Peoples University of Medical & Health Sciences for Women

What Peoples University of Medical & Health Sciences for Women does

Peoples University of Medical & Health Sciences for Women (PUMHSW) is a public sector medical university located in Nawabshah, Shaheed Benazirabad, Sindh, Pakistan, established in 1974 and operating under the University Act XX of 2010 (Amended 2018). The institution is the only women-exclusive chartered university in Sindh and offers a comprehensive portfolio of nine undergraduate programs (MBBS, DPT, PHARM-D, BSN, BSPH, and four BS-level technologist programs covering anesthesia, critical care, cardiovascular, and medical laboratory technology) alongside eight postgraduate programs (PhD, MD, MS, FCPS, M.Phil, Diplomas, MPH, MCPS). It enrolls female students through district-wise merit and self-finance admission cycles across Sindh and, since 2025-26, overseas Pakistani and foreign national candidates, with one reserved MBBS seat allocated to AJK Medical College, Mirpur.

PUMHSW operates as a not-for-profit public sector university funded through Government of Sindh allocations, subsidized tuition, and supplementary revenue streams including self-finance seats, overseas admissions, examination fees, and library services. The go-to-market model is event-driven, anchored on annual admission cycles, entrance tests, district-wise merit lists, and scholarship partnerships with HEC, PEF, SEEF, and Benazir Undergraduate Scholarship programs. Marketing channels include dedicated online admission portals, district-wise circular notifications, and the university's journal (Journal of PUMHSW, publishing since 2011) and alumni network (since 2022). The institution holds a strategic 2022-2026 partnership with the University of Utah under USAID's Higher Education System Strengthening Activity (HESSA).

The underlying technology stack is administrative rather than transformative: integrated ERP systems covering employee portals, student portals (CMS), e-procurement, and a Koha-based Online Public Access Catalogue managing a Central Library collection of 65,884 books and 6,436 journals (4,488 international plus 1,948 local), with additional access to 23,000+ digital journals and 45,000+ digital books via the HEC National Digital Library Program. The university has four faculties (Medicine & Allied, Surgery & Allied, Basic & Allied, Community & Allied) and five specialized institutes (DPT, Pharmacy, Nursing, Public Health, Technologist). The current Vice Chancellor is Prof. Dr. Gulshan Ali Memon.

Name

Peoples University of Medical & Health Sciences for Women

Legal name

Peoples University of Medical & Health Sciences for Women

Website

https://pumhs.edu.pk

Company type

Public

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Peoples University of Medical & Health Sciences for Women is a public sector, women-exclusive medical university in Shaheed Benazirabad, Sindh, Pakistan, established in 1974, offering undergraduate and postgraduate medical, nursing, pharmacy, and health technology programs to female students across Sindh.

Ownership category

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Product category

Higher Education (Medical and Health Sciences)

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

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PRIMARYEDAHAGAB

Medical Schools (MD/DO Granting)

Education/Higher Education (Colleges & Universities)/Medical & Health Sciences Universities

SECONDARYEDAHAGAC

Schools of Nursing

Education/Higher Education (Colleges & Universities)/Medical & Health Sciences Universities

SECONDARYEDAHAGAO

Schools of Medical Laboratory Science & Clinical Diagnostics

Education/Higher Education (Colleges & Universities)/Medical & Health Sciences Universities

Keywords

• Medical education
• Health sciences university
• Women's higher education
• Allied health programs
• Postgraduate medical training

Headquarters

HQ city

Nawabshah (Shaheed Benazirabad)

HQ country

Pakistan

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Academic Fees: The university generates revenue through tuition fees from undergraduate programs (MBBS, DPT, PHARM-D, BSN, BSPH, and technologist programs) and postgraduate programs (MD/MS, FCPS, M.Phil, PhD, Diplomas). Fee circulars indicate self-finance seats, overseas/Foreign National seats, and UDP (self-finance) category seats as distinct revenue streams.
2. Examination and Certification Fees: Revenue generated from examination fees, certificate issuance, and no-dues clearance certificates for students completing their programs.
3. Library and Administrative Services: Fees collected for library membership, book bank access, and various administrative services including smart ID card issuance.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

PUMHSW is a public sector women's medical university delivering undergraduate and postgraduate medical and health sciences education exclusively to female students. The university offers 9 undergraduate programs (including MBBS, DPT, PHARM-D, BSN, BSPH, and four BS technologist programs) and 8 postgraduate programs (PhD, MD, MS, FCPS, M.Phil, Diploma, MPH, MCPS), supported by clinical training, a central library with 65,884 books and journal subscriptions, and digital platforms for admissions, student records, and research.

Product overview

Peoples University of Medical & Health Sciences for Women is an educational institution offering a comprehensive portfolio of undergraduate and postgraduate medical education programs exclusively for women. The portfolio includes 9 undergraduate programs (MBBS, DPT, PHARM-D, BSN, BSPH, BS-AT, BS-CCRT, BS-CVT, BS-MLT) and 8 postgraduate programs (PhD, MD, MS, FCPS, M.Phil, Diploma, MPH, MCPS). The university also operates digital platforms including an ERP system for institutional management, a student portal (CMS), and a Central Library with Koha OPAC system. These products and services collectively serve students pursuing careers in medical, pharmaceutical, nursing, public health, and health technology fields.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) Five-year undergraduate medical degree covering basic medical sciences, clinical rotations, and clinical training across medical specialties. Designed for female students pursuing a medical doctor career.
• Doctor of Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation Sciences (DPT) Five-year professional doctorate in physiotherapy and rehabilitation sciences with clinical practice components. Designed for female students pursuing careers in physiotherapy and rehabilitation.
• Doctor of Pharmaceutical Sciences (PHARM-D) Five-year professional pharmacy degree covering pharmaceutical sciences, clinical pharmacy, and pharmacy practice. For female students pursuing pharmaceutical careers.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Four-year nursing degree (8 semesters) covering nursing theory, clinical practice, and community health nursing. Designed for female students entering the nursing profession.
• Bachelor of Science in Public Health (BSPH) Four-year degree covering epidemiology, health information systems, community health, and public health practices. For female students pursuing careers in public health.
• Bachelor of Science in Anesthesia Technology (BS-AT) Four-year technologist program covering anesthesia technology, critical care, and related medical technology skills. For female students pursuing careers as anesthesia technologists.
• Bachelor of Science in Critical Care & Respiratory Therapy (BS-CCRT) Four-year technologist program focused on critical care and respiratory therapy techniques and technologies. For female students pursuing careers in critical care and respiratory therapy.
• Bachelor of Science in Cardiovascular Technology (BS-CVT) Four-year technologist program covering cardiovascular technology and cardiac care procedures. For female students pursuing careers in cardiovascular technology.
• Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Technology (BS-MLT) Four-year technologist program covering medical laboratory sciences and diagnostic testing procedures. For female students pursuing careers in medical laboratory technology.
• PhD Programs Doctoral research programs in medical and health sciences including Biochemistry and Pharmaceutics specializations. For female researchers pursuing doctoral-level qualifications.
• Doctor of Medicine (MD) Postgraduate medical specialty programs in clinical areas such as Pediatrics and Cardiology. For female medical graduates pursuing clinical specializations.
• Master of Surgery (MS) Postgraduate surgical residency programs across surgical specialties. For female medical graduates pursuing surgical specialization.
• Fellow of the College of Physicians and Surgeons (FCPS) Fellowship training program in clinical specialties offered through the College of Physicians and Surgeons. For female medical graduates pursuing fellowship certification.
• Master of Philosophy (M.Phil) in Basic Sciences Research-based postgraduate degree in basic medical sciences. For female graduates pursuing research qualifications in basic medical sciences.
• Diploma in Clinical Specialties Specialized diploma programs in various clinical medical specialties. For female medical graduates seeking shorter specialized certifications.
• Master in Public Health (MPH) Graduate degree covering public health principles, epidemiology, and health management. For female graduates pursuing careers in public health management.
• Membership of College of Physicians and Surgeons (MCPS) Membership certification program through the College of Physicians and Surgeons. For female medical graduates seeking professional membership certification.
• Central Library with Koha OPAC System Digital library system with Online Public Access Catalogue (Koha-based) providing access to 65,884 books, 4,488 international journals, and 1,948 local journals, plus HEC National Digital Library access. For students, faculty, and researchers of the university.
• Journal of PUMHSW Official university journal publishing medical and health sciences research since 2011. For medical researchers, faculty, and students contributing to peer-reviewed medical literature.

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• University of UtahcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Partnership under USAID's HESSA Project (Higher Education System Strengthening Activity) running from 2022-2026. This strategic collaboration aims to strengthen the higher education system through capacity building, curriculum development, and academic excellence initiatives.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Dow University of Health Sciences: Public sector health sciences university in Karachi (Sindh) offering MBBS, Pharm-D, nursing, and postgraduate medical programs under the Government of Sindh. Directly comparable on program breadth, public-sector ownership, and Sindh student base.
• Isra University: Private-sector medical university in Hyderabad, Sindh, offering MBBS, BDS, Pharm-D, and allied health programs. Comparable as a Sindh-based health sciences institution competing for similar student catchment, though operating on private rather than public-sector economics.
• Baqai Medical University: Private medical university in Karachi offering MBBS and allied health sciences programs with affiliated hospitals. Comparable on portfolio breadth and Sindh catchment, though structured as a private, tuition-led institution versus PUMHSW's subsidized public model.
• Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto Medical University: Public medical university in Sindh focused on postgraduate medical education and affiliated college oversight. Comparable as a Government of Sindh institution, though oriented toward postgraduate specialty training rather than undergraduate women-only enrollment.
• Fatima Jinnah Medical University: Public-sector medical university in Lahore exclusively for women, offering MBBS and postgraduate programs. Direct competitor on the women-only mandate and public-sector model — perhaps the closest pure comparator to PUMHSW's gender-restricted structure.
• Liaquat University of Medical & Health Sciences: Public sector medical and health sciences university located in the same Sindh province as PUMHSW, offering MBBS and allied health programs with affiliated teaching hospitals. Closest geographic and structural comparator given shared public-sector mandate and Sindh-based student catchment.
• Khyber Medical University: Public-sector medical university in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa offering MBBS, allied health, and postgraduate programs. Comparable as a public-sector health sciences institution serving a provincial catchment, though in a different region.

Broad incumbents

• King Edward Medical University: One of Pakistan's oldest and most prestigious public medical universities, located in Lahore, offering MBBS and postgraduate programs. Comparable on the public-sector medical education model and brand legacy, though co-educational rather than women-only and based in Punjab.
• Aga Khan University: Premier private-sector medical university in Pakistan operating a teaching hospital and offering MBBS, nursing, and postgraduate programs with international accreditation standards. Comparable on medical education portfolio but materially different funding model (private, higher tuition, international reputation).
• University of Health Sciences Lahore: Public-sector health sciences university in Punjab offering undergraduate and postgraduate medical, nursing, and allied health programs with regulatory examination authority. Comparable as a public-sector umbrella health sciences institution, though provincial scope is Punjab rather than Sindh.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/pumhs.edu.pk
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/peoples-university-of-medical-&-health-sciences-for-women

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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