Office of Admissions
LUMS DHA, Lahore Cantt. 54792, Lahore, Pakistan
Tel: +92 42 3560 8000 Ext.: 2177
The Master of Science (MS) programmes offered by the Syed Babar Ali School of Science and Engineering (SBASSE) at LUMS are rigorous and designed to impart specialised professional and research-oriented learning.
The MS Digital and Embedded Systems programme aims to train students in the design of digital integrated circuits (ICs) using industry-standard IC design tools and methodologies, and in the design and development of the ever-evolving field of Embedded Systems. Students enrolled in this programme will be able to complete the full design cycle - ranging from specification to design - of low-to-high-complexity systems as part of their coursework. After graduation, students will be able to work in the national and international embedded and digital design industry and help bridge the increasing skill gap between the digital IC design and embedded systems industry in Pakistan and the rest of the world.
The programme has been built around two major concentrations that correspond to digital integrated circuits (IC) design and embedded systems in general. The figure below shows the major thematic components that will be covered in this specialised programme.
Figure 1: Niche Focus Areas of the Programme
Students must fulfil 30 credit hours of MS degree requirements. The overall course structure and details are given below:
Course Type | Credit Hours |
---|---|
Core Requirements
| 12 |
Electives (Total 12 - 18 Credit hour) [Non-Exhaustive Lists]
*Students opting for MS-by-thesis will take 12 Credit Hours of elective courses | 12 - 18* |
Project/Thesis/Non-Thesis (0 - 6 Credit Hours)
| 0 - 6 |
Applicants must meet the minimum eligibility criteria in order to be considered for admission to the programme. The MS Digital and Embedded Systems Programme at the Syed Babar Ali School of Science and Engineering (SBASSE) is a two-year programme.
Admission is purely merit-based and rests solely on the following criteria:
NOTE:
This is the minimum criteria that applicants need to fulfill in order to be eligible to apply. Fulfillment of this criteria does not guarantee admission to LUMS.
A minimum of 16 years of education leading to a degree programme is required for applying to the MS Digital and Embedded Systems Programme.
Applicants are expected to have obtained their Bachelor’s (or Master’s) degree from national or foreign institutions accredited or recognised by the Higher Education Commission (HEC), Pakistan.
Applicants who have obtained their degrees from institutions not listed with the HEC, Pakistan, will be required to obtain an Equivalence Certificate from the HEC. For further information, please visit: www.hec.gov.pk.
As a minimum academic performance, all applicants must have a CGPA of at least 2.4 (on a scale of 4) or at least 60% marks in all university-level degrees.
Applicants applying to the MS Digital and Embedded Systems Programme must have their Bachelor’s (or Master’s) degree in any one of the following areas:
Electrical Engineering
Electronics
Computer Science
Software Engineering
Physics
Mechatronics Engineering
Computer Engineering
Telecom Engineering
Other Allied Engineering and Physical Sciences disciplines
NOTE:
A. Local Applicants
Applicants applying to the MS Digital and Embedded Systems Programme are required to take the following two (2) admission tests in order to be considered for Fall 2024 admission:
LUMS Graduate Admission Test (LGAT); and
LUMS SBASSE Subject Test in Digital and Embedded Systems
B. International Applicants
Applicants residing outside Pakistan are required to take the GRE General Test through the Educational Testing Service (ETS), USA. For further information, please visit www.ets.org.
Due to the unavailability of the GRE Subject Test in Digital and Embedded Systems, such applicants will be assessed based on their GRE General Test score only.
Exemption for applicants who have taken Graduate Record Examination (GRE) Tests
Applicants who have taken the Graduate Record Examination GRE (General) (through the Educational Testing Service (ETS) USA) during the last two (2) years (i.e. after April 27, 2022) and obtained an aggregate score of 300 in the quantitative and verbal sections may choose not to take the LGAT. In addition to this, local applicants are required to take the SBASSE Subject Test in Digital and Embedded Systems.
Due to the unavailability of the GRE Subject Test in Digital and Embedded Systems, all local applicants must take the LUMS SBASSE Subject Test in Digital and Embedded Systems.
GRE scores must be reported to LUMS officially from the testing agency. The college code for reporting GRE (General) to LUMS is 0679.
NOTE:
LUMS Graduate Admission Test (LGAT) is comprised of Quantitative, Verbal, and Analytical sections.
The LGAT and SBASSE Subject Test scores will be used for application evaluation and hence will not be disclosed to applicants.
The LGAT and SBASSE Subject Test Scores will be valid only for admission of Fall 2024.
Subject Test Guidelines:
MS Digital and Embedded Systems subject test consists of multiple-choice questions from the following foundation courses of Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, and Computer Science programs.
The admission application will be considered for evaluation after the successful completion of following four (4) STEPS by the applicants on or before the stipulated deadlines:
Online Admission Application submission;
Online submission of scanned copies of required supporting documents;
Submission of an appropriate Application Processing Fee; and
Online Submission of the Letter of Recommendation by the Referees.
Note:
Applicants must complete and submit their online admission application on or before April 16, 2024; 5:00 pm (PKT).
Applicants are required to online submit the scanned copies of all supporting documents on or before April 17, 2024.
After the successful submission of the online application, applicants must make the Processing Fee payment by the deadline.
Referees must submit completely filled Letters of Recommendation by the given deadline.
Completion of all steps is mandatory. Application, 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 achievement, research reports, attended workshops, extracurricular activities, and must tell LUMS about their success stories in order to substantiate their applications. Applicants must provide complete and correct information regarding their academics, work experience and test attempts. The application will be evaluated on the basis of information provided at the time of application submission.
Performance in Interview
Shortlisted applicants may be requested to appear for an interview.
Particulars | Fall 2024 | Spring 2025 | Total |
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Credit Hours | 6 | 6 | 12 |
PKR | PKR | PKR | |
Admission Fee | 138,130 | - | 138,130 |
Tuition Fee | 274,980 | 274,980 | 549,960 |
Semester Registration Fee | 44,020 | 44,020 | 88,040 |
General Security | 57,580 | - | 57,580 |
Total | 514,710 | 319,000 | 833,710 |
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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Online Application Deadline | April 16, 2024, 5:00 pm (PKT) |
Deadline to submit online supporting documents | April 17, 2024 |
LUMS Graduate admission Test (LGAT) and LUMS SBASSE Subject Test Administration (Tentative Date) | April 28, 2024 |
Deadline to take GRE | April 28, 2024 |
Completion of Admission Process | July 31, 2024 |
Commencement of Classes | September 2024 |
Note:
Please refer to the Admission Criteria tab.
Please refer to the Admission Criteria tab.
Test Registration Cards and instructions will be posted to the applicants' secure online application account and an email message will alert applicants that the Test Registration Card has been posted. It will be posted on applicants' online account one week before the test date.
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.
Applicants must give their consent at the time of submitting the application in biographical section of the online application.
The recommendation letters can be from a faculty member who has had a reasonable opportunity to evaluate you academically.
If an 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.
You should recheck the completion and proper submission of your online application.
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 communicated through an official letter; however, you can check your application status through your online account. Regretfully, we are unable to provide information regarding your application status by telephone or e-mail.
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.
If your application is unsuccessful, you will also receive a letter informing you of this. Due to the volume of applications the University receives, it is not possible to provide feedback on unsuccessful applications.
A foreign national who is not of Pakistani origin and does not have a Pakistani passport/NICOP/CNIC is eligible to apply to LUMS under its International Student Programme. Applicants holding dual nationality out of which one is Pakistani are not eligible to apply through LUMS International Student Programme.
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 students.
Please visit the link for visa requirements: https://international.lums.edu.pk
Admission to LUMS is purely merit-based and there are no quotas.
No, there are no age restrictions.
Admission to all programmes is purely on merit and independent of students’ ability to pay the related tuition fees. Once a student has been admitted to a programme, there are several mechanisms in place to provide financial support based on need and merit. All awards are reassessed each academic year based on performance, need, available resources and prevailing University policies. LUMS is committed to providing as much financial assistance as possible within the limits of its available resources. Nevertheless, the University may not be able to meet all requests for financial assistance, and it is strongly recommended that applicants secure as much of their own funding as possible.
Your financial need and your aid application does not affect your chances of admission.
Several Merit and Need-Based Scholarships are available for students who meet specific criteria.
A degree from a tier-one university is one of the few investments with all-but-guaranteed return. Studying in LUMS not only opens doors in the professional world but also unleashes intellectual and financial potential.
At LUMS, we believe that financial circumstances should never stand in the way. To help, LUMS offers Interest-Free loans to the students from less privileged backgrounds who, without such assistance, would not be able to attend a university.
At MS level, LUMS Interest-Free loan covers partial to full tuition fee expense. These awards are reassessed in each academic year based upon performance and demonstrated financial need. The repayment of these Interest-Free loans starts six (6) months after graduation with a time period of 3 to 5 years.
Remember a loan is an obligation and is required to be paid back in instalments after graduation. Loan repayment not only contributes towards the recirculation of Financial Aid to deserving students but also inculcates social responsibility and ethical values within the students.
Merit Scholarship is a form of gift and does not need to be repaid. LUMS provides Merit Scholarship Award to students who have proven their ability to succeed academically. There is no separate application for the scholarship. Students are automatically considered for the award when they apply for admission to LUMS.
Merit scholarship award covers partial to full tuition fee and is awarded to the admitted batch based on LUMS Admission evaluation ranking.
Coverage of Scholarship Award
Top two students of each batch in each discipline will be awarded merit scholarships as follows:
Merit scholarship award covers partial to full tuition fee and is awarded to the returning batches who are placed on Dean's Honor List based on their academic performance.
Coverage of Scholarship Award
Top two students of each batch in each discipline will be awarded merit scholarships as follows:
Note: In case a student qualifies for financial aid award and merit scholarship, their scholarship will be adjusted accordingly. These awards are for one year only and cannot be carried forward to subsequent years.
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.