Habib University’s Equal Opportunity Program (HU EOP) initiative is a natural extension of HU’s mission to provide a world-class education to academically bright students in Pakistan irrespective of socio-economic, ethnic or religious background. Our commitment to ensuring equitable access to quality higher education shines clearly in the Equal Opportunity Program, awarding scholars with up 80% financial support for the duration of their time studying at Habib University.

The HU EOP program identifies brilliant students from all the Boards of Intermediate Education (BIE), Federal Board (FB), and Aga Khan University Examination Board (AKU-EB), who have good academic standing and a passion for learning.
HU EOP scholars are awarded up to 80% financial support for the duration of the four-year undergraduate program of their choice at Habib University. they benefit from a prestigious education at a leading undergraduate institute, learning from distinguished mentors in a space uniquely suited to their advantage.

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Admission Criteria

Who Can Apply?

All potential students who fulfill the following conditions can apply for
 HU EOP upto 80% scholarship:

  • Graduated from or enrolled at the following boards:
    • Any Board of Intermediate Education of Pakistan
    • Federal Board of Pakistan
    • Aga Khan University Examination Board (AKU‐EB)
  • Have completed or will complete HSSC II by September, 2026.
  • Planning to pursue a four-year undergraduate program at Habib University.
  • Have scored:

AKUEB

  • Science groups70% or above in SSC (Matric)70% or above in HSSC (Intermediate)
  • Other groups70% or above in SSC (Matric)70% or above in HSSC (Intermediate)

BOARD OF INTERMEDIATE, FEDERAL BOARD

  • Science groups75% or above in SSC (Matric)70% or above in HSSC (Intermediate)
  • Other groups70% or above in SSC (Matric)70% or above in HSSC (Intermediate)

Application & selection Process

The Five-step selection process for Habib University’s EOP:

Habib University’s Equal Opportunity Program has a five-step selection process as highlighted below:

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1

Register

Register yourself for Habib University’s Equal Opportunity Program. Fill the admission application form, scan the required documents and upload them to our online portal. You will not be charged any admission application fee.

2

Apply

Applicants will submit their Scholarship and Financial Aid applications along with the required supporting documents.

3

Prepare

The applicants can choose to attend a free of cost HU EOP Prep Program specifically designed to help them prepare for the HU Entrance Examination. The Program will be organized on rolling basis. Participation is not mandatory.

4

Take test

The applicants will take the HU Entrance Examination

5

Enroll at Habib University

Admission to the reserved seats will be offered to the top-performing candidates who meet the required merit score.
Tuition, laboratory and semester Registration fee for their four-year study at Habib University will be fully funded through scholarships and grants.

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expenses covered

what the program will cover and not cover

HU EOP will waive the following expenses:

  • Partial Tuition Fee to study a four-year undergraduate program
 at Habib University (depending on the amount of scholarship earned based on merit)

HU EOP will not cover the following expenses:

  • Habib University Admission Application Fee
  • HU EOP Prep Program Fee
  • Non-refundable Enrolment Fees at the time of admission (subsidized for HU EOP students)
  • Security Deposit (Re-fundable)
  • Transport Fee
  • The expense for books, stationery and other learning resources needed as per programmatic needs
  • Cost of accommodation and living expenses if you are applying from outside Karachi
  • Membership fee for recreational facilities (students will pay this fee if they make use of the facilities)

HU EOP Timelines

Dates to look out for

Steps October Series (Test Venue: Karachi) November Series (Test Venue: Karachi) December Series (Test Venue: Karachi) January Series(Test Venue: Karachi) February Series(Test Venue: Karachi)
Deadline to Register for HU EOP 21st October, 2025 20th November, 2025 22nd December, 2025 22nd January, 2026 19th February, 2026
Participate in the HU EOP Prep-Program 23rd-27 th Oct, 2025 (Prep Venue: Habib University) 24th to 27 th November, 2025 (Prep Venue: Habib University) 24th,26th ,29th & 30th Dec, 2025 (Prep Venue: Habib University) 26th-29 th Jan, 2026 (Prep Venue: Habib University) 23rd till 27th February, 2026 (Prep Venue: Habib University)
Take HU Admission Test 29th & 30 th Oct, 2025 28th Nov. to 1 st Dec. 2025 31rd Dec. to 1st Jan, 2026 30th Jan.,2 nd& 3rd july, 2025 2 nd, 3rd & 4th March, 2026
Admission Interviews 03rd November, 2025 onwards 02nd December, 2025 onwards 02nd Jan, 2026 onwards 06th Feb, 2026 onwards 09th March, 2026 onwards
Announcement of Result Rolling basis Rolling basis Rolling basis Rolling basis Rolling basis
Attend HU New Student Orientation August, 2026 * August, 2026 * August, 2026 * August, 2026 * August, 2026 *
Start Attending Regular Classes for Fall 2025 August, 2026 * August, 2026 * August, 2026 * August, 2026 * August, 2026 *

*Habib University reserves the right to change any date(s) in the event of unforeseen circumstances.

Note: Applicants can only apply for one test series. Duplicate entries for multiple series will result in disqualification. Applicants who have already applied and gone through the admissions process can not apply again.

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