Habib University’s Talent Outreach, Promotion and Support (HUTOPS) initiative is a fully funded program designed to ensure deserving students all over Pakistan can benefit from a world-class education. It is a reflection of HU’s commitment to providing quality education for all young people, irrespective of their educational, socio-economic and ethnic backgrounds.
The HUTOPS 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 TOPS scholars are awarded 100% 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.
Admission Criteria
Who Can Apply?
All potential students who fulfill the following conditions can apply for
HU TOPS 100% 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, 2025.
- Planning to pursue a four-year undergraduate program
at Habib University. - Have scored:
- Science groups
85% or above in SSC (Matric)
80% or above in HSSC (Intermediate) - Other groups
80% or above in SSC (Matric)
75% or above in HSSC (Intermediate)
- Science groups
Application & selection Process
The Five-step selection process for HU TOPS:
Habib University’s Talent Outreach, Promotion and Support Program has a five-step selection process as highlighted below:
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RegisterRegister yourself for Habib University’s Talent Outreach, Promotion and Support Program. Fill the admission e-application form, scan the required documents and upload them to our online portal. You will not be charged any admission application fee. |
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ApplyApplicants will submit their Scholarship and Financial Aid applications along with the required supporting documents. |
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PrepareThe applicants can choose to attend a free of cost HU TOPS 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. |
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Take testThe applicants will take the HU Entrance Examination |
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Enroll at Habib UniversityAdmission to the reserved seats will be offered to the top-performing candidates who meet the required merit score. |
expenses covered
what the program will cover and not cover
HU TOPS 100% scholarship will cover the following expenses:
- Habib University Admission Application Fee
- HU TOPS Prep Program Fee
- Full Tuition Fee to study a four-year undergraduate program at
Habib University - Full Laboratory Fee
- Semester Registration fee
HU TOPS will not cover the following expenses:
- Non-refundable Enrolment Fees at the time of admission (subsidized for HU TOPS 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)
HUTOPS Timelines
Dates to look out for
| Steps | Dates |
| Register for HU TOPS | 5th January, 2025 |
| Participate in the HU TOPS Prep-Program | 30th December, 2024 to 3rd January, 2025 |
| Take HU Admission Test | 8th, 9th & 10th of January, 2025 onwards * |
| Admission Interviews | 3rd/2th week of January 2025 onwards * |
| Announcement of Result | End of January, 2025 * |
| Attend HU New Student Orientation | August, 2025 * |
| Start Attending Regular Classes for Fall 2025 | August, 2025 * |
*Habib University reserves the right to change any date(s) in the event of unforeseen circumstances.
