Dow University of Health Sciences

Overview

English Name: Dow University of Health Sciences

Control Type: Public

Religious Affiliation: None

World Rank: #2643

Rank in Pakistan: #51

Established in 1945 as Dow Medical College (DMC), it is one of the oldest medical colleges in Pakistan and offers MBBS and BDS undergraduate education, with a strong emphasis in the medical, biomedical sciences, public health, allied health sciences and business management prograMs. The University has one main campus, and another sub-campus located in the urban metropolitan city of Karachi, Sindh.

Location & Contact

Looking to reach Dow University of Health Sciences? Address, contact details, and online links below. For finance and tuition payment queries, the bursar or finance office is typically a separate contact point.

Academic Details

Below are the institutional metrics for Dow University of Health Sciences: scale, staffing balance, and accreditation context. These shape the academic experience more than headline rankings often suggest.

Degrees

Programs accredited and recognized by the Higher Education Commission are offered for admission each year with Sufficient number of Ph.Ds. as supervisors.

Faculties & Divisions

Dow University of Health Sciences's departmental layout. Some institutions use 'school' for what others call 'department' — terminology varies but the function (subject area management) is similar.

Programs Offered

Dow University of Health Sciences's programme finder filters by name across all degree levels. Departmental admissions criteria sometimes differ from institutional minimums — verify against the programme page before relying on either.

How to apply to Dow University of Health Sciences

The standard application path for Dow University of Health Sciences, broken into five practical steps with the documents and channels you will need at each stage.

1. 1
   Research programmes at Dow University of Health Sciences

   Start by exploring the programmes section on this page. Dow University of Health Sciences runs 98 active programmes across multiple degree levels. Narrow by qualification tier and read each programme description before shortlisting.

2. 2
   Review admissions criteria

   Before applying to Dow University of Health Sciences, confirm you meet the academic, language, and document requirements for your chosen programme. International applicants should also check visa eligibility for Pakistan.

3. 3
   Gather supporting documents

   Standard documents: official transcripts, identity proof, language test results, personal statement, and references. Confirm exact requirements with Dow University of Health Sciences's admissions office before assembling, as expectations vary by programme.

4. 4
   Lodge your application

   Lodge your application through the official website (www.duhs.edu.pk). Online forms are the standard route. Save your draft frequently and submit before the programme deadline.

5. 5
   Confirm receipt and track progress

   Verify your application has been received by the admissions team. Reach the institution by phone at 922138771000. Monitor the portal for status updates, interview invitations, or document requests, and respond within the stated deadlines.

Frequently Asked Questions about Dow University of Health Sciences

A short Q&A covering Dow University of Health Sciences's essentials — founding, location, scale, ranking, and academic structure.

Top-Ranked Universities in Pakistan

The leading universities in Pakistan are listed below — useful for sizing Dow University of Health Sciences against the country's top tier. Top-tier institutions in Pakistan typically set admissions standards that downstream universities track.

COMSATS University Islamabad

Islamabad · Public · Rank #594

NA

National University of Sciences and Technology

Islamabad · Public · Rank #719

IN

Information Technology University of the Punjab

Lahore · Public · Rank #936

University of the Punjab

Lahore · Public · Rank #1022

Government College University, Faisalabad

Faisalabad · Public · Rank #1025

Faculties at Nearby Universities

Religious and cultural amenities cluster around Dow University of Health Sciences's region, so the universities below typically draw from similar community infrastructure outside the campus itself.

Aga Khan University

Karachi · Private · Rank #1173

ILMA University

Karachi · Private · Rank #2288

UN

University of Karachi

Karachi · Public · Rank #2556

Iqra University

Karachi · Private · Rank #2736

NED University of Engineering and Technology

Karachi · Public · Rank #3393

Where Else to Study Pharmacy

Practicum and placement requirements vary widely across Pharmacy programmes in Pakistan. Compulsory placements affect total time commitment but typically improve post-graduation employment outcomes.

UN

University of Management and Technology

Lahore · Private · Rank #1369

The Islamia University of Bahawalpur

Bahawalpur · Public · Rank #1405

Quaid-i-Azam University

Islamabad · Public · Rank #1426

Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan

Mardan · Public · Rank #1455

UN

University of Lahore

Lahore · Private · Rank #1481

Universities Often Compared with Dow University of Health Sciences

Rankings methodologies differ across peer institutions to Dow University of Health Sciences. National, subject-specific, and international rankings can all tell different stories about the same set of universities.

Lahore Garrison University

Lahore · Private · Rank #2624

NA

National University of Technology

Islamabad · Public · Rank #2573

Ghulam Ishaq Khan Institute of Engineering Sciences and Technology

Topi · Private · Rank #2714

Mirpur University of Science and Technology

New Mirpur City · Public · Rank #2552

KH

Khyber Medical University

Hayatabad · Public · Rank #2518