TL;DR: Quaid-i-Azam University (also known as QAU) is a Public university located in Islamabad, Pakistan. It is recognized by HEC and offers admissions based on merit, evaluated using entrance tests like QAU Entry Test (for select programs), GAT.QAU is a top-ranked public research university known for natural sciences and social sciences. Admission is primarily based on academic merit with no entry test for most programs.