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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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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.

Second Year

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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The PhD Management at the Suleman Dawood School of Business is an interdisciplinary programme that provides exposure to global best practices and training in rigorous research methods, while focusing on social impact both in a specialised local context and in terms of the global economy. Our PhD graduates have the expertise to use theory and empirical research to solve complex challenges in public, private and non-profit sectors in Pakistan and abroad. Our graduates stand out as forward-thinking leaders in their domains in academia, international think tanks, and the development sector.

Programme features:

• A world-class curriculum
• Access to the latest research on real-world issues and solutions
• Global linkages through international faculty and conferences
• Rigorous research training

Specialisation in three broadly defined, exhaustive disciplines:

• Organisational Behaviour and Strategy
• Finance    
• Operations Management

PhD Programme Structure - Four Years

Additionally, the candidate will also have to meet the following conditions to graduate:

• Journal Paper, International Conference, Two Seminars
• 30 Credit Hours of Coursework and Minimum 3.0 CGPA
• 30 Credit Hours of Research Work

Fall Admission 2024

Applicants must meet the minimum eligibility criteria to be considered for admission to the PhD Management Programme. 

Admission is purely merit-based and rests solely on the following criteria:

• Research Statement ( Research Statement Template );

Two Letters of Recommendation;

• Submission of complete online application, application processing fee and supporting documents by the stipulated deadline;

Application Review; and

• Interview (if called)

This is the minimum criteria that applicants need to fulfil in order to be eligible to apply. Fulfilment of this criteria does not guarantee admission to LUMS.

Academic Record

Applicants are required to have obtained their Undergraduate and/or Graduate degrees related to Management, including but not limited to Economics, Accounting, Finance, and Operations. We welcome applications from other fields as well, especially from Social Sciences and Engineering, but such applicants may be required to complete some non-credit coursework.

As a minimum academic performance, all applicants must have obtained a  CGPA of at least 3.0 (on a scale of 4)  or  First Division (60% in the annual system)  in their Master’s degree (MPhil/MS/Equivalent).

Applicants completing their last degree or attempting final year exams by May 30, 2024, are also eligible to apply for Fall 2024 admissions.

Test Requirement

Applicants are required to take One (1) of the following tests in order to be considered for the Fall 2024 admissions:

Graduate Management Admission Test ( GMAT )

GMAT score is valid for Five (5) years. Scores of GMAT taken before April 28, 2019 will not be considered valid for the Fall 2024 admissions. For further details, please visit www.mba.com

Graduate Record Examination ( GRE )

GRE (General) score is valid for Five (5) years. Scores of GRE (General) taken before April 28, 2019 will not be considered valid for the Fall 2024 admissions. For further details, please visit www.ets.org

If the applicant has taken more than one test or attempt, the best score of a single test or attempt will be considered for application evaluation.

The LUMS code for receiving GMAT/GRE (General) scores from Pearson and ETS is  0679 .

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 letters of recommendation by the referees.

Application Processing Fee

The application processing fee of PKR 9,150

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 submit 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 the Letters of Recommendation by the given deadline. 

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

Application Review/Interview Performance

Applicants are encouraged to provide complete and correct information regarding their academic achievements, research reports, attended workshops, and extracurricular activities, and must tell LUMS about their success stories to substantiate their applications. Applications will be reviewed by the relevant Committee. Shortlisting for interviews will be done based on the applicant's academic achievement, quality of work experience, and admission test scores. Only short-listed candidates will be called for the interviews.

Letters of Recommendation

Minimum two (2) Letters of Recommendation are compulsory for applying to the PhD Management Programme.

Research Statement

To complete the application process for the PhD Programme applicants must submit a comprehensive research proposal. The PhD dissertation is a substantial undertaking involving empirical research, and its primary objective is to advance the existing body of knowledge within the academic management community on a specific subject of interest.

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.

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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 2024-25

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 2024–25 is PKR 45,830/-
• Fees are payable by semester according to the schedule given in the Annual Fee bill.
• University fees are usually announced once each year. However, the University reserves the right to change its policies and fee structure at any time.

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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.

Do i need to take any admission test?

Applicants are required to take either GMAT or GRE General. 

I would like to submit my GMAT/ GRE score to LUMS when I take the test. What is the LUMS code?

Our GMAT/GRE reporting code from ETS is 0679

For how long are the GMAT/GRE scores valid?

GMAT/GRE scores are valid for five years. GMAT/GRE taken five years before the admission deadline will not be considered valid.

Can I check the equivalency of scores from GRE (General) to GMAT?

Whom should i ask to write a letter of recommendation for me.

We recommend that at least one should be from a supervisor in your professional career. The other letter can be from a faculty member who can evaluate you academically.

How many letters of recommendation should I submit?

Minimum two (2) letters of recommendation are required.

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

No, there are no age restrictions for admission to the PhD Management programme.

May I apply using the paper application and send paper materials?

No, our system for reviewing applications is completely online so we must receive your application electronically using our online application service.

I have a change of address and/or email address and have already submitted my application?

It is very important that you keep our department aware of any address or email change. Please send an email at  [email protected]

What is the application process?

- Application for admission to the PhD Management programme is an online process (there is no paper based application to fill out or mail).

- After creating an account and accessing the online admission application you may then begin to complete your application.

- You can work on your application at any time and submit it when you are ready. Please note that we expect applicants to adhere to the deadlines stated on the LUMS website.

- After submission you may print a copy for your own use.

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

Admission decisions will only be communicated via courier service. Regretfully, we are unable to provide the final application status by telephone or e-mail inquiry.

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 receives; it is not possible to provide feedback on unsuccessful applications.

Who is considered 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.

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.

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

What is the total fee of phd management programme, does lums offer campus accommodation to international students, how do i inform about a change in the online application.

It is highly recommended to fill out the application form carefully. Changes cannot 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".

LUMS Financial Aid

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.

Several additional places on a fee-paying basis are available for applicants passionate to pursue their academic career in the PhD Management programme. Working professionals are encouraged to apply.

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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.

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Program Info

The PhD program requires candidates to undertake a number of graduate level courses, pass a qualifying examination, and then carry out research in a chosen area. The candidates are required to publish research papers in journals of international repute.

• Impart in depth knowledge and application of methodology to investigate original research problems through a systematic and focused approach
• Enable students to produce publishable research for journals and conferences of international repute
• Enable students to conduct independent research
• Students will be able to exhibit specialized knowledge and ability to use appropriate research methodology in the relevant field of study
• Students will be able to conduct systematic and focused research
• Students will be able to publish research papers in journals and conferences of international repute
• Students will be able to conduct and supervise independent research and can produce knowledge

PhD coursework comprises 6 courses (total 18 credit hours). A non-credit course “SS 310 Research Methodology” must also be passed; unless already passed during MS coursework.

The student becomes eligible to appear in the Comprehensive Examination after passing the PhD coursework with a minimum CGPA of 3.0. This exam must be passed within two years of admission, failing which the admission shall be cancelled.

The student can start work on PhD thesis only after

• Passing the Comprehensive Exam, AND
• Acceptance of synopsis by the Graduate Studies Committee.

The PhD Dissertation must contain original research work.

The Plagiarism Test shall be conducted on the Dissertation before its submission to foreign experts.

The PhD Dissertation shall be evaluated by at least two PhD experts from technologically/ academically advanced foreign countries.

If the foreign evaluators recommend that the work is acceptable for award of PhD, then a local committee, comprising two local experts and an internal evaluator, is constituted. The thesis is sent to all three members of this committee.

After receiving positive comments from the local experts, the student is expected to defend his/her work before this Committee. The student will be declared successful after the local Committee approves the work.

Publication of at least one research paper in an HEC approved “W” or “X” category journal is a requirement for the award of PhD degree.

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Eligibility:.

• A degree in a relevant subject, earned from a recognized university after 18 years of relevant education AND
• At least 70% marks (in the Annual system) or CGPA of at least 3.0 (on a scale of 4.0) AND
• Applicant must have earned Master degree with coursework and Thesis.

Selection Criteria:

• Admission is based on candidate’s performance in the following:
• Minimum 60% marks and at least 50 percentile rank in NTS-Subject GAT or International GRE Subject Test AND
• Interview (to assess research potential)

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PhD in Business Management

Business Management

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College of Business Management

Course Detail

The mission of the PhD research program in business management is to pursue leading-edge research, engage in the development of innovative ideas and analytical skills, and encourage both faculty and students to be independent and creative in their thinking. The outcome of this research program is the creation of a real and measurable impact on society and industry through quality research published in impact factor journals and recognized by industry.

Eligibility

MS or equivalent graduates from HEC recognized institutions meeting the following criteria:

• A minimum CGPA of 3.00 on a scale of 4.00 (or overall 60% marks) or equivalent
• A minimum of 18 years of schooling that corresponds to MS / MPhil or equivalent degree from HEC recognized institutions in a relevant discipline. Students with HEC recognized MBA have to do at least four pre-requisite courses (HEC equivalency required)
• GRE Subject or GAT subject test conducted by the NTS or HAT subject test of HEC. A minimum of 60% (percentage) marks is required or a minimum of 70% marks in IoBM test
• An interview conducted by the Institute
• All other HEC stipulated requirements

Program Requirements

PhD requires completion of course work and dissertation/thesis. Minimum duration is three years and maximum is seven years:

• PhD course work requirements consist of six graduate level courses (18 credit hours)
• On completion of dissertation/thesis the student is awarded 30 credits

A PhD student must additionally complete the following requirements:

• Comprehensive Exam
• PhD Proposal/Synopsis Development
• PhD Proposal/Synopsis Defense
• BASR Approval of PhD Proposal/Synopsis
• Continuous enrollment in supervised research courses is necessary during the research thesis stage
• Completion of PhD Dissertation/Thesis
• Selection of External Evaluators by BASR
• Publication of at least one paper in an ISI indexed or an HEC recognized journal or an official acceptance of the paper
• Evaluation of PhD Dissertation by two foreign faculty members from developed countries as per HEC criteria
• Dissertation/Thesis Finalization
• Open defense of PhD dissertation
• Any other HEC requirement
• Final Dissertation/Thesis submission to BASR

Learning Objectives

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• Develop applicable knowledge in the area of specialization
• Equip students with analytical and methodological skills to evaluate and conduct research
• Ability to effectively tabulate and present research findings 
• Perform specialized research in the field of choosing

Career Path

• Management Analysts 
• Budget Analysts
• Financial managers
• Professor 

Course Structure

Graduate courses:.

It is mandatory for research students of MPhil and PhD programs to attend research proposal / thesis defense / multi-disciplinary research seminars in each semester. Students must dedicate Saturdays (12:00 to 2:00 PM) for this attendance.

Interested in this program? Visit the admissions page for more information.

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PhD: Fees, Requirements & How to apply

Learn all about the highest academic degree, phd.

Find out about the possibility of obtaining a Doctorate at a top university abroad with the help of IDP. The PhD, or Doctor of Philosophy, is the highest postgraduate academic degree conferred by higher education institutions such as universities. Pursuing a PhD can result in significantly improved career prospects.

Students or professionals interested in leadership, academia, research, entrepreneurship, and much more sectors can depend on PhD as an advantageous qualification towards their ambitions. Regardless of your field, a student is required to have a bachelor’s or a master’s degree to obtain a PhD. A doctoral student who successfully completes the PhD program is automatically awarded with the academic title of “Doctor”.

Duration of PhD degrees

The period of time needed to obtain your doctorate degree depends on the field you study and it differs from a university to another as well as the education system of the country you’ll study at. Different PhD programs take various durations as follows for example:

• PhD of Political Science: between 3 – 8 years.
• PhD of Economics: between 5 – 7 years.
• PhD of Medicine: between 3 – 8 years.
• PhD of Computer Science: between 4 – 5 years.
• PhD of Music: between 4 – 7 years.
• PhD of Engineering: between 3 – 8 years.

PhD requirements

PhD admission requirements vary based on the university and the field of study. But generally, to apply for a PhD program at a leading university either in Australia, USA, the UK, New Zealand, Canada, or Ireland you’ll generally need the following requirements:

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• Accredited master’s degree in a related field with strong grades and proven research ability and potential
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• Statement of Purpose
• GMAT or GRE scores
• Recommendation letters
• English language test, such as IELTS or TOEFL
• Application fee

PhD in Australia

A PhD in Australia trains students to excel in their area of research, teaching and administration. The doctoral degree includes a review of the relevant literature, an original research project and a well-ordered thesis.

For students who wish to pursue a PhD in Australia, every year there are research scholarships such as the international postgraduate research scholarships (IPRS), university scholarships, alumni scholarships and governmental scholarships. Choose your PhD university wisely. There are several Australian university groups such as the Innovative Research Universities (IRU) which includes 7 research-based universities.

PhD in USA is a series of 3 phases of course work. Depending upon the study field, to complete PhD in USA , it takes 4 to 8 years of study after the Bachelor's Degree; and a year or two less for those who complete PhD after master’s degree .

As a PhD student at a US university, the F-1 student visa permits you to work on-campus for up to 20 hours a week during term-time and full-time during the holidays. Moreover, your Curricular Practical Training (CPT) includes work placements and opportunities that are a compulsory part of your PhD program. 

PhD in the UK

PhD in the UK provides professional, self-motivated researchers with the freedom to explore their chosen subject. Pursuing your PhD involves 3 years of research supported by subject-specific and generic skills training. There are no formal written examinations; students produce an externally examined written thesis and are to be present for an oral examination.

To be successful in PhD in the UK, you need to have a strong interest in the subject and are required to demonstrate intellectual independence, time-management skills and self-discipline.

PhD in New Zealand

Universities in New Zealand offer education for PhD in a diverse array of subjects . PhD in New Zealand is a 3 to 4-year full-time course during which a student has to prepare a substantial thesis under supervision. Upon completion of the course, a student is tested on the basis of oral examination of the thesis, after which PhD degree is awarded.

PhD in Canada

PhD programs in the universities of Canada are mostly research thesis-based, and last for 4 to 6 years. Generally, Canadian doctorate programs have more in common with the UK than the neighbouring USA. Unlike the American programs which begin with 1 or 2 years of taught classes and examinations before defining a thesis topic, the Canadian PhD program is often more research focused. 

PhD in Ireland

A standard full-time PhD in Ireland is usually completed in 3 to 4 years. For more structured programs this is normally 4 years. The Irish academic year is similar to that of the UK and universities are free to set their own teaching and examination dates.

Students earning a PhD in Ireland experience coursework, seminars, and substantial research in a specialised area of study which results in a doctoral thesis.

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Queen Mary recently joined a UK higher educat ion delegation on a 5-day visit to Pakistan . Led by the UK Government’s International Education Champion, Sir Steve Smith, the delegation comprise d senior representatives from the UK government, 15 lead ing UK higher education providers and key stakeholders from across the sector .  

Co-organised by the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan (HEC), the British High Commission, British Council in Pakistan, the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) and the Department for Education (DfE), the visit aimed at further realising the objectives of the flagship initiative Pakistan-UK Education Gateway, which launched in 2018.  

At the opening event, the delegation was welcomed by HEC Chairman Dr Mukhtar Ahmed and Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Education and Professional Training, Dr Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui. Central to the event was the launch of the Transnational Education (TNE) Policy between Pakistan and UK. Speaking on the occasion, Federal Minister Dr. Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui said that such collaborations will serve as a bridge between the two countries. Pakistan’s government, he said, would leave no stone unturned to support such initiatives in Pakistan for the development of the higher education sector.    

The group also met with Pakistan’s newly appointed Prime Minister, Shehbaz Sharif, who emphasised the importance of promoting quality education. He praised the UK’s support for Pakistan’s education sector and the long-standing bilateral engagement between both countries. Prime Minister Sharif also outlined his commitment to ensure that every child has access to education and highlighted the opportunities for universities to strengthen collaboration in both research and technology.   

The Pak-UK Education Gateway builds on existing collaborations between the UK and Pakistan that the British Council and Higher Education Commission has facilitated over the last fifteen years: from knowledge exchange and leadership development programmes to student and teacher training, scholarships and research collaborations.

Clare Burke, Head of International Partnerships at Queen Mary University of London , said:   

“ Pakistan is an important market for both the UK government and Queen Mary . Currently there are over 400 students from Pakistan studying at Queen Mary and the visit highlighted the increasing demand f or Higher Education in Pakistan . We have been engaging with the HEC and the British Council on a number of init iatives under the Pak-UK Education Gateway , including the British Council Women in STEM scholarship scheme and research projects with collea gues from Pakistan-based universities s uch as the ‘ HepFreePack ’ study on the treatment of hepatitis C in Pakistan. The visit provided a forum to engage with Pakistani institutions and w e are looking forward to forging more joint initiatives and partnerships in the future .”  

HEC Chairman Dr Mukhtar Ahmed said:  

“The TNE policy aims at prompting access to high quality international education to a wider society and advance social and economic development. I am confident that the visit will unfold huge opportunities for enhancing person to person and institution to institution cooperation on sustainable basis for mutual dividends.”  

Sir Steve Smith, the UK Government’s International Education Champion said:  

"Building on the positive momentum of our work in Pakistan, I'm thrilled to lead this delegation. Pakistan's dynamic higher education sector boasts impressive growth, and we see immense potential for collaboration. We are committed to fostering partnerships that create a lasting impact through knowledge exchange and joint initiatives."  

Jane Marriott, the British High Commissioner to Pakistan said:  

"The UK and Pakistan share a long history of educational exchange, and this visit signifies our unwavering commitment to strengthening these ties further. By working together, our universities can address global challenges, cultivate future-ready graduates, and contribute to the continued growth of Pakistan's higher education sector."  

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UK's Graduate Route visa, dominated by Indians, should continue: Report

A report of a uk government review of a post-study visa programme, which is dominated by indian graduates, suggested that it should continue. it said the graduate route visa programme was helping uk universities recover from financial losses and attract “the brightest and best” international students..

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• UK's post-study visa programme, dominated by Indians, helping UK universities financially
• Students from India, Nigeria, China and Pakistan account for 70% of all Graduate visas in UK
• Graduate Route visa holders often start with lower-paid jobs but see wages improve over time

A report issued by the British government reveals that a post-study visa programme, which is dominated by Indian graduates, is helping UK universities recover from financial losses and expand research opportunities. The Graduate Route visa, introduced in July 2021, allows international students to remain in the UK for up to two years (three years for PhD graduates) after completing their studies.

The UK government was reviewing the Graduate Route visa and that caused consternation among the international student community. In fact, applications to UK universities were dropped because of the visa programme uncertainty.

UK Home Secretary James Cleverly assigned the independent Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) to review the new Graduate Route visa quickly . This visa permits international students to remain in the UK for up to two years after finishing their degree to seek employment and gain work experience.

INDIA TOPS THE UK GRADUATE VISA ROUTE

According to the report, the top five nationalities account for nearly 75% of all Graduate Route visas with India accounting for over 40% of them. Indian nationals made up a higher proportion of Graduate Route visas (42%) compared to their proportion of student visas (26%).

While the opposite is true for Chinese nationals, who accounted for 10% of Graduate visas but 25% of student visas. Nigerian nationals were the most likely to bring a dependant of the top five nationalities and of these dependants, half were children.

There has been a large increase in the number of Graduate visas granted since the route’s introduction.

In 2023, 114,000 Graduate visas were granted for main applicants with a further 30,000 being granted for dependants. The take up of these visas is largely concentrated among 4 nationalities. The top 4 nationalities -- India, Nigeria, China and Pakistan -- accounted for 70% of all Graduate visas, with India accounting for over 40%.

In the student visa category, Indian nationals represent the largest group of students granted leave to remain on this route, making up 43% of grants last year.

CURRENT VISA POLICY FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

The UK's visa policy for international students comprises the student route for studying in the UK, followed by the Graduate Route for degree holders.

The Student route visa costs £490, while the Graduate route is £822, with a Health Surcharge of £776, rising to £1,035 yearly on the Graduate Route.

The Graduate Route application must be made before the student visa expires, typically four months post-course end. Starting January 2024, international students can not bring dependants on their UK student visa, except for those in designated research programmes.

Additionally, students can't switch to a work visa before completing their studies.

Since the introduction of the Graduate visa in July 2021, there has been a rapid increase in the number of visas granted.

In the first full year of the Graduate route (year to Q2 2022), there were 66,000 Graduate visas granted for main applicants and dependants.

This more than doubled to 144,000 visas in 2023. Of the 114,000 main applicant visa holders in 2023, 99% held a 2-year visa as they had completed an undergraduate or Master's degree (or equivalent), whilst 1% (1,500 visas) held a 3-year visa having completed a PhD/other doctoral qualification or equivalent.

There were 30,000 dependant visas issued in 2023.

Among the other findings of the ‘Rapid Review of the Graduate Route’ report, the majority of those on the visa route completed postgraduate taught courses, and the growth in numbers comes largely from the second-tier institutions, or UK universities outside the Russell Group, which account for 66% of all Graduate Route visas.

The age profile of those on the Graduate Route involved those aged over 25 increasing by approximately 15 percentage points to 54% now.

AFTER THE GRADUATE ROUTE

During the two-year (three for PhD graduates) timespan of the Graduate route, individuals can switch out of the route into other visas they are eligible for, leave the UK, or remain on the route and in the UK.

However, at the end of the two- or three-year period individuals still on the Graduate route must leave the UK, or switch onto another eligible visa route. Those on the Graduate Route cannot switch to another route and then switch back onto the Graduate Route.

Individuals who wish to remain in the UK have the following visa options:

Find an employer to sponsor them on a working visa.

Apply for another student visa - e.g., Masters' or doctoral courses.

Other options, if eligible e.g., stay as a dependant of another individual on a visa, or on the Family Route.

The MAC report found that Graduate Route visa holders often start with lower-paid jobs but see their wages improve over time when they switch to Skilled Worker visas.

The review, aimed at assessing any misuse of the route, looked at the backgrounds of students using study visas and later entering the UK job market, as well as their activities during and after the Graduate Route.

With immigration a hot topic ahead of an upcoming election, the government wants to ensure that those using this visa route contribute to the UK economy.

An organisation representing Indian students in the UK has also launched a campaign advocating for the continuation of the graduate route visa that allows people to work there after their education.

Indian student groups in the UK, worried about potential restrictions, provided input to the MAC review, fearing that changes could affect students from India choosing UK universities over other countries like Australia, Canada, or New Zealand. Published By: Girish Kumar Anshul Published On: May 14, 2024