Quaid-e-Azam University: How to apply, Eligibility Criteria, Degree Programs, Fee Structure and Everything else

Established in 1967, Quaid-e-Azam University (QAU) is a pubic research university in Islamabad. After its establishment, it was first devoted to only postgraduate education but later in 1980s it became an interdisciplinary institution and started to offer undergraduate and postgraduate programs.

QAU is a very well known university in Pakistan with various public figures and intellectuals in its alumni and faculty, some of them Maleeha Lodhi, Nasim Zehra, Shamshad Akhtar, Suhail Zubairy, Farzana Aslam, Tasneem Zehra, and Salma Zahid.

The university is often known countrywide for its research, technological advancement, and intellectual interaction with international institutes, including the United Nations, the University of Tokyo, and the ICTP. Currently, the Quaid-e-Azam University has four faculties and nine other teaching and research Institutes, Centre and Schools.

These include Faculty of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Faculty of Social Sciences, Faculty of Medicine (affiliated), Area Study Centre for Africa, North and South America, Centre of Excellence in Gender Studies, National Institute of Pakistan Studies, National Institute of Psychology, National Institute of Historical and Cultural Research, National Institute of Asian Civilizations, and the Computer Centre.

All You Have to Know About the Admissions in QAU

As referenced before, QAU offers a wide exhibit of higher education programs, offered and has set eligibility criteria for prospective students. Coming up next are the details that you should remember while applying for admissions at QAU:

How to Apply and Documents Required

• The applicants can apply through the online application system from the QAU website (www.qau.edu.pk), along with a Challan of Habib Bank Ltd. OR Askari Bank Ltd.
• The applicants are advised to deposit Rs. 2115/- in any branch of Habib Bank Ltd. OR Rs. 2100/- in any branch of Askari Bank Ltd. in favor of the Treasurer, Quaid-e-Azam University, Islamabad.
• The Bank Challan should be attached to the online Admission Data Summary Sheet along with other scanned requisite documents otherwise the application will not be entertained.
• The applicants are required to scan & attached the following requisite/required documents with the online application for verification of data and determination of merit:

Undergraduate

QAU gives potential students a chance to look over from a wide variety of undergraduate programs. Following are the eligibility criteria and for the undergraduate programs offered:

Fee Structure for Undergraduate Programs

Management Sciences, Computer Science, IT, LLB programs:

For all other Programs:

* For courses offered during summer, Tuition Fee would be charged @ Rs. 7,350

Graduate/Masters Programs

Like the undergraduate programs, you can find an abundant assortment of masters programs at QAU too. Following is a far reaching rundown of programs being offered:

Fee Structure for Graduate Programs

M.Sc/B.B.S/MBA Programs:

For all other Programs:

Eligibility Criteria for M.Phil Programs

To be eligible for admission to MPhil, a candidate:

• Shall possess an MA/MSc degree or its equivalent in the relevant discipline.
• Shall have obtained first division in MA/MSc or BA/BSc or at least 60% marks in BS (Hons) and all other 4-5 years degrees.
• Shall not have obtained third division in BA/BSc or MA or MSc.
• In case the candidate has a third division in FA/FSc, they need to have first division in both BA/BSc and MA/MSc, or at least 60% marks in BS (Hons) and all other 4-5 years degrees.

Fee Structure for M.Phil Programs

Ph.D. Programs

• Students applying for admission are required to submit a copy of synopsis/research work. Admission is subject to the availability of the Supervisor in the field of research and HEC’s requirements.
• The application shall be submitted to the chairperson of the department/school/institute/center where the student wishes to pursue the studies.
• All applications received in the department shall be periodically considered by the departmental admission committee constituted by the Vice-Chancellor.
• The admission committee, when satisfied, shall recommend to Advanced Studies and Research Board the candidates who are found eligible and suitable for admission to the PhD program.
• The admission shall be approved by the Advanced Studies & Research Board.
• A notification of registration/admission letter for each candidate approved for admission to the Ph.D. program shall be issued by the University.
• Each student so selected shall be required to register and pay the dues within 30 days from the date of issuance of the notification of registration/admission letter.
• In the case of in-service students, No Objection Certificate from the employer is required to be attached with Admission Form and routed through Proper Channel or they can submit the same by the end of the first semester, failing which their admission shall be canceled.
• Shortlisted candidates will be called for interview/ presentation of research proposals.
• A student can do more than one Ph.D. but not simultaneously even at different universities.
• Every student at the time of admission to this University shall give an affidavit to the effect that he/she is not pursuing degree program studies in any other institution.
• A student cannot be awarded two PhDs on the same research material/document.
• A student after taking a migration certificate from the QAU cannot pursue a Ph.D. unless he/she re-migrates back to this University.

Eligibility Criteria

• To be eligible for admission to Ph.D., a candidate shall possess an MS/ MPhil degree or its equivalent in a relevant subject from a recognized university with a minimum CGPA of 3.00 (Semester System) or First Division (Annual System).
• The Ph.D. student prior to admission must qualify with at least 60% score in the NTS GAT Subject Test or should have scored the International GRE Subject test with a 60% percentile (except foreign students).
• A college or university teacher or a member of the research staff of a research organization who holds an MA / MSc degree but has shown undoubted promise for research may also be considered for admission to Ph.D. However, the candidate would have to complete the course work of 24 credit hours for MPhil / MS level as a prerequisite for moving into the Ph.D. program.
• All the admitted students in the Ph.D. program of the University need to complete 18 credit-hours course work. The course work shall be based on at least 12-credit hours of class work teaching (regular courses) and up to a maximum of 6 credit hours of seminar.
• For a Ph.D. student who does not hold an MPhil or equivalent degree, the course work requirement shall be of 42 (24+18) credit hours. The course work shall be based on at least 36-credit hours of class work teaching (regular courses) and up to a maximum of 6-credit hours of seminar.
• For the students registered in the Ph.D. program of Faculty of Biological Sciences and Natural Sciences, a paper published in W category shall be accepted whereas the students registered in the Ph.D. program of Faculty of Social Sciences, a paper published in W, X or Y category shall be accepted.

Fee Structure for Ph.D Programs