Institute of Space Science & Technology

The University of Karachi was the pioneer university in Pakistan to recognize the importance of space science, introducing an Astronomy course at the Department of Mathematics in 1952. The Institute of Space Science and Technology (ISST) was established as an autonomous research institute in 1994, and a year later introduced Pakistan's first M.Phil./Ph.D. research program in the field. ISST has since produced research in Computational Astronomy, Cosmology, Space Weather, Star Formation, Galactic Physics, Climate Change and Food Risk Assessment.

Astronomy & Cosmology
Space Weather & Galactic Physics
Remote Sensing & GIS
Aviation Technology & Management

About the Institute

Director: Dr. Syed Tanweer Iqbal (Associate Professor)
Established: 1994 (astronomy course dates to 1952)
Part of the Faculty of Science, University of Karachi

Degree Programs

BS in Space Science & Technology — a 4-year program covering Astronomy, Cosmology, Remote Sensing & GIS, Analog & Digital Electronics, Satellite Communication and Aerospace Science, Computer Programming and Machine Learning.
BS in Aviation Technology & Management — designed for careers in aviation technology, unmanned aerial systems and airport management, combining aerospace science and satellite communication with management studies.

Career Pathways

01SUPARCO and the National Aerospace Science & Technology Park (NASTP).
02Airlines including PIA and Serene Air, and the Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority.
03Aviation industry, drone industry and satellite communication sectors.
04Academic and research careers in astronomy and space science.