Al-Kawthar University, Karachi
Al-Kawthar University, Karachi (ALKU) is a private university in Karachi, Sindh, founded in 2023. It offers 14 programmes indexed by Findversity across 5 disciplines including Arts & Humanities, Business & Management, Computing & IT. Semester fees range from PKR 58,000 to PKR 160,000. It is one of 47 universities in Karachi; by programme count it ranks 16 in the city. It lists 2 scholarships on its own website. Official information is published at https://alkawthar.edu.pk/.
- City
- Karachi, Sindh
- Sector
- Private
- Founded
- 2023
- Programmes
- 14
- Semester fee
- PKR 58,000 – 160,000
- HEC status
- Recognised
ALKU Admission 2026 — Dates & Deadlines
| Fall 2026 | Not published | Not published | 2026-08-20 |
Sources for ALKU admission dates
| Fall 2026 admission dates | alkawthar.edu.pk | Checked 2026-08-20 |
| Apply online (the university's own portal) | eportal.alkawthar.edu.pk | Checked 2026-07-20 |
Scholarships at ALKU
| Merit Scholarship (Based on Admission Test) | Admission Test score bands: 60+ = 10%, 70+ = 20%, 80+ = 30%, 90+ = 50% |
| Need-Based Financial Assistance | Need-based aid; details on the university's page |
Sources for ALKU scholarships
| Scholarships | alkawthar.edu.pk | Checked 2026-07-20 |
Programmes
- BS Computer Science
- BS Information Technology
- BBA
- BS Accounting & Finance
- BS Psychology
- BS Media Studies
- BS English
- BS Education (B.Ed. Hons.)
- BS Islamic Studies with Information Technology
- BS Medical Laboratory Technology
- BS Medical Imaging Technology
- BS Islamic Banking and Finance
- BS Social Sciences
- BS Nursing
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Fees verified 2026-07-20.