Frequently Asked Questions
Please refer to the Admission Criteria tab.
Please refer to the Admission Criteria tab.
Test Registration Cards and instructions will be available on the applicants’ secure online portal about one week before the test date. Applicants will receive an email notification once their card has been posted.
You should submit all your transcripts latest by the Online document submission deadline. Copy of your degree can be submitted later.
Yes, financial aid is available on need basis.
You should apply for financial aid through the biographical section of your online admission application. Once you have submitted your admission application, and paid the required application processing fee by the deadline, you will be granted access to the Financial Aid application. Applicants must submit their complete Financial Aid application, along with all necessary supporting documents, by the stipulated deadline.
The Test Registration Card will be available for download and print approximately one week prior to the Admissions Test Date (LGAT or SBASSE Subject Test). If you are unable to view your Test Registration Card within this timeframe, please contact us at admissions@lums.edu.pk for assistance.
Kindly ensure that your online application has been fully completed and properly submitted. Additionally, please check your junk or spam mail folder.
The application cannot be submitted after the deadline.
It is highly recommended to fill out the application form carefully. No changes can be made after the submission of online application. In sheer need an applicant can send the updated information to admissions@lums.edu.pk with the specific header "Change in Application Form".
In truly exceptional circumstances the Graduate Programme Committee may grant a deferral. All requests should be made in writing and will be reviewed on a case to case basis.
The final admission decision will be available on your online admission portal. Regretfully, we are unable to share any information regarding your application status via telephone or email.
The admission process is a well deliberated and thorough process. Each year we receive a large number of outstanding applications. Unfortunately, all of them do not qualify because of the limited number of available seats. The decision regarding admission is final.
Due to the volume of applications the University receive, it is not possible to provide feedback on unsuccessful applications.
International/Foreign National applicants are required to apply through the regular online application process and are considered alongside all other applicants for admission.
Higher Education Commission (HEC) Pakistan is an independent, autonomous, and constitutionally established institution of primary funding, overseeing, regulating, and accrediting the higher education efforts in Pakistan.
HEC is responsible for formulating higher education policy and quality assurance to meet the international standards as well as providing accrediting academic degrees, development of new institutions, and uplift of existing institutions in Pakistan.
LUMS provides a well-maintained residential environment for International/Foreign National students.
Please visit the link for visa requirements: https://international.lums.edu.pk
Admission to LUMS MS programme is purely merit based and there are no quotas.
No, there are no age restrictions.
Only applicants shortlisted for admission are required to submit HEC-attested Bachelor's transcript/degree and Master's transcript/degree (if applicable) to the Admissions Office. For details on the attestation process, please visit https://hec.gov.pk.