Office of Admissions
LUMS DHA, Lahore Cantt. 54792, Lahore, Pakistan
Tel: +92 42 3560 8000 Ext.: 2177
The LUMS PhD Electrical Engineering programme, offered by the Syed Babar Ali School of Science and Engineering (SBASSE), is globally reputed and provides a strong research environment that is supported by international collaborations.
The programme prepares students to think scientifically and conduct high-quality research independently. It provides a strong foundation in contemporary areas of Electrical Engineering including Communication Systems, Computer Networks, Embedded Systems, Nanoelectronics, VLSI Design Signal Processing, Control Systems, Robotics, Renewable Energy Systems and Optoelectronics. Students are also strongly encouraged to collaborate with other disciplines at SBASSE.
The Department of Electrical Engineering is the largest and most complex operation at SBASSE comprising the biggest group of faculty, numerous labs and facilities, a large body of hard-working students and dedicated staff members. Faculty and students at the Department build advanced communication systems, design hardware for intelligent systems, conceive renewable energy solutions, study biomedical devices and invent smart systems for manufacturing industry and agriculture.
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.
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 Electrical Engineering. (In Pakistan, this would mean an MS or MPhil degree but we understand nomenclature may vary for our international applicants.) Note that applicants’ degrees may be checked for recognition by the Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan.
Applicants applying for the PhD programme in Electrical Engineering 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, 2024, 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 Electrical Engineering 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.
Fee Structure for FY 2021-22
New Student Year 1 |
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Particulars |
Fall Semester |
Spring Semester |
Summer Semester |
Total |
6 Credit Hours |
6 Credit Hours |
3 Credit Hours |
15 Credit Hours |
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PKR |
PKR |
PKR |
PKR |
Tuition Fee |
176,280 |
176,280 | 88,140 | 440,700 |
Admission Fee |
87,210 |
- | - | 87,210 |
Semester Registration |
27,020 |
27,020 | - | 54,040 |
General Security |
38,000 |
- | - | 38,000 |
Sub-total - Other Fee |
152,230 |
27,020 | - | 179,250 |
Per Semester Fee |
328,510 |
203,300 | 88,140 | 619,950 |
Note:
Per Credit Hour Tuition Fee - Graduate is PKR 29,380 (2021-22)
Hostel Fee
Particulars |
Fall Semester |
Spring Semester |
Summer Semester |
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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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Online Application Deadline | March 13, 2024, 11:59 pm (PKT) |
Deadline to submit online supporting documents | March 15, 2024 |
Completion of Admission Process | June 30, 2024 |
Commencement of Classes | September 2024 |
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.