Data science courses in Pakistan
Square1 Ai is an online school, registered in Sri Lanka. It runs five live data bootcamps (Data Science, Data Analyst with AI, Data Engineering with AI, Analytics Engineer and ML Engineer), each twelve weeks on Zoom with one instructor and 10 projects you keep, for US$150 (about PKR 38,500); self-paced courses such as Python for AI start at US$30. Live sessions run on weekday evenings from 5:00 PM Pakistan time, with full-day sessions at weekends.
Charged in US dollars. About PKR 38,500 at the 4 October 2026 exchange rate. Self-paced courses from US$30.
What data roles pay in Pakistan
Monthly base pay across Pakistan, from Glassdoor (September and October 2026). The range is the middle half of reported salaries, and each row shows how many salaries it rests on.
| Role | Median a month | Middle half | Train for it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Data scientist402 salaries | PKR 132,083 | PKR 75,313 to PKR 187,500 | Data Science |
| Data engineer391 salaries | PKR 123,750 | PKR 75,313 to PKR 195,416 | Data Engineering with AI |
| Machine learning engineer166 salaries | PKR 111,542 | PKR 75,208 to PKR 169,167 | ML Engineer |
| Business analyst556 salaries | PKR 96,875 | PKR 61,667 to PKR 165,063 | Data Analyst with AI |
| Data analyst193 salaries | PKR 86,250 | PKR 57,146 to PKR 140,000 | Data Analyst with AI, Analytics Engineer |
Salaries are what employers in Pakistan report paying, not what Square1 Ai students earn: the first cohorts have not graduated.
Bootcamps that fit a working week in Pakistan.
Twelve weeks each, weekday evenings and weekend days, 25 spots a cohort. Reserving a seat holds the founding price.
Data science courses in Pakistan, side by side
Data science courses you can take in Pakistan in 2026, with their length, how they are taught and the fee each provider lists.
| Course | Length | How it is taught | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Data Science and Machine Learning Using PythonLUMS Continuing Education | 7 weeks, 14 evening sessions | In person, DHA Lahore | PKR 50,000 |
| Introduction to Data ScienceNational Skills University, Islamabad | 3 months | Islamabad | PKR 15,300 |
| PGD in Data Science with Artificial IntelligenceNED Academy, Karachi | 1 year | Hybrid or distance learning | PKR 203,000 in total |
| Live data bootcamps (5 tracks)Square1 Ai | 12 weeks, about 15 hours a week | Live online, weekday evenings from 5:00 PM Pakistan and weekend days | From US$150 |
Fees and lengths as each provider lists them on its own site, checked 14 October 2026. Ask the provider for the current intake before you pay.
Four ways into data science in Pakistan
Each fits a different person. The right one depends on whether you need a degree, a classroom, a free start or a portfolio.
- Route 1
A degree or master's in data science
Fits when You want the maths and statistics in depth, or a degree for the long run.
Watch for Two to four years; check how much of it is hands-on with real, messy data.
- Route 2
A training institute course
Fits when You want a structured course in a classroom, with a certificate at the end.
Watch for Ask whether you finish with analyses on real data or mostly with notebooks you followed along with.
- Route 3
A free or global online course
Fits when You want to try data science before paying for anything.
Watch for Good for basics; nobody reviews your work, so you still need projects to show.
- Route 4
A live online bootcamp
Fits when You are working or freelancing and want a portfolio of analyses a hiring manager can read, taught live after office hours.
Watch for Square1 Ai's bootcamps are new: the first cohorts have not graduated, so there is no placement rate yet.
Questions people in Pakistan ask about data science
Which data science course is best in Pakistan?
It depends on what you need. LUMS Continuing Education's Data Science and Machine Learning Using Python lists PKR 50,000 for 7 weeks and National Skills University's Introduction to Data Science lists PKR 15,300 for 3 months; the table above lists each one's length and fee. If you are working and want projects an employer can check, Square1 Ai's twelve-week live bootcamps cost US$150.
How much does a data science course cost in Pakistan?
A Square1 Ai live data science bootcamp costs US$150 (about PKR 38,500) and a self-paced course starts at US$30. You pay in US dollars, so the rupee figure moves a little with the exchange rate. Other providers' fees are in the table above.
What does a data scientist earn in Pakistan?
Glassdoor puts the median base pay for a data scientist across Pakistan at PKR 132,083 a month, with the middle half between PKR 75,313 and PKR 187,500. A data analyst's median is PKR 86,250.
Data science or data analysis: which should I start with?
If you are new to code, start with data analysis: SQL, spreadsheets and dashboards that answer a manager's question. Data science adds Python, statistics and models on top. The free skill check places you in one or the other.
Do I need to know Python before I start?
Not for the Data Analyst bootcamp. The Data Science, Data Engineering and ML Engineer bootcamps expect some Python; the self-paced Python for AI course covers what you need first.
Can I learn data science online in Pakistan while working full time?
Yes. Live sessions run on weekday evenings from 5:00 PM Pakistan time, with full-day sessions at weekends. The work between sessions is graded by Nova, Square1 Ai's AI tutor, whenever you submit it. Plan for about fifteen hours a week across the twelve weeks.
Will the bootcamp help me get a job or freelance work?
There is no job guarantee and no placement rate, because the first cohorts have not graduated. You leave with 10 projects a client or employer can open and run, a recorded defence of your work, and a hiring plan worked through with your instructor.
Where is Square1 Ai based?
Square 1 AI (Pvt) Ltd is registered in Sri Lanka and teaches online, so you join from anywhere in Pakistan. Pakistan time is half an hour behind Sri Lanka, so the 5:30 PM Colombo start is 5:00 PM for you.
How do I pay from Pakistan?
Reserving a seat is free and takes your name, email and country. Nothing is charged until the start date is confirmed and you say yes. Payment is by card in US dollars through a Sri Lankan bank gateway, so the card needs international payments switched on; most banks let you do that in their app or with one call.
25 spots a cohort. Hold one from Pakistan.
Pick a bootcamp, reserve with your name and email, and hear the start date first. Nothing is charged until you confirm.