List of universities in Balochistan
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Higher education in Balochistan has seen steady growth but still faces significant challenges. The province has 11 public universities and over 50 private institutions.[1] The literacy rate in Balochistan stands at approximately 54%, with a lower percentage of women pursuing higher education.[2] The University of Balochistan is the largest institution, offering a range of programs. However, inadequate infrastructure and limited resources remain obstacles for students seeking quality education.
| University | Location | Established | Campuses | Specialization | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Balochistan | Quetta | 1970 | Mastung, Kharan, Pishin | General | Public |
| Bolan University of Medical & Health Sciences | 1972 | Medical | Public | ||
| Al-Hamd Islamic University | 1995 | Islamabad | General | Private | |
| Balochistan University of Information Technology, Engineering and Management Sciences | 2002 | Zhob | Engineering & Technology | Public | |
| Sardar Bahadur Khan Women's University | 2004 | Noshki, Pishin, Khuzdar
(purposed) |
General | Public | |
| University of Turbat | Turbat | 2012 | Gwadar
(2016-2021) (2020-2022) |
General | Public |
| University of Gwadar | Gwadar | 2016 | General | Public | |
| University of Makran | Panjgur | 2022 | General | Public | |
| Balochistan University of Engineering and Technology | Khuzdar | 1987 | Hub city (purposed) | Engineering & Technology | Public |
| Lasbela University of Agriculture, Water and Marine Sciences | Lasbela | 2005 | Wadh, Dera Murad Jamali | General | Public |
| University of Loralai | Loralai | 2009 | General | Public | |
| Mir Chakar Khan Rind University | Sibi | 2019 | General | Public |