Top Universities in Pakistan

An Introduction of Pakistani Universities

Mohammad Ali Jinnah University, Karachi, Pakistan

Mohammad Ali Jinnah University was established in 1998 after the grant of a charter by the Government of Sindh. The University, unlike other institutions which have a degree awarding status only, enjoys the privileged status of a comprehensive university. The objective in naming the University after Quaid-e-Azam was to offer the highest quality of education and research.

Mohammad Ali Jinnah University's prestigious and spacious Karachi Campus has acquired an enviable reputation for its facilities and quality of education offered. It has an excellent record of success in a wide range of academic and professional training courses.

The University is managed by a Board of Governors, with the Governor of Sindh as its Patron.

President

Prof. Dr. Abdul Wahab, S.I

M.B.A (IBA) Karachi

M.B.A (Indiana) USA

Ph. D (University of British Columbia) Canada

Ex-Director, IBA Karachi

Ex-Vice Chancellor, University of Karachi

Programs:

Mohammad Ali Jinnah University follows a unique program of courses planned according to American system of education.

The purpose of structuring course offerings with a blend of general education, humanities, social sciences and a field of specialization is to develop a balanced personality rather than a mechanistic one with little or no knowledge of the social environment in which one has to work. It also helps students identify their own areas of interest.

Telecommunication and Computer Science Programs

•BS Computer Science

•BS Telecommunication

•MS Computer Science (Morning/Evening)

◦Software Engineering

◦Telecommunication and Networks

◦Theoretical Computer Science

Business Administration Programs

BBA Banking and Finance

•BBA Honors

•MBA Banking and Finance (Evening)

•MBA Direct (Morning)

•MBA (Morning)

•MBA (Evening)

Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS)

History

The Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) is a national university, established by sponsors belonging to the country’s leading private and public sector corporations. The goal of the sponsors is to develop an institution, which would provide rigorous academic and intellectual training and a viable alternative to education comparable to leading universities across the world.
The National Management Foundation, the sponsoring body of the University was incorporated in November 1984 and was granted a charter by the Government of Pakistan for establishing the University, in March 1985, with the president of Pakistan being designated the role of the University’s Chancellor. Through this charter, the University was given the legal right to establish degree-granting programs. The Board of Trustees, the policy-making body of the University, comprises leading members of the business community, academia and representatives of the government. The principal functions of the Board are to set broad policy guidelines and to review the operations of the University. The Board of Governors, being the sponsors of LUMS, raises the necessary funds for the University’s operation and maintenance. Many board members are representatives of the business community and form a crucial link between the University and the industry.
In 1986 LUMS launched its Business School with a world-class MBA program (recently the School has been renamed as the Suleman Dawood School of Business). In 1994, LUMS started a BSc Honours Program in Economics and Computer Science. Over Subsequent years this evolved to include more specializations. In 1996, the School of Arts and Sciences was formed to oversee the undergraduate program at LUMS. Later on, masters programs in Economics, Computer Science and Computer Engineering were also added, followed by the launch of doctoral programs in Computer Science, Computer Engineering and Mathematics and the Executive MBA program. In 2002, a five year, integrated, BA-LL.B degree was also included to the list of programs offered by the school.
As the programs and departments expanded, it became apparent that the scope and diversity of the programs offered by the School demanded more meaningful division and focus. Hence, in 2006, School of Humanities, Social Sciences and Law has been established that oversees the Social Sciences, Economics and Law Departments, and the School of Science and Engineering, launched in 2008, oversees Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Electrical Engineering.

Introduction

Established in 1986 and set in historic traditional city of Lahore, LUMS is one of Pakistan’s most prestigious institute. A pioneer in case study teaching methods in Pakistan, it offers education in social sciences, law and engineering. The University trains the youth for the leaders of the 21st Century.
LUMS offers the combination of a noteworthy student body, one of the most well read faculty of the region, a welcoming Residential College system and all the resources of an extraordinary university.

We look forward to you planning your academic future here with us and we hope that being part of the LUMS experience will certainly be a treasured one.

Eligibility Criteria

The University is keen to attract students who are not only academically competent but also have the potential to contribute to the learning environment of LUMS. All applicants are considered on their individual merit determined by the nature of courses taken, grades obtained and admission test score. Applicants to the LUMS Undergraduate Programs can seek admission to the following schools:

1. The Suleman Dawood School of Business (SDSB)
2. The School of Humanities, Social Sciences and Law (SHSSL)
3. The School of Science and Engineering (SSE)

LUMS offers four-year BS and BSc (Honors) degrees as well as a five-year BA-LLB degree in the following majors / programs:

SSE	SDSB	SHSSL	SHSSL
BS (4 Year)	BSc (Hons) (4 Year)	BSc (Hons) (4 Year)	BA-LLB (5 Year)
Biology Chemistry Computer Science Electrical Engineering Mathematics Physics	Accounting and Finance	Economics Economics and Politics Humanities Political Science Sociology & Anthropology	Law and Policy

KASBIT

An Institute with a difference

ACADEMIC ADVISING / COUNSELLING

Academic advising / counseling are an essential element of the educational process. KASBIT requires advisor-student conferences at least once a semester. However, the students are responsible for adhering to institute policies and procedures. Students may also consult faculty, department or program chairs, program coordinators or Director. Students are assigned academic advisor / counselor and the names of the advisors / counselors are announced by the departments concerned. 

STUDENT RESPONSIBILITY

Students are responsible for their behavior, academic or otherwise, at KASBIT. The institute expects the students, as mature members of the academic community, will adhere to the highest standards of personal and academic integrity and propriety. 

SEMESTER DURATION

All programs at KASBIT are conducted under the semester system of teaching. Academic year is divided into two semesters as follows:
SPRING SEMESTER :                            January to MayFALL SEMESTER :                                         August to December
Semester duration is 19 weeks, of which 16 weeks are for academic delivery and 3 weeks for preparation and examinations.

SEMESTER DURATION

All programs at KASBIT are conducted under the semester system of teaching. Academic year is divided into two semesters as follows:

MAKE-UP SESSION

There will be a make up session in summer which will run for duration of 8 weeks. All students having deficiencies will be required to make them up as per rules in this semester. A student may take a maximum of 2 repeat courses in this semester.

The institute would also offer certain non-credit courses in this semester which the desirous students may take against payment of respective fee. Successful candidates would be given certificates indicating skills acquired and standard achieved.

REGISTRATION

All students must register themselves at the start of each semester for their respective courses, before the end of second week of the semester. Those who fail to register within the stipulated time will not be allowed to attend the classes.

Registration Forms can be obtained from the Registrar’s office.

ADMISSION SCHEDULE

Admission to KASBIT undergraduate and postgraduate level degree programs are announced before the beginning of each of the two terms starting in January and August of each year

Fall Semester 2010
Prospectus & Admission Form	20th July 2010
Last Date for Application	25th July 2010
Admission Test & Interview	Computer Based test at the time of submission of form
Merit List	5th July 2010
Classes Commence	16th August 2010

Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto Institute of Science and Technology (SZABIST)

The Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto Institute of Science and Technology (SZABIST) is a fully Chartered Institute established through a Legislative Act of the Pakistan Assembly (Sindh Act No. XI of 1995) and is approved and recognized by the Higher Education Commission (HEC), Pakistan, as a degree granting institution.
SZABIST has campuses in Karachi, Islamabad, Larkana and Dubai (UAE). SZABIST is a registered member of the International Association of Universities (IAU), Paris; Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU), London; Federation of the Universities of Islamic World (FUIW) Rabat; Asia University Federation (AUF), Seoul; and the Association of SAARC Universities (ASU).
Business Week, the leading international business magazine, has listed SZABIST among the best business schools of the world for five consecutive years (2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2006). SZABIST is one of the top 20 business schools from Asia recognized by Business Week. Only two business schools from Pakistan are listed in Business Week.
Asia Inc, a leading Asian Magazine, has ranked SZABIST among the top MBA Schools of South Asia in its Asia's Best MBA Schools Survey for two consecutive years (2003, 2004). SZABIST is one of the top 15 business schools from South Asia ranked in Asia Inc.
SZABIST is also ranked among the best Science and Technology and MBA schools in Asia by the CNN-Time publication Asia week. SZABIST is also listed in the CNN Executive Education Schools. SZABIST thus has the unparalleled honor of being the only Pakistani Institute to be recognized internationally by Business Week, Asia week, Asia Inc. and CNN.
SZABIST has signed Articulation Agreements with the University of Wales, UK and the University of Northampton, UK. SZABIST has also signed MoUs with the State University of New York, USA; University of London, UK; University of Luton, UK; Philippines Women University, Philippines; and the Asian Academy of Film & Television, India.
SZABIST today is identified as a major university comprising of four campuses (including one foreign campus) three diploma centers, three intermediate colleges and one research center. Over 3000 degrees have been awarded by SZABIST to date.

The Vision

Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto Institute of Science and Technology shall be a world class institute recognized globally for its excellence in education, scholarship in research and distinction in service.

The Mission

The Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto Institute of Science and Technology has been established with the objectives of producing highly qualified, scientific and technical personnel to meet the country's requirements; of conducting state-of-the-art scientific and technological research and development in support of the private and public sector; of providing hi-tech scientific and technological assistance to the Pakistan industry to enable it to compete with the world industries in global trading; of providing highly trained scientific and technological personnel to be able to attract the growth of high-tech industries and foreign and Pakistani investment; and of providing a sound socio-economic and scientific base and infrastructure to Pakistan to be able to meet the economic and technological challenges of the 21st century.

Admission Test Fee for Bachelors / Masters / Doctoral Rs. 1,000 (Pakistan nationals) / $30 (Foreign nationals)

Admission Fee Rs. 15,000 (Pakistan nationals) / $500 (Foreign nationals) Admission Fee is payable once at the beginning of study and is non-refundable.

Security Deposit Security Deposit payable after acceptance by SZABIST (refundable): Rs. 5,000/ $165 (Foreign nationals)

Student Activity Fee Rs. 500/ per semester  ( (Pakistani nationals) / $15 (Foreign nationals

Tuition Fee for BBA

Rs. 70,200 per semester for Pakistan nationals; $1,620 per semester for Foreign nationals.
The tuition fee is based on a full course load (six courses) per semester.

Tuition Fee for BS (Computing)

Rs. 70,200 per semester for Pakistan nationals; $1,620 per semester for Foreign nationals.
The tuition fee is based on a full course load (six courses) per semester.
SZABIST will provide a scholarship of Rs. 17,550 per semester to each admitted student registered for full load. Additionally, scholarship amounting 100% of tuition fee are available to needy and meritorious continuing students.

Tuition Fee for BE (Mechatronics)

Rs. 70,200 per semester for Pakistani nationals; $1,620 per semester for foreign nationals (full load of six courses per semester)
SZABIST will provide a scholarship of Rs. 35,100 per semester to each admitted student registered for full load. Additionally, scholarship amounting 100% of tuition fee are available to needy and meritorious continuing students.

Tuition Fee for BS (Social Sciences & Economics) 

Rs. 70,200 per semester for Pakistan nationals; $1,620 per semester for Foreign nationals.
The tuition fee is based on a full course load (six courses) per semester.
SZABIST will provide a scholarship of Rs. 17,550 per semester to each admitted student registered for full load. Additionally, scholarship amounting 100% of tuition fee are available to needy and meritorious continuing students.
Tuition Fee for BS (Media Sciences)

Rs. 103,500 per semester for Pakistani nationals; $ 2,160 per semester for foreign nationals (full load of six courses per semester)
Tuition Fee for MBA (Day)

Rs. 93,960/ Rs.78, 300 per semester for Pakistani nationals; $2,160 / $1,800 per semester for Foreign nationals (full load of six / five courses per semester)

Tuition Fee for MBA (Eve)

Rs. 78,300 / Rs. 62,640 per semester for Pakistani nationals; $1,800 / $1,440 per semester for Foreign nationals (full load of five / four courses per semester)

Tuition Fee for EMBA

Rs. 57,150 per semester for Pakistani nationals (full load of three courses per semester) / per course fee.
Rs. 19,050 (US $1080 per semester for Foreign nationals, US $360 per course)

Tuition Fee for MCS

Rs. 78,300 / Rs. 62,640 per semester for Pakistani nationals; $1,800 / $1,440 per semester for Foreign nationals (full load of five / four courses per semester)

Tuition Fee for MS (Computing)
Rs. 62,640 per semester for Pakistani nationals; $1,440 per semester for Foreign nationals (full load of four courses per semester)

Tuition Fee for MS (Management Sciences)
Rs. 62,640 per semester for Pakistani nationals; $1,440 per semester for Foreign nationals (full load of four courses per semester)Tuition Fee for MS (Social Sciences & Economics)Rs. 62,640 per semester for Pakistani nationals; $1,440 per semester for Foreign nationals (full load of four courses per semeste

Tuition Fee for MS (Media Sciences)Rs. 86,250 per semester for Pakistani nationals; $1,800 per semester for Foreign nationals (full load of four courses per semester)

Tuition Fee for PhD (Management Sciences) Rs. 62,640 per semester for Pakistani nationals; $1,440 per semester for Foreign nationals (full load of four courses per semester)

Tuition Fee for PhD (Social Sciences & Economics)
Rs. 62,640 per semester for Pakistani nationals; $1,440 per semester for Foreign nationals (full load of four courses per semester)
Tuition Fee for PhD (Computing) Rs. 62,640 per semester for Pakistani nationals; $1,440 per semester for Foreign nationals (full load of four courses per semester)Tuition Fee is charged on the actual number of credit hours taken and must be paid at the beginning of each semester. SZABIST reserves the right to change the tuition fee for new and continuing students without prior notice. All other financial rules, as outlined in the SZABIST prospectus and handbook and as announced from time to time, will be applicable to all students.

Bahria University, Karachi

1.  Policy Statement
Bahria University (BU) welcomes all applicants qualified to achieve the University's laid down academic eligibility standards without regard to gender, race, creed, or age. Two percent seats are reserved for disable persons.2.  Admission Merit
Merit for admissions is announced on the basis of the entry test results, academic eligibility qualification marks (Intermediate/equivalent or Bachelor's/equivalent), Admission Test, Interview score or performance in discussion forum (to check verbal skills) . Admission/Enrollment in any program is limited to the number of students who can be accommodated. University reserves the right to cancel any program advertised due to insufficient number of applicants.3.  Students Dropped from Bahria University
Students, once dropped from Bahria University on academic grounds, will not be admitted to Bahria University subsequently in the same program. Those dropped on disciplinary grounds are not eligible for re-admission in any program.4.  How to Apply?
Admissions to Bahria University are advertised in the leading national dailies and on the  website in  the month of Jun/Jul and Nov/Dec every year,except for Engineering programs which will be advertised in Jun/Jul for Fall Semester (only one intake per year). Prospective students are required to obtain the application package available at the University and submit the applications before the closing date.5.  Application Package
The application package includes the following documents:
1.               Prospectus
2.               Application Form
3.               Admit Card
4.               Medical Form

6.  Academic Year
Academic year at Bahria University comprises two regular semesters of 18 weeks each:

Fall Semester:             18 weeks (Sep-Jan)
Spring Semester:        18 weeks (Feb-June)
Summer Semester:     10 weeks (June-Aug)

Usman Institute of Technology

Hamdard University

Introduction:

Usman Institute of Technology was established in 1994 through a benefaction of Usman Memorial Foundation as a private, not-for-profit Centre of Excellence in technology. Its aim is to prepare Engineers, Technologists and Scientists who have the character and skills that the country needs and who would be readily employable on graduation to serve Pakistan.

The most pressing need of the country is self-reliance, to which institutions like UIT can respond by not only adapting technology from elsewhere, but also developing its own. In pursuit of this goal UIT endeavors to train a community of men and women who:
 

       are application focused

       are capable of independent and analytical thinking

       are innovative and resourceful in solving complex problems

       have strong interpersonal and managerial skills

       are rational human beings, who show tolerance to others views and treat humanity, nature and environment with respect

        

Entrance Test & Interview

All applicants will be required to appear in the Entrance Test of the Institute on a specified date. The test will include the following sections

 For Bachelor of Engineering

Mathematics                 weightage                     40%

Physics                          weightage                     30%

Chemistry                      weightage                     10%

English Language        weightage                     10%

General Awareness     weightage                     10%

For Bachelor of Science & Master of Computer Science

Mathematics                   weightage                      60%

English Language           weightage                      30%

General Awareness        weightage                      10%

A group of top performers on the basis of Entrance Test, past scholastic rating and interview will be short-listed.

Appearance in the interview is compulsory for all candidates. The interview is structured to understand the personality attributes of the candidates and their appropriateness to the program of study.

 Questions will be asked to know if the candidate has carefully studied the prospectus contents.

Procedure of Admission

Application form (enclosed with the prospectus) duly completed should reach the Admission Office before the last date.

 Acceptance  of  documents  and  certificates  submitted  with  the application  form  is  subject  to verification from the respective Board / University.

 Applicants   who   are   awaiting   results   of   Higher   Secondary Certification may also apply. Such
applications will be treated as provisional. Provisional applicants will be called for the Entrance test as well as Interviews. Those appearing in supplementary examinations are not eligible to apply.

Academic Requirements for Undergraduates

Usman Institute of Technology is open to both boys and girls of any religion, race, creed, colour or domicile who are academically qualified for admission.

There are no reserved or quota seats. Students are admitted only on merit. The merit, for the purpose of admission is determined on the basis of scholastic achievements in the SSC, HSC or equivalent examinations, entrance test and interview.

 Depending on the number of seats available, applicants who are at the top of the index of cumulative achievements will be offered admissions. If there are early dropouts, the vacant seats will be offered to those who are next on the merit list. No waiting list will be announced. Allotment of disciplines will follow strictly on merit of the students concerned. It is, therefore, possible that some students, selected in the general merit list may fail to get the discipline of their choice. In such cases, they will be accommodated

in the alternate choice.

Eligibility for Bachelor of Engineering / Bachelor of Science

 i. Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) (Pre-Engg.) Part I & II Examinations atleast in 1st division i.e. 60% in Board of Intermediate Education in Pakistan. (For BS atleast 2^nd Division i.e. 45%).
 

ii. Cambridge High School Certificate Examinations with Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry at Principle level, or G.C.E. "A" Level with Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry. (For BS, Chemistry is not necessary).
 

iii. American Grade 12 Diploma plus Achievement Test results in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry. (with a score of at least 500 in each).

v. International Baccalaureate Certificate with Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.
 

v. Shahadah Al-Thanawia Al-Aammah (TAUJIHI), Higher Secondary School Certificate with at least Grade 'JAYYED' of Saudi Arabia, UAE, Kuwait, Egypt or equivalent of any other Arab country.
 

vi. Diploma of Associate Engineer from a recognized Board of Technical Education in Pakistan in the relevant discipline where candidate seeks admission with at least 60% marks.

vii. Any other academic qualification that is considered equivalent to the above by the Admission Committee.

Academic Requirements for Graduates

Students having B.E./B.Sc. (Engg.) in Electronics / Electrical are eligible for the admission. However, the students having engineering in other technologies may be admitted to the program, subject ot completing certain pre-requisite courses as indicated by the admission committee.