Office of Admissions
LUMS DHA, Lahore Cantt. 54792, Lahore, Pakistan
Tel: +92 42 3560 8000 Ext.: 2177
The BSc (Honours) Economics, Data and Computer Sciences Programme (Joint Major), offered by the Mushtaq Ahmad Gurmani School of Humanities and Social Sciences (MGSHSS) at LUMS, is designed to equip students with data science tools and empower data-driven decision-making in today’s digital economy.
As industries and societies increasingly embrace data-centric strategies, the convergence of Economics, Data and Computer Science is reshaping how decisions are made. This joint programme recognises the need to equip future leaders with the skills to navigate this shift. Its interdisciplinary nature aims to provide students with a robust foundation in both economic theory and computational methods, preparing them to tackle complex problems in areas such as data science, digital markets, financial technology (fintech), software industry, policy analysis, business intelligence, UX design and analysis, and artificial intelligence and machine learning.
MGSHSS has a Core Curriculum for its undergraduate studies. The interdisciplinary nature of the Core Curriculum aims to ensure that students graduating from this School with a Bachelor’s degree possess a broad foundation of knowledge and a diverse set of transferable skills. This enables them to emerge as reflective, empathetic, and historically informed individuals, with an understanding of both global and local current issues. The School has created six thematic clusters from which students will be required to take at least one course, each over the duration of the degree. These are:
Year 1 | Arts and Humanities Social and Behavioural Sciences STEM |
Year 2 | Contemporary Debates |
Year 3 & 4 | Great Authors Academic Writing |
The Core Curriculum will be completed over the course of the Bachelor’s degree. Students are also required to complete 67 credits (19 courses) as part of the programme through a combination of core and elective courses.
The BSc (Hons) Economics and Computer Science programme comprises a robust core, equally divided between economics and computer science courses with the requisite background of foundational mathematics courses. The core will also include an interdisciplinary course co-taught by Economics and Computer Science faculty.
Graduation Requirement | 130 Credit Hours | |
University Core | 8 Credit Hours (3 Courses) | |
University Distribution | In Group Out Group Total | 12-16 Credit Hours (4 Courses) |
Major Requirement | Major Cores Major Electives Total | 60 Credit Hours (17 Courses) |
Free Electives | Courses can be taken from any area to complete 130 Credit Hours. |
17 Core Courses – 60 credits:
2 Elective Courses – 7 credits:
In addition to the compulsory courses, students are required to take one 400-level Economics elective (4 credits) and one 400/500/600-level Computer Science elective (3 credits) as a senior year requirement. Students may not use the Senior Project (SPROJ) or an independent study to fulfil this requirement. The Economics SPROJ will not be counted towards the Economics programme requirement of 67 credit hours.
LUMS is dedicated to enrolling highly accomplished students who possess the potential to make valuable contributions to the learning environment at LUMS and effect positive change in their communities.
Each successful applicant is made an offer for entry into a particular school at LUMS. Applicants for each School are selected on the basis of the programme requirements of that particular school. Applicants should carefully choose the school(s) they apply to, and consider their interests, motivations, academic strengths, and future career paths.
Applicants who meet the minimum eligibility criteria outlined here for the Undergraduate Programme will be evaluated based on the following criteria:
Academic Background
Performance in the Admission Test(s)
Completed and submitted the application form and supporting documents by the stipulated deadline
Application Review
Interview (if called)
Note: These are the minimum requirements that applicants need to fulfil in order to be eligible to apply. Fulfillment of these criteria does not guarantee admission to LUMS. Admission decisions made by the University are final.
The University is keen to attract students who are not only academically competent but also have the potential to contribute to the learning environment of LUMS. Following are the minimum academic requirements for applicants applying to the Undergraduate Programme:
Applicants who have successfully completed their Higher Secondary degree, i.e. FA/ICS/ICOM/FSc/A-Level/High School Diploma or International Baccalaureate (IB), are eligible to apply for admission if they fulfil one of the following academic qualifications:
If shortlisted for admission, applicants will be given a conditional offer. To join LUMS in Fall 2025, applicants must subsequently meet all the stipulated conditions specified by the Admissions Committee by August 2025.
Note:
Candidates who have registered or taken the exam of a minimum of three full-credit A Level subjects and do not meet the minimum grades requirement (specified above) must improve their grades in order to be eligible for admission. A-level exams are held in November and June. To be eligible for admission in 2025, applicants must improve their A-level grades in the November 2024 exams. These applicants will have to go through the entire admission selection process, and their application for Fall 2025 will be re-ranked and reassessed to make the final admission decision.
Candidates who have registered or taken the exam of a minimum of three full-credit A-level subjects and do not meet the minimum grades requirement (specified above) and are planning to improve their grades by taking the June 2025 exams are not eligible for the Fall 2025 session.
Candidates who have already completed their Higher secondary degree (FA/FSc/ICS/I.COM/High School Diploma/IB, etc.) and do not meet the minimum marks/grades requirement must improve their marks or grades by November 2024 in order to be eligible for the Fall 2025 session. These applicants will have to go through the entire admission selection process, and their application for Fall 2025 will be re-ranked and reassessed to make the final admission decision.
In addition to meeting LUMS' specified conditions, applicants are required to fulfil the academic credential verification requirements of IBCC, the Higher Education Commission (HEC), Pakistan, or any other relevant authority, including Accreditation Councils.
Applicants admitted to LUMS and later require attestation of their undergraduate degree by the Higher Education Commission (HEC), Pakistan, must adhere to the conditions specified by the HEC for the attestation process. Detailed information on these requirements can be found on the HEC website.
1Minimum subject requirement for O Level may vary regionally and can be checked here.
2Best three (3) A-level full-credit subjects will be considered for evaluation.
3Applicants should have science subjects in IB to apply to Syed Babar Ali School of Science and Engineering (SBASSE) at LUMS. Applicants will be required to submit the IBCC equivalence certificate in science subjects for SBASSE. For Chemical and Electrical Engineering, the IBCC equivalence certificate should be equivalent to Pre-Engineering Stream.
Applicants who have not registered or taken the final exams of their FA/ICS/ICOM/FSc/A-Level (in at least three full-credit A-Level subjects) High School Diploma or International Baccalaureate (IB) before the submission of their applications for Fall 2025 and are expecting their final results by August 2025 are eligible to apply for admission if they fulfil one of the following academic qualifications:
If shortlisted for admission, applicants will be given a conditional offer and required to complete their degree before the commencement of Fall 2025 classes.
Note: In addition to meeting LUMS' specified conditions, applicants are required to fulfil the academic credential verification requirements of IBCC, the Higher Education Commission (HEC), Pakistan, or any other relevant authority, including Accreditation Councils.Applicants admitted to LUMS and later require attestation of their undergraduate degree by the Higher Education Commission (HEC), Pakistan, must adhere to the conditions specified by the HEC for the attestation process. Detailed information on these requirements can be found on the HEC website.
1Minimum subject requirement for O Level may vary regionally and can be checked by visiting the following link: http://www.ibcc.edu.pk/equivalence.php
2Applicants should have science subjects in IB to apply to Syed Babar Ali School of Science and Engineering (SBASSE) at LUMS. Applicants will be required to submit the IBCC equivalence certificate in science subjects for SBASSE. For Chemical and Electrical Engineering, the IBCC equivalence certificate should be equivalent to Pre-Engineering Stream.
Students may apply for admission to any two schools through a single application. Applicants are required to mention their major preference(s) for BS Programmes at the Syed Babar Ali School of Science and Engineering (SBASSE) and department and major BA/BSc (Honours) Programmes at the Mushtaq Ahmad Gurmani School of Humanities and Social Sciences (MGSHSS) and the Suleman Dawood School of Business (SDSB) through the LUMS Online Admission Application form.
Students are admitted to a specific school based on merit and availability of seats. At the time of admission, the students are not assigned a major, except those admitted to the BA-LL.B Programme in the Shaikh Ahmad Hassan School of Law (SAHSOL). For the BA/BSc (Honours) Programmes at the Mushtaq Ahmad Gurmani School of Humanities and Social Sciences (MGSHSS), students are admitted into one of the two distinct admission streams (HSS, ECON) according to the preferences chosen by the applicants in the online application.
Allocation of a preferred major cannot be guaranteed at the time of admission. Allocation of a major will be done according to the School’s policy and mainly determined by the student’s preference(s), their academic performance at LUMS and, in the case of MGSHSS, the availability of seats in the major.
Students may request a change in their Programme/School at the end of their first year at LUMS, subject to academic performance and availability of space. However, such requests will be considered on a case-to-case basis by the concerned department.
Applicants applying to the Mushtaq Ahmad Gurmani School of Humanities and Social Sciences (MGSHSS) are required to take One (1) of the following tests in order to be considered for Fall 2025 Admissions:
Please click here to view the LCAT Guidelines.
The admission application will be considered for evaluation after the successful completion of the following Five (5) STEPS by the applicants on or before the stipulated deadlines:
Note:
Only applicants who have indicated their intention to apply for LUMS Financial Aid (through the Online Admission Application Form), submitted their admission application, and paid the required application processing fee by the deadline will be granted access to the Financial Aid application. The Financial Aid application tab will be visible on the online admission portal starting February 07, 2025, once these requirements are met. Applicants must submit their complete Financial Aid application, along with all necessary supporting documents, by March 06, 2025.
Referees must submit completely filled Teachers Evaluation(s)/Letter(s) of Recommendation by the given deadline.
Completion of all steps is mandatory. Applications, documents, or fees received after the stipulated deadline will not be processed.
Shortlisted applications will be reviewed by the relevant Committee to finalise the admission decision. Applicants are encouraged to provide complete information regarding their academic achievements and extracurricular activities and must tell LUMS about their success stories to substantiate their applications.
Only shortlisted candidates are called for an interview.
The modes of payment are as follows:
1. Voucher can be paid through cash, Pay Order and Bank Drafts made in favour of "Lahore University of Management Sciences" at any branch within Pakistan of following banks:
2. For online Credit/Debit card payment, please click here.
3. Vouchers can also be paid through ATM machines and internet banking portals of the following banks:
Note:
Advance Tax:
Through an amendment in the Income Tax Ordinance 2001 by Finance Act 2013, advance tax (under section 236 I) shall be collected @ 5% on the entire amount of fee except refundable portion.
Bank Helpline Numbers
Allied Bank Limited
1. UAN: 111-225-225, Branch contact No: 042-35748308
2. Regional Office: 042-35747603
Meezan Bank Limited
1. Region Office: 92-42-35786207
2. Head Office: 92-21-36406139
Bank Al-Habib Limited
1. Karachi: 92-21-32277231-239, Lahore: 0333-1218430
2. DHA Ph. 5 Branch: 042-37189231 042-37189234
Particulars | Fall 2024 | Spring 2025 | Total |
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Credit Hours | 16 | 16 | 32 |
PKR | PKR | PKR | |
Admission Fee | 151,700 | - | 151,700 |
Tuition Fee | 593,120 | 593,120 | 1,186,240 |
Semester Registration Fee | 48,210 | 48,210 | 96,420 |
General Security | 57,580 | - | 57,580 |
Total | 850,610 | 641,330 | 1,491,940 |
Particulars | Fall 2024 | Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 |
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PKR | PKR | PKR | |
Hostel Fee Double Occupancy | 84,830 | 84,830 | 34,930 |
Hostel Fee Triple Occupancy (Bigger room) | 61,760 | 61,760 | 25,430 |
To learn more about the University's Refund Policy, please click here.
Activity | Date |
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Deadline to submit Online Application | February 04, 2025, 5:00 pm (PKT) |
Deadline to submit online supporting documents and Processing Fee | February 06, 2025 |
Deadline to submit Financial Aid Application (if applicable) | March 06, 2025 |
Deadline to take ACT | April 05, 2025 |
Deadline to take SAT | March 08, 2025 |
LUMS Admission Test (LCAT) | February 23, 2025 (Tentative) |
Admission Decisions | April 2025 - July 2025 |
Commencement of Classes | September 2025 |
Note:
Please refer to the Admission Criteria tab.
Admission to the LUMS Undergraduate Programme is highly competitive and the University is able to offer admission to only a small fraction of applicants.
For the programmes offered by SDSB/MGSHSS/SBASSE/SAHSOL, submit an online admission application through the following link: https://admissions.lums.edu.pk
Applicants with diploma may apply if they have secured minimum 70% marks or above, however, they are required to submit equivalence certificate issued by the IBCC, Pakistan.
Please refer to the Admission Criteria tab for details.
No, applicants are evaluated on their academic grades regardless of the fact whether someone has taken the final exam through a school/college or privately.
Yes, LUMS accepts transfer students from accredited institutions at the undergraduate level. Applicants interested in transfer to the LUMS Undergraduate Programmes should be enrolled in an undergraduate programme in an HEC recognised institution and should have completed one year or expected to complete one year before joining as a full time student. Transfer is offered twice a year before the Fall and Spring semesters respectively.
Please visit the mentioned link https://admission.lums.edu.pk/programmes/transfer for detailed information.
No, attending the first semester at LUMS is compulsory and deferment is not an option for undergraduates.
All admission decisions taken by the University are final. During admission evaluation process, some applicants are admitted, some are placed on a waiting list and the remaining applicants are denied admission. Acceptances are offered between April to July. For this reason, your admission decision may arrive at a different time from a friend or classmate.
No, by default the LUMS online application system allows you to simultaneously apply for maximum two schools from all four schools i.e. Suleman Dawood School of Business/Mushtaq Ahmad Gurmani School of Humanities and Social Sciences/Syed Babar Ali School of Science and Engineering/Shaikh Ahmad Hassan School of Law.
Yes, by default the LUMS online application system allows you to simultaneously apply to Suleman Dawood School of Business (SDSB)/Mushtaq Ahmad Gurmani School of Humanities and Social Sciences (MGSHSS)/Syed Babar Ali School of Science and Engineering (SBASSE)/Shaikh Ahmad Hassan School of Law (SAHSOL). Applicants may choose to apply for admission into any TWO schools (SDSB/MGSHSS/SBASSE/SAHSOL) at LUMS.
Applicants can mention their major preference(s) for BS programmes at the Syed Babar Ali School of Science and Engineering (SBASSE), BA/BSc (Honours) programmes at the Suleman Dawood School of Business (SDSB), Mushtaq Ahmad Gurmani School of Humanities and Social Sciences (MGSHSS) and BA-LL.B programme at the Shaikh Ahmad Hassan School of Law (SAHSOL) through the online admission application form.
Applications are evaluated according to the preferences mentioned by applicants in this section. Based on the evaluation of each school, applicants are offered the highest preference they qualify for. This means that if an applicant qualifies for more than one school, one is sent an offer from the school of his highest qualified preference. Therefore, it is highly suggested to select school preferences very carefully.
Yes, an applicant can apply for admission if he/she has appeared in retakes of November 2024, for the application of the year 2025.
Applicants appearing for the November 2024 retakes must check the result awaiting option in the online application. Applicants must inform Admissions Office about the estimated time period in which the result of any retake exam will be announced.
You should recheck the completion and proper submission of your application form.
Candidates who have either completed or are in the last year of completion of their education which does not lead to Matric/FA/ICS/ICOM/FSc. will be required to get an equivalence certificate from the IBCC, Islamabad, Pakistan. For further information please contact:
The Chairman
IBCC
FBISE Building, H-8/4
Islamabad.
https://ibcc.edu.pk/rules-for-equivalence/
Documents sent to the Admissions Office cannot be returned as they are for administrative purposes. Please make sure to keep a copy for your own use before sending the documents to our office.
Yes, academic records from international universities if not in English must be accompanied by an official English translation along with other supporting documents.
Minimum two Teacher Evaluations are required.
The recommendation form(s) should be from teacher(s) of your current or last institute. Recommendations from school/college counsellor(s) are not acceptable.
No, admissions to LUMS takes place once a year and freshmen are admitted to the Fall semester only.
No, after the application submission, the application fee becomes non-refundable.
Since the number of students who accept our first round of admission offers vary each year, a small number of applicants stay on our waitlist and in case space becomes available after the first round, students on the waitlist are offered a place in the second round.
The number of candidates placed on the waitlist fluctuates from year to year, depending on the size and quality of the applicant pool.
There are no quotas.
Please refer to the following link for details: https://admission.lums.edu.pk/testing-admissions
If you have not received the SAT/ACT score report by the application submission deadline then upload the Online score report in the test scores section.
Applicants are required to report test scores of all attempts to the University by submitting a copy of score report(s) and through the online application. Best score of a single attempt reported through the online application will be considered for application evaluation.
The application submission deadline for all UG applicants for the admission of Fall 2025 is February 04, 2025; 5:00 pm (Pakistan Standard time).
No, there is no minimum score required for SAT/ACT.
Kindly visit the mentioned link for dates and deadlines: https://admission.lums.edu.pk/critical-dates-all-programmes
No, the old version of SAT I is not acceptable.
Best score of a single attempt reported through the online application will be considered for application evaluation.
- The LUMS application processing fee is PKR 10,330.
- The LUMS application processing fee is USD 170 for International applicants
- LUMS Common Admission Test Registration Fee is PKR 5,650 (if applicable)
After the successful submission of the online application form through the LUMS Online account on or before the application submission deadline, applicants will be able to print a system generated Application Processing and LUMS Test Registration (if applicable) Fee payment voucher. The mode of payment is given on the fee voucher.
Test Registration Cards will not be mailed. Test cards will be available within the application in printable form Two (2) weeks before the scheduled date of the test.
Test cards will be available within the application in printable form TWO weeks before test. If any applicant is unable to view his/her Test Registration Card despite completing all the requirements then he/she can write to us at admissions@lums.edu.pk
Yes, LUMS accepts results of the ACT.
Test Centre can only be changed in special circumstances (provided with a reason) and the applicant must inform the Admission Office latest by February 08, 2025. No request later than the specified date will be entertained.
Applications cannot be submitted after the deadline. There is no late application policy.
It is highly recommended to fill out the application form carefully. Changes cannot 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".
The admission process is a well deliberated and thorough process. Each year we receive a large number of outstanding applications. Unfortunately, not all of them qualify because of the limited number of available seats. The decision regarding admission is final.
If your application is unsuccessful you will also receive a letter informing you of this. Due to the volume of applications the University receive, it is not possible to provide feedback on unsuccessful applications.
LUMS is committed to making high-quality education accessible to talented students from all backgrounds. Our Financial Aid Programme offers a wide range of support options, designed to facilitate students who demonstrate both high academic achievement and financial need.
Financial Aid awards are assessed each year, considering academic performance, demonstrated financial need, available resources, and university policies. While LUMS endeavours to provide substantial financial assistance within its available resources, students are encouraged to explore external funding sources to complement the aid provided by the university.
LUMS strives to enable students to pursue their educational and professional goals without financial barriers, reinforcing our commitment to an inclusive and academically vibrant community.
The following financial support options are available for Undergraduate Students:
LUMS not only recognises students' good academic performance but also distinguishes high achievers by providing them generous Merit Scholarships. If you are a high achiever, LUMS wants you to accomplish everything you possibly can. Exemplary students are selected to receive LUMS Merit Scholarships based on their outstanding academic performance.
100 Scholarships are available to support the academic aspirations of prospective top ranked undergraduate students based on the LUMS admission evaluation criteria.
For the first year, merit scholarship award covers partial to full tuition fee for One (1) year and is awarded to the top applicants shortlisted for admission in each school. Applicants with high academic credentials are considered for scholarship.
The Merit Scholarship covers partial to full tuition fee for One (1) year only and is awarded to the returning batches based on their CGPA ranking and placement on the Dean's Honour List. The number of scholarships in each Programme and class may vary according to the approved policy of that particular academic year.
Note: In case a student qualifies for Financial Aid Award and Merit Scholarship, their scholarship will be adjusted accordingly. These awards are for One (1) year only and cannot be carried forward to subsequent years.
Financing a student's education is a commitment involving the student, their family and our institution. We at LUMS gear all our efforts towards assisting top talent within our limited resources. Financial assistance is offered to academically distinguished students with demonstrated need. These awards at the Undergraduate level are available in the form of Waivers and LUMS Interest-Free Loans.
To be considered for LUMS Financial Aid, applicants must submit their Financial Aid application along with all required supporting documents by the application submission deadlines. Applications that do not meet these requirements will not be eligible for financial aid assessment for the 2025-26 academic year.
This support can cover part or all of a student’s Tuition and Semester Registration fees and is assessed annually, considering academic performance, financial need, available resources, and prevailing university policies to ensure ongoing assistance that aligns with each student’s circumstances. Financial Aid fee waiver is not required to be repaid, whilst LUMS Interest-Free Loan will have to be paid back after six (6) months of graduation within a maximum period of five (5) years.
Remember a loan is an obligation and is required to be paid back in instalments after graduation. Repayment of loan not only contributes towards the recirculation of Financial Aid to deserving students but also inculcates social responsibility and ethical values within the students.
At LUMS, we are dedicated to shaping Pakistan’s future by nurturing tomorrow’s leaders. The National Outreach Program (NOP) is at the heart of this mission, striving to eliminate educational inequality by providing access to high-quality education for talented students, regardless of their financial background.
Since its inception, NOP has inducted over 1,561 scholars from across Pakistan, representing diverse ethnicities, beliefs, and backgrounds. More than 1,171 graduates have emerged from this prestigious program, with 60 having received international scholarships to study at world-renowned universities. The program isn’t just a scholarship; it’s a rigorous fellowship that prepares students to excel both academically and as leaders. NOP scholars benefit from specialized resources, engage in skill-building activities, and are encouraged to contribute to their communities during their time at LUMS.
Today, NOP alumni are leaders across the globe, contributing to various fields in highly competitive job markets and entrepreneurial initiatives. Their success reflects the transformative impact of this unparalleled program.
We remain committed to supporting Pakistan’s brightest minds, shaping them into the pillars of the country’s future. To explore how NOP continues to make a difference, click here.
LUMS collaborates with various donors to facilitate our students by offering a range of available external scholarships to support students striving for academic excellence. To be considered, students must meet both the eligibility criteria set by the Donor organization and LUMS. The details of a few external scholarships are given below, for your convenience.
Voucher can be paid through cash, Pay Order and Bank Drafts made in favour of "Lahore University of Management Sciences" at any branch within Pakistan of following banks.