Air University (AU) is a federally chartered public university run by the Pakistan Air Force with its flagship in Islamabad. AU teaches across engineering, computing/AI, business/management, social sciences, and health sciences. Program availability can vary by campus and intake, so always confirm on the official portal for your session.
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Campuses (What’s Where)
- Islamabad — Main Campus (E-9): Flagship campus and academic hub; widest range of undergraduate programs across engineering, computing, business, and social sciences.
- Islamabad — South Campus (H-11/2): New, purpose-built campus planned to open Fall 2025; emphasis on Business, Social Sciences, and Aerospace & Strategic Studies.
- Aerospace & Aviation Campus, Kamra (Attock): Embedded in Pakistan’s aviation ecosystem near Pakistan Aeronautical Complex; focused on aviation/aerospace-linked engineering and management.
- Multan Campus (AUMC): Serves South Punjab with computing/IT, business/analytics, and social sciences.
- Kharian Campus: Newer, UG-first campus; program list announced per intake.
- Karachi (FRPMC): AU’s constituent medical college (Fazaia Ruth Pfau Medical College) offering MBBS and related health programs.
Undergraduate Programs by Campus
Islamabad (Main + South)
- Engineering & Technology: Electrical Engineering, Mechanical/Mechatronics, Computer Engineering, Biomedical Engineering (availability may vary).
- Computing & AI: BS Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science.
- Management & Social Sciences: BBA, BS Accounting & Finance, Business Analytics, Aviation Management, Psychology, English, International Relations, Media & Communication Studies.
- South Campus (H-11/2): Planned focus on Business, Social Sciences, Aerospace & Strategic Studies from Fall 2025.
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Aerospace & Aviation Campus, Kamra (Attock)
- Engineering: BE Electrical, BE Mechanical (aviation-linked environment).
- Management/Applied: BBA, BS Aviation Management, and select emerging business/tech programs announced per cycle.
Multan Campus (AUMC)
- Computing/IT: BS CS, Cyber Security, Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, IT.
- Business & Analytics: BBA, BS Accounting & Finance, Business & IT, Business Analytics, Aviation Management.
- Social Sciences: BS Psychology, BS English, BS International Relations, Computational/Applied Mathematics (titles may vary by session).
Kharian Campus
- Undergraduate (initial focus): UG programs are introduced in phases; the live list is posted per intake on the campus portal (common starting areas: computing, business, and selected engineering).
Karachi (FRPMC)
- Health Sciences: MBBS (constituent medical college of AU at PAF Base Faisal).
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What’s Next (Admissions & Fees)
This article stays focused on programs & campuses. For eligibility, accepted tests, merit formula, and fee tables, jump to our Air University Admission Guide. AU typically runs multi-phase admissions with published merit-list dates each fall.
Conclusion
Air University gives you multiple cities and study flavors: a broad Islamabad hub, aviation-centric Kamra, fast-growing Multan, a UG-first Kharian campus, and Karachi (FRPMC) for MBBS, plus a brand-new South Campus coming online. Shortlist the campus vibe you want and the program that matches your goals, then hop to the Admission Guide to confirm eligibility, tests, fees, and dates.
FAQs
Which programs does Air University offer?
Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical/Mechatronics, Computer, Biomedical), Computing (CS, SE, IT, AI, Data Science), Business/Management (BBA, Accounting & Finance, Business Analytics, Aviation Management), Social Sciences (Psychology, English, IR, Media), and Health Sciences (MBBS at FRPMC–Karachi).
What are the fees of Air University per semester?
AU charges per–credit-hour, so totals vary by program. As a guide, first-semester tuition often falls roughly in the PKR 100k–160k+ range (program-dependent), plus one-time admission/security charges.
Is Air University offer BS nursing?
AU’s Karachi constituent (FRPMC) is known for MBBS. BS Nursing availability is campus/college-specific.
What is the merit for Air University?
No single cutoff. Selection is merit-based and varies by program/campus. Generally, Engineering weighs Matric + Intermediate + an accepted entry test.
Does Air University accept the NUST entry test?
For Engineering, AU typically accepts NUST NET (among other recognized tests) within the valid date window, or you can take the AU Admission Test.
What is Air University famous for?
A PAF-chartered public university known for aerospace/aviation ecosystem links, strong engineering & computing/AI programs.
Is entry test required for BS nursing?
If BS Nursing is offered in your cycle, the test requirement is set by the relevant college (e.g., AU/FRPMC policy or regulator). Read more about BS nursing scope in Pakistan.