Dow University of Health Sciences Karachi 2025-26: Admission, Courses, Fees, Eligibility etc.

Dow University of Health Sciences Karachi was established in 1945 and is a premier institution in Sindh with over 70 years of excellence in medical education. Affiliated with Civil Hospital Karachi and named after Dr. Ruth K.M. Pfau, the university boasts a distinguished faculty and a global network of 17,000 alumni. Offering a five-year program structured into ten semesters, the university emphasizes an integrated approach to teaching, blending theory with clinical practice. Graduates of Dow University play influential roles worldwide as academic leaders, research scholars and clinicians.

Hey Students, here we have tried to keep you updated & informed about one of the Best Medical Colleges in Pakistan i.e. the Dow University of Health Sciences Karachi & its features such as Admission Procedure, Courses Offered, Eligibility Criteria, Fee Structure, Documents Required, Syllabus, Ranking, Reviews, Contact Details etc.

College Summary

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Name of Institute	Dow University of Health Sciences
Year of Establishment	1945
Location	Karachi, Pakistan
Language of Teaching	English
Type	Public
Registered with	Higher Education Commission, Pakistan
Approved	National Medical Commission (NMC), World Health Organization (WHO)
Courses offered	MBBS, BDS, Pharmacy
Ranking	Country Rank- 26 World Rank- 5738 (Sources: UniRank)
Entrance Exam	National Medical and Dental College Admission Test (MDCAT)
Official Website	https://www.duhs.edu.pk/
Category	Medical Colleges in Pakistan

Courses Offered

Below, we have mentioned courses offered by Dow University of Health Sciences Karachi.

Courses	Duration	Intake
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery	5 Years	350
Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS)	4 Years	50
Pharmacy	5 Years	150

Admission Procedure

To be admitted in Dow University of Health Sciences, you must qualify for the National Medical and Dental College Admission Test (MDCAT). One must remember that you only have to be eligible for the exam.

Merit Calculation:
i. The merit for admissions shall be calculated as an Aggregate Percentage of marks determined by giving the following weightage to the obtained marks of the candidate in different exams:
1. Matriculation/SSC/Equivalent – 10%
2. F.Sc./HSSC Pre-Medical / equivalent – 60%
3. MDCAT – 50%
ii. The Merit Calculation Formula is explained in detail with examples at the end of the
Prospectus (Annexure-IV).
iii. The final percentage calculation will be rounded up to four decimal points.
iv. No marks will be deducted for extra attempts the candidate availed in the HSSC/equivalent examination beyond two years after passing the SSC/ Matriculation annual examination.

Online Application Process:

The application process shall be entirely online, and no manual or hard copies shall be accepted. Applicants will be considered candidates for admission when the Online Application Form has been completed and submitted. The non-refundable processing fee is paid as per the procedure below.
The following steps must be followed to apply for admission successfully:

• Step 1: Carefully review the Prospectus, Session 2025-26, available on the UHS website (www.uhs.edu.pk).
• Step 2: Visit the Online Admission Portal for Government Medical and Dental Colleges on the UHS website (www.uhs.edu.pk).
• Step 3: Create an account by providing your name, your father/guardian’s name, your email ID, and your password.
• Step 4: First, indicate your preference for the MBBS and BDS programs. You can choose either MBBS or BDS, or both. If you select both MBBS and BDS you will need to specify your preference for each program. After choosing a program, select the category or categories of seats you wish to apply for.
• Step 5: Complete the application form with your details, including your name, domicile, contact information, address, nationality, gender, date of birth etc.
• Step 6: Enter your qualifications, such as your SSC and HSSC marks, year of passing, subjects/study group, etc.
• Step 7: Provide details about your MDCAT or other admission test scores.
• Step 8: Determine the order of preference for medical and dental colleges. Depending on the seat category, you can select as many colleges as you wish to enter. You can edit your application until the closing date, but the number and order of preference will be final and unchangeable after the submission deadline. Colleges not included in your preference list will not be considered for admission.
• Step 9: Upload scanned documents, ensuring each document is within a maximum size of 2 MB, as specified in the advertisement published in national newspapers on 5th October 2023 (also available on UHS website: www.uhs.edu.pk).
• Step 10: Read and acknowledge the Undertaking/Affidavit. Verify the provided information and attachments before submission.
• Step 11: Submit the online application. You will receive a confirmation notification via your email address and primary mobile number. Download and print both the submitted application
• and the bank challan for the processing fee.
• Step 12: Visit the nearest branch of The Bank of Punjab (BOP) with the fee challan to deposit the non-refundable Admission Processing Fee of Rs. 2,000 per program. This fee can also be
• Step 13: Deposited through online banking. Your application process is now complete. 48 Government Medical & Dental Colleges in Punjab MBBS/BDS Prospectus, Session 2024-2025

Eligibility Criteria

Pakistan is one of the top preferred destinations for international students who want to pursue their medical degree courses. If you want to study MBBS at the Dow University of Health Sciences Karachi, check the eligibility criteria below.

Age	There is no minimum or maximum age limit for admission to a medical and dental college.
Qualification	The applicant has passed, obtaining a minimum of 60 per cent marks, in the Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC) Pre-Medical Group or equivalent examination having a minimum of twelve years of education.
Minimum Qualifying  (%)	60% in PCB
Qualifying Entrance	Entrance Exam MDCAT Conducted by University of Health Sciences Lahore.
Medium of Teaching	English & Urdu
Duration of Course	5 Years

Documents Required

Please remember to bring all these related documents with you before admission to the Dow University of Health Sciences Karachi.

• Matriculation (SSC) certificate or result card issued by concerned BISE/Equivalence Certificate of O-Level, etc., issued by the IBCC
• HSSC Pre-Medical result issued by concerned BISE /Equivalence Certificate of foreign examination (A-Level, IB, American 12th Grade, etc.) issued by the IBCC. The candidates having foreign qualifications shall also upload their original results issued by the foreign university/board/school showing their grades in science subjects (Biology, Chemistry and Physics/Mathematics);
• The candidates having foreign qualifications equivalent to Pakistani HSSC (e.g., A-Level, IB, American 12th Grade, etc.) shall have to submit, along with their Equivalence Certificate, a Letter of Equivalence of Grades in Science Subjects (i.e., Biology, Chemistry and Physics/Mathematics), issued separately by IBCC. This is mandatory because, per the Pakistan Medical Commission’s (PMC) directions, the merit shall be calculated by using the marks in science subjects only on the HSSC/equivalent exam.
• The Pakistan Medical Commission (PMC) issued the MDCAT result card. Repeating candidates can use their MDCAT-2025 result; however, in their applications, they will enter the score as equated by the PMC for this year.
• Domicile certificate of the candidate (In the case of Overseas Pakistanis/Dual Nationality Holders category only, Punjab domicile of Overseas Father/Mother shall also be acceptable for candidates born outside Pakistan).
• Valid CNIC/CRC/NICOP/Passport of the candidate.
• Valid CNIC/NICOP/Passport of the candidate’s father/mother.
• A recent passport-size colour photograph of the candidate taken on a white or sky-blue background
• Specimen signatures and left thumb impression (LTI) of the candidate in blue/black ink on white paper.
• The Wafaq ul Madaris issued the hifz-e-Quran Certificate for Pakistani candidates and the relevant national authority for overseas candidates (only for candidates claiming to be Huffaz-e-Quran).

Fee Structure 2025-26

Check the fee structure below if you want to study MBBS at Dow University of Health Sciences Karachi.

Fees Type	Overseas Pakistani	Overseas Sponsored	Foreign National
(a) Admission Fees	Rs. 100,000/-	Rs. 100,000/-	Rs. 100,000/-
(b) Tuition Fees	USD 18,000/-	USD 12,000/-	USD 20,000/-
(c) Transport Fees (Optional)	Rs. 32,000/-	Rs. 32,000/-	Rs. 32,000/-

Fee Structure Dr Ishrat-ul-Ebad Khan Institute of Oral Health Sciences (DIKIOHS) 

Fees Type	Open Merit / Disable / Reserved PTAP	UEDP Local / Self Finance
(a) Admission Fees	Rs. 50,000/-	Rs. 80,000/-
(b) Tuition Fees	Rs. 200,000/- (for 2 semesters, to be paid yearly)	Rs. 600,000/- (for 2 semesters – to be paid yearly)
(c) University Development Charges	Rs. 14,500/-	Rs. 14,500/-
(d) Transport Fee (Optional)	Rs. 32,000/-	Rs. 32,000/-
Total Without Transport	Rs. 264,500/-	Rs. 694,500/-
	OR	OR
Total with Transport	Rs. 2,96,500/-	Rs. 7,26,500/-

* The above amounts are excluding govt. Taxes. Taxes apply as per FBR rules

Fees Type	Overseas	Foreign National
(a) Admission Fees	Rs. 100,000/-	Rs. 100,000/-
(b) Tuition Fees	USD 18,000/-	USD 20,000/-

Fee Structure Dow International Dental College (DIDC)

Fees Type	Local Self-Finance	Overseas Pakistani	Foreign National
(a) Admission Fees	Rs. 80,000/-	Rs. 100,000/-	Rs. 100,000/-
(b) Tuition Fees	Rs. 700,000/-	USD 18,000/-	USD 20,000/-
(c) University Development Charges	Rs. 14,500/-
(d) Transport Fees (Optional)	Rs. 32,000/-	Rs. 32,000/-	Rs. 32,000/-

Fee Structure Doctor of Pharmacy Program

Pharmacy	Open Merit	Self Finance
(a) Admission Fees	Rs. 50,000/-	Rs. 60,000/-
(b) Tuition Fees	Rs. 180,000/- (for 2 semesters, to be paid yearly)	Rs. 350,000/- (for 2 semesters – to be paid yearly)
(c) Document Verification Charges	Rs. 1,000/-	Rs. 1,000/-
(d) Transport Fees (Optional)	Rs. 32,000/-	Rs. 32,000/-
Total Without Transport	Rs. 231,000/-	Rs. 411,000/-
	OR	OR
Total with Transport	Rs. 2,63,000/-	Rs. 4,43,000/-

Ranking 2025-26

This Section provides the Dow University of Health Sciences Ranking. Let’s have a look.

Particulars	Ranking
Country Ranking	26
World Ranking	5738

About Karachi City

• Karachi is the largest city in Pakistan and the twelfth-largest city globally.
• It is the capital of the Pakistani province of Sindh.
• The metro area population of Karachi in 2021 was 16,459,000, a 2.27% increase from 2020.
• The city experiences a tropical climate with warm winters and hot summers. The humidity levels usually remain high from March to November and are very low in winter as the wind direction is northeast. The temperature in the winter season sometimes goes below 10 °C, and the day temperature is about 26 °C.

Contact Details

Dow University of Health Sciences Karachi
Address: Mission Rd, New Labour Colony Nanakwara Karachi, Karachi City, Sindh 74200, Pakistan