You Belong Here: A Home for Global Minds in Uncertain Times
Amidst the uncertainties regarding global travel and a general disdain for international students in US universities, Habib University continues to uphold its commitment to providing world-class education. To all the students who are prey to these challenges, we offer you a seamless admission into HU, for a global educational experience that is the finest in the country and ahead of its time.
Application Process
| Admissions Application Process for International University Offer Holders |
| 1. Fill-in and submit your e-application by uploading scanned copies of important documents listed on the e-application and pay the application processing fee. |
2. Submit your official SAT score sheets, foreign university admissions offer letter and personal statement only.
Your university entrance examination & admissions interview will be exempted. |
Note: Honoring its commitment to making education accessible, Habib University offers generous scholarship. You may fill in the scholarship form along with your application.
Admissions Timelines
| Submission of Admissions Application |
26th June, 2025 |
| Admissions Decision |
Starting from 2nd week of July 2025 onwards |
Application Criteria
Dhanani School of Science and Engineering
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
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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
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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. 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
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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
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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
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School of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences
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
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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
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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
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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
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Tuition Fees and Scholarships
Habib University offers diverse solutions to the financial constraints of our students based on merit. The uniqueness of Habib University’s Undergraduate Scholarship Program is in its ability to meet the needs of our admitted students by offering individualized scholarships as per their merit.
Scholarships
To ensure equal opportunities for all prospective students irrespective of their religious, ethnic, racial, gender or socio-economic background, Habib University offers unmatched undergraduate scholarships to support prospective students, so that they can pursue their four-year degree program at the university.
How To Apply?
Candidates who wish to apply for a Scholarship can access the scholarship application by logging into their e-application.
Tuition and Other Fees
FEE FOR THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2025-26 FOR THE CLASS OF 2029
| Admission Related Fee |
| Type of Fee |
Amount in PKR (Onetime payment) |
Enrolment Fee
(Non-refundable) |
105,000 |
| Security Deposit (Refundable) |
30,000 |
| Regular Semester Fee |
Amount in PKR (Per Semester) |
| Tuition Fee for DSSE and AHSS |
730,000 |
| Laboratory Fee for DSSE |
215,000 |
| Studio and Laboratory Fee for AHSS |
140,000 |
| Semester Registration Fee for DSSE and AHSS (Applicable from Second semester for the class of 2029) |
30,000 |
