Applicants who have given examinations of A Levels/High School Diploma/International Baccalaureate Diplomas or any other equivalent qualification(s) by June 2025, and meet the following program-specific admission criteria as per their educational system are eligible to apply and take the HU entrance test.
Program Specific Requirements
BS Electrical Engineering
Title of the Degree
BS Electrical Engineering
High School/Intermediate Subject Requirement
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry or Computer Sciences or Computer Studies
Eligibility Criteria For Taking The Habib University Entrance Examination
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Cambridge International Examinations (O & A Levels):
O Level
Pakistan Based Examinations: Eight subjects, including English, Mathematics, Urdu, Islamiyat, Pakistan Studies and three science electives with an average of grade B. Three science electives must be Physics,
Chemistry and Biology or Computer Science.
Overseas Based Examinations: Five subjects, including English, Mathematics and three science electives, with an average of grade B. Three science electives must be Physics, Chemistry and Biology or Computer Science Note: Additional Mathematics will not be counted as an elective.
A Level
Three principal subjects, i.e. Maths, Physics & Chemistry or Computer Sciences or Computer Studies, with average C grade (Further Math and General Paper will not be counted as principal subjects)
International Baccalaureate Diploma (IBD):
Overall, a minimum of 30 points out of 45 in with three principal subjects i.e. Maths, Physics & Chemistry or Computer Sciences or Computer Studies. These three subjects must be taken at HL
English should be taken as compulsory subject
Student is required to complete CAS and TOK
All Pakistani nationals appearing for examinations from Pakistan will have to pass Urdu, Islamiyat and Pakistan Studies either with Middle Year Program/O level/SSC or with IBD
High School Diploma:
Overall score of 70% or above with Maths, Physics & Chemistry or Computer Sciences or Computer Studies as three principal compulsory subjects
English should be taken as a compulsory subject along with minimum four principal elective subjects at grades 9-10 and 11-12
All Pakistani nationals appearing for examinations from Pakistan shall have to pass Urdu, Islamiyat and Pakistan Studies during the four-year diploma either with O Level/SSC or HSD
BS Computer Science
Title of the Degree
BS Computer Science
High School/Intermediate Subject Requirement
Students who have studied three subjects including compulsory Mathematics in their High School can apply for the CS degree program.
Eligibility Criteria For Taking The Habib University Entrance Examination
Cambridge International Examinations (O and A Levels):
O level:
Pakistan Based Examinations: Eight subjects,including English, Mathematics, Urdu, Islamiyat, Pakistan Studies and three electives, with an average of grade B
Overseas Based Examinations: Five subjects, including English, Mathematics and three electives, with an average of grade B Note: Additional Mathematics will not be counted as an elective.
A level:
Three principal subjects, including Mathematics, with an average of grade C Note: Further Mathematics and General Paper will not be counted as principal subjects.
International Baccalaureate Diploma (IBD):
Overall, a minimum of 30 points out of 45 in the three principal subjects including Mathematics. Three subjects must be at HL
English should be taken as compulsory subject
Student is required to complete CAS and TOK
All Pakistani nationals appearing for examinations from Pakistan will have to pass Urdu, Islamiyat and Pakistan Studies either with Middle Year Program/O level/SSC or IBD
High School Diploma:
Overall score of 70% or above with any four principal subjects including Mathematics as compulsory
English should be taken as a compulsory subject along with minimum four principal elective subjects at grades 9-10 and 11-12
All Pakistani nationals appearing for examinations from Pakistan shall have to pass Urdu, Islamiyat and Pakistan Studies during the four-year diploma either with O Level/SSC or HSD
BS Computer Engineering
Title of the Degree
BS Computer Engineering
High School/Intermediate Subject Requirement
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry or Computer Science or Computer Studies.
Eligibility Criteria For Taking The Habib University Entrance Examination
Cambridge International Examinations (O & A Levels):
O Level
Pakistan Based Examinations: Eight subjects, including English, Mathematics, Urdu, Islamiyat, Pakistan Studies and three science electives with an average of grade B. Three science electives must be Physics, Chemistry and Biology or Computer Science
Overseas Based Examinations: Five subjects, including English, Mathematics and three science electives, with an average of grade B. Three science electives must be Physics, Chemistry and Biology or Computer Science Note: Additional Mathematics will not be counted as an elective.
A Level
Three principal subjects, i.e. Mathematics, Physics & Chemistry or Computer Sciences or Computer Studies with average C grade (Further Math and General Paper will not be counted as principal subjects).
International Baccalaureate Diploma (IBD):
Overall, a minimum of 30 points out of 45 in with three principal subjects i.e. Mathematics, Physics & Chemistry or Computer Sciences or Computer Studies. These three subjects must be taken at HL
English should be taken as compulsory subject
Student is required to complete CAS and TOK
All Pakistani nationals appearing for examinations from Pakistan will have to pass Urdu, Islamiyat and Pakistan Studies either with Middle Year Program/O level/SSC or with IBD
High School Diploma:
Overall score of 70% or above with Mathematics, Physics & Chemistry or Computer Sciences or Computer Studies as three principal compulsory subjects
English should be taken as a compulsory subject along with minimum four principal elective subjects at grades 9-10 and 11-12
All Pakistani nationals appearing for examinations from Pakistan shall have to pass Urdu, Islamiyat and Pakistan Studies during the four-year diploma either with O Level/SSC or HSD
BA (Honours) Communication and Design
Title of the Degree
BA (Honours) Communication and Design
High School/Intermediate Subjects Requirement
There are no program specific subject requirements for this degree. Students with any subject background can apply.
Eligibility Criteria To Take Habib University Entrance Examination
Cambridge International Examinations (O and A Levels):
O Level
Pakistan Based Examinations: Eight subjects, including English, Mathematics, Urdu, Islamiyat, Pakistan Studies and three electives, with an average of grade B
Overseas Based Examinations: Five subjects, including English, Mathematics and three electives, with an average of grade B Note: : Additional Mathematics will not be counted as an elective.
A Level
Any three principal subjects, with an average of grade C Note: Further Mathematics and General Paper will not be counted as principal subjects.
International Baccalaureate Diploma
Overall, a minimum of 30 points out of 45 with English as a compulsory subject. Three subjects must be at HL
Student is required to complete CAS and TOK
All Pakistani nationals appearing for examinations from Pakistan will have to pass Urdu, Islamiyat and Pakistan Studies either with Middle Year Program/O level/SSC or IBD
High School Diploma
Overall score of 70% or above with English and Mathematics as compulsory subjects along with minimum four principal subjects at grades 9-10 and 11-12
All Pakistani nationals appearing for examinations from Pakistan shall have to pass Urdu, Islamiyat and Pakistan Studies during the four-year diploma either with O Level/SSC or HSD
BSc (Honours) Social Development and Policy
Title of the Degree
BSc (Honours) Social Development and Policy
High School/Intermediate Subjects Requirement
There are no program-specific subject requirements for this degree. Students with any subject background can apply.
Eligibility Criteria To Take Habib University Entrance Examination
Cambridge International Examinations (O and A Levels):
O Level
Pakistan Based Examinations: Eight subjects, including English, Mathematics, Urdu, Islamiyat, Pakistan Studies and three electives, with an average of grade B
Overseas Based Examinations: Five subjects, including English, Mathematics and three electives, with an average of grade B Note: : Additional Mathematics will not be counted as an elective.
A Level
Any three principal subjects, with an average of grade C Note: Further Mathematics and General Paper will not be counted as principal subjects.
International Baccalaureate Diploma
Overall, a minimum of 30 points out of 45 with English as a compulsory subject. Three subjects must be at HL
Student is required to complete CAS and TOK
All Pakistani nationals appearing for examinations from Pakistan will have to pass Urdu, Islamiyat and Pakistan Studies either with Middle Year Program/O level/SSC or IBD
High School Diploma
Overall score of 70% or above with English and Mathematics as compulsory subjects along with minimum four principal subjects at grades 9-10 and 11-12
All Pakistani nationals appearing for examinations from Pakistan shall have to pass Urdu, Islamiyat and Pakistan Studies during the four-year diploma either with O Level/SSC or HSD
BA (Honours) Comparative Humanities
Title of the Degree
BA (Honours) Comparative Humanities
High School/Intermediate Subjects Requirement
There are no program specific subject requirements for this degree. Students with any subject background can apply.
Eligibility Criteria To Take Habib University Entrance Examination
Cambridge International Examinations (O and A Levels):
O Level
Pakistan Based Examinations: Eight subjects, including English, Mathematics, Urdu, Islamiyat, Pakistan Studies and three electives, with an average of grade B
Overseas Based Examinations: Five subjects, including English, Mathematics and three electives, with an average of grade B Note: : Additional Mathematics will not be counted as an elective.
A Level
Any three principal subjects, with an average of grade C Note: Further Mathematics and General Paper will not be counted as principal subjects.
International Baccalaureate Diploma
Overall, a minimum of 30 points out of 45 with English as a compulsory subject. Three subjects must be at HL
Student is required to complete CAS and TOK
All Pakistani nationals appearing for examinations from Pakistan will have to pass Urdu, Islamiyat and Pakistan Studies either with Middle Year Program/O level/SSC or IBD
High School Diploma
Overall score of 70% or above with English and Mathematics as compulsory subjects along with minimum four principal subjects at grades 9-10 and 11-12
All Pakistani nationals appearing for examinations from Pakistan shall have to pass Urdu, Islamiyat and Pakistan Studies during the four-year diploma either with O Level/SSC or HSD
