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Descriptive method of research was utilized in this study. With the use of a documents and data analysis as data gathering tools, this study identified the e-business mode of the selected universities and suggested that these universities should level-up to assimilating mode to better serve their stakeholders. Based on the findings made, the followings conclusions were drawn: the status of e-business mode of private universities in Pangasinan and Karachi in terms of technical aspects is of the same level; when it comes to services offered, the ten universities offered the same services; in terms of website contents and features, it varies, but the basic features are present to the ten universities. In general, it can be concluded that the e-business mode of private universities in Pangasinan and Karachi falls under the same level, supporting mode level. 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