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Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS)

📍 Lahore, Pakistan 🎓 Est. 1984 🌐 lums.edu.pk 📞 +92 42 3560 8000
Private HEC W1 50 Programs Ranked #1 in Pakistan
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📖 About Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS)

The Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) is one of Pakistan's leading private research universities, founded in 1984 and based in Sector U, DHA, Lahore Cantt. It is organised into five schools: the Suleman Dawood School of Business (SDSB), the Syed Babar Ali School of Science and Engineering (SBASSE), the Mushtaq Ahmad Gurmani School of Humanities and Social Sciences (MGSHSS), the Shaikh Ahmad Hassan School of Law (SAHSOL) and the Syed Ahsan Ali and Syed Maratib Ali School of Education (SOE). Together they offer 21 undergraduate and 29 graduate programmes spanning business, computer science and engineering, the natural sciences, economics, the humanities and social sciences, law and education. Teaching is in English on a semester system, with the case method central to business education and a liberal-arts core across undergraduate degrees. Admission is highly competitive: applicants sit the SAT, ACT or the LUMS Common Admission Test (LCAT), may apply to up to two schools on a single form, and are admitted for the Fall semester only, with no quotas. LUMS supports roughly one in four students through need-based financial aid and runs the National Outreach Programme (NOP) for high-achieving students from under-resourced backgrounds, while PhD students receive a full tuition fee waiver and a monthly stipend.

Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) holds HEC W1 Category status - Pakistan's Higher Education Commission's highest recognition for academic excellence, research output, and institutional quality. It is ranked #1 among all universities in Pakistan.

🎓 Programs at Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS)

Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) offers 50 accredited programs across 8 disciplines. Click any program to see description and entry requirements.

Bachelor's Degrees (21)

BA (Honours) Comparative Literature and Creative Arts

Humanities & Languages

⏱ 4.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English

An MGSHSS degree bringing together literature across languages and traditions with practice in the creative arts, including creative writing, visual culture, film and performance. It combines critical study with studio and workshop practice.

Entry Requirements Intermediate (FA/FSc/ICS) or A-Levels with IBCC equivalence where required. SAT, ACT or the LUMS Common Admission Test (LCAT) is mandatory, along with a minimum of two teacher evaluations. Applicants may apply to up to two LUMS schools on a single form; admission is to the Fall semester only and there are no quotas.

BA (Honours) English

Humanities & Languages

⏱ 4.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English

An MGSHSS degree tracing how English literature and language have evolved across literary periods, combining close reading of poetry, fiction and drama with literary theory, criticism and postcolonial studies. Students develop advanced writing and analytical skills.

Entry Requirements Intermediate (FA/FSc/ICS) or A-Levels with IBCC equivalence where required. SAT, ACT or the LUMS Common Admission Test (LCAT) is mandatory, along with a minimum of two teacher evaluations. Applicants may apply to up to two LUMS schools on a single form; admission is to the Fall semester only and there are no quotas.

BA (Honours) History

Humanities & Languages

⏱ 4.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English

An MGSHSS degree examining how the past shapes the present, spanning South Asian, Islamic and global history with training in historiography, archival research and source criticism. Students complete an independent research thesis.

Entry Requirements Intermediate (FA/FSc/ICS) or A-Levels with IBCC equivalence where required. SAT, ACT or the LUMS Common Admission Test (LCAT) is mandatory, along with a minimum of two teacher evaluations. Applicants may apply to up to two LUMS schools on a single form; admission is to the Fall semester only and there are no quotas.

BA-LL.B (Honours)

Law

⏱ 5.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English

A five-year integrated law degree at the Shaikh Ahmad Hassan School of Law combining a liberal arts foundation with core legal training in constitutional law, criminal law, contract, tort, corporate law and jurisprudence. Moot court advocacy, legal research and writing and clinical work run throughout, and graduates are eligible to enrol with the Bar.

Entry Requirements Intermediate or A-Levels with IBCC equivalence where required, plus SAT, ACT or the LUMS Common Admission Test (LCAT). Applicants must additionally sit the Law Admission Test (LAT), required by the Supreme Court of Pakistan for all five-year LL.B programmes. Minimum two teacher evaluations; Fall intake only.

BS Biology

Natural Sciences & Mathematics

⏱ 4.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English

A SBASSE degree studying life through both experimental and computational approaches, covering cell and molecular biology, genetics, biochemistry, microbiology, physiology and bioinformatics. Laboratory training and a research project prepare graduates for biotechnology, healthcare research and graduate study.

Entry Requirements Intermediate (FA/FSc/ICS) or A-Levels with IBCC equivalence where required. SAT, ACT or the LUMS Common Admission Test (LCAT) is mandatory, along with a minimum of two teacher evaluations. Applicants may apply to up to two LUMS schools on a single form; admission is to the Fall semester only and there are no quotas.

BS Chemical Engineering

Engineering & Technology

⏱ 4.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English

A SBASSE programme grounded in mass and energy balances, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, heat and mass transfer, reaction engineering and process control, with laboratory and design work. It prepares graduates for the process, energy, petrochemical, pharmaceutical and environmental industries.

Entry Requirements Intermediate (FA/FSc/ICS) or A-Levels with IBCC equivalence where required. SAT, ACT or the LUMS Common Admission Test (LCAT) is mandatory, along with a minimum of two teacher evaluations. Applicants may apply to up to two LUMS schools on a single form; admission is to the Fall semester only and there are no quotas.

BS Chemistry

Natural Sciences & Mathematics

⏱ 4.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English

A SBASSE programme spanning organic, inorganic, physical and analytical chemistry with substantial laboratory training in synthesis, spectroscopy and instrumental analysis. Students undertake a research project and enter pharmaceuticals, materials, energy and postgraduate research.

Entry Requirements Intermediate (FA/FSc/ICS) or A-Levels with IBCC equivalence where required. SAT, ACT or the LUMS Common Admission Test (LCAT) is mandatory, along with a minimum of two teacher evaluations. Applicants may apply to up to two LUMS schools on a single form; admission is to the Fall semester only and there are no quotas.

BS Computer Science

Computer Science & IT

⏱ 4.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English

Offered by the Syed Babar Ali School of Science and Engineering, this four-year degree moves from programming fundamentals, data structures and algorithms into operating systems, databases, computer networks, machine learning and software design. Students take advanced electives and complete a final-year project, graduating into software engineering, data science and research roles.

Entry Requirements Intermediate (FA/FSc/ICS) or A-Levels with IBCC equivalence where required. SAT, ACT or the LUMS Common Admission Test (LCAT) is mandatory, along with a minimum of two teacher evaluations. Applicants may apply to up to two LUMS schools on a single form; admission is to the Fall semester only and there are no quotas.

BS Economics and Mathematics (Joint Major)

Natural Sciences & Mathematics

⏱ 4.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English

A joint SBASSE major combining mathematical rigour with economic theory, covering analysis, probability, statistics and optimisation alongside micro, macro and econometrics. It is designed for students targeting quantitative careers in data, analytics and research, or doctoral study in economics.

Entry Requirements Intermediate (FA/FSc/ICS) or A-Levels with IBCC equivalence where required. SAT, ACT or the LUMS Common Admission Test (LCAT) is mandatory, along with a minimum of two teacher evaluations. Applicants may apply to up to two LUMS schools on a single form; admission is to the Fall semester only and there are no quotas.

BS Electrical Engineering

Engineering & Technology

⏱ 4.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English

A SBASSE engineering degree covering circuits, signals and systems, electromagnetics, digital logic design, control systems, power and communications, with heavy laboratory work and a capstone design project. Students may concentrate in embedded systems, power engineering or telecommunications.

Entry Requirements Intermediate (FA/FSc/ICS) or A-Levels with IBCC equivalence where required. SAT, ACT or the LUMS Common Admission Test (LCAT) is mandatory, along with a minimum of two teacher evaluations. Applicants may apply to up to two LUMS schools on a single form; admission is to the Fall semester only and there are no quotas.

BS Mathematics

Natural Sciences & Mathematics

⏱ 4.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English

A rigorous SBASSE degree spanning real and complex analysis, linear and abstract algebra, topology, differential equations, probability and numerical methods, with applied options in modelling and data analysis. Graduates progress to postgraduate research, quantitative finance, analytics and academia.

Entry Requirements Intermediate (FA/FSc/ICS) or A-Levels with IBCC equivalence where required. SAT, ACT or the LUMS Common Admission Test (LCAT) is mandatory, along with a minimum of two teacher evaluations. Applicants may apply to up to two LUMS schools on a single form; admission is to the Fall semester only and there are no quotas.

BS Physics

Natural Sciences & Mathematics

⏱ 4.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English

A SBASSE degree covering classical and quantum mechanics, electromagnetism, thermodynamics and statistical physics, condensed matter and computational physics, supported by experimental laboratory work and a research project alongside active research groups.

Entry Requirements Intermediate (FA/FSc/ICS) or A-Levels with IBCC equivalence where required. SAT, ACT or the LUMS Common Admission Test (LCAT) is mandatory, along with a minimum of two teacher evaluations. Applicants may apply to up to two LUMS schools on a single form; admission is to the Fall semester only and there are no quotas.

BSc (Honours) Accounting and Finance

Business & Management

⏱ 4.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English

A Suleman Dawood School of Business degree focused on financial and management accounting, corporate finance, auditing, taxation, financial reporting and investment analysis. The curriculum maps closely onto professional accounting qualifications and leads to careers in audit, corporate finance, investment banking and financial analysis.

Entry Requirements Intermediate (FA/FSc/ICS) or A-Levels with IBCC equivalence where required. SAT, ACT or the LUMS Common Admission Test (LCAT) is mandatory, along with a minimum of two teacher evaluations. Applicants may apply to up to two LUMS schools on a single form; admission is to the Fall semester only and there are no quotas.

BSc (Honours) Anthropology and Sociology

Social Sciences

⏱ 4.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English

An MGSHSS degree exploring how societies and cultures are organised and how they change, covering social theory, ethnographic methods, kinship, religion, gender and urban life with a strong South Asian focus. Fieldwork is central to the programme.

Entry Requirements Intermediate (FA/FSc/ICS) or A-Levels with IBCC equivalence where required. SAT, ACT or the LUMS Common Admission Test (LCAT) is mandatory, along with a minimum of two teacher evaluations. Applicants may apply to up to two LUMS schools on a single form; admission is to the Fall semester only and there are no quotas.

BSc (Honours) Economics

Social Sciences

⏱ 4.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English

Taught at the Mushtaq Ahmad Gurmani School of Humanities and Social Sciences, this degree builds rigorous training in microeconomics, macroeconomics, econometrics and mathematical economics, applied to development, trade, labour and public policy questions facing Pakistan. Graduates enter research, banking, development organisations and postgraduate study.

Entry Requirements Intermediate (FA/FSc/ICS) or A-Levels with IBCC equivalence where required. SAT, ACT or the LUMS Common Admission Test (LCAT) is mandatory, along with a minimum of two teacher evaluations. Applicants may apply to up to two LUMS schools on a single form; admission is to the Fall semester only and there are no quotas.

BSc (Honours) Economics and Mathematics (Joint Major)

Social Sciences

⏱ 4.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English

An MGSHSS joint major pairing economic theory with the mathematical and statistical training needed for advanced study, covering econometrics, optimisation, analysis and probability. It is intended for students planning doctoral work in economics or quantitative research careers.

Entry Requirements Intermediate (FA/FSc/ICS) or A-Levels with IBCC equivalence where required. SAT, ACT or the LUMS Common Admission Test (LCAT) is mandatory, along with a minimum of two teacher evaluations. Applicants may apply to up to two LUMS schools on a single form; admission is to the Fall semester only and there are no quotas.

BSc (Honours) Economics, Data and Computer Science (Joint Major)

Computer Science & IT

⏱ 4.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English

An interdisciplinary MGSHSS joint major combining economic reasoning with programming, data structures, statistics and machine learning. Students learn to model economic problems computationally and work with large datasets, preparing for careers in data science, analytics, fintech and policy research.

Entry Requirements Intermediate (FA/FSc/ICS) or A-Levels with IBCC equivalence where required. SAT, ACT or the LUMS Common Admission Test (LCAT) is mandatory, along with a minimum of two teacher evaluations. Applicants may apply to up to two LUMS schools on a single form; admission is to the Fall semester only and there are no quotas.

BSc (Honours) Management Science

Business & Management

⏱ 4.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English

The Suleman Dawood School of Business undergraduate degree spans accounting, finance, marketing, operations, organisational behaviour and strategy, taught largely through the case method. Final-year electives let students specialise before moving into consulting, brand management, operations or entrepreneurship.

Entry Requirements Intermediate (FA/FSc/ICS) or A-Levels with IBCC equivalence where required. SAT, ACT or the LUMS Common Admission Test (LCAT) is mandatory, along with a minimum of two teacher evaluations. Applicants may apply to up to two LUMS schools on a single form; admission is to the Fall semester only and there are no quotas.

BSc (Honours) Political Science

Social Sciences

⏱ 4.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English

An MGSHSS degree examining political theory, comparative politics, international relations, public policy and the politics of South Asia. Students develop research and analytical writing skills and move into policy, journalism, diplomacy, development and legal careers.

Entry Requirements Intermediate (FA/FSc/ICS) or A-Levels with IBCC equivalence where required. SAT, ACT or the LUMS Common Admission Test (LCAT) is mandatory, along with a minimum of two teacher evaluations. Applicants may apply to up to two LUMS schools on a single form; admission is to the Fall semester only and there are no quotas.

BSc (Honours) Politics and Economics

Social Sciences

⏱ 4.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English

A joint MGSHSS degree using economic reasoning to interpret political behaviour and institutions, covering political economy, comparative politics, econometrics and public policy. It suits students aiming at policy analysis, governance, international organisations and research.

Entry Requirements Intermediate (FA/FSc/ICS) or A-Levels with IBCC equivalence where required. SAT, ACT or the LUMS Common Admission Test (LCAT) is mandatory, along with a minimum of two teacher evaluations. Applicants may apply to up to two LUMS schools on a single form; admission is to the Fall semester only and there are no quotas.

BSc (Honours) Psychology

Social Sciences

⏱ 4.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English

An MGSHSS degree studying human behaviour through both scientific and cultural lenses, covering cognitive, developmental, social and clinical psychology alongside research methods and statistics. Students conduct empirical projects and progress into clinical training, organisational roles and research.

Entry Requirements Intermediate (FA/FSc/ICS) or A-Levels with IBCC equivalence where required. SAT, ACT or the LUMS Common Admission Test (LCAT) is mandatory, along with a minimum of two teacher evaluations. Applicants may apply to up to two LUMS schools on a single form; admission is to the Fall semester only and there are no quotas.
Master's Degrees (21)

Executive MBA

Business & Management

⏱ 2.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English

A modular MBA designed for working professionals, delivered in a schedule that accommodates full-time employment. It covers strategy, finance, marketing, operations and leadership with an emphasis on applying learning directly to participants' organisations.

Entry Requirements A bachelor's degree plus substantial professional and managerial work experience. Candidates are assessed through the LUMS Executive MBA admission process and an interview; classes are structured for working executives.

LL.M

Law

⏱ 1.0 Year 📅 September 💬 English

A postgraduate law degree at the Shaikh Ahmad Hassan School of Law offering advanced study in areas such as constitutional, corporate, commercial and international law, with a strong emphasis on legal research, writing and a dissertation.

Entry Requirements An LL.B or equivalent law degree from a recognised institution. Admission is through the LUMS graduate admission process, including assessment of academic record, written work and an interview.

MBA

Business & Management

⏱ 2.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English

The Suleman Dawood School of Business flagship two-year MBA, taught predominantly through the case method across accounting, finance, marketing, operations, strategy and leadership, with electives and a summer internship. It is aimed at graduates seeking senior management, consulting and entrepreneurial careers.

Entry Requirements A bachelor's degree from a recognised institution. Admission is based on GMAT or GRE scores or the LUMS admission test, followed by an interview; prior professional work experience strengthens an application. Fall intake.

MPhil Comparative Humanities

Humanities & Languages

⏱ 2.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English

An MGSHSS research degree working across literature, history, philosophy and cultural studies, with training in critical theory and comparative methods and a supervised research dissertation.

Entry Requirements A relevant four-year bachelor's degree (16 years of education). Applicants holding a shorter, associate or foreign degree must provide an HEC equivalence certificate. Admission is through the LUMS graduate admission test and an interview, supported by letters of recommendation from faculty.

MPhil Education Leadership and Management

Education & Training

⏱ 2.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English

Offered by the Syed Ahsan Ali and Syed Maratib Ali School of Education, this research degree prepares education leaders through study of school leadership, curriculum, education policy, assessment and reform in the Pakistani context, culminating in a dissertation.

Entry Requirements A relevant four-year bachelor's degree (16 years of education). Applicants holding a shorter, associate or foreign degree must provide an HEC equivalence certificate. Admission is through the LUMS graduate admission test and an interview, supported by letters of recommendation from faculty.

MPhil Education Leadership and Management (Weekend Track)

Education & Training

⏱ 2.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English

The same School of Education MPhil delivered on a weekend schedule for practising school leaders and education professionals, covering leadership, policy, curriculum and school improvement without interrupting full-time work.

Entry Requirements A relevant four-year bachelor's degree (16 years of education). Applicants holding a shorter, associate or foreign degree must provide an HEC equivalence certificate. Admission is through the LUMS graduate admission test and an interview, supported by letters of recommendation from faculty.

MPhil Society, Culture and Politics

Social Sciences

⏱ 2.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English

An MGSHSS interdisciplinary research degree drawing on sociology, anthropology and political science to study South Asian society, culture, religion, gender and politics, with substantial fieldwork and a dissertation.

Entry Requirements A relevant four-year bachelor's degree (16 years of education). Applicants holding a shorter, associate or foreign degree must provide an HEC equivalence certificate. Admission is through the LUMS graduate admission test and an interview, supported by letters of recommendation from faculty.

MS Artificial Intelligence

Computer Science & IT

⏱ 2.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English

A SBASSE master's focused on machine learning, deep learning, natural language processing, computer vision and the mathematics and ethics underpinning modern AI systems. Students complete an applied research project using real datasets.

Entry Requirements A relevant four-year bachelor's degree (16 years of education). Applicants holding a shorter, associate or foreign degree must provide an HEC equivalence certificate. Admission is through the LUMS graduate admission test and an interview, supported by letters of recommendation from faculty.

MS Biology

Natural Sciences & Mathematics

⏱ 2.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English

A SBASSE master's studying life through experimental and computational approaches, with advanced work in molecular biology, genomics, biochemistry and bioinformatics, and a laboratory-based research thesis.

Entry Requirements A relevant four-year bachelor's degree (16 years of education). Applicants holding a shorter, associate or foreign degree must provide an HEC equivalence certificate. Admission is through the LUMS graduate admission test and an interview, supported by letters of recommendation from faculty.

MS Chemistry

Natural Sciences & Mathematics

⏱ 2.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English

A SBASSE master's with advanced coursework in organic, inorganic, physical and analytical chemistry and a substantial laboratory research thesis in areas such as materials, catalysis and molecular synthesis.

Entry Requirements A relevant four-year bachelor's degree (16 years of education). Applicants holding a shorter, associate or foreign degree must provide an HEC equivalence certificate. Admission is through the LUMS graduate admission test and an interview, supported by letters of recommendation from faculty.

MS Computer Science

Computer Science & IT

⏱ 2.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English

A SBASSE research-oriented master's covering advanced algorithms, systems, networks, machine learning, security and software engineering, with a thesis or project option. It suits graduates aiming at research roles or doctoral study.

Entry Requirements A relevant four-year bachelor's degree (16 years of education). Applicants holding a shorter, associate or foreign degree must provide an HEC equivalence certificate. Admission is through the LUMS graduate admission test and an interview, supported by letters of recommendation from faculty.

MS Digital and Embedded Systems

Engineering & Technology

⏱ 2.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English

A specialised SBASSE master's in digital design, computer architecture, embedded software, FPGA and system-on-chip design, and real-time systems, aimed at engineers building hardware-software products.

Entry Requirements A relevant four-year bachelor's degree (16 years of education). Applicants holding a shorter, associate or foreign degree must provide an HEC equivalence certificate. Admission is through the LUMS graduate admission test and an interview, supported by letters of recommendation from faculty.

MS Economics

Social Sciences

⏱ 2.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English

An MGSHSS master's providing advanced microeconomics, macroeconomics and econometrics with applied fields such as development, trade, labour and public economics, and a research thesis. It prepares graduates for research institutions, policy roles and doctoral study.

Entry Requirements A relevant four-year bachelor's degree (16 years of education). Applicants holding a shorter, associate or foreign degree must provide an HEC equivalence certificate. Admission is through the LUMS graduate admission test and an interview, supported by letters of recommendation from faculty.

MS Electrical Engineering

Engineering & Technology

⏱ 2.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English

A SBASSE master's offering advanced study across communications, signal processing, control, power systems, electronics and embedded design, combining coursework with a substantial research thesis.

Entry Requirements A relevant four-year bachelor's degree (16 years of education). Applicants holding a shorter, associate or foreign degree must provide an HEC equivalence certificate. Admission is through the LUMS graduate admission test and an interview, supported by letters of recommendation from faculty.

MS Financial Management

Business & Management

⏱ 2.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English

An SDSB programme covering corporate finance, investments, financial modelling, risk management, derivatives and financial reporting. It is built for professionals moving into treasury, investment management, corporate finance and financial leadership roles.

Entry Requirements A relevant four-year bachelor's degree (16 years of education). Applicants holding a shorter, associate or foreign degree must provide an HEC equivalence certificate. Admission is through the LUMS graduate admission test and an interview, supported by letters of recommendation from faculty.

MS Healthcare Management and Innovation

Business & Management

⏱ 2.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English

An SDSB programme preparing clinicians, administrators and managers to lead healthcare organisations, covering health systems, hospital operations, health economics and financing, quality and patient safety, and healthcare innovation.

Entry Requirements A relevant four-year bachelor's degree (16 years of education). Applicants holding a shorter, associate or foreign degree must provide an HEC equivalence certificate. Admission is through the LUMS graduate admission test and an interview, supported by letters of recommendation from faculty.

MS Mathematics

Natural Sciences & Mathematics

⏱ 2.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English

A SBASSE master's offering advanced algebra, analysis, topology, differential equations and applied mathematics, with a research thesis supervised by faculty active in pure and applied mathematics.

Entry Requirements A relevant four-year bachelor's degree (16 years of education). Applicants holding a shorter, associate or foreign degree must provide an HEC equivalence certificate. Admission is through the LUMS graduate admission test and an interview, supported by letters of recommendation from faculty.

MS Physics

Natural Sciences & Mathematics

⏱ 2.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English

A SBASSE master's covering advanced quantum mechanics, statistical and condensed matter physics, photonics and computational methods, with laboratory and theoretical research options.

Entry Requirements A relevant four-year bachelor's degree (16 years of education). Applicants holding a shorter, associate or foreign degree must provide an HEC equivalence certificate. Admission is through the LUMS graduate admission test and an interview, supported by letters of recommendation from faculty.

MS Power Engineering and Smart Grids

Engineering & Technology

⏱ 2.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English

A SBASSE master's addressing power generation, transmission and distribution alongside renewable integration, smart grid technologies, power electronics and energy systems analysis — directly relevant to Pakistan's energy challenges.

Entry Requirements A relevant four-year bachelor's degree (16 years of education). Applicants holding a shorter, associate or foreign degree must provide an HEC equivalence certificate. Admission is through the LUMS graduate admission test and an interview, supported by letters of recommendation from faculty.

MS Supply Chain and Retail Management

Business & Management

⏱ 2.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English

An SDSB programme covering procurement, logistics, demand planning, inventory and distribution alongside retail operations, category management and supply chain analytics, aimed at building competitive and resilient supply chains.

Entry Requirements A relevant four-year bachelor's degree (16 years of education). Applicants holding a shorter, associate or foreign degree must provide an HEC equivalence certificate. Admission is through the LUMS graduate admission test and an interview, supported by letters of recommendation from faculty.

MS Technology Management and Entrepreneurship

Business & Management

⏱ 2.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English

An SDSB programme for founders and technology managers, covering venture creation, product and innovation management, technology strategy, financing and scaling. Students work on real venture projects rather than purely theoretical coursework.

Entry Requirements A relevant four-year bachelor's degree (16 years of education). Applicants holding a shorter, associate or foreign degree must provide an HEC equivalence certificate. Admission is through the LUMS graduate admission test and an interview, supported by letters of recommendation from faculty.
PhD / Doctorate (8)

PhD Biology

Natural Sciences & Mathematics

⏱ 4.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English

A SBASSE doctoral programme conducting original research in molecular and cellular biology, genomics, microbiology, biochemistry and computational biology.

Entry Requirements A relevant MS/MPhil or equivalent qualification (18 years of education), with an HEC equivalence certificate for foreign or unlisted institutions. Admission is via written test, research proposal and interview. LUMS PhD students receive a full tuition fee waiver and a monthly stipend.

PhD Chemical and Environmental Engineering

Engineering & Technology

⏱ 4.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English

A SBASSE doctoral programme focused on process engineering, energy, water treatment, sustainability and environmental systems, training researchers to address industrial and environmental challenges.

Entry Requirements A relevant MS/MPhil or equivalent qualification (18 years of education), with an HEC equivalence certificate for foreign or unlisted institutions. Admission is via written test, research proposal and interview. LUMS PhD students receive a full tuition fee waiver and a monthly stipend.

PhD Chemistry

Natural Sciences & Mathematics

⏱ 4.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English

A SBASSE doctoral programme with original laboratory research in synthetic, materials, analytical and physical chemistry, supported by modern instrumentation and research facilities.

Entry Requirements A relevant MS/MPhil or equivalent qualification (18 years of education), with an HEC equivalence certificate for foreign or unlisted institutions. Admission is via written test, research proposal and interview. LUMS PhD students receive a full tuition fee waiver and a monthly stipend.

PhD Computer Science

Computer Science & IT

⏱ 4.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English

A doctoral programme at SBASSE producing original research across systems, networks, machine learning, theory, security and human-computer interaction, combining advanced coursework, comprehensive examinations and a dissertation.

Entry Requirements A relevant MS/MPhil or equivalent qualification (18 years of education), with an HEC equivalence certificate for foreign or unlisted institutions. Admission is via written test, research proposal and interview. LUMS PhD students receive a full tuition fee waiver and a monthly stipend.

PhD Electrical Engineering

Engineering & Technology

⏱ 4.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English

A SBASSE doctoral programme supporting original research in communications, signal processing, power systems, control, electronics and embedded systems, leading to careers in academia, R&D and industry.

Entry Requirements A relevant MS/MPhil or equivalent qualification (18 years of education), with an HEC equivalence certificate for foreign or unlisted institutions. Admission is via written test, research proposal and interview. LUMS PhD students receive a full tuition fee waiver and a monthly stipend.

PhD Management

Business & Management

⏱ 4.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English

A doctoral programme at the Suleman Dawood School of Business training scholars in management theory and rigorous empirical research across accounting, finance, marketing, operations and organisational behaviour, leading to careers in academia and applied research.

Entry Requirements A relevant MS/MPhil or equivalent qualification (18 years of education), with an HEC equivalence certificate for foreign or unlisted institutions. Admission is via written test, research proposal and interview. LUMS PhD students receive a full tuition fee waiver and a monthly stipend.

PhD Mathematics

Natural Sciences & Mathematics

⏱ 4.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English

A SBASSE doctoral programme producing original mathematical research in pure and applied areas including algebra, analysis, geometry, differential equations and mathematical modelling.

Entry Requirements A relevant MS/MPhil or equivalent qualification (18 years of education), with an HEC equivalence certificate for foreign or unlisted institutions. Admission is via written test, research proposal and interview. LUMS PhD students receive a full tuition fee waiver and a monthly stipend.

PhD Physics

Natural Sciences & Mathematics

⏱ 4.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English

A SBASSE doctoral programme conducting original research across condensed matter, quantum optics, photonics, high-energy and computational physics within active research groups.

Entry Requirements A relevant MS/MPhil or equivalent qualification (18 years of education), with an HEC equivalence certificate for foreign or unlisted institutions. Admission is via written test, research proposal and interview. LUMS PhD students receive a full tuition fee waiver and a monthly stipend.

📋 Admissions & Eligibility

Admission to Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) is competitive and merit-based. Below is a general guide to eligibility criteria and the application process. Always confirm the latest requirements on the official website at lums.edu.pk.

🎓 Undergraduate Admission (Bachelor's)

  • Intermediate (FSc / FA / ICS / I.Com) or equivalent with minimum 60% marks
  • A-Levels or equivalent international qualification accepted
  • Valid HSSC certificate or equivalent from a recognized board
  • Completion of university entry test (SAT / NTS / university-specific test)
  • Satisfactory interview (for select programs)
  • Completion of online application form with required documents
  • Submission of academic transcripts, domicile, and CNIC/B-Form
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📚 Postgraduate Admission (Master's)

  • Bachelor's degree (4-year) or equivalent from an HEC-recognized institution
  • Minimum CGPA of 2.5 / 4.0 or 2nd Division in relevant field
  • GAT (General) or subject-specific GAT from NTS with minimum 50% score
  • Relevant work experience may be required for MBA/Executive programs
  • Two professional or academic references
  • Statement of Purpose for research-track programs
  • English language proficiency (IELTS 6.0+ or equivalent for international students)

🔬 Doctoral Admission (PhD)

  • MS / MPhil degree or equivalent in a relevant field
  • Minimum CGPA of 3.0 / 4.0 or equivalent
  • NTS GAT (Subject) with minimum 70% score
  • Published research or strong academic writing samples
  • Research proposal aligned with faculty research areas
  • Three academic references from senior faculty members
  • Personal interview with the doctoral committee

📂 Required Documents

  • Completed application form (online/printed)
  • Attested copies of all academic certificates and transcripts
  • CNIC / B-Form / Passport (for foreign students)
  • Domicile certificate
  • Character certificate from last institution attended
  • Passport-size photographs (as required)
  • Entry test scorecard (NTS/SAT/GAT as applicable)

📞 Admissions Contact

🏛️ Departments & Faculty

Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) is organised into 8 academic disciplines spanning 50 programs.

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Natural Sciences & Mathematics

Research-focused programs in mathematics, physics, chemistry, and biology.

13 programs available

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Business & Management

AACSB-quality business education from undergraduate to executive MBA levels.

9 programs available

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Social Sciences

Programs exploring society, politics, economics, and human behavior.

8 programs available

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Engineering & Technology

Rigorous engineering programs covering electrical, mechanical, and civil disciplines.

7 programs available

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Computer Science & IT

Cutting-edge programs in software engineering, AI, data science, and cybersecurity.

5 programs available

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Humanities & Languages

Study of literature, philosophy, languages, and the liberal arts.

4 programs available

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Law

Legal education programs preparing graduates for practice in Pakistan and internationally.

2 programs available

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Education & Training

Teacher training and educational leadership programs.

2 programs available

🏫 Campus & Facilities

Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) provides a modern academic environment designed to foster learning, research, and personal growth. Students benefit from world-class infrastructure and a vibrant campus community in Lahore, Pakistan.

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Central Library
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Research Labs
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Computer Labs
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Sports Complex
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Student Hostels
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Cafeteria & Food Court
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Transport Services
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Medical / Health Centre
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Auditorium & Event Hall
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Wi-Fi Campus
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Career Services
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International Office

📍 Location

Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) is located in Lahore, Pakistan. The university has been serving students since 1984. For directions and campus maps, visit the official website at https://lums.edu.pk.