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Admission requirements (phd programme).

• The minimum CGPA for admission is 3.0 (out of 4.0 in the Semester System) or First Division (in the Annual System) in MPhil/MS/Equivalent degree from HEC recognized university.
• In case of in-service candidates, the applicants are required to submit NOC from the head of institution at the time of submission of PhD admission form. Further, he/she is required to submit study leave notification(s) at least for three years (as a whole or year wise) at least for one year extendable to three years duly signed by the competent authority at the time of joining the Department, failing to submit the leave notification the admission of the student shall be cancelled. The Supervisor and Chairperson of the Department/ Institute/School/Centre will ensure the study leave and report to the AS&RB along with progress report.
• The candidates applying for admission are required to submit a copy of synopsis/research work. Admission will be given subject to the availability of the Supervisor in the field of research strictly according to HEC’s requirements.

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Admission to PhD programme in the National Institute of Pakistan Studies (NIPS) is only made on competitive basis. This is purely in accordance with the rules and directions of the Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan and the quality assurances measures at the Institute. The minimum period for completion of PhD programme is three years whereas the maximum period is seven years. Only under exceptional circumstances and conditions, to be described in detail by the candidate and supported by the supervisor’s recommendation, the research board may allow extension beyond seven years.

Terms and Conditions/Eligibility Criteria

A candidate aspiring for admission into PhD at the Institute must:

• Possess an MPhil degree or its equivalent with a minimum CGPA of 3.00 or first division in social sciences from a recognized university.
• Submit a copy of his/her tentative research project. Admission will be given subject to the availability of the supervisor in the relevant field of research and strictly according to HEC’s rules and requirements.
• For college/university teachers and all in-service candidates, a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the employer is mandatory to be attached with admission form and moved through proper channel.

Special Note: The Institute is bound to follow future rules and regulation or any other requirements, with regard to admission into PhD program, as indicated by the Higher Education Commission (HEC), Quaid-i-Azam University, or any other regulatory body.

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PhD Islamic Studies (Quran & Tafseer)

Phd shariah, phd islamic studies (general), phd islamic studies, phd education (specialization in distance and non-formal education-dnfe), phd (education) with specialization in science education, phd teacher education, doctor of philosophy (phd) in special education, phd mass communication, phd iqbal studies, phd in pakistani languages and literature (mphil based), phd english (linguistics), phd (business administration), phd chemistry, phd physics, phd in agricultural extension, phd statistics, phd (food & nut), phd history, phd education (specialization elementary teacher education), ph.d. islamic studies (specialization in seerat studies), phd arabic (mphil/ms based), phd mathematics, phd library and information sciences, phd (computer science).

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The students who are looking forward to admissions in Ph.D. are advised to fulfill the eligibility criteria requirements. They should then get an admission form from their desired University. The admission form includes documentation of all the previous academic records, including the entry tests before admission as well. After completing the admission form you have to submit it within the due dates. Admission forms are now also available at the official websites of the University. After the closure of admission, students have to wait for a while for merit lists. 

Eligibility Criteria

The enrollment criteria for Ph.D. according to HEC is that a candidate must possess eighteen years of education (Master’s degree) in the relevant field from a recognized University. Candidates should a minimum 3.0 CGPA in their master’s degree. They should pass a GAT exam with a minimum of 60% marks. The GAT test should be cleared before enrolling in Ph.D. Further, it is mandatory for every candidate to appear and pass the entry test and the interview conducted by the department.

Admission Intake

Admission intake usually occurs twice a year. The first round of admission occurs in the fall session (September) and the second round occurs in spring session (April). But, it depends on the institute as well if they offer the particular degree in spring sessions or not. 

A candidate who has completed their master’s degree and wants to pursue a Ph.D. in their relevant field. They are required to undergo an entry test before applying for admission to Ph.D. The most common and widely used entry tests are GRE (Graduate Record Examination) and GMAT (Graduate Management Admissions Test). The students have to opt for the tests according to their fields and their requirements. 

The graduate assessment tests include multiple-choice questions. There is no such defined syllabus but the paper is field-based with different analytical, research, logical, and reasoning questions. 

The GMAT (graduate management test) is an entry test used at various universities for admission to masters or Ph.D. degrees. It is a computerized test that consists of various sections of the analytical assessment, quantitative reasoning, verbal reasoning, and integrated reasoning. GMAT is mostly applicable for students of business studies. 

The graduate record examination test is used for admission at various international universities as well. GRE is not limited to a specific field but it works for many fields. The test includes quantitative, analytical, and verbal reasoning questions. 

Merit Lists

After the admission process, the students are required to wait for the merit list. The merit list declares the students who meet all the requirements for admission and are successful in gaining admission.

Fee Structure

The fee structure varies among different institutes. The major difference seen in fee structure is among the public and private sector universities. The public sector universities often have a low fee structure as compared to the private sector universities of Pakistan. The fee structure also varies for full and part-time students of Ph.D. For instance, the fee for Ph.D. at Government College Lahore Ph.D. is 378,300 whereas, the Ph.D. fee in UMT is 699000

List of Institutions for PHD in Pakistan:

Some HEC recognized institutes that offer a Ph.D. are:

Public Sector:

• Allama Iqbal Open University, Islamabad
• Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan
• Bahria University, Islamabad
• COMSATS Institute of Information Technology, Islamabad
• Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi
• Fatima Jinnah Women University, Rawalpindi
• Federal Urdu University of Arts Sciences & Technology Islamabad
• Government College University, Lahore.
• International Islamic University, Islamabad
• King Edward Medical University, Lahore
• Kohat University of Science and Technology
• Lahore College for Women University, Lahore
• National Defence University, Islamabad
• National University of Modern Languages, Islamabad.
• National University of Science & Technology
• Pakistan Institute of Engineering & Applied Sciences, Islamabad.
• Quaid-e-Azam University, Islamabad
• University of Agriculture, Faisalabad
• University of Agriculture, Peshawar
• University of Health Sciences, Lahore
• University of Karachi University of Peshawar, Peshawar
• University of the Punjab, Lahore
• The University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore

Private Sector:

• Lahore Institute of Management Sciences
• University of Management and Technology
• University of Central Punjab
• Aga Khan University, Karachi
• Riphah International University 
• Ghulam Ishaq Khan Institute of Engineering Sciences & Technology
• National College of Business Administration & Economics, Lahore
• The National University of Computer and Emerging Sciences
• University of Lahore
• Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto Institute of Sciences & Technology, Karachi

PHD Universities in other cities of Pakistan

• Azad Kashmir
• Dera Ismail Khan
• Muzaffarabad
• Rahim Yar Khan

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Phd (management sciences).

SZABIST offers PhD in Management Sciences in the specialized areas of Human Resource Management, Marketing and Finance. The Students are required to complete 48 credit hours including 18 credit hours for course work and 30 credit hours for Dissertation. The course work includes 5 courses of 3 credit hours each and one Independent Research Study of 3 Credit hours. After completing course work, a dissertation of 30 credit hours to be completed. The degree can be earned in minimum 3 years and maximum 8 years. Following are the details of the program: • There are two compulsory courses in PhD i.e. Advanced Research Methods and Techniques and Advanced Quantitative Tools for Research. • Students cannot register in IRS before completing all compulsory courses. • Candidate may be given prerequisite/deficiency courses or theses which will be decided by the Interview Board at the time of admission. • Prerequisite Courses are non-credit courses. • The student will not be allowed to register in PhD courses before completing prerequisite courses/ thesis if any. • Dissertation of 30 Credit Hours is Compulsory. • Registration in Dissertation is allowed after passing Comprehensive Examination, GAT- Subject Test and maintaining minimum CGPA requirement • All the requirements of HEC pertaining to PhD must be fulfilled which include:          o Minimum 60% GAT Subject at the time of Admission,          o CGPA requirement (3.00 GPA/CGPA minimum pass requirement for each course and for CGPA.          o Passing Comprehensive examination to establish the PhD candidacy (maximum 2 attempts allowed).          o One Research Paper Published from the thesis in W,X, and Y-category journal before the completion of 30 Credit Hours Dissertation. • Elective Courses to be selected from the specialized area of Marketing, Finance, Human Resource and Research. • Maximum Course Load for each Semester is 9 Credit Hours. • All General guidelines mentioned in DOCTORAL DEGREE PROGRAMS are applicable on PhD-Management Science.

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Elective courses are listed under MBA / MS / PhD electives following the MBA program. Elective courses may vary from time to time. All courses may not necessarily be offered every year. Alternate courses may be substituted as and when required. Course registration is subjected to course offering as per Zabdesk each semester. The above course plan is tentative for basic understanding. Students can register in any number of offered course/s but not exceeding 3 courses (9 credit hours) per semester. One extra course can be allowed depending on the approval of program manager. Summer is not a regular semester and no new registration is offered during summer. A student can take maximum two interdisciplinary elective courses in SS/CS/IT/Media/MBA program with the prior approval of respective program managers.

PhD (Computing)

The PhD program requires students to complete 48 credit hours. Course work of 18 credits (6 courses)is needed which includes core courses, electives and Independent Research Study. Dissertation of 30 credits is also required to complete. The maximum time limit to complete the PhD degree is 8 years.

Elective courses are listed under different streams in MS Computer Science program. PhD course work credits may be implemented via selection of a particular mode of course execution (as recommended by the respective Graduate Committee/Program Coordinator) from the various available approaches, including guided/ taught courses, seminars, and independent research studies.

PhD in Educational Leadership and Management (Evening)

The PhD in Educational Leadership and Management program at the Department of Education aspires to meet the growing demand of leaders and managers with expertise in the field of education. There is a strong emphasis on research and critical awareness on issues of social justice and equity in educational contexts. It equips graduates with the knowledge and skills to have impact on educational policy, reform and practice. The PhD in Educational Leadership and Management is a 3 year program spread over six semesters. It is a 48 credit hour program comprising 5 courses, 1 Independent Research Study (3 credit hours), and a Dissertation (30 credit hours). The students will have the opportunity to specialize in the fields of Sociology of Education, Educational Policy, Testing and Evaluation,  Teacher Education, Professional Development, School Administration/Educational Leadership, Guidance & Counseling, Curriculum development, Technology Integration in Education, Early Childhood Education, Higher Education studies, Educational Psychology and Child Development

Eligibility:

• – GAT subject with minimum 60% score is also required. Last degree verification from HEC is required.
• – Candidate must have 18 years of education in the relevant discipline, i.e.an MS/ M.Phil. in education/educational leadership and management, with minimum 60% marks/CGPA 3.00 from an HEC recognized institution.

COMPULSORY COURSES*

All the students have to appear in Comprehensive Examination at the end of their course work. *The research courses are compulsory for all the students except for SZABIST continuing students who will take two elective courses instead.

Electives and majors will be offered depending on the availability of the resources.Course offering may be varied as per university  policy .

PhD course work credits may be implemented via selection of a particular mode of course execution (as recommended by the respective Graduate Committee/Program Coordinator) from the various available approaches, including guided/ taught courses, seminars, and independent research studies.

PhD SS (International Relations, Economics, Sociology and Psychology) 

For PhD SS Program, Students are required to complete 48 credit hours. 5 courses of 3 credit hours each and one Independent Research Study of 3 Credit Hours (total 18 Credit hours for Course Work) and One dissertation of 30 credit hours (Total 48 Credit Hours for PhD).

• There are two compulsory courses in PhD i.e. Advanced Research Methods and Techniques (Qualitative) Advanced Research Methods and Techniques (Quantitative).
• Students cannot register in IRS before completing compulsory courses
• Candidate may be given prerequisite/deficiency courses or theses which will be decided by the Interview Board at the time of admission.
• Prerequisite Courses are non-credit courses.
• Dissertation of 30 Credit Hours is Compulsory.
• Registration in Dissertation is allowed after passing Comprehensive Examination, GAT- Subject Test and maintaining minimum CGPA requirement
• All the requirements of HEC pertaining to PhD must be fulfilled these are: • Minimum 60% GAT Subject at the time of Admission, • CGPA requirement (3.00 GPA/CGPA minimum pass requirement for each course and for CGPA. • Passing Comprehensive examination to establish the PhD candidacy (maximum 2 attempts allowed). • One Research Paper Published from the thesis in Y-category journal before the completion of 30 Credit Hours Dissertation.
• Elective Courses to be selected from the specialized area of International Relations, Economics, Psychology and Sociology
• Maximum Course Load for each Semester is 9 Credit Hours.
• Time duration for PhD is Minimum 3 years and Maximum 8 years.
• All General guidelines mentioned in DOCTORAL DEGREE PROGRAMS are applicable on PhD- Social Sciences.

Two interdisciplinary courses can be allowed with approval of the both Program Managers subject to the relevance of courses. Elective courses may vary from time to time.

PhD Biosciences

The PhD in Biosciences is minimum 3 years program that requires completing a total of 48 credit hours. The maximum time limit to complete the PhD degree is 8 years. Maximum course load for a semester is 3 courses (9 credit hours). The following is the break-up of the 48-credit hour courses:

• 2 Core Courses (6 credit hours) *
• 4 Elective (12 credit hours) OR 1 IRS (3 credit hours) and 3 Electives (9 credit hours)
• 1 Thesis (30 credit hours)

* The research courses are compulsory for all the students except for SZABIST continuing students who will take two elective courses instead.

Interdisciplinary courses can be allowed with the approval of both the Program Managers subject to the relevance of courses. Elective courses may vary from time to time.

Followed by successfully completion of the course work, Comprehensive Examination is required to pass in order to acquire PhD Candidacy after which research period starts. The entire research work is carried out under the supervision of the PhD supervisor which is assigned and approved as per the university procedure. The complete research work is required to be submitted in the form of a “Dissertation” after a minimum period of two years.

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Choosing to pursue a PhD degree is a life-changing decision, but it is also a decision that must be taken very seriously because it can open up a new universe of possibilities. 

If you are thinking about starting on this academic adventure, you should ask yourself if it is truly something you want to accomplish. Do you have enough time to commit to the required studies? because studying for a Ph.D. degree can take up to 8 years if done part-time. You should also think about the cost of getting a Ph.D., as it can be quite pricy. 

The Meaning of a Ph.D. 

"PhD stands for "Doctor of Philosophy." This is an academic or professional degree that, in most countries, prepares the holder to teach their chosen subject at the university level or to work in a specialised position in their chosen industry. 

PhDs can be an asset to those pursuing careers in leadership, academia, research, and entrepreneurship. A bachelor's or master's degree is required to pursue a Ph.D., regardless of the field. When a Ph.D. student finishes the program successfully, they are given the academic title "Doctor." 

A Ph.D. normally takes three to four years to complete if studied full-time, during which you will be working on a thesis and developing your own unique research. Also, some Ph.D. candidates intend to publish their work, therefore expectations at this level of academia are very high. 

Why should I study for a Ph.D.?  

When deciding whether to pursue a Ph.D. or not, you should first ask yourself this question: "Why do I need to pursue a Ph.D. degree?". A degree at this level of study can be pursued for many different reasons, but here are some of the most common: 

• Gain a strong sense of achievement.  
• Become an expert in your chosen industry.  
• Continue working in the academic field.  
• Make a significant contribution to a specific field of study.  

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PhD Admissions in Pakistan

There are various Universities in Pakistan offering PhD Admissions in Pakistan 2024. These Universities are offering Ph.D. admissions for candidates who have completed 18 years of educations in the relevant field. Higher education commission HEC of Pakistan has provided certain eligibility criteria for PhD admissions at these Universities. According to that criteria, for PhD admissions candidates are required CGPA 3.0 out of 4.0 in the semester system or first division in the annual system in M.Phil/M.S/Equivalent degree. Some Universities in Pakistan are also requiring that the candidate must pass the subject test of NTS or ETS. PhD is an abbreviation of Doctor of Philosophy. PhD is a program that is usually of two years of study with a maximum of 4 years of the thesis. There are many universities in Pakistan that are offering quality education in Ph.D. Universities offer Ph.D. admissions as spring admissions and fall admissions. Several students are applying for Ph.D. admissions every year and this number is increasing. Due to this reason, Universities are greatly focusing on these admissions every year. Universities have also provided certain merit for admissions. This merit is different for each University. Candidates are required to fit in this merit to get admissions to University.

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The LUMS PhD Biology programme, offered by the Syed Babar Ali School of Science and Engineering (SBASSE), is designed to prepare students to think scientifically and produce independent researchers who can take up the challenges of 21st century Biology.

With cutting edge research in state-of-the-art research labs, the department boasts a modern curriculum with a strong focus on research in areas like Cancer Therapeutics, Systems Biology, Structural Biology related to Viruses, Bacterial Pathogenesis and Diabetes, Epigenetics, Genome Evolution, Bioinformatics, and Virology.

Research is an essential component of the programme, with projects addressing fundamental questions in Biology like how complex organisms develop from a single cell and how cell fates are determined, how gene expression is regulated in extremophiles, how cell cycle is controlled in stem cells and how organisms evolve over thousands of years.

To graduate, students must earn a total of 42 credit hours from which 18 must be from coursework and 24 from research work/thesis. Major milestones that must be achieved for the successful completion of the PhD degree include the Comprehensive (Qualifying) Examination, Thesis Proposal Defence and PhD Thesis Defence.

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Academic Record;

Performance in Admission Tests;

Application Review;

Research Statement;

Submission of Complete Online Application, Application Processing Fee and Supporting Documents by the stipulated deadline;

Letters of Recommendation; and

Interview Performance (If shortlisted)

These are the minimum criteria that applicants need to fulfill in order to be eligible to apply. Fulfillment of these criteria does not guarantee admission to LUMS.

Academic Record

Applicants are expected to have obtained their Master's degree (MS or MPhil) from national or foreign institutions accredited or recognised by the Higher Education Commission (HEC), Pakistan.

• Applicants completing their last degree by  July 30, 2024,  are also eligible to apply for the PhD programme if they meet all minimum admission requirements at the time of submission of application.
• Applicants must mention all their academic, test attempts and must not hide any information. The application will be evaluated on the basis of information provided at the time of application submission.
• LUMS graduating class of 2024 are eligible to apply on the basis of their 7th semester result.

Test Requirement

Applicants who have taken the Graduate Record Examination  GRE (General)  (through the Educational Testing Service (ETS), USA) during the last  two (2) years  (i.e., after April 27, 2022) and obtained an aggregate score of  300  in the  quantitative  and  verbal sections  may choose not to take the LGAT. In addition to this, local applicants are required to take the LUMS SBASSE Subject Test in Biology.

Applicants residing outside Pakistan are required to take the GRE General Test through the Educational Testing Service (ETS), USA. For further information, please visit  www.ets.org .

Due to the unavailability of the GRE Subject Test in Biology , such applicants will be assessed based on their GRE General Test score only.

GRE scores must be reported to LUMS officially from the testing agency. The college code for reporting GRE (General) to LUMS is  0679 .

LUMS Graduate Admission Test (LGAT) is comprised of Quantitative, Verbal, and Analytical sections.

The LGAT and SBASSE Subject Test Scores will be valid only for the admission of Fall 2024.

The LGAT and SBASSE Subject Test scores will be used for application evaluation and, hence will not be disclosed to applicants.

Please visit the following link; Subject Test Guidelines

The admission application will be considered for evaluation after the successful completion of the following four (4) STEPS by the applicants on or before the stipulated deadlines: 

• Online Admission Application submission;
• Online submission of scanned copies of required supporting documents;
• Submission of an appropriate Application Processing Fee; and
• Online Submission of the Letter of Recommendation by the Referees.

Application Processing Fee

• The application processing fee of PKR 3,540
• LGAT and SBASSE Subject Test fee of  PKR 2,200
• The application processing fee of USD 150 for International applicants
• Applicants must complete and submit their online Admission application on or before April 16, 2024; 5:00 pm (PKT). 
• Applicants are required to online submit the scanned copies of all supporting documents on or before April 17, 2024.
• After the successful submission of the online application, applicants must make the Processing Fee payment by the deadline.
• Referees must submit completely filled Letters of Recommendation by the given deadline. 

Completion of all steps is mandatory. Application, documents, or fees received after the stipulated deadline will not be processed.

Application Review/Interview Performance

Shortlisted applications will be reviewed by the relevant committee to finalize the admission decision. Applicants are encouraged to provide complete information regarding their academic achievement, research reports, attended workshops, and extracurricular activities in order to substantiate their applications. Applicants must provide complete and correct information regarding their academics, work experience and test attempts. The application will be evaluated on the basis of information provided at the time of application submission.

Performance in Interview

Applicants will be shortlisted based on their Academic record, Admission Test Scores, and Interviews. The interview session will include your research presentation followed by a Q & A session.

Research Statement

The Research Statement is a summary of your research accomplishments, current work, future direction and potential of your work. A research statement is mandatory for all PhD applicants.

The modes of payment are as follows:

1. Voucher can be paid through cash, Pay Order and Bank Drafts made in favour of "Lahore University of Management Sciences" at any branch within Pakistan of following banks:

Allied Bank Limited

• Meezan Bank Limited (Customer Code: LUMS)

Bank Al-Habib Limited

2. For online Credit/Debit card payment, please click here .   

3. Vouchers can also be paid through ATM machines and internet banking portals of the following banks:

• Askari Bank Limited
• Bank Alfalah Limited
• Faysal Bank Limited

Meezan Bank Limited

• Standard Chartered (Only for Online Payments)
• For making payments through internet banking portals/ATM, students need to have bank account in the respective bank.
• Fee payment through "Pay Orders" is accepted at banks up to two working days prior to the payment deadline. Fee may be paid through Cash Receipts, Online Services and Credit/Debit Cards till payment deadline.

Advance Tax:

Through an amendment in the Income Tax Ordinance 2001 by Finance Act 2013, advance tax (under section 236 I) shall be collected @ 5% on the entire amount of fee except refundable portion.

Bank Helpline Numbers

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2. Regional Office: 042-35747603

1. Regional Office: 92-42-35786207

2. Head Office: 92-21-36406139

1. Karachi: 92-21-32277231-239, Lahore: 0333-1218430

2. DHA Ph. 5 Branch: 042-37189231 042-37189234

The PhD programmes at LUMS are fully funded for 4 years of education. Additionally, PhD candidates are given a monthly stipend as per University policy.

Students are required to pay general security (refundable) at the time of admission. 

Fee Structure for FY 2023-24

Important Points

• The above breakdown of fee structure is for Year 1 of the 4-Year PhD programme.
• The per credit hour rate for FY 2023–24 is PKR 40,590/-
• LUMS offers full funding for the PhD programmes to all students for four (4) years of education.
• University fees are usually announced once each year. However, the University reserves the right to change its policies and fee structure at any time.

Refund Policy         To learn more about the University's Refund Policy, please click here .

• The University reserves the right to change dates and deadlines for admissions. Please keep informed of any changes by visiting this site periodically, as well as the LUMS online application site.

What are the admission requirements for PhD programme?

Please refer to the Admission Criteria tab.

Do you require any test for admission to the PhD programme?

By which date should applicants expect their test registration cards to be delivered.

Test Registration Cards and instructions will be posted to the applicants' secure online application account and an email message will alert applicants that the Test Registration Card has been posted. It will be posted on applicants' online account one week before the test date.

I have submitted my online application and all required documents on time but I am unable to view my Test Registration Card?

If an applicant is unable to view his/her Test Registration Card despite completing all the requirements then he/she can write to us at  [email protected] .

I have not yet received any confirmation email after the submission of my online application. What should I do?

You should recheck the completion and proper submission of your online application.

Is it possible to apply after the deadline?

The application cannot be submitted after the deadline.

How do I inform about a change in my online application?

It is highly recommended to fill out the application form carefully. No changes can be made after the submission of online application. In sheer need an applicant can send the updated information to  [email protected]  with the specific header "Change in Application Form".

I have received my transcripts for Master's/MS/MPhil but I do not have the degree. What should I do?

You should submit all your transcripts latest by the Online document submission deadline. Copy of your degree can be submitted later.

I have completed my 7th semester with a CGPA of less than 3. Am I eligible to apply for PhD programme?

Applicants to the PhD programme must have a CGPA of 3.0 or above (on a scale of 4) at the time of application submission.

Are there any specific quotas in admission?

Admission to the LUMS PhD programme is purely merit based and there are no quotas.

Whom should I ask to write a letter of recommendation on my behalf?

The recommendation letters can be from a faculty member who has had a reasonable opportunity to evaluate you academically.

Can my admission be deferred?

In truly exceptional circumstances the Graduate Programme Committee may grant a deferral. All requests should be made in writing and will be reviewed on a case to case basis.

How will you notify me regarding a decision on my application?

The final admission decision will be communicated through an official letter; however, you can check your application status through your online account. Regretfully, we are unable to provide information regarding your application status by telephone or e-mail.

Do you have any age limit for the admission to the PhD programme?

No, there are no age restrictions.

May I appeal my admission decision or ask to have the decision explained?

The admission process is a well deliberated and thorough process. Each year we receive a large number of outstanding applications. Unfortunately, all of them do not qualify because of the limited number of available seats. The decision regarding admission is final.

If your application is unsuccessful you will also receive a letter informing you of this. Due to the volume of applications the University receive, it is not possible to provide feedback on unsuccessful applications.

Who is an international applicant?

A foreign national who is not of Pakistani origin and does not have a Pakistani passport/NICOP/CNIC is eligible to apply to LUMS under its International Student Programme. Applicants holding dual nationality out of which one is Pakistani are not eligible to apply through LUMS International Student Programme.

How do I get equivalence from Higher Education Commission (HEC), Pakistan?

International students can get equivalence through the following process: http://hec.gov.pk .

What is the Higher Education Commission (HEC), Pakistan?

Higher Education Commission (HEC) Pakistan is an independent, autonomous, and constitutionally established institution of primary funding, overseeing, regulating, and accrediting the higher education efforts in Pakistan. HEC is responsible for formulating higher education policy and quality assurance to meet the international standards as well as providing accrediting academic degrees, development of new institutions, and uplift of existing institutions in Pakistan.

Does LUMS offer campus accommodation to international students?

LUMS provides a well-maintained residential environment for international students.

What are the visa requirements for LUMS for International applicant?

Please visit the link for visa requirements:  https://international.lums.edu.pk/ .

LUMS Funding

LUMS provides funding to PhD students in terms of scholarship and research assistantship. The University’s policy is to admit students purely on merit, regardless of their financial status or background. The PhD Programmes at LUMS offer a fully-funded scholarship which covers the following:

• Admission Fee
• Tuition fees
• Semester Registration fee
• Monthly Stipend subject to the approval of the Supervisor
• The scholarship is for four (4) years, to meet the minimum graduation requirement of the Programme.
• The payment of allowances admissible under the Scholarship shall be made subject to the complete adherence to all rules and regulations governing the scholarship and satisfactory performance within the allocated degree Programme.

Teaching assistantships is another opportunity that may be available to doctoral students for additional financial assistance, subject to faculty approval. If a student receives funding from another source, the said amount of fee waiver and/ or scholarship allowance given by LUMS would be adjusted accordingly. Please note that the fee waiver and/ or scholarship funding is approved initially for one year and is renewable based on academic performance.

The Lahore University of Management Sciences, (LUMS), Pakistan and TWAS offer fellowships to young scientists from developing countries (other than Pakistan) who wish to pursue research towards a PhD in Natural Sciences and Engineering. For further information, please visit the link https://sbasse.lums.edu.pk/twas-lums-phd-fellowships .

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PhD Admission In Pakistan 2024

Admissions are opened in a Ph.D. degree program for the session of 2024 all over Pakistan. Interested candidates can get admission to their desired university, college, and institutes. All those universities and colleges are allowed to offer admission who are registered from Higher Education Commission.

PhD Merit Criteria 2024

There are merit criteria for selection in the Ph.D. program. Candidates must have 18 years of education in their selected field. Students have 3CGPA out of 4 CGPA or a minimum of 60% marks in the annual system in M.Phil/M.S/Equivalent degree. Most universities requiring the entry test pass by the subject test of NTS or ETS, ETEA, MDCAT, ECAT, and others.

PhD Admission 2024 In Lahore

Doctor of Philosophy is the highest degree level. According to this degree, the Ph.D. is usually required to produce original research that expands the boundaries of knowledge, normally in the form of a thesis or dissertation, and defend their work against experts in the field. After the completion of this degree, students can join a university professor, researcher, or scientist in many fields. A student of Ph.D. can use words with his name. People give them the title Dr, those who teach at universities or work in academic, educational, or research fields.

In Pakistan, universities offer Ph.D. in many departments, which are science, Arts business, humanities, and languages, and etc. In earlier days just a single or maximum of two PhDs are graduated from a university. But nowadays many students are graduated and many are enrolled in universities.

Universities Offer Admission to PhD

Ph.d. admission in pakistan fall 2024.

These are the top 5 universities that offer admissions in the Ph.D. program, Federal Urdu University Of Arts Science & Technology, Islamabad, Dawood University Of Engineering And Technology Karachi, University Of Azad Jammu & Kashmir, Muzaffarabad, University Of Management And Technology, Lahore, and Gomal University Dera Ismail Khan.

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In 1988 the University received a bequest from the late Mr. Karam Singh Maughan to establish an endowment to support graduate fellowships (named for Guru Gobind Singh, the Sikh religious leader) to be awarded to graduates of universities in a specific area of India and Pakistan for the purpose of pursuing graduate study at the University of California.

UCI may put forward one campus nomination for consideration.

For 2024-25, the amount of the Singh Fellowship award will be $30,000.

Submit your nomination by April 30 by 5:00pm PST.

To be eligible, a student must:

• be a graduate of an Indian or Pakistani university in the designated area1, (see map in the “forms” section below)
• be committed to returning to their country of origin after receiving the degree, and (3) not have engaged previously in graduate study at any other institution of higher learning in the United States. Individuals already holding the master’s degree will have preference.

Students at any stage of graduate study may be nominated. Preference to students who have reached the dissertation stage, and especially to those who have exhausted the normal sources of financial support.

The award will be made based on the strength of the student’s academic record and supporting documents; these should include:

• up to three letters of reference (one from the student’s faculty sponsor),
• university transcripts, and
• any other documents that may serve to support the candidacy.
• Indicate your current status, if you have advanced to candidacy or not, and planned completion date, etc.
• Include a statement of how the student proposes to use their graduate education in their home country.

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London Book Fair 2024: What the Students Saw

April 17, 2024

By NYU MS in Publishing Students

Every year, NYU selects four graduate students from the MS in Publishing program at the SPS Center for Publishing and Applied Liberal Arts to attend the annual London Book Fair, where publishers from all around the world come together to showcase titles and negotiate rights. The fair runs for only three days and each day is scheduled densely with panels, lectures, special guests, it’s nearly impossible for one person to see everything.  The students who attended the 2024 London Book Fair assisted the staff in setting up each stage and organizing the venue, which gave them a front row seat to even the most popular events. Our students learned about the latest trends in the book industry,  glimpsed the forefront of environmentally conscious innovation, and heard bestselling authors Taylor Jenkins Reid and Richard Osman discuss their creative process and the art of writing. In addition, the students had the opportunity to introduce themselves to publishing executives  Jennifer Brehl and Judith Curr, who were happy to answer questions and provide insight on the current state of publishing.  Each of the students has reflected on the book fair and has shared their personal experience below.

NYU MS in Publishing Students at Westminster Bridge. From left: Jillian Schelzi, Brianne Oliva, Mia Drake, and Juliette Demoor Maslach

Jillian Schelzi

Early on the first day of the book fair, the CEO of Simon & Schuster Jonathan Karp delivered an opening keynote address on the London Book Fair Main Stage. I was particularly excited to hear Jonathan speak and provide insight on the future of S&S given the recent purchase of Simon & Schuster by private equity firm KKR.In conversation with the Editor-in-Chief of Publishing Perspectives, Porter Anderson, Karp mentioned the opportunity to “reinvest in [themselves],”  noting that S&S is committed to international growth. Against the backdrop of the U.S. efforts to ban Tiktok, Karp confirmed that Booktok continues to drive sales across adult and YA titles. 

Karp also applauded the Publisher’s Association of the U.K. and the Association of American Publishers for their continued support for author’s rights in relation to copyright and emerging AI technologies. S&S is dedicated to respecting authors’ contracts and wishes and intends to “proceed with great caution” in its use of AI.

Finally, the conversation turned towards Porter and Karp’s take on the decrease in popularity of nonfiction books. Given the current socio-political environment, Karp believes people across the globe are seeking escapism through fiction. However, Karp remains positive.Good nonfiction has the power to present a unique perspective and change the conversation. 

Jillian is in her final semester of NYU’s M.S. in Publishing Program. She previously worked in Finance at consulting firm Boston Consulting Group, until she moved to New York to pursue her M.S. in Publishing. She hopes to continue her career in publishing as a literary agent.

Juliette Demoor Maslach

On the  first day of the fair, the NYU MS in Publishing students  had a brief chat with Jennifer Brehl, Executive Editor at William Morrow & Voyager. She spoke about her journey to publishing and her  role editing Neil Gaiman. Among other bestselleing authors. She  gave us valuable advice–including, t, surprisingly, that editorsshouldn’t chase trends. Publishing can be a very slow process, and timing a book release to capitalize on a current trend can be tricky. Instead, editors  should keep in mind the reasons theylove a project, while also identifying the audience  and considering why they’ll want to buy it. 

On the last day of the fair,  we heard Judith Curr, president and publisher of the HarperOne Group in the U.S,.and Ameena Saiyid, founder and managing director of Lightstone Publishers in Pakistan, speak on SheEOs In Publishing: Women Pioneering the Pages panel. e,They spoke eloquently of the challenges they  have faced throughout their careers. For example, Saiyid shared that she was “simply not accepted” and explained how she decided to create a space for herself, and persisted until she was successful.

Juliette is currently doing her second year at the Masters in Publishing. She is an international student from Venezuela and Argentina, and has previously interned at Massie & McQuilkin Literary Agents. She hopes to create a space for Latin American authors like herself in the future.

Brianne Oliva

I have attended book-focused events in the past, such as Book Expo America and BookCon, but even I was surprised by the scope and intensity of the London Book Fair! I was stationed primarily at the Main Stage, where one of the most popular events of the whole fair took place: ‘Author of the Day - Taylor Jenkins Reid.’  The conversation was moderated by Leonel Teti, the Editor-in-Chief of Urano World, Taylor’s Spanish publisher, whointroduced attendees to  Reid’s most popular titles: The Seven Husbands of Evenlyn Hugo, Daisy Jones and the Six, Malibu Rising, and Carrie Soto is Back. Taylor said that she wrote these books to showcase the challenges of being a famous woman in a misogynistic world–an experience that the author has learned about firsthandas her books have gained exponential popularity.Reid concluded that it is important to her to be as successful as she can be without being mean. 

Brianne is currently a second-semester student in the MS Publishing program. She is a marketing assistant at Basic Books, an imprint of Hachette Book Group. Besides reading, Brianne’s hobbies include crocheting, golfing, and playing with her two cats. 

NYU MS in Publishing Students with Judith Curr, President and Publisher of imprints HarperOne, Rayo, HarperCollins Español, and Amistad divisions of HarperCollins

On day two of the London Book Fair, I moved from working the Main Stage to the Focus Theater, where I watched the Trailblazer awards, which are run by the London Book Fair in partnership with the Publishers Association and supported by the Society of Young Publishers and Book Brunch. This year's winners were Cassie Rocks, Marketing Manager at HarperCollins & Co-director of The FLIP (Female Leadership in Publishing), Humairaa Dudhwala, Assistant Editor at Manchester University Press, Molly Powell, Publishing Director at Hodderscape, Niamh Anderson, Senior Publicity Manager at Little Brown Book Group, Renae Prince, Online Manager at Fane and Rory Codd, Press Officer at Farshore, HarperCollins Publishers.

After receiving their awards, the winners had the chance to answer questions, share their thoughts on the industry, and provide advice from an experienced perspective.  Their advice was simple, yet it resonated with me deeply. They encouraged us  to advocate for yourself, to step out of your comfort zone and say “yes,” , to try new things and diversity your skill set, and to reach out to and network with editors whose work you love, It’s up to you to enact the changes you want to see, to create those spaces, communities, and policies which motivated you from the beginning. They also stressed  the importance  of remaining a passionate and enthusiastic reader.  

Mia is in her final semester at NYU’s M.S. in Publishing program. She is currently working as a marketing coordinator at Dotdash Meredith. Outside of school and work Mia enjoys reading illustrative books that represent people of all walks of life and studying children’s literature. 

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