Qarshi University

What Qarshi University does

Qarshi University is a private, non-profit higher education institution headquartered in Lahore, Pakistan, established under Punjab Govt. Act XIV of 2011 and recognized by the Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan. The university operates as the flagship educational project of Qarshi Foundation and maintains a strategic partnership with Qarshi Industries, the parent organization, which provides industry-academia linkages for student recruitment and mentorship.

The university delivers degree programs across seven faculties: Computer Science and Information Technology (BS Computer Science with specializations in AI, Cyber Security, Data Science, plus an ADP in Artificial Intelligence), Pharmaceutical Sciences (PharmD accredited by Pharmacy Council of Pakistan), Arts and Humanities (BS English), Medicine/Eastern Medicine/Allied Health Sciences (BEMS accredited by National Council for Tibb, DPT, BS Human Nutrition and Dietetics, BS Medical Lab Technology), Sciences (Biotechnology with Genomic Data Science and Industrial Biologics specializations, Food Science, Biomedical Science, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Environmental Science), and Social/Management Sciences (BBA, BBIT, BS Business Analytics, BS Accounting and Finance, BS Fintech, MBA, BS Clinical Psychology with Counselling). The institution operates from a single campus on Canal Bank Road in Lahore and is accredited by NCEAC, PCP, NCT, and HEC.

Revenue is generated almost entirely through recurring tuition and academic fees billed annually across undergraduate, graduate, and associate degree programs, with scholarships offered to qualified students. Specific fee amounts are not publicly disclosed. The go-to-market model is sales-led, with student acquisition via the university website, education expos (notably the Jang News Education Expo), campus open days, job fairs, an active Q-Talks seminar series, and social media channels (Facebook, YouTube, Instagram). Customer segments are horizontal: prospective undergraduates, graduate/professional students, and recruiting employers seeking graduate talent.

Name

Qarshi University

Legal name

Qarshi University

Website

https://qu.edu.pk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Qarshi University is a private, HEC-recognized higher education institution in Lahore, Pakistan, offering accredited undergraduate, graduate, and associate degree programs across seven faculties including Computer Science, Pharmacy, Eastern Medicine, and Management Sciences to Pakistani students.

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Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Comprehensive Doctoral Research Universities (Multi-Disciplinary) (EDAHABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

STEM-Focused Research Universities (Engineering & Applied Sciences) (EDAHABAB), Faith-Affiliated Private Research Universities (EDAHABAJ)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Undergraduate degree programs
• Pharmaceutical education
• Eastern medicine degree
• Management sciences programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Lahore

HQ country

Pakistan

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Academic Fees: The university generates revenue primarily through tuition fees charged for undergraduate and graduate programs across its faculties including Computer Science, Pharmacy, Eastern Medicine, Management Sciences, and Life Sciences. Fee structures are available on the website but specific amounts require direct inquiry.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Qarshi University is a private, HEC-recognized higher education institution in Lahore, Pakistan that delivers undergraduate, graduate, and associate degree programs across seven faculties: Computer Science and IT, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Arts and Humanities, Medicine/Eastern Medicine and Allied Health Sciences, Life Sciences, and Social and Management Sciences. The university generates the majority of its revenue through tuition and academic fees, supplemented by scholarship programs for qualified students, and relies on direct campus enrollment, website-based admissions, and education expos for student recruitment.

Product overview

Qarshi University is a private university in Lahore, Pakistan, established under Punjab Govt. Act XIV of 2011. The university offers a comprehensive portfolio of undergraduate, graduate, and associate degree programs across multiple faculties: Computer Science and Information Technology (with AI, Cybersecurity, Data Science specializations), Pharmaceutical Sciences (PharmD), Arts and Humanities (English), Medicine/Eastern Medicine/Allied Health Sciences (including DPT, BEMS, Nutrition, Medical Lab Technology), Sciences (Biotechnology, Food Science, Biomedical Science, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Environmental Science), and Social/Management Sciences (Business Administration, Business Analytics, Finance, Fintech, Clinical Psychology). The university holds accreditations from NCEAC, Pharmacy Council of Pakistan, National Council for Tibb, and recognition from HEC.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• BS Computer Science (BS CS) Undergraduate computer science degree offered with specializations (Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, Data Science) and minors (Finance/Marketing, Computational Biology, Health Informatics, Business Analytics, Entrepreneurship). Accredited by National Computing Education Accreditation Council (NCEAC). Targets prospective undergraduate students.
• ADP Computer Science Associate Degree Program in Computer Science providing foundational computing education for prospective students seeking an associate-level credential.
• ADP Artificial Intelligence Associate Degree Program in Artificial Intelligence providing foundational AI education for prospective students seeking an associate-level credential.
• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) Professional pharmacy degree with minors in Marketing, Finance, Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, and Entrepreneurship. Accredited by the Pharmacy Council of Pakistan (PCP). Targets prospective students seeking pharmacy practice credentials.
• BS English Language and Literature (BS ELL) Undergraduate degree in English Language and Literature offered under the Faculty of Arts and Humanities. Targets prospective undergraduate students seeking humanities credentials.
• Bachelor of Eastern Medicine System (BEMS) Professional degree in Eastern Medicine. Accredited by the National Council for Tibb (NCT). Targets prospective students seeking Eastern Medicine practice credentials.
• Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Professional doctorate in Physical Therapy for students seeking careers as healthcare practitioners in physiotherapy.
• BS Human Nutrition and Dietetics (BS HND) Undergraduate degree in Human Nutrition and Dietetics for students pursuing careers in dietetics and nutrition.
• BS Medical Lab Technology (MLT) Undergraduate degree in Medical Laboratory Technology with minors in Marketing, Entrepreneurship, and Finance. Targets students seeking careers in medical laboratory practice.
• BS Biotechnology (BS BT) Undergraduate degree in Biotechnology offered with specializations (Genomic Data Science, Industrial Biologics Production) and minors (Health Informatics, Molecular Diagnostics, Computational Biology, Entrepreneurship, Marketing, Pharmaceutical Biotechnology). Targets students pursuing careers in biotechnology.
• BS Food Science and Technology (BS FST) Undergraduate degree in Food Science and Technology for students pursuing careers in food science.
• BS Biomedical Science (BS BMS) Undergraduate degree in Biomedical Science for students pursuing careers in biomedical research and practice.
• BS Microbiology (BS MB) Undergraduate degree in Microbiology for students pursuing careers in microbiological sciences.
• BS Biochemistry (BS BC) Undergraduate degree in Biochemistry for students pursuing careers in biochemical sciences.
• BS Environmental Science (BS ES) Undergraduate degree in Environmental Science for students pursuing careers in environmental research and management.
• Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) Undergraduate business degree with specializations in Accounting & Finance, Banking & Finance, Economics & Finance, Marketing, Business Analytics, Operations & Supply Chain Management, and Human Resource Management, plus a minor in Entrepreneurship. Targets prospective business students.
• Bachelor of Business and Information Technology (BBIT) Combined business and IT degree with specializations in Finance, Marketing, Business Analytics, and a minor in Entrepreneurship. Targets students seeking interdisciplinary business/IT credentials.
• BS Business Analytics (BS BA) Undergraduate degree in Business Analytics for students pursuing careers in data-driven business decisioning.
• BS Accounting and Finance (BS AF) Undergraduate degree in Accounting and Finance for students pursuing careers in accounting and finance.
• BS Finance and Technology (BS Fintech) Undergraduate degree in Financial Technology combining finance and technology domains for students pursuing careers in fintech.
• Master of Business Administration (MBA) MBA program offered in Evening and Weekend formats to accommodate working professionals and recent graduates seeking advanced business qualifications.
• BS Clinical Psychology with Counselling (BS CPC) Undergraduate degree in Clinical Psychology with Counseling for students pursuing careers in clinical psychology practice.
• ADP Business Analytics Associate Degree Program in Business Analytics providing foundational analytics education for prospective students.
• ADP Business Administration Associate Degree Program in Business Administration providing foundational business education for prospective students.

Quantifiable outcome

• Graduates prepared for dynamic business environment with market-ready skills
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Qarshi IndustriescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2011Qarshi Industries serves as the parent organization and primary industry partner for Qarshi University. Chairman Iqbal Qarshi participates in university events and shares his journey with students. The partnership provides industry-academia linkage, enabling job fair participation, recruitment opportunities, and mentorship programs. Qarshi Industries subsidiaries and collaborators set up stalls during university job fairs, offering career prospects to graduates.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Namal University: Namal University is a private university in Mianwali offering multi-disciplinary programs including CS and Business, with a focus on quality higher education access. It is comparable to Qarshi as a relatively newer private Pakistani university building brand across multiple faculties.
• University of Central Punjab (UCP): UCP is a large private Lahore-based university offering similar multi-faculty programs in CS, Pharmacy, Management Sciences, Life Sciences, and Allied Health. It competes head-to-head with Qarshi for Lahore students across virtually every faculty Qarshi operates.
• Bahria University: Bahria University is a large federal-chartered multi-campus university with programs in Management Sciences, CS, Health Sciences, and Humanities. It serves similar Pakistani student demographics and competes with Qarshi in Lahore for several overlapping programs.
• Iqra University: Iqra University is a private Karachi-based university with multi-city campuses, offering CS, Business, Pharmacy, and Allied Health programs. It is a comparable multi-faculty private university competing in similar disciplines to Qarshi.
• FAST National University of Computer and Emerging Sciences: FAST/NUCES is Pakistan's leading CS-focused university, with strong programs in AI, Cybersecurity, and Software Engineering. It is the most direct competitor to Qarshi's CS faculty and specialized AI/Cyber Security offerings.
• International Islamic University Islamabad (IIUI): IIUI is a faith-affiliated federal-chartered university offering programs across disciplines including Eastern/Islamic Studies, Medicine, and CS. Comparable to Qarshi in its Islamic values-driven positioning and multi-disciplinary academic structure.
• Riphah International University: Riphah is a faith-affiliated private university operating across multiple Pakistani cities with programs in Health Sciences, Pharmacy, CS, and Management. Its values-based positioning and multi-city footprint make it a comparable peer for Qarshi's faith-affiliated multi-faculty model.
• University of Lahore (UOL): UOL is one of Pakistan's largest private universities, with extensive programs in Medicine, Pharmacy, Allied Health, CS, and Management Sciences — directly overlapping Qarshi's portfolio and targeting the same Lahore student demographic.
• COMSATS University Islamabad: COMSATS is a multi-campus public-private hybrid university offering CS, Business, and Sciences programs nationwide. It competes with Qarshi particularly in CS, Data Science, and Management Sciences with a strong research orientation.
• Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS): LUMS is Pakistan's leading private university in Lahore, offering multi-disciplinary undergraduate and graduate programs including management sciences, CS, and humanities. It directly competes with Qarshi University for the same Lahore-based student pool and employer relationships.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCm91R84InqgCptDX1hbadww
• Facebookfacebook.com/QarshiUniversityOfficial
• Instagraminstagram.com/qarshiuniversityofficial

Compliance5 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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