NUST charges a flat tuition fee per semester in two bands for 2026-27: Rs 216,750 for engineering, computing, natural sciences and applied sciences, and Rs 302,950 for architecture, social sciences and business studies. Every semester adds Rs 5,000 for sports, library, health cover and IT services. At admission you also pay a Rs 35,000 processing fee and a Rs 10,000 refundable security deposit, so a BS Computer Science student pays Rs 266,750 before the first semester.
Pick your programme and semester, and tick the hostel box to add a room and messing for six months at a time. The calculator gives the semester fee, the degree total and the cost after your security deposits come back.
NUST fee for each programme, 2026-27
Rupees, national students, no hostel. The first semester figure includes the admission processing fee and the security deposit.
| Programme | Tuition per semester | First semester payable | Total for the degree |
|---|---|---|---|
| BS Computer Science 8 semesters | 216,750 | 266,750 | 1,819,000 |
| BS Software Engineering 8 semesters | 216,750 | 266,750 | 1,819,000 |
| BS Artificial Intelligence 8 semesters | 216,750 | 266,750 | 1,819,000 |
| BS Data Science 8 semesters | 216,750 | 266,750 | 1,819,000 |
| Electrical Engineering 8 semesters | 216,750 | 266,750 | 1,819,000 |
| Mechanical Engineering 8 semesters | 216,750 | 266,750 | 1,819,000 |
| Civil Engineering 8 semesters | 216,750 | 266,750 | 1,819,000 |
| Chemical Engineering 8 semesters | 216,750 | 266,750 | 1,819,000 |
| BS Mathematics, Physics or Chemistry 8 semesters | 216,750 | 266,750 | 1,819,000 |
| BS Biotechnology 8 semesters | 216,750 | 266,750 | 1,819,000 |
| Bachelor of Architecture 10 semesters | 302,950 | 352,950 | 3,124,500 |
| BBA 8 semesters | 302,950 | 367,950 | 2,568,600 |
| BS Accounting and Finance 8 semesters | 302,950 | 367,950 | 2,568,600 |
| BS Economics 8 semesters | 302,950 | 352,950 | 2,508,600 |
| BS Mass Communication 8 semesters | 302,950 | 352,950 | 2,508,600 |
| BS Psychology 8 semesters | 302,950 | 352,950 | 2,508,600 |
Totals include the refundable security deposit. The fee policy says all fees and charges are subject to revision from time to time, so later semesters may cost more.
NUST charges on top of tuition
The HBS licensing fee applies to BBA and BS Accounting and Finance (and BS Tourism and Hospitality Management) and is included in the admission invoice.
| Charge | When | Rs |
|---|---|---|
| Admission processing fee (non-refundable) | Once, with the first semester | 35,000 |
| Security deposit (refundable) | Once, with the first semester | 10,000 |
| Sports, library, health cover and IT services | Every semester | 5,000 |
| HBS licensing fee (BBA) | Once a year | 15,000 |
| HBS licensing fee (BS Accounting and Finance) | Once a year | 15,000 |
Worked example: BS Computer Science in a hostel
- Admission processing fee: Rs 35,000
- Security deposit (refundable): Rs 10,000
- Tuition, first semester: Rs 216,750
- Sports, library, health cover and IT: Rs 5,000
- First semester without hostel: Rs 266,750
First-semester students are given tri-seater rooms. A triple room with a community bath is Rs 11,000 a month, billed for six months (Rs 66,000), with Rs 25,000 hostel security. Messing at Rs 20,700 a month adds Rs 124,200 for six months and a Rs 20,000 mess security. First semester with hostel and messing: Rs 501,950.
Over eight semesters the degree costs Rs 1,819,000 without hostel, or Rs 1,809,000 once the security deposit is refunded. Hostel messing is billed monthly, so the six-month figure is spread across the semester.
Business degrees and the HBS fee
BBA and BS Accounting and Finance sit in the higher tuition band of Rs 302,950 a semester and also pay a Harvard Business School licensing fee of Rs 15,000 a year. The calculator adds it in semesters 1, 3, 5 and 7. A BBA student's first semester is Rs 367,950, and the degree Rs 2,568,600.
Summer semesters, repeated courses and grade improvement are charged at Rs 11,000 per credit hour, so a 3 credit hour repeat costs Rs 33,000. A missed exam retake is Rs 5,000 a paper.
NUST hostel and messing charges
National students admitted from Fall 2025 onwards. Hostel charges and hostel security are billed on a six-month challan; messing is billed monthly in advance.
| Charge | Per month | Per 6 months |
|---|---|---|
| Triple, community bath | 11,000 | 66,000 |
| Triple, attached bath | 16,500 | 99,000 |
| Double, community bath | 17,600 | 105,600 |
| Double, attached bath | 22,000 | 132,000 |
| Single, attached bath | 24,200 | 145,200 |
| Messing charges | 20,700 | 124,200 |
| One-time hostel charge | Rs | |
|---|---|---|
| Hostel security (refundable) | - | 25,000 |
| Mess security (refundable) | - | 20,000 |
NUST fee questions
What is the NUST fee per semester for 2026-27?
Tuition is Rs 216,750 a semester for engineering, computing and sciences, and Rs 302,950 for architecture, social sciences and business studies. Add Rs 5,000 each semester for sports, library, health cover and IT. A continuing BS Computer Science student pays Rs 221,750 a semester.
What is the total fee for BS Computer Science at NUST?
At 2026-27 rates, eight semesters cost Rs 1,819,000, including the Rs 35,000 admission processing fee and the Rs 10,000 security deposit. After the deposit is refunded the net cost is Rs 1,809,000, before any hostel.
Is the NUST security deposit refundable?
Yes. The Rs 10,000 security deposit paid at admission is refundable, and so are the Rs 25,000 hostel security and the Rs 20,000 mess security. The Rs 35,000 admission processing fee is not refundable.
What is the NUST hostel fee?
For national students from Fall 2025 onwards, rooms cost Rs 11,000 a month for a triple with community bath up to Rs 24,200 for a single with attached bath. Messing is Rs 20,700 a month. Hostel charges are paid six months at a time.
What happens if I pay the NUST fee late?
A fine of 2% of the amount due applies within 15 days of the due date. After 15 days, or from the third day of the semester, an undergraduate student's semester is suspended until the dues are cleared.
Last reviewed 13 October 2026. Results are estimates; official notices always take precedence.