Office of Admissions
LUMS DHA, Lahore Cantt. 54792, Lahore, Pakistan
Tel: +92 42 3560 8000 Ext.: 2177
The LUMS PhD Chemistry programme, offered by the Syed Babar Ali School of Science and Engineering (SBASSE), comprises of the traditional areas of chemical sciences, as well as interdisciplinary research projects interfacing Chemistry with various fields, including Biology, Medicine, Physics, Environmental and Material Science and Engineering. The programme prepares students to think scientifically and conduct high-quality research independently.
The Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering at SBASSE is comprised of a diverse group of research-active faculty members. The teaching and research labs are well equipped with state-of-the-art experimental facilities and equipment. Students work closely with faculty who have published research articles in highly prestigious and high impact international journals including Nature, Nature Materials, Advanced Materials, Angewandte Chemie Int. Ed., Journal of the American Chemical Society, Nano Letters and ACS Journal of Medicinal Chemistry, among several others.
Faculty members at the Department have developed impactful international collaborations with prominent national and international research groups in the USA, United Kingdom, Germany, Switzerland, Turkey, China and Saudi Arabia. These collaborations are instrumental in keeping the faculty abreast of the latest developments in the field, and to use advanced technology platforms and high-tech equipment currently not available anywhere in Pakistan.
The faculty research groups are actively working to develop world-class research programmes in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Macromolecular Chemistry, Green Synthesis/Catalysis, Renewable Energy Technologies, Drug Discovery, Medicinal Chemistry, Healthcare and Environmental Remediation.
To graduate, students must earn a total of 42 credit hours from which 18 must be from coursework and 24 from research work/thesis. Major milestones that must be achieved for the successful completion of the PhD degree include the Comprehensive (Qualifying) Examination, Thesis Proposal Defence and PhD Thesis Defence.
Based on the ‘no boundaries’ philosophy, all SBASSE students follow a common core curriculum that is enriched in fundamental sciences and mathematics, but also includes a large humanities and social sciences component.
The Syed Babar Ali School of Science and Engineering (SBASSE) PhD application for foreign nationals caters to applicants who currently reside outside Pakistan and have a foreign nationality.
All other applicants (i.e., those who have dual nationality, are Pakistani nationals, or are overseas Pakistanis) are required to apply through the regular admission application.
Applicants must meet the minimum eligibility criteria in order to be considered for admission to the Ph.D. programme.
Admission is purely merit-based and rests 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 18 years of education is required for applying to the PhD Programme in Chemistry. (In Pakistan, this would mean an MS or MPhil degree but we understand nomenclature may vary for our international applicants.)
Applicants applying for the PhD Programme in Chemistry must have at least eighteen years of education in any one of the following areas:
The incoming departments at SBASSE may decide a minimum academic performance criteria over and above the criteria set by the Higher Education Commission.
Note:
Applicants completing their last degree by April 30, 2025, are eligible to apply to the PhD programme if they meet the minimum admission requirements at the time of submission of application.
Applicants’ degrees may be checked for recognition by the Higher Education Commission (HEC), Pakistan.
All applications will be reviewed by the relevant committee to shortlist students for the interview. Applicants are encouraged to provide complete information regarding their academic achievement, research reports, letters of recommendation, attended workshops, extracurricular activities, and must tell LUMS about their success stories in order to substantiate their applications.
Only shortlisted applicants will be called for an interview and for the admission test. Shortlisted applicants must appear for the online test and interview. There will be no exemptions.
Foreign applicants to the PhD Programme in Chemistry are required to appear in an online test for general aptitude and subject evaluation.
The interview will also ask for a brief research presentation. Applicants, if they wish, may like to report GRE (general or subject specific) or TOEFL/IELTS scores if they have taken these exams. However, it is not a requirement for application.
The admission application will be considered for evaluation after the successful completion of the following Three (3) steps by the applicants on or before the stipulated deadlines:
Note:
Completion of all steps is mandatory. Applications and documents after the stipulated deadline will not be processed.
All applications will be reviewed by the relevant committee to shortlist students for the interview. Applicants are encouraged to provide complete information regarding their academic achievement, research reports, letters of recommendation, attended workshops, extracurricular activities, and must tell LUMS about their success stories in order to substantiate their applications. Applicants must mention all their academic and test attempts & must not hide any information. Application will be evaluated on the basis of information provided at the time of application submission.
The modes of payment are as follows:
1. Voucher can be paid through cash, Pay Order and Bank Drafts made in favour of "Lahore University of Management Sciences" at any branch within Pakistan of following banks:
2. For online Credit/Debit card payment, please click here.
3. Vouchers can also be paid through ATM machines and internet banking portals of the following banks:
Note:
Advance Tax:
Through an amendment in the Income Tax Ordinance 2001 by Finance Act 2013, advance tax (under section 236 I) shall be collected @ 5% on the entire amount of fee except refundable portion.
Bank Helpline Numbers
Allied Bank Limited
1. UAN: 111-225-225, Branch contact No: 042-35748308
2. Regional Office: 042-35747603
Meezan Bank Limited
1. Region Office: 92-42-35786207
2. Head Office: 92-21-36406139
Bank Al-Habib Limited
1. Karachi: 92-21-32277231-239, Lahore: 0333-1218430
2. DHA Ph. 5 Branch: 042-37189231 042-37189234
Fee Structure for FY 2021-22
New Student Year 1 |
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Particulars |
Fall Semester |
Spring Semester |
Summer Semester |
Total |
18 Credit Hours |
12 Credit Hours |
4 Credit Hours |
34 Credit Hours |
|
|
PKR |
PKR |
PKR |
PKR |
Tuition Fee |
427,680 |
285,120 |
95,040 |
807,840 |
Admission Fee |
95,770 |
- |
- | 95,770 |
Semester Registration |
29,590 |
29,590 |
- | 59,180 |
SSE Fee |
74,120 | 74,120 | - | 148,240 |
General Security |
38,000 |
- |
- | 38,000 |
Sub-total - Other Fee |
237,480 |
103,710 |
- | 341,190 |
Per Semester Fee |
665,160 |
388,830 |
95,040 |
1,149,030 |
Note:
Per Credit Hour Tuition Fee - Undergraduate is PKR 23,760 (2021-22)
Hostel Fee
Particulars |
Fall Semester |
Spring Semester |
Summer Semester |
|
PKR | PKR | PKR |
Hostel Fee (double occupancy) |
TBA |
TBA |
TBA |
Hostel Fee (triple occupancy) |
TBA |
TBA |
TBA |
Important Points
Refund Policy
To learn more about the University's Refund Policy, please click here.
Activity | Date |
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Activation of Online Application | November 15, 2024 |
Deadline to submit Online Application | March 11, 2025, 11:59 PM (PKT) |
Deadline to submit Online Supporting Documents | March 12, 2025 |
Completion of Admission Process | July 31, 2025 |
Commencement of Classes | September 2025 |
Note:
The SBASSE PhD application for foreign nationals caters to applicants with a foreign nationality and who currently reside outside Pakistan.
All others applicants (i.e. those who have dual nationality, are Pakistani nationals, or are overseas Pakistanis) are required to apply through the regular admission application.
A foreign national is a person who is not of Pakistani origin and does not possess a Pakistani passport/NICOP/CNIC.
Please refer to the Admission Criteria tab.
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".
You should submit all your transcripts online by the submission deadline. A copy of your degree can be submitted later.
The recommendation letters can be from a faculty member who has had a reasonable opportunity to evaluate you academically.
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.
No, there are no age restrictions.
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.
The 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 foreign students.
Please visit the link for more details https://sbasse.lums.edu.pk/international-students
In case of any assistance, you may contact ayesha.ikram@lums.edu.pk
Once admission has been offered, applicants are required to apply for visa as soon as possible in order to avoid any unexpected delays.
Foreign applicants are required to submit the equivalence once admitted to the programme
Applicants, if they wish, may report GRE (general or subject specific) or TOEFL/IELTS scores if they have taken these exams. However, it is not a requirement for the application.
LUMS provides funding to PhD students in terms of scholarship and research assistantship. The University’s policy is to admit students purely on merit, regardless of their financial status or background. The PhD programmes at LUMS offer a full tuition fee waiver and a monthly stipend to all PhD students. All LUMS students are entitled to avail health coverage.
PhD is a full-time programme. However, teaching assistantships and stipends to support faculty in research projects are some of the other opportunities that may be available to doctoral students for additional financial assistance; subject to faculty approval.
LUMS provides funding to PhD students in terms of scholarship and research assistantship. The University’s policy is to admit students purely on merit, regardless of their financial status or background. The PhD Programmes at LUMS offer a full tuition fee waiver and a monthly stipend to all PhD students. All LUMS students are entitled to avail health coverage.
Teaching assistantships and stipends to support faculty in research projects are some of the other opportunities that may be available to doctoral students for additional financial assistance; subject to faculty approval. If a student receives funding from another source, the said amount of fee waiver and/ or scholarship allowance given by LUMS would be adjusted accordingly. Please note that the fee waiver and/ or scholarship funding is approved initially for one year and is renewable based on academic performance.
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.