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Overview

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 training. Students have the options to choose from MS-by-Coursework or MS-by-Thesis.

The vision of the Electrical Engineering department at LUMS is:

To become internationally recognised regional leaders in electrical engineering research and education, and to serve society through innovation, indigenous solutions, and development of valuable human resource.

Mission:

To produce graduates having attributes essential for a leader in industry and academic institutions such as independence of thought, environmental and social responsibility, a professional and ethical outlook and a strong inter-disciplinary foundation built on fundamental scientific principles.
To achieve excellence in cutting-edge research by winning competitive grants and awards, knowledge creation and its dissemination at globally recognized forums, and generation of intellectual property.
To have a positive societal impact by translating engineering knowledge into solutions for locally relevant problems, and enabling entrepreneurship initiatives with a global footprint.

The Electrical Engineering (EE) graduate programme is rigorous and designed to impart specialised professional and research-oriented training. It is geared towards solving complex issues of 21^st Century pertaining to LIFE (Biomedical Devices and Point-of-Care Healthcare), DATA (AI Hardware and Theoretical Foundations), and SUSTAINABILITY (Systems View of the Water-Energy-Food Nexus) with design thinking in curricula to produce not only successful professionals but also thought leaders. Students will be taught to identify, formulate and solve complex engineering problems and assess the impact of their area of specialization on engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context.

The programme is becoming internationally recognised for its research environment, international collaborations, and world-class faculty with training from leading international universities around the world. The Department of Electrical Engineering is one of the largest departments at SBASSE with 22 PhD faculty members, and numerous labs with dedicated staff members. EE faculty and students publish frequently in top journals and conferences with 215+ research publications during 2017-19 (27.5 % of entire LUMS publication). Further, faculty members at EE won research funding of over PKR 215 million during 2017-19 to support cutting-edge research being conducted at LUMS.

The MS programme in Electrical Engineering has 4 streams/areas of specialisation and Students have the option to choose from MS-by-Coursework or MS-by-Thesis.

Structure

Students must fulfil 30 credit hour requirements. Students can take up to 6 credit hours of elective courses outside the Department of Electrical Engineering including DGPC approved courses from outside of school and approved Suleman Dawood School of Business courses. In addition, a maximum of 6 credit hours of 400-level courses can be taken. All other courses taken towards the MS degree must be of 500-level or above. Students would be required to submit their tentative academic plan for degree completion to the GPC by add/drop deadline of their second semester.

The MS programme degree requirements for each stream of specialisation are shown below. For a non-thesis option (course-work-only), a student may take an Independent Study/MS Project (3 credit hours) in addition to core and elective requirements to fulfil 30 credit hour requirement. The deliverable for Independent Study/MS Project will be an approved report and a presentation.

Electronics and Embedded Systems Stream

Sr. #	Categories	Course Code		Course Name	Credit Hours
1	Core Course requirement for the Stream: Any three from Sr. No. 1-8)	EE421		Digital Systems Design*	3
2		EE522		Embedded Systems	3
3		EE523		VLSI Design	3
4		EE539		Radar Systems	3
5		EE527		Mixed Signal Design	3
6		EE530		Antenna Theory: Analysis & Design	3
7		EE535		Wireless IC Design	3
8		EE531		RF and Microwave Design	3
9		EE-509A		MS Thesis-I	3
10		EE-509B		MS Thesis-II	3
Credit hours requirement for core courses = 15 for MS-by-thesis; 9 for MS-by-coursework. Additional core courses taken can reduce the elective requirements below.
11	Elective Courses in the Steam: Three courses from Sr. No. 11-15	Any course with code EE 52X/62X			3
12		Any course with code EE 53X/63X			3
13		Any course with code EE 57X/67X			3
14		Any course with code EE 58X/68X			3
15		EE502	Electrodynamics		3
Remaining credit hours can be completed by taking any EE graduate course or other courses as defined in the policy (stated above) for out-of-area and undergraduate courses. Elective courses can be added and removed from the list after the approval of EE DGPC.

Photonics and Semiconductor Devices Stream

Sr. #	Categories	Course Code	Course Name	Credit Hours
1	Core Course requirement for the Stream: Any two from Sr. No. 1-4) along with any one from Sr. No. 5	EE5313	Principles of Optics	3
2		EE532	Opto-Electronic Devices	3
3		EE528	Semiconductor Device Fundamentals	3
4		EE524	Nanoelectronic Devices	3
5		EE564 EE515 EE560 EE516 EE563	Any one of the following courses* Stochastic Systems Applied Probability Linear System Theory Foundations of Deep Learning Convex Optimisation	3
6		EE-509A	MS Thesis-I	3
7		EE-509B	MS Thesis-II	3
Credit hours requirement for Core courses = 15 for MS-by-thesis; 9 for MS-by-coursework. Additional core courses taken can reduce the elective requirements below.
8	Elective Courses in the Steam: Any three courses from Sr. No. 8-16	EE532	Photonics Fundamentals	3
9		EE632	Electrodynamics	3
10		EE533	Quantum Optics	3
11		EE534	Optical Communications	3
12		EE435	Quantum Communication	3
13		EE525	Photovoltaic Devices	3
14		EE555	Renewable Energy Systems	3
15		PHY 535	Condensed Matter Physics	3
16		EE539	Radar Systems	3
17		EE531	Microwaves and RF Design	3
18		EE530	Antenna Theory: Analysis & Design	3
Remaining credit hours can be completed by taking any EE graduate course or other courses as defined in the policy (stated above) for out-of-area and undergraduate courses. Elective courses can be added and removed from the list after the approval of EE DGPC.

Electrical Power and Energy Systems Stream

Sr. #	Categories	Course Code	Course Name	Credit Hours
1	Core Course requirement for the Stream	EE552	Power Electronics	3
2		EE555	Renewable Energy Systems	3
3		EE516 or EE561 or EE563 or EE567	Any one of the following courses* Foundations of Deep Learning Digital Control Systems Convex Optimisation Smart Grid Technology and Applications	3
4		EE509A	MS Thesis-I	3
5		EE509B	MS Thesis-II	3
Credit hours requirement for core courses = 15 for MS-by-thesis; 9 for MS-by-coursework.
6	Elective Courses in the Steam: Any three courses from Sr. No. 6-13	EE453	Power Systems Protection and Stability	3
7		EE561	Digital Control Systems	3
8		EE553	High Voltage Engineering	3
9		EE554	Modeling and Control of Electric Machine Drives	3
10		CS664	Software Engineering for the Smart Grids	3
11		EE576	Smart Grid Technology and Applications	3
12		EE557	Electricity Markets	3
13		EE454	Power System Planning	3
Remaining credit hours can be completed by taking any EE graduate course or other courses as defined in the policy (stated above) for out-of-area and undergraduate courses. Elective courses can be added and removed from the list after the approval of EE DGPC. *Students who take more than one course from the section can get further courses counted as elective(s).

Signals, Communications and Intelligent Systems Stream

Sr. #	Categories	Course Code	Course Name		Credit Hours
1	Core Course requirement for the Stream: Any three from Sr. No. 3-12 along with EE564/EE515	EE564 EE515	Stochastic Systems or Applied Probability		3
2		Any three courses from the courses listed below
3		EE51X	Foundations of Deep Learning		3
4		EE511	Advanced Digital Signal Processing		3
5		EE560	Linear System Theory		3
6		EE561	Digital Control Systems		3
7		EE570	Digital Communication Principles		3
8		EE572	Wireless Communications		3
9		EE563	Convex Optimization		3
10		EE471	Computer Networks*		3
11		EE583	Network protocols & Performance		3
12		EE512	Digital Image Processing		3
13		EE-509A	MS Thesis-I		3
14		EE-509B	MS Thesis-II		3
Credit hours requirement for core courses = 18 for MS-by-thesis; 12 for MS-by-coursework. Additional core courses taken can reduce the elective requirements below.
15	Elective Courses in the Steam: Two courses from Sr. No. 15-19	Any course with code EE 51X/61X			3
16		Any course with code EE 56X/66X			3
17		Any course with code EE 57X/67X			3
18		Any course with code EE 58X/68X			3
19		EE412		Principles of Digital audio and Video	3
Remaining credit hours can be completed by taking any EE graduate course or other courses as defined in the policy (stated above) for out-of-area and undergraduate courses. Elective courses can be added and removed from the list after the approval of EE DGPC.

Admission Criteria

Fall Admission 2025

Applicants must meet the minimum eligibility criteria in order to be considered for admission to the MS Electrical Engineering Programme. The MS Electrical Engineering 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;
Online Application Submission;
Online Submission of Supporting Documents and Fee Payment;
Application Review; and
Interview Performance (If shortlisted).

To be considered for admission evaluation, ensure all steps are completed on or before the stipulated deadline.

NOTE:

These are the minimum requirements that applicants need to fulfil in order to be eligible to apply. Fulfilment of these criteria does not guarantee admission to LUMS. Admission decisions made by the University are final.

Academic Record

A minimum of 16 years of education leading to a degree programme is required for applying to the MS Electrical Engineering Programme.

Applicants who hold a Bachelor's degree of less than four years duration or have earned their Bachelor’s (or Master’s) degree from foreign institutions must provide an equivalence certificate verifying 16 years of education, issued by the Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan. Similarly, 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 Electrical Engineering Programme must have their Bachelor’s (or Master’s) degree in any one of the following areas:

Electrical Engineering
Electronics
Computer Science
Engineering/Applied Physics
Mechatronics Engineering
Computer Engineering
Telecom Engineering
Other engineering disciplines are peripherally related to electronics or electrical engineering.

NOTE:

Applicants completing their last degree by July 31, 2025, are eligible to apply for the MS programme if they meet the minimum admission requirements at the time of application submission.
Applicants must mention all their academic, test attempts and must not hide any information. The application will be evaluated on the basis of information provided at the time of application submission.
LUMS graduating class of 2025 are eligible to apply on the basis of their 7th semester's result.

Admission Test Requirement

A. Local Applicants

Applicants to the MS Electrical Engineering Programme are required to take the following two (2) admission tests in order to be considered for Fall 2025 admission:

LUMS Graduate Admission Test (LGAT); and
LUMS SBASSE Subject Test in Electrical Engineering

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 Electrical Engineering, such applicants will be assessed based on their GRE General Test score only.

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 valid only for the admission of Fall 2025.
The LGAT and SBASSE Subject Test scores will be used for application evaluation and, hence, will not be disclosed to applicants.

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 26, 2023) 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 Electrical Engineering.
Applicants residing outside Pakistan are required to take the GRE General Test (through the ETS, USA). For further information, please visit www.ets.org.
Due to the unavailability of the GRE Subject Test in Electrical Engineering, all local applicants must take the LUMS SBASSE Subject Test in Electrical Engineering.

Subject Test Guidelines:

Please visit the following link: Subject Test Guidelines

Submission

The admission application will be considered for evaluation after the successful completion of the 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 Test Fee (if applicable); and
Online Submission of Financial Aid Application (if applicable) by the due date.

Application Processing Fee

The application processing fee is PKR 4,000.
LGAT fee is PKR 2,480.
SBASSE Subject Test fee is PKR 3,000.
The application processing fee is USD 170 for International applicants.

Note:

Applicants must complete and submit their online admission application on or before April 15, 2025, 5:00 pm (PKT).
Applicants are required to online submit the scanned copies of all supporting documents on or before April 16, 2025.
After the successful submission of the online application, applicants must make the Processing Fee payment by the deadline.
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. Once these requirements are met, the Financial Aid application tab will be visible on the online admission portal starting February 10, 2025. Applicants must submit their complete Financial Aid application, along with all necessary supporting documents, by May 16, 2025.

Completion of all steps is mandatory. Applications, documents, or fees 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 achievements, research reports, attended workshops, and 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.

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:

Allied Bank Limited
Meezan Bank Limited (Customer Code: LUMS)
Bank Al-Habib Limited

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:

Allied Bank Limited
Askari Bank Limited
Bank Alfalah Limited
Bank Al-Habib Limited
Faysal Bank Limited
Meezan Bank Limited
Standard Chartered (Only for Online Payments)

Note:

For making payments through internet banking portals/ATM, students need to have bank account in the respective bank.
Fee payment through "Pay Orders" is accepted at banks up to two working days prior to the payment deadline. Fee may be paid through Cash Receipts, Online Services and Credit/Debit Cards till payment deadline.

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

Fee Structure for FY 2025-26

Particulars	Fall 2025	Spring 2026	Total
Credit Hours	6	6	12
	PKR	PKR	PKR
Admission Fee	149,460	-	149,460
Tuition Fee	309,360	309,360	618,720
Semester Registration Fee	47,630	47,630	95,260
General Security	62,300	-	62,300
Total	568,750	356,990	925,740

Hostel Fee

Particulars	Fall 2025	Spring 2026
	PKR	PKR
Hostel Fee Double Occupancy	91,790	91,790
Hostel Fee Triple Occupancy (Bigger room)	66,820	66,820

Important Points

The above breakdown of fee structure is for Year 1 of the 2 Year MS Electrical Engineering programme
The per credit hour rate for FY 2025–26 is PKR 51,560/-
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.

Important Dates

Activity	Date
Deadline to submit Online Application	April 15, 2025, 5:00 pm (PKT)
Deadline to upload supporting documents (Online) and pay the application fee	April 16, 2025
Deadline to submit Financial Aid Application and documents (if applicable)	May 16, 2025
LUMS Graduate Admission Test (LGAT) and LUMS SBASSE Subject Test	April 27, 2025 (Tentative)
Deadline to take GRE	April 27, 2025
Completion of Admission Process	July 31, 2025
Commencement of Classes	September 2025

Note:

The University reserves the right to change dates and deadlines for admissions. Please stay connected to this webpage and the Online Admissions Portal to remain informed of any updates or changes.

Frequently Asked Questions

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.

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.

Financial Support at LUMS

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 MS SBASSE students:

LUMS Financial Aid
Merit Scholarship

Merit Scholarships

At LUMS, academic excellence is highly valued, and the University is committed to supporting students who demonstrate outstanding performance in their studies. The Merit Scholarship at LUMS is designed to reward students who have demonstrated high academic achievement by providing them with financial support.

There is no separate application process for this scholarship. Applicants with high academic credentials are considered for scholarships.

First Year

Merit Scholarship covers partial to full tuition fees for One (1) year only and is awarded to the top-ranked applicants based on admission evaluation ranking.

Subsequent Years

Merit Scholarship covers partial to full Tuition Fees and is awarded to the top-ranked students from the returning batches based on their academic performance.

Note: In case a student qualifies for a 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.

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.
The 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. The university also reserves the right to recover the awarded amount during the preceding year(s) from the recipient on an immediate basis.

LUMS Financial Aid

LUMS Financial Aid Programme not only supports students with financial challenges but also attracts top-ranked students, ensuring that the university upholds its commitment to academic excellence by providing opportunities for the brightest minds.

LUMS aims to reduce financial barriers to higher education, nurturing an inclusive and academically vibrant community where academically distinguished students can realize their full potential and achieve their professional aspirations. At the Graduate level, Financial Aid is provided in the form of an Interest-Free Loan.

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.

Repayment begins six months after graduation, with a flexible repayment period of 3 to 5 years, allowing students to transition smoothly into their careers. While LUMS is committed to offering substantial financial assistance, students are encouraged to explore additional external funding sources to supplement the aid provided by the University.

Overview
Overview
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 training. Students have the options to choose from MS-by-Coursework or MS-by-Thesis.
The vision of the Electrical Engineering department at LUMS is:
To become internationally recognised regional leaders in electrical engineering research and education, and to serve society through innovation, indigenous solutions, and development of valuable human resource.
Mission:
To produce graduates having attributes essential for a leader in industry and academic institutions such as independence of thought, environmental and social responsibility, a professional and ethical outlook and a strong inter-disciplinary foundation built on fundamental scientific principles.
To achieve excellence in cutting-edge research by winning competitive grants and awards, knowledge creation and its dissemination at globally recognized forums, and generation of intellectual property.
To have a positive societal impact by translating engineering knowledge into solutions for locally relevant problems, and enabling entrepreneurship initiatives with a global footprint.
The Electrical Engineering (EE) graduate programme is rigorous and designed to impart specialised professional and research-oriented training. It is geared towards solving complex issues of 21^st Century pertaining to LIFE (Biomedical Devices and Point-of-Care Healthcare), DATA (AI Hardware and Theoretical Foundations), and SUSTAINABILITY (Systems View of the Water-Energy-Food Nexus) with design thinking in curricula to produce not only successful professionals but also thought leaders. Students will be taught to identify, formulate and solve complex engineering problems and assess the impact of their area of specialization on engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context.
The programme is becoming internationally recognised for its research environment, international collaborations, and world-class faculty with training from leading international universities around the world. The Department of Electrical Engineering is one of the largest departments at SBASSE with 22 PhD faculty members, and numerous labs with dedicated staff members. EE faculty and students publish frequently in top journals and conferences with 215+ research publications during 2017-19 (27.5 % of entire LUMS publication). Further, faculty members at EE won research funding of over PKR 215 million during 2017-19 to support cutting-edge research being conducted at LUMS.
The MS programme in Electrical Engineering has 4 streams/areas of specialisation and Students have the option to choose from MS-by-Coursework or MS-by-Thesis.

Structure

Electronics and Embedded Systems Stream

Sr. #	Categories	Course Code		Course Name	Credit Hours
1	Core Course requirement for the Stream: Any three from Sr. No. 1-8)	EE421		Digital Systems Design*	3
2		EE522		Embedded Systems	3
3		EE523		VLSI Design	3
4		EE539		Radar Systems	3
5		EE527		Mixed Signal Design	3
6		EE530		Antenna Theory: Analysis & Design	3
7		EE535		Wireless IC Design	3
8		EE531		RF and Microwave Design	3
9		EE-509A		MS Thesis-I	3
10		EE-509B		MS Thesis-II	3
Credit hours requirement for core courses = 15 for MS-by-thesis; 9 for MS-by-coursework. Additional core courses taken can reduce the elective requirements below.
11	Elective Courses in the Steam: Three courses from Sr. No. 11-15	Any course with code EE 52X/62X			3
12		Any course with code EE 53X/63X			3
13		Any course with code EE 57X/67X			3
14		Any course with code EE 58X/68X			3
15		EE502	Electrodynamics		3
Remaining credit hours can be completed by taking any EE graduate course or other courses as defined in the policy (stated above) for out-of-area and undergraduate courses. Elective courses can be added and removed from the list after the approval of EE DGPC.

Photonics and Semiconductor Devices Stream

Sr. #	Categories	Course Code	Course Name	Credit Hours
1	Core Course requirement for the Stream: Any two from Sr. No. 1-4) along with any one from Sr. No. 5	EE5313	Principles of Optics	3
2		EE532	Opto-Electronic Devices	3
3		EE528	Semiconductor Device Fundamentals	3
4		EE524	Nanoelectronic Devices	3
5		EE564 EE515 EE560 EE516 EE563	Any one of the following courses* Stochastic Systems Applied Probability Linear System Theory Foundations of Deep Learning Convex Optimisation	3
6		EE-509A	MS Thesis-I	3
7		EE-509B	MS Thesis-II	3
Credit hours requirement for Core courses = 15 for MS-by-thesis; 9 for MS-by-coursework. Additional core courses taken can reduce the elective requirements below.
8	Elective Courses in the Steam: Any three courses from Sr. No. 8-16	EE532	Photonics Fundamentals	3
9		EE632	Electrodynamics	3
10		EE533	Quantum Optics	3
11		EE534	Optical Communications	3
12		EE435	Quantum Communication	3
13		EE525	Photovoltaic Devices	3
14		EE555	Renewable Energy Systems	3
15		PHY 535	Condensed Matter Physics	3
16		EE539	Radar Systems	3
17		EE531	Microwaves and RF Design	3
18		EE530	Antenna Theory: Analysis & Design	3
Remaining credit hours can be completed by taking any EE graduate course or other courses as defined in the policy (stated above) for out-of-area and undergraduate courses. Elective courses can be added and removed from the list after the approval of EE DGPC.

Electrical Power and Energy Systems Stream

Sr. #	Categories	Course Code	Course Name	Credit Hours
1	Core Course requirement for the Stream	EE552	Power Electronics	3
2		EE555	Renewable Energy Systems	3
3		EE516 or EE561 or EE563 or EE567	Any one of the following courses* Foundations of Deep Learning Digital Control Systems Convex Optimisation Smart Grid Technology and Applications	3
4		EE509A	MS Thesis-I	3
5		EE509B	MS Thesis-II	3
Credit hours requirement for core courses = 15 for MS-by-thesis; 9 for MS-by-coursework.
6	Elective Courses in the Steam: Any three courses from Sr. No. 6-13	EE453	Power Systems Protection and Stability	3
7		EE561	Digital Control Systems	3
8		EE553	High Voltage Engineering	3
9		EE554	Modeling and Control of Electric Machine Drives	3
10		CS664	Software Engineering for the Smart Grids	3
11		EE576	Smart Grid Technology and Applications	3
12		EE557	Electricity Markets	3
13		EE454	Power System Planning	3
Remaining credit hours can be completed by taking any EE graduate course or other courses as defined in the policy (stated above) for out-of-area and undergraduate courses. Elective courses can be added and removed from the list after the approval of EE DGPC. *Students who take more than one course from the section can get further courses counted as elective(s).

Signals, Communications and Intelligent Systems Stream

Sr. #	Categories	Course Code	Course Name		Credit Hours
1	Core Course requirement for the Stream: Any three from Sr. No. 3-12 along with EE564/EE515	EE564 EE515	Stochastic Systems or Applied Probability		3
2		Any three courses from the courses listed below
3		EE51X	Foundations of Deep Learning		3
4		EE511	Advanced Digital Signal Processing		3
5		EE560	Linear System Theory		3
6		EE561	Digital Control Systems		3
7		EE570	Digital Communication Principles		3
8		EE572	Wireless Communications		3
9		EE563	Convex Optimization		3
10		EE471	Computer Networks*		3
11		EE583	Network protocols & Performance		3
12		EE512	Digital Image Processing		3
13		EE-509A	MS Thesis-I		3
14		EE-509B	MS Thesis-II		3
Credit hours requirement for core courses = 18 for MS-by-thesis; 12 for MS-by-coursework. Additional core courses taken can reduce the elective requirements below.
15	Elective Courses in the Steam: Two courses from Sr. No. 15-19	Any course with code EE 51X/61X			3
16		Any course with code EE 56X/66X			3
17		Any course with code EE 57X/67X			3
18		Any course with code EE 58X/68X			3
19		EE412		Principles of Digital audio and Video	3
Remaining credit hours can be completed by taking any EE graduate course or other courses as defined in the policy (stated above) for out-of-area and undergraduate courses. Elective courses can be added and removed from the list after the approval of EE DGPC.

Admission Criteria
- Admission Criteria
  Admission Criteria
  Fall Admission 2025
  Applicants must meet the minimum eligibility criteria in order to be considered for admission to the MS Electrical Engineering Programme. The MS Electrical Engineering 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;
  Online Application Submission;
  Online Submission of Supporting Documents and Fee Payment;
  Application Review; and
  Interview Performance (If shortlisted).
  To be considered for admission evaluation, ensure all steps are completed on or before the stipulated deadline.
  NOTE:
  These are the minimum requirements that applicants need to fulfil in order to be eligible to apply. Fulfilment of these criteria does not guarantee admission to LUMS. Admission decisions made by the University are final.
- Academic Background
  Academic Record
  A minimum of 16 years of education leading to a degree programme is required for applying to the MS Electrical Engineering Programme.
  Applicants who hold a Bachelor's degree of less than four years duration or have earned their Bachelor’s (or Master’s) degree from foreign institutions must provide an equivalence certificate verifying 16 years of education, issued by the Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan. Similarly, 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 Electrical Engineering Programme must have their Bachelor’s (or Master’s) degree in any one of the following areas:
  Electrical Engineering
  Electronics
  Computer Science
  Engineering/Applied Physics
  Mechatronics Engineering
  Computer Engineering
  Telecom Engineering
  Other engineering disciplines are peripherally related to electronics or electrical engineering.
  NOTE:
  Applicants completing their last degree by July 31, 2025, are eligible to apply for the MS programme if they meet the minimum admission requirements at the time of application submission.
  Applicants must mention all their academic, test attempts and must not hide any information. The application will be evaluated on the basis of information provided at the time of application submission.
  LUMS graduating class of 2025 are eligible to apply on the basis of their 7th semester's result.
- Test Requirements
  Admission Test Requirement
  A. Local Applicants
  Applicants to the MS Electrical Engineering Programme are required to take the following two (2) admission tests in order to be considered for Fall 2025 admission:
  LUMS Graduate Admission Test (LGAT); and
  LUMS SBASSE Subject Test in Electrical Engineering
  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 Electrical Engineering, such applicants will be assessed based on their GRE General Test score only.
  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 valid only for the admission of Fall 2025.
  The LGAT and SBASSE Subject Test scores will be used for application evaluation and, hence, will not be disclosed to applicants.
  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 26, 2023) 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 Electrical Engineering.
  Applicants residing outside Pakistan are required to take the GRE General Test (through the ETS, USA). For further information, please visit www.ets.org.
  Due to the unavailability of the GRE Subject Test in Electrical Engineering, all local applicants must take the LUMS SBASSE Subject Test in Electrical Engineering.
  Subject Test Guidelines:
  Please visit the following link: Subject Test Guidelines
- Submission
  Submission
  The admission application will be considered for evaluation after the successful completion of the 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 Test Fee (if applicable); and
  Online Submission of Financial Aid Application (if applicable) by the due date.
  Application Processing Fee
  The application processing fee is PKR 4,000.
  LGAT fee is PKR 2,480.
  SBASSE Subject Test fee is PKR 3,000.
  The application processing fee is USD 170 for International applicants.
  Note:
  Applicants must complete and submit their online admission application on or before April 15, 2025, 5:00 pm (PKT).
  Applicants are required to online submit the scanned copies of all supporting documents on or before April 16, 2025.
  After the successful submission of the online application, applicants must make the Processing Fee payment by the deadline.
  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. Once these requirements are met, the Financial Aid application tab will be visible on the online admission portal starting February 10, 2025. Applicants must submit their complete Financial Aid application, along with all necessary supporting documents, by May 16, 2025.
  Completion of all steps is mandatory. Applications, documents, or fees received after the stipulated deadline will not be processed.
- Application Review / Interview Performance
  
  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 achievements, research reports, attended workshops, and 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.
- Admission Support

Fees

Fee Structure for FY 2025-26

Particulars	Fall 2025	Spring 2026	Total
Credit Hours	6	6	12
	PKR	PKR	PKR
Admission Fee	149,460	-	149,460
Tuition Fee	309,360	309,360	618,720
Semester Registration Fee	47,630	47,630	95,260
General Security	62,300	-	62,300
Total	568,750	356,990	925,740

Hostel Fee

Particulars	Fall 2025	Spring 2026
	PKR	PKR
Hostel Fee Double Occupancy	91,790	91,790
Hostel Fee Triple Occupancy (Bigger room)	66,820	66,820

Important Points

The above breakdown of fee structure is for Year 1 of the 2 Year MS Electrical Engineering programme
The per credit hour rate for FY 2025–26 is PKR 51,560/-
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.

Financial Aid
Financial Support at LUMS
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 MS SBASSE students:
LUMS Financial Aid
Merit Scholarship
Merit Scholarships

Merit Scholarships
At LUMS, academic excellence is highly valued, and the University is committed to supporting students who demonstrate outstanding performance in their studies. The Merit Scholarship at LUMS is designed to reward students who have demonstrated high academic achievement by providing them with financial support.
There is no separate application process for this scholarship. Applicants with high academic credentials are considered for scholarships.
First Year
Merit Scholarship covers partial to full tuition fees for One (1) year only and is awarded to the top-ranked applicants based on admission evaluation ranking.
Subsequent Years
Merit Scholarship covers partial to full Tuition Fees and is awarded to the top-ranked students from the returning batches based on their academic performance.
Note: In case a student qualifies for a 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.

Maintaining Eligibility

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.
The 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. The university also reserves the right to recover the awarded amount during the preceding year(s) from the recipient on an immediate basis.

LUMS Financial Aid

LUMS Financial Aid
LUMS Financial Aid Programme not only supports students with financial challenges but also attracts top-ranked students, ensuring that the university upholds its commitment to academic excellence by providing opportunities for the brightest minds.
LUMS aims to reduce financial barriers to higher education, nurturing an inclusive and academically vibrant community where academically distinguished students can realize their full potential and achieve their professional aspirations. At the Graduate level, Financial Aid is provided in the form of an Interest-Free Loan.
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.
Repayment begins six months after graduation, with a flexible repayment period of 3 to 5 years, allowing students to transition smoothly into their careers. While LUMS is committed to offering substantial financial assistance, students are encouraged to explore additional external funding sources to supplement the aid provided by the University.

Important Dates

Activity	Date
Deadline to submit Online Application	April 15, 2025, 5:00 pm (PKT)
Deadline to upload supporting documents (Online) and pay the application fee	April 16, 2025
Deadline to submit Financial Aid Application and documents (if applicable)	May 16, 2025
LUMS Graduate Admission Test (LGAT) and LUMS SBASSE Subject Test	April 27, 2025 (Tentative)
Deadline to take GRE	April 27, 2025
Completion of Admission Process	July 31, 2025
Commencement of Classes	September 2025

Note:

The University reserves the right to change dates and deadlines for admissions. Please stay connected to this webpage and the Online Admissions Portal to remain informed of any updates or changes.

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

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.

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

Merit Scholarships

Maintaining Eligibility

LUMS Financial Aid

Merit Scholarships

Maintaining Eligibility

Mode of Payment

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Postal Address

Office of Admissions

LUMS DHA, Lahore Cantt. 54792, Lahore, Pakistan

Tel: +92 42 3560 8000 Ext.: 2177

Contact Information

Tel: +92-42-3560-8000; Ext: 2177
Email: admissions@lums.edu.pk
URL: admission.lums.edu.pk

Office Hours

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8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Financial Aid & Scholarships

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