules and fees change often. This page is a starting point — always confirm live details on the official site before you apply.
Source:admissions.iba.edu.pkverified 24 Aug 2026
Pakistan's oldest business school, autonomous within the public sector, offering programmes across business, economics, computer science and mathematics. Admission runs in two rounds each cycle via the IBA Aptitude Test plus academic record.
- Sector
- Public
- Established
- 1955
- Location
- Karachi
BSBusiness
BBA (Bachelor of Business Administration)
4-year programme
Rs 257,000
per semester · ~Rs 2,056,000 total
BSComputer Science
BS Computer Science
4-year programme
Rs 250,000
per semester · ~Rs 2,000,000 total
BSSocial Sciences
BS Economics
4-year programme
Rs 250,000
per semester · ~Rs 2,000,000 total
BSBusiness
BBA (Hons)
4-year programme
Rs 212,500
per semester · ~Rs 1,700,000 total
BSComputer Science
BS Artificial Intelligence
4-year programme
Rs 262,500
per semester · ~Rs 2,100,000 total
BSEngineering
BS Chemical Engineering
4-year programme
Rs 250,000
per semester · ~Rs 2,000,000 total
BSEngineering
BS Computer Engineering
4-year programme
Rs 250,000
per semester · ~Rs 2,000,000 total
BSSocial Sciences
BS International Relations
4-year programme
Rs 162,500
per semester · ~Rs 1,300,000 total
BSSciences
BS Mathematics
4-year programme
Rs 250,000
per semester · ~Rs 2,000,000 total
| Programme | Per semester | Est. total |
|---|---|---|
| BS Accounting and Finance | Rs 250,000 | Rs 2,000,000 |
| BBA (Bachelor of Business Administration) | Rs 257,000 | Rs 2,056,000 |
| BS Computer Science | Rs 250,000 | Rs 2,000,000 |
| BS Economics | Rs 250,000 | Rs 2,000,000 |
| BBA (Hons) | Rs 212,500 | Rs 1,700,000 |
| BS Artificial Intelligence | Rs 262,500 | Rs 2,100,000 |
| BS Chemical Engineering | Rs 250,000 | Rs 2,000,000 |
| BS Computer Engineering | Rs 250,000 | Rs 2,000,000 |
| BS International Relations | Rs 162,500 | Rs 1,300,000 |
| BS Mathematics | Rs 250,000 | Rs 2,000,000 |
Source:admissions.iba.edu.pkverified 24 Aug 2026
Note: Fee structures are estimated and subject to change. Exact and updated figures can be verified on official university websites. If you notice any error, pleasereport it to us.
HEC support
Recognised for HEC's Need-Based Scholarship Program (NBSP).
Need-based aid
IBA runs one of the largest need-based aid programmes among Pakistani business schools — a significant share of the undergraduate cohort receives partial-to-full fee support, assessed through a documented financial-need review.
Merit-based aid
Merit scholarships reward top IBA Admission Test (IBA-AT) scorers and top semester GPAs, including named/endowed scholarships funded by alumni and corporate donors.
Discounts
No standard sibling or early-payment discount is advertised.
Source:iba.edu.pkverified 25 Aug 2026
Availability
The City Campus is largely non-residential; a limited number of hostel seats exist at the Main Campus for out-of-city students, allocated after admission.
Hostel room fee
Rs 64,500 / semester
Room-only charge for a shared hostel/hall seat per semester; mess/food costs are billed separately by the hostel mess committee and are not included.
Amenities
Wi-FiMessLaundry24/7 security
Source:iba.edu.pkverified 25 Aug 2026
Note: Fee structures are estimated and subject to change. Exact and updated figures can be verified on official university websites. If you notice any error, pleasereport it to us.
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closed
Opens 21 Apr 2026
Deadline 10 Jun 2026
What's the tuition fee at IBA Karachi?
Fees vary by programme — from Rs 162,500 to Rs 262,500 per semester across the programmes we track. See the Fees tab below for a full breakdown by programme.
When does admission close?
The Fall 2026 cycle's deadline is 10 Jun 2026. Admission schedules can shift year to year, so always confirm the live date on the official site linked above before you plan around it.
What entry test do I need?
IBA Aptitude Test. See the Entry Tests tab for format, subject weightage and eligibility.
Does this university offer scholarships or financial aid?
Yes — Recognised for HEC's Need-Based Scholarship Program (NBSP). Merit scholarships reward top IBA Admission Test (IBA-AT) scorers and top semester GPAs, including named/endowed scholarships funded by alumni and corporate donors. See the Scholarships tab below for the full breakdown, including need-based aid and available discounts.