Karakoram International University
Details
| Sector | Public |
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| Year established | 2002 (federal charter) |
| Province | Gilgit Baltistan |
| City (main campus) | Gilgit |
| Repute summary | Public university in Gilgit established 2002 by federal charter; four faculties (Life Sciences, Social Sciences, Arts & Humanities, Natural Sciences & Technology) and campuses at Hunza (2016), Ghizer and Diamer (2018). Its Skardu campus (2011) became the University of Baltistan in 2017. Hosts the HEC-funded China Study Centre (HSK I-III). Website news reports a Punjab Honhaar scholarship distribution worth over Rs 60 million (not read). |
| Number of campuses | 4 |
| Number of affiliated colleges | 3 |
| Number of program offerings | 30 |
Recognition & affiliation
| HEC recognition status | Recognised (added: missing from the workbook HEC sheet; confirm on the HEC list) |
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Admission & duration
| Maximum annual intake, all programs | 0 |
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Scope & career
| Career services office | Centre of Career Development and Counselling (page exists; not read) |
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Contact & location
| Main campus address | University Road, Gilgit, Gilgit-Baltistan |
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| Office phone | +92-5811-960010 |
| General email | info@kiu.edu.pk |
| Website | https://www.kiu.edu.pk/ |
| Google Maps link | https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Karakoram+International+University%2C+Gilgit%2C+Pakistan |
| Harassment committee contact | Yes (Anti-Harassment Cell page exists; not read) |
Social media
| https://www.facebook.com/OfficialKIU |
Campus life & safety
| Co-education or women only | Co-education |
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Verification & sources
| Last verified | 2026-09-30 |
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| Verified by | RaahNuma research (official website) |
| Source URL | https://www.kiu.edu.pk/page/karakoram-international-university; https://admissions.kiu.edu.pk/; https://scholarships.kiu.edu.pk/; https://www.kiu.edu.pk/faculty/faculty-of-natural-sciences-and-technology; https://www.kiu.edu.pk/contact; https://affiliatecolleges.kiu.edu.pk/ |
| Verification level | Institution-confirmed |
| Notes | Not found on official pages: Not found: fee structure, seats, entry test, merit formula, per-programme eligibility and duration, programmes of the Life Sciences, Social Sciences and Arts & Humanities faculties (departments only), hostel, transport, library, sports, HEC category, council accreditation, rankings, scholarship eligibility/benefit (except one deadline), Instagram/YouTube/LinkedIn. Not fetched: directory, career centre, anti-harassment cell, news pages. |