Tuition, Scholarships & Financial Aid

To ensure equal opportunities for all prospective students irrespective of their religious, ethnic, racial, gender or socio-economic background, Habib University offers unmatched scholarships to intermediate students and other boards too, to support them, fully or partially, so that they can pursue their four-year degree program at the university.

Based on the candidate’s admission score, they may receive one of our renewable scholarships in recognition of their strong academic achievements. Entrance scholarships are granted between 20% & 100%, depending on your merit score.

How are Scholarships Determined?

The Scholarships in Karachi awarded by Habib University at the time of admissions are not determined just on the basis of High School Grades. Key factors that contribute in determining the eligibility of students for undergraduate scholarship include the following:

1. 1. • Grades obtained in secondary/higher secondary schools
      • Performance in Habib University’s Entrance Examination/SAT Scores
      • Communication skills including writing
      • Thoughtfulness about one’s self and the society
      • Passion and initiatives taken for community service, and participation in diverse activities such as sports, poetry, performing arts, visual arts, etc.

Annual Renewal of Scholarships

All undergraduate scholarships for Pakistani students are automatically renewed each semester up to a total of four years of study, provided the conditions listed are met:

1. 1. • The student stays enrolled as a full-time student unless the University has approved part-time enrollment
      • The student maintains a minimum cumulative GPA (CGPA) of 3.5 for the YOHSIN scholarship for Pakistani students, 3.0 for the Habib Excellence Scholarship, and 2.75 for the Habib Merit scholarships
      • The student is in good conduct standing and has not violated any conduct policy

Maintaining the Required CGPA

We trust the capabilities of all our students and facilitate them in their academic endeavors in a variety of ways. Habib University’s Writing Centre and EHSAS Centre provide remedial support to students in overcoming their academic problems. Faculty Advisors provide one-on-one guidance to students in different areas.

In case students are unable to maintain the required CGPA, their scholarships will not be withdrawn immediately. They will be provided a probationary semester to improve their performance and achieve the required CGPA.

How To Apply?

Candidates who wish to apply for a Scholarship can access the scholarship application by logging into their e-application.

Habib University’s financial aid program offers generous grants and facilitation to acquire student loans in Pakistan. The Financial Aid Program aims to ensure equal opportunities for all. In addition to applying for scholarships, students may simultaneously apply for financial aid. The amount of financial aid awarded depends on the needs of the students. Habib University offers a personalized financial aid plan to each admitted student as per their specific needs and the overall circumstances in which they live.

Grants

These funds are awarded based on the financial need assessed through the financial aid application at the time of admission. Grants are subject to an annual review of a student’s financial circumstances and do not need to be repaid. A grant is not a loan.

Grants awarded at the time of admission will continue for the four years of a student’s degree program provided the following conditions are met:

• Enrollment as a full-time student, unless the University has approved part-time enrollment
• Maintaining a minimum CGPA of 2.33 every semester
• Maintaining good conduct standing and following the University’s established code of conduct
• The financial situation of the family as assessed at the time of admissions remains unchanged

Facilitation for Student Loans in Pakistan

As part of our financial aid program, the students & their families can also opt to be financially assisted through student loans. The loans will be governed by the rules and regulations of the institution offering the student loan in Pakistan. Details are shared with the student and parents while finalizing their fee package at the time of admission.

How To Apply?

Candidates who wish to apply for Financial Aid can get access to the scholarship application by logging into their e-application.

Student Employment

Though Student Employment is not a formal part of a student’s financial aid package, it offers students the opportunity to offset the cost of attending Habib University by earning money through our Student Employment Program. Students participating in the program are employed on campus for an agreed-upon period of time and are paid an hourly wage for their work.

The Student Employment Program provides a valuable learning experience to students. They learn to balance different responsibilities at the same time, understand work ethics, enhance their technical skills as per the nature of the job, build interpersonal skills, and gain confidence. Student employment opportunities may include working as a peer tutor or a teaching assistant, working in the library for a variety of jobs, engaging in marketing activities, or assisting our student recruitment and admissions teams in various tasks, etc.

Student Employment options are offered to students from their second semester if they demonstrate satisfactory performance in the first semester. In order to continue their student employment, they need to maintain a minimum CGPA of 2.33 every semester.