Institute of Space Technology also written as IST is the only public research institute in the country with the primary focus on the study and education of aerospace engineering, astronomy, and astronautics. After advancement in space science, Pakistan also decided to establish a dedicated institute and for that purpose, IST Islamabad came into being in 2002. Since then the Institute has been offering programs in the followings:
- Aerospace Engineering
- Avionics Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Materials Science & Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Space Science
According to IST:
IST’s aim is to provide the state-of-the-art training facilities that will enable IST students to acquire hands-on experience, an acute requirement in the professional world. With that in mind, IST’s notable achievements over the past year have been the up gradation of the experiment and research facilities. Equipment like subsonic and supersonic wind tunnels have been set-up. IT facilities have been further enhanced with the addition of high-end servers and broadband internet accessibility.
Institute of Space Technology Islamabad Ranking
Institute of Space Technology Islamabad ranks at 4th position in engineering category with a relative score of 72.46 according to higher education commission of Pakistan.
Programs being offered by IST, Islamabad:
Undergraduate/BS Programs
- BS Aerospace Engineering
- BS Avionics Engineering
- BS Electrical Engineering
- BS Materials Science & Engineering
- BS Mechanical Engineering
- BS Space Science (non-engineering program)
Graduate Programs
- MS Programs by IST, Islamabad
- MS Aerospace Engineering
- MS Avionics Engineering
- MS Electrical Engineering
- MS Materials Science & Engineering
- MS Mechanical Engineering
- MS Remote Sensing & Geo Information Science
- MS Space Science (non-engineering program)
PhD programs by IST, Islamabad
- Aerospace Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Mathematics
Fee Structure-BS Programs
| Fee Schedule (for Local Students) | |
| Description | (Pak Rs) |
| One Time Fee | |
| Registration Fee | 15,000/- |
| Security Deposit (Refundable) | 10,000/- |
| Convocation / Graduation Fee | 5,000/- |
| IST Endowment Fund | 5,000/– |
| Total of One Time Fee | 35,000/- |
| Fee Per Semester | |
| Tuition Fee | 60,000/- |
| Sport Fee | 500/- |
| Service Charges | 5,000/- |
| Library Fee | 500/- |
| Laboratory Fee | 1,000/- |
| Total of Semester Fee | 67,000/- |
| Optional Charges per Semester | |
| *Hostel Charges | |
| Dormitory Charges (if applicable) | 35,000/- |
| Shuttle Service Charges (for hostelites) | 3,000/- |
| Washing Charges (for Hostelites) | 3,000/- |
| Total of Hostel Charges | 41,000/- |
| *Transport Charges | |
| Transport Charges (if applicable) | 20,000/- |
| *Locker Charges | |
| Locker Rent (if applicable) | 600/- |
| Continual Enrollment Fee per semester (after 8th semester) | |
| Service Charges + 3 Cr. Hr. Fee + Fee of any Registered Course (Rs. 7,000 + Rs. 15,000 = Rs. 22,000 + Fee of any Registered Course) | |
| Semester Freeze Fee | |
| Service Charges i-e Rs. 7,000 for each semester freezed | |
| Health Insurance for student may be arranged by the Institute and charges / Premium will be charged as per actual. | |
| Note; (a) Repeat/Add Course Fee @ Rs 5,000/- per credit hour will be charged. (b) All Fees/ Charges are subject to change from time to time. *(c) Charges are applicable only if services are offered by IST. (d) All Govt. Taxes will be charged as notified by FBR. (e) Health Insurance for student may be arranged by the Institute and charges / Premium will be charged as per actual. | |
| Fee Schedule (for International Students) | |
| Description | (US $) |
| One Time Fee | |
| Registration Fee | 1,000/- |
| Security Deposit (Refundable) | 500/- |
| Convocation / Graduation Fee | 250/- |
| IST Endowment Fund | 250/- |
| Total of One Time Fee | US $ 2,000/- |
| Fee Per Semester | |
| Tuition Fee | 2,750/- |
| Sport Fee | 50/- |
| Service Charges | 50/- |
| Library Fee | 50/- |
| Laboratory Fee | 100/- |
| Total of Semester Fee | US $ 3,000/- |
| Optional Charges per Semester | |
| *Hostel Charges | |
| Dormitory Charges (if applicable) | US $ 550/- |
| Shuttle Service Charges (for hostelites) | Pak Rs 3,000/- |
| Washing Charges (for Hostelites) | Pak Rs 3,000/- |
| *Transport Charges | |
| Transport Charges (if applicable) | Pak Rs 20,000/- |
| *Locker Charges | |
| Locker Rent (if applicable) | Pak Rs 600/- |
| Continual Enrollment Fee per semester (after 8th semester) | |
| Service Charges + 3 Cr. Hr. Fee + Fee of any Registered Course (US $. 250 + US $. 900 = US $. 1,150 + Fee of any Registered Course) | |
| Semester Freeze Fee | |
| Service Charges i-e US $. 250 for each semester freezed | |
| Health Insurance for student may be arranged by the Institute and charges / Premium will be charged as per actual. | |
| Note; (a) Repeat/Add Course Fee @ US $ 300/- per credit hour will be charged. (b) All Fees/ Charges are subject to change from time to time. *(c) Charges are applicable only if services are offered by IST. (d) All Govt. Taxes will be charged as notified by FBR. (e) Health Insurance for student may be arranged by the Institute and charges / Premium will be charged as per actual. | |
Fee Structure MS/PhD Programs
| Fee Schedule (for Local Students) | ||
| One Time Charges | (Pak Rs) | |
| Registration Fee | 20,000/- | |
| Security Deposit (Refundable) | 10,000/- | |
| Semester Fee | Zero Semester (For MS Only) (Pak Rs) | Regular Semester (Pak Rs) |
| Tuition Fee | 15,000/- | 5,000/- Per Credit Hour |
| Sport Fee | 170/- | 500/- |
| Activity Fund / Student Club Fee | 700/- | 2,000/- |
| Library Fee | 170/- | 500/- |
| Laboratory Fee | 350/- | 1,000/- |
| Total of Per Semester Dues | 16,390/- | |
| Optional Charges per Semester | ||
| *Hostel Charges | ||
| Dormitory Charges (if applicable) | 8,500/- | 35,000/- |
| Shuttle Service Charges (for hostelites) | 700/- | 3,000/- |
| Washing Charges (for Hostelites) | 600/- | 3,000/- |
| Total of Hostel Charges | 9,800/- | 41,000/- |
| *Transport Charges | ||
| Transport Charges (if applicable) | 5,500/- | 20,000/- |
| Continual Enrollment Fee per semester (after 4th semester) | ||
| Service Charges + 1 Cr. Hr. Fee + Fee of any Registered Course (Rs. 4,000 + Rs. 5,000 = Rs. 9,000 + Fee of any Registered Course) | ||
| Semester Freeze Fee | ||
| Service Charges i-e Rs. 4,000 for each semester freezed | ||
| Health Insurance for student may be arranged by the Institute and charges / Premium will be charged as per actual. | ||
| Note; (a) Repeat/Add Course Fee @ Rs 5,000/- per credit hour will be charged. (b) Fee/ Charges are subject to change from time to time. *(c) Charges are applicable only if services are offered by IST. (d) All Govt. Taxes will be applicable as notified by FBR. (e) Students for Linked Universities will pay their dues as per respective University Fee Structure. (f) Health Insurance for student may be arranged by the Institute and charges / Premium will be charged as per actual. | ||
| Fee Schedule (for International Students) | ||
| One Time Fee | (US $) | |
| Registration Fee | 1,250/- | |
| Security Deposit (Refundable) | 500/- | |
| Semester Fee | Zero Semester (For MS Only) (US $) | Regular Semester (US $) |
| Tuition Fee | 900/- | 300/- Per Credit Hour |
| Sport Fee | 15/- | 50/- |
| Activity Fund / Student Club Fee | 15/- | 50/- |
| Library Fee | 15/- | 50/- |
| Laboratory Fee | 30/- | 100/- |
| Total of Per Semester Dues | US $ 975/- | |
| Optional Charges per Semester | ||
| *Hostel Charges | ||
| Dormitory Charges (if applicable) | US $ 190/- | US $ 550/- |
| Shuttle Service Charges (for hostelites) | Pak Rs 700/- | Pak Rs 3,000/- |
| Washing Charges (for Hostelites) | Pak Rs 600/- | Pak Rs 3,000/- |
| *Transport Charges | ||
| Transport Charges (if applicable) | Pak Rs 5,500/- | Pak Rs 20,000/- |
| Continual Enrollment Fee per semester (after 8th semester) | ||
| Service Charges + 1 Cr. Hr. Fee + Fee of any Registered Course (US $. 250 + US $. 300 = US $. 550 + Fee of any Registered Course) | ||
| Semester Freeze Fee | ||
| Service Charges i-e US $. 250 for each semester freezed | ||
| Health Insurance for student may be arranged by the Institute and charges / Premium will be charged as per actual. | ||
| Note; (a) Repeat/Add Course Fee @ US $ 300/- per credit hour will be charged. (b) Fee/ Charges are subject to change from time to time. *(c) Charges are applicable only if services are offered by IST. (d) All Govt. Taxes will be applicable as notified by FBR. (e) Health Insurance for student may be arranged by the Institute and charges / Premium will be charged as per actual. | ||
Admission related questions and answers:
Does the institute provide hostel facility?
IST provides furnished hostel facility for boys and girls.
Does the institute have affiliation with any university?
IST has its own university charter which requires no affiliation with any university.
Does PEC recognize the Institute?
Aerospace Engineering and Communication Systems Engineering that the institute offers are duly accredited by the Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC).
Does IST have enough qualified faculty?
Yes, IST has enough highly qualified and experienced faculty in the respective areas.
Does IST have proper lab facilities?
Yes, IST already has well furnished laboratories to support the programs. Specialized laboratories are also being established.
Does IST have sufficient computer facilities?
Yes, IST has a modern computer classroom equipped with state of art computers. The classroom is complemented by a 24 x 7 computer lab and Internet Cafe to provide internet facility.
Does IST have a library?
Yes, IST has a resourceful library with sufficient current editions of books, reference material to support the programs, which is constantly updated. Library is also subscribing more than 16 periodicals and on line professional publications.
Are Intermediates in Computer Science (ICS) eligible for admission?
Students with HSSC/ A-Level/ Equivalent (Phy, Maths and Computer) are eligible to apply for the program of BS (Space Science) only.
What would be the strength of a class?
There will be forty (40) students admitted to each program.
What are the prospects of higher education?
The IST programs are accredited nationally and internationally and the student shall have no difficulty in getting admissions abroad.
What is the System of Education at IST?
IST follows the semester system. Each program is of eight semesters and each semester is of eighteen weeks duration. There will be two semesters in each year.
What subjects are required for A-level applicants?
Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.
Does PEC recognize the Institute?
All engineering programs of IST are duly accredited/approved by the Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC).
