Office of Admissions
LUMS DHA, Lahore Cantt. 54792, Lahore, Pakistan
Tel: +92 42 3560 8000 Ext.: 2177
MS Digital and Embedded Systems
MS Digital and Embedded Systems
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.
Programme Concentrations
The programme has been built around two major concentrations that correspond to digital integrated circuits (IC) design and Embedded Systems in general. Figure 1 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 |
Admission Criteria
Fall Admission 2023
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:
- Academic Record;
- Performance in Admission Tests;
- Application Review;
- Interview Performance (If shortlisted);
- Letters of Recommendation; and
- Submission of complete Online Application, Application Processing Fee and supporting documents by the stipulated deadline
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.
Academic Record
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 (i.e., 4 years Bachelor’s degree or 2 years BSc degree and 2 years MSc degree).
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:
- Applicants completing their last degree by July 30, 2023, are eligible to apply for MS Programme if they are meeting minimum admission requirements at the time of application submission.
- LUMS graduating class of 2023 are eligible to apply on the basis of their 7th semester result.
Admission Test Requirement
A. Local Applicants
Applicants 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 2023 admission:
- LUMS Graduate Admission Test (LGAT); and
- LUMS SBASSE Subject Test in Digital and Embedded Systems
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 May 07, 2021) 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.
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 2023.
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 GRE Subject Test in Digital and Embedded Systems, such applicants will be assessed based on their GRE General Test score only.
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.
- Circuits I & II
- Digital Logic Circuits
- Microcontroller Programming and Interfacing
- Computer Organization and Assembly Language
Submission
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.
Application Processing Fee
- The application processing fee of Rs. 2,900
- LGAT and SBASSE Subject Test fee of Rs. 1,800
- The application processing fee of USD 120 for International applicants
Note:
- Applicants must complete and submit their Online Admission application on or before April 11, 2023; 5:00 pm (PKT).
- Applicants are required to Online submit the scanned copies of all supporting documents on or before April 14, 2023.
- 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 fee received after the stipulated deadline will not be processed.
Application Review/Interview
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.
Fee Structure for FY 2023-24
Particulars | Fall 2023 | Spring 2024 | Total |
| Credit Hours | 6 | 6 | |
PKR | PKR | PKR | |
| Admission Fee | 122,350 | - | 122,350 |
| Tuition Fee | 243,540 | 243,540 | 487,080 |
| Registration Fee | 38,990 | 38,990 | 77,980 |
| General Security | 51,000 | - | 51,000 |
| Total | 455,880 | 282,530 | 738,410 |
Hostel Fee
Particulars | Fall 2023 | Spring 2024 | Summer 2024 |
| PKR | PKR | PKR | |
| Hostel Fee Double Occupancy | 75,140 | 75,140 | 22,100 |
| Hostel Fee Triple Occupancy (Bigger room) | 54,700 | 54,700 | TBA |
| Hostel Fee Triple Occupancy (Smaller room) | 46,070 | 46,070 | TBA |
Important Points
- The above breakdown of fee structure is for Year 1 of the 2 Year MS Digital and Embedded Systems programme.
- The per credit hour rate for FY 2023–24 is PKR 40,590/-
- Fees are payable by semester according to the schedule given in the Annual Fee bill.
- University fees are usually announced once each year. However, the University reserves the right to change its policies and fee structure at any time.
Refund Policy
To learn more about the University's Refund Policy, please click here.
| Activity | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Deadline | April 11, 2023, 5:00 pm (PKT) |
| Deadline to submit online supporting documents | April 14, 2023 |
| LUMS Graduate admission Test (LGAT) and LUMS SBASSE Subject Test Administration (Tentative Date) | May 07, 2023 |
| Deadline to take GRE | May 07, 2023 |
| Completion of Admission Process | July 31, 2023 |
| Commencement of Classes | September 2023 |
Note:
- The University reserves the right to change dates and deadlines for admissions. Please keep informed of any changes by visiting this site periodically, as well as the LUMS online application site.
What are the admission requirements for MS programmes?
Please refer to the Admission Criteria tab.
Do you require any test for admission to the MS programme?
Please refer to the Admission Criteria tab.
By which date should applicants expect their Test Registration Cards to be delivered?
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.
I have received my transcripts for Bachelor's/Master's but I do not have the degree. What should I do?
You should submit all your transcripts latest by the Online document submission deadline. Copy of your degree can be submitted later.
Is financial aid available for MS students?
Yes, financial aid is available on need basis.
How and when do I apply for financial aid?
Applicants must give their consent at the time of submitting the application in biographical section of the online application.
Whom should I ask to write a letter of recommendation on my behalf?
The recommendation letters can be from a faculty member who has had a reasonable opportunity to evaluate you academically.
I have submitted my online application & all required documents on time but I am unable to view my Test Registration Card?
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.
I have not yet received any confirmation email after the submission of my online application. What should I do?
You should recheck the completion and proper submission of your online application.
Is it possible to apply after the deadline?
The application cannot be submitted after the deadline.
How do I inform about a change in my online application?
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".
Can my admission be deferred?
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.
How will you notify me regarding a decision on my application?
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.
May I appeal my admission decision or ask to have the decision explained?
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 receive, it is not possible to provide feedback on unsuccessful applications.
Who is an international applicant?
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.
What is the Higher Education Commission (HEC), Pakistan?
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.
Does LUMS offer campus accommodation to international students?
LUMS provides a well-maintained residential environment for international students.
What are the visa requirements for LUMS as an international applicant?
Please visit the link for visa requirements: https://international.lums.edu.pk
Are there any specific quotas in admission?
Admission to LUMS MS programme is purely merit based and there are no quotas.
Do you have any age limit for the admission to the MS programme?
No, there are no age restrictions.
LUMS Financial Aid
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.
Several Merit and Need-Based Scholarships are available for students who meet specific criteria.
- LUMS Interest- Free Loan
- Merit Scholarship
LUMS Interest-Free Loan
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 – loan is an obligation and is required to be paid back in installments 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 Scholarships
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.
First Semester
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:
- 1st Position: 100% Tuition Fee Waiver
- 2nd Position: 60% Tuition Fee Waiver
Subsequent Years
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:
- 1st Position: 100% Tuition Fee Waiver
- 2nd Position: 60% Tuition Fee Waiver
Note: In case a student qualifies for both financial aid award and any other scholarship, he/she will receive the higher aid benefit. These awards cannot be carried forward to subsequent years.
Maintaining Eligibility
- Financial Aid Award is valid for One (1) year only. Continuation of aid in the subsequent year is subject to reassessment.
- Students receiving Financial Aid should maintain a Full-time status in a regular semester. Failure to do so will lead to the cancellation of the Financial Aid Award.
-
Financial aid will not be provided for the Summer Semester.
-
Financial Aid Award can be increased, reduced or kept the same at any stage of review during your stay at LUMS
-
LUMS reserves the right to physically verify the beneficiary's Home/Business premises.
-
LUMS reserves the right to amend, cancel, or terminate the awarded Financial Aid in case of any misrepresentation or incorrect information provided by the student. Such misrepresentation or concealment of facts may lead to the termination of your admission from the Programme. University also reserves the right to recover the awarded amount during the preceding year(s) from the recipient on an immediate basis.
-
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.
Programme Concentrations
The programme has been built around two major concentrations that correspond to digital integrated circuits (IC) design and Embedded Systems in general. Figure 1 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
- Computer Architecture (3 Credit hours)
- Digital System Design + Lab (3 + 0 Credit hours)
- VLSI Design (3 Credit hours)
- Embedded Systems (3 Credit hours)
12 Electives (Total 12 - 18 Credit hour) [Non-Exhaustive Lists]
- Major Electives (2 - 3 courses (6 - 9 Credit hours) should be taken)
- Advanced VLSI Design (3 Credit hours)
- Design Verification (3 Credit hours)
- Mixed Signal Design (3 Credit hours)
- VLSI for DSP Algorithms (3 Credit hours)
- High Level Synthesis (3 Credit hours)
- Custom IC Design (3 Credit hours)
- Other major elective courses recommended by the Departmental GPC
- Application Areas (2 to 3 courses (6 to 9 Credit hours) should be taken)
- Advanced Operating Systems (3 Credit hours)
- Advanced Digital Signal Processing (3 Credit hours)
- Machine Learning (3 Credit hours)
- Computer Vision (3 Credit hours)
- Mobile Robotics (3 Credit hours)
- Internet of Things (3 Credit hours)
- Deep Learning (3 Credit hours)
- Digital Image Processing (3 Credit Hours)
- Image and Video Compression (3 Credit Hours)
- Other application area courses recommended by the Departmental GPC
*Students opting for MS-by thesis will take 12 credit hours of elective courses
*Students opting for MS-by Project will take up 15 credit hours of elective courses
*Students option for MS-by coursework will take up 18 credit hours of elective courses12 - 18* Project/Thesis/Non-Thesis (0 - 6 Credit Hours)
- Any one of the following options may be selected:
- Two semester long MS Thesis (6 Credit hours)
- One semester long MS Project (3 Credit hours)
- MS by course work (0 Credit hours)
0 - 6 -
-
Fee Structure for FY 2023-24
Particulars
Fall 2023
Spring 2024
Total
Credit Hours 6 6 PKR
PKR
PKR
Admission Fee 122,350
- 122,350 Tuition Fee 243,540
243,540
487,080
Registration Fee 38,990
38,990 77,980 General Security 51,000
- 51,000 Total 455,880
282,530 738,410
Hostel FeeParticulars
Fall 2023
Spring 2024
Summer 2024
PKR PKR PKR Hostel Fee Double Occupancy 75,140
75,140
22,100 Hostel Fee Triple Occupancy (Bigger room) 54,700 54,700 TBA Hostel Fee Triple Occupancy (Smaller room) 46,070
46,070
TBA
Important Points- The above breakdown of fee structure is for Year 1 of the 2 Year MS Digital and Embedded Systems programme.
- The per credit hour rate for FY 2023–24 is PKR 40,590/-
- Fees are payable by semester according to the schedule given in the Annual Fee bill.
- University fees are usually announced once each year. However, the University reserves the right to change its policies and fee structure at any time.
Refund Policy
To learn more about the University's Refund Policy, please click here.
-
LUMS Financial Aid
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.
Several Merit and Need-Based Scholarships are available for students who meet specific criteria.
- LUMS Interest- Free Loan
- Merit Scholarship
Merit Scholarships
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.
First Semester
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:
- 1st Position: 100% Tuition Fee Waiver
- 2nd Position: 60% Tuition Fee Waiver
Subsequent Years
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:
- 1st Position: 100% Tuition Fee Waiver
- 2nd Position: 60% Tuition Fee Waiver
Note: In case a student qualifies for both financial aid award and any other scholarship, he/she will receive the higher aid benefit. These awards cannot be carried forward to subsequent years.
Maintaining Eligibility
- Financial Aid Award is valid for One (1) year only. Continuation of aid in the subsequent year is subject to reassessment.
- Students receiving Financial Aid should maintain a Full-time status in a regular semester. Failure to do so will lead to the cancellation of the Financial Aid Award.
-
Financial aid will not be provided for the Summer Semester.
-
Financial Aid Award can be increased, reduced or kept the same at any stage of review during your stay at LUMS
-
LUMS reserves the right to physically verify the beneficiary's Home/Business premises.
-
LUMS reserves the right to amend, cancel, or terminate the awarded Financial Aid in case of any misrepresentation or incorrect information provided by the student. Such misrepresentation or concealment of facts may lead to the termination of your admission from the Programme. University also reserves the right to recover the awarded amount during the preceding year(s) from the recipient on an immediate basis.
LUMS Interest-Free Loan
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 – loan is an obligation and is required to be paid back in installments 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.
-
Activity Date Online Application Deadline April 11, 2023, 5:00 pm (PKT) Deadline to submit online supporting documents April 14, 2023 LUMS Graduate admission Test (LGAT) and LUMS SBASSE Subject Test Administration (Tentative Date) May 07, 2023 Deadline to take GRE May 07, 2023 Completion of Admission Process July 31, 2023 Commencement of Classes September 2023 Note:
- The University reserves the right to change dates and deadlines for admissions. Please keep informed of any changes by visiting this site periodically, as well as the LUMS online application site.
-
What are the admission requirements for MS programmes?
Please refer to the Admission Criteria tab.
Do you require any test for admission to the MS programme?
Please refer to the Admission Criteria tab.
By which date should applicants expect their Test Registration Cards to be delivered?
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.
I have received my transcripts for Bachelor's/Master's but I do not have the degree. What should I do?
You should submit all your transcripts latest by the Online document submission deadline. Copy of your degree can be submitted later.
Is financial aid available for MS students?
Yes, financial aid is available on need basis.
How and when do I apply for financial aid?
Applicants must give their consent at the time of submitting the application in biographical section of the online application.
Whom should I ask to write a letter of recommendation on my behalf?
The recommendation letters can be from a faculty member who has had a reasonable opportunity to evaluate you academically.
I have submitted my online application & all required documents on time but I am unable to view my Test Registration Card?
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.
I have not yet received any confirmation email after the submission of my online application. What should I do?
You should recheck the completion and proper submission of your online application.
Is it possible to apply after the deadline?
The application cannot be submitted after the deadline.
How do I inform about a change in my online application?
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".
Can my admission be deferred?
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.
How will you notify me regarding a decision on my application?
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.
May I appeal my admission decision or ask to have the decision explained?
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 receive, it is not possible to provide feedback on unsuccessful applications.
Who is an international applicant?
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.
What is the Higher Education Commission (HEC), Pakistan?
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.Does LUMS offer campus accommodation to international students?
LUMS provides a well-maintained residential environment for international students.
What are the visa requirements for LUMS as an international applicant?
Please visit the link for visa requirements: https://international.lums.edu.pk
Are there any specific quotas in admission?
Admission to LUMS MS programme is purely merit based and there are no quotas.
Do you have any age limit for the admission to the MS programme?
No, there are no age restrictions.
Mode of Payment
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.