Office of Admissions
LUMS DHA, Lahore Cantt. 54792, Lahore, Pakistan
Tel: +92 42 3560 8000 Ext.: 2177
The LUMS PhD Management is an interdisciplinary programme that provides exposure to global best practices, and training in rigorous research methods, while focusing on social impact both in a specialised local context and in terms of the global economy. Our PhD graduates have the expertise to use theory and empirical research to solve complex challenges in public, private and non-profit sectors in Pakistan and abroad.
Offered by the Suleman Dawood School of Business – Pakistan’s premier business school, and the first in the country to achieve accreditation by AACSB International, the programme offers a world-class curriculum, rigorous research training, global linkages through international faculty and conferences as well as cutting edge research on real world management, and social and economic issues. Graduates of this programme are leading from the front in their careers in academia, consultancies, international think tanks, and the development sector.
The programme also offers specialisation in three broadly defined, interdisciplinary disciplines:
The four-year programme consists of the following components:
30 credit hours:
Coursework - 1.5 years
30 credit hours :
Comprehensive Exam and Proposal - 1 year
Dissertation - 1.5 years
Applicants must meet the minimum eligibility criteria in order to be considered for admission to the PhD Management Programme.
Applicants are selected for admission to LUMS PhD Management Programme based on the following factors:
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.
* We are aware that the current COVID-19 crisis poses difficulties for applicants to submit test scores. Under the circumstances, you can apply to LUMS Graduate Programmes without test scores being submitted (if you haven’t taken the test yet). Applications can be submitted without the Test scores provided all other application components are complete upon submission.
Update on Admission Test i.e. GMAT/GRE: As the Testing services for the GMAT/GRE are operational during this Admission cycle (for Fall 2021 admissions) so applicants are required to take the test according to the stipulated deadline.
If no Admission Test is scheduled due to the Test Center closure by April 30, 2021, LUMS will process applications using the available information. If shortlisted, applicants may then be asked to appear for an interview followed by a conditional acceptance if you are successful. Once, test centres are functional, they will need to sit for the test and attain the minimum test score required by the University.
A minimum of 18 years of education is required for applying to the Ph.D. Management Programme.
Applicants are required to have obtained their Undergraduate and/or Graduate degrees related to Management, including but not limited to Economics, Accounting, Finance, and Operations. We welcome applications from other fields as well, especially from Social Sciences and Engineering, but such applicants may be required to complete some non-credit coursework.
Applicants who have obtained their degrees from institutions that are not listed with the Higher Education Commission (HEC), Pakistan, will be required to obtain an Equivalence Certificate from the HEC. For further information, visit: www.hec.gov.pk
As a minimum academic performance, all applicants must have obtained a CGPA of at least 3.0 (on a scale of 4) or First Division (60% in the annual system) in their Master’s degree (MPhil/MS/Equivalent).
NOTE:
Applicants completing their last degree by May 30, 2021, are also eligible to apply.
Applicants are required to take One (1) of the following tests in order to be considered for the Fall 2021 admissions:
The LUMS code for receiving GMAT/GRE (General) scores from Pearson and ETS is 0679.
The deadline to take the GMAT/GRE (General) is April 30, 2021.
NOTE:
Update on Admission Test i.e. GMAT/GRE: As the Testing services for the GMAT/GRE are operational during this Admission cycle (for Fall 2021 admissions) so applicants are required to take the test according to the stipulated deadline.
If no Admission Test is scheduled due to the Test Center closure by April 30, 2021, LUMS will process all such applications using the available information. If shortlisted, applicants may then be asked to appear for an interview followed by a conditional acceptance (if accepted for the Programme). Once, test centres are functional, shortlisted applicants will need to sit for the test and attain the minimum test score required by the University.
GMAT/GRE taken more than five years before the admission deadline will not be considered valid.
Apart from official test scores that LUMS will require directly from Pearson and Educational Testing Service (ETS), USA, applicants must submit online a copy of the unofficial GMAT/GRE (General) scores as soon as they take the test.
If the applicant has taken more than one test, the best score will be considered for the application evaluation.
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:
Note:
Completion of all steps is mandatory. Applications, documents, or fee received after the stipulated deadline will not be processed.
Note: Full financial support is offered to all incoming Ph.D. Management students for 4 years.
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.
A Merit ranking to shortlist applicants for interviews will be generated based on the Academic Performance, Work experience, and GMAT/GRE (General) scores. Only short-listed candidates will be called for the interviews.
Letters of Recommendation
Minimum two (2) Letters of Recommendation are compulsory for applying to the Ph.D. Management Programme.
Research Statement
Applicants are required to submit a well-developed research proposal. The Ph.D. dissertation will require substantive empirical work and is intended to extend knowledge on a particular subject of interest to the management academic community.
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 2020-21
Particulars |
Fall Semester |
Spring Semester |
|
PKR |
PKR |
Admission Fee (One Time Charge) |
81,500 |
- |
Tuition Fee |
263,700 |
263,700 |
Semester Registration Fee |
26,900 |
26,900 |
General Security (Refundable - One Time Charge) |
34,400 |
- |
Total Fee |
406,500 |
290,600 |
Hostel Fee
Particulars |
Fall Semester |
Spring Semester |
|
PKR |
PKR |
Hostel Fee (double occupancy) |
45,000 |
45,000 |
Hostel Fee (triple occupancy) |
30,000 |
30,000 |
Important Points
Activity |
Date |
Deadline to take GMAT/GRE (General) |
30 April 2021 |
Online Application Deadline |
04 May 2021, 5:00 pm (PKT) |
Deadline to submit online supporting documents |
07 May 2021 |
Admission Decision |
June 15 - July 31, 2021 |
Note:
Applicants are required to take either GMAT or GRE General. As the Testing services for the GMAT/GRE General are operational during this Admission cycle (for Fall 2021 admissions) so applicants are required to take the test according to the stipulated deadline.
Our GMAT/GRE reporting code from ETS is 0679
GMAT/GRE scores are valid for five years. GMAT/GRE taken five years before the admission deadline will not be considered valid.
Equivalency of scores can be checked by using this link https://www.ets.org/s/gre/flash/bschool/comparison/17302/170/index.html
We recommend that at least one should be from a supervisor in your professional career. The other letter can be from a faculty member who can evaluate you academically.
Minimum two (2) letters of recommendation are required.
No, there are no age restrictions for admission to the PhD Management programme.
No, our system for reviewing applications is completely online so we must receive your application electronically using our online application service.
It is very important that you keep our department aware of any address or email change. Please send an email at helpdeskao@lums.edu.pk
Admission decisions will only be communicated via courier service. Regretfully, we are unable to provide the final application status by telephone or e-mail inquiry.
The admission process is a well deliberated and thorough process. Each year we receive a large number of outstanding applications. Unfortunately, all of them do not qualify because of the limited number of available seats. The decision regarding admission is final.
If your application is unsuccessful you will also receive a letter informing you of this. Due to the volume of applications the University receives; it is not possible to provide feedback on unsuccessful applications.
A foreign national who is not of Pakistani origin and does not have a Pakistani passport/NICOP/CNIC is eligible to apply to LUMS under its International Student Programme. Applicants holding dual nationality out of which one is Pakistani are not eligible to apply through LUMS International Student Programme.
Higher Education Commission (HEC) Pakistan is an independent, autonomous, and constitutionally established institution of primary funding, overseeing, regulating, and accrediting the higher education efforts in Pakistan.
HEC is responsible for formulating higher education policy and quality assurance to meet the international standards as well as providing accrediting academic degrees, development of new institutions, and uplift of existing institutions in Pakistan.
International students can get equivalence through the following process: http://hec.gov.pk/english/services/students/Equivalence%20Degree%20Issuance.
PhD Management is a fully funded programme for 4 years.
LUMS provides a well-maintained residential environment for International students.
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 to all students on merit for four(4) years. Other types of financial assistance will include a monthly assistance package so that the students devote themselves to fulltime studies without fiscal restraints.
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.