✉️ info@pakmerit.com
Riphah International University Admissions 2026
Islamabad · Private

Riphah International University

📍 Islamabad, Pakistan 🎓 Est. 2002 🌐 riphah.edu.pk 📞 +92-51-8446000
Private HEC W2 109 Programs Ranked #15 in Pakistan
Overview Programs (109) Admissions & Eligibility Departments & Faculty Campus & Facilities
#15
HEC Ranking
24+
Years of Excellence
109
Programs Offered
11
Disciplines

📖 About Riphah International University

Riphah International University is a private chartered university established in 2002 by the Islamic International Medical College Trust, with the stated mission of producing professionals with Islamic moral and ethical values. Headquartered in Islamabad, it operates multiple campuses across Islamabad and Rawalpindi (Al-Mizan, I-14, G-7 City and Gulberg Green) plus campuses in Lahore, Faisalabad and Malakand, and runs its own network of teaching hospitals including Pakistan Railways Hospital. The university spans eight faculties: Health and Medical Sciences (Islamic International Medical and Dental Colleges, Riphah College of Nursing), Rehabilitation and Allied Health Sciences, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Computing, Engineering and Applied Sciences, Management Sciences, Social Sciences and Humanities, and Veterinary Sciences, offering roughly 74 undergraduate, 73 graduate and 29 doctoral programmes including MBBS, BDS, Pharm.D., DPT and DVM. MBBS and BDS admissions follow MDCAT and PMDC criteria, while other programmes use the Riphah admission test and interview; MS and PhD admissions accept the Riphah test or NTS GAT.

Riphah International University holds HEC W2 Category status - Pakistan's Higher Education Commission's highest recognition for academic excellence, research output, and institutional quality. It is ranked #15 among all universities in Pakistan.

🎓 Programs at Riphah International University

Riphah International University offers 109 accredited programs across 11 disciplines. Click any program to see description and entry requirements.

Bachelor's Degrees (45)

Bachelor in Computer Arts

Arts, Design & Architecture

⏱ 4.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English

Offered by the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, covering digital arts, animation and creative media design.

Entry Requirements HSSC (FA/FSc) or equivalent with at least 50 percent marks; admission via Riphah admission test and interview

BBA

Business & Management

⏱ 4.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English

Offered by the Faculty of Management Sciences, covering management, marketing, finance and entrepreneurship.

Entry Requirements HSSC (FA/FSc) or equivalent with at least 50 percent marks; admission via Riphah admission test and interview

BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery)

Medicine & Health

⏱ 4.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English

Offered by the Islamic International Dental College, covering the four-year dental surgery curriculum with clinical training.

Entry Requirements FSc Pre-Medical with at least 65 percent marks; admission via MDCAT and PMDC merit criteria

BS Accounting and Finance

Business & Management

⏱ 4.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English

Offered by the Faculty of Management Sciences, covering financial accounting, auditing and corporate finance.

Entry Requirements HSSC (FA/FSc) or equivalent with at least 50 percent marks; admission via Riphah admission test and interview

BS Aesthetic and Skin Care Technology

Medicine & Health

⏱ 4.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English

Offered by the Faculty of Rehabilitation and Allied Health Sciences, covering aesthetic procedures, dermatological care and skin sciences.

Entry Requirements FSc Pre-Medical or equivalent with at least 50 percent marks; admission via Riphah admission test and interview

BS Anesthesia Technology

Medicine & Health

⏱ 4.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English

Offered by the Faculty of Rehabilitation and Allied Health Sciences, covering anaesthesia technology, critical care and patient monitoring.

Entry Requirements FSc Pre-Medical or equivalent with at least 50 percent marks; admission via Riphah admission test and interview

BS Applied Psychology

Social Sciences

⏱ 4.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English

Offered by the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, covering applied psychology, behaviour analysis and counselling.

Entry Requirements HSSC (FA/FSc) or equivalent with at least 50 percent marks; admission via Riphah admission test and interview

BS Artificial Intelligence

Computer Science & IT

⏱ 4.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English

Offered by the Faculty of Computing, covering machine learning, deep learning and intelligent systems.

Entry Requirements HSSC (FA/FSc) or equivalent with at least 50 percent marks; admission via Riphah admission test and interview

BS Biomedical Sciences

Natural Sciences & Mathematics

⏱ 4.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English

Offered by the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, covering human biology, molecular medicine and laboratory research.

Entry Requirements FSc Pre-Medical or equivalent with at least 50 percent marks; admission via Riphah admission test and interview

BS Biomedicine

Natural Sciences & Mathematics

⏱ 4.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English

Offered by the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, covering molecular biology, immunology and biomedical research.

Entry Requirements FSc Pre-Medical or equivalent with at least 50 percent marks; admission via Riphah admission test and interview

BS Business Analytics

Business & Management

⏱ 4.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English

Offered by the Faculty of Management Sciences, covering business intelligence, data analytics and decision science.

Entry Requirements HSSC (FA/FSc) or equivalent with at least 50 percent marks; admission via Riphah admission test and interview

BS Clinical Psychology

Social Sciences

⏱ 4.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English

Offered by the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, covering clinical assessment, psychopathology and therapeutic practice.

Entry Requirements HSSC (FA/FSc) or equivalent with at least 50 percent marks; admission via Riphah admission test and interview

BS Computational Physics

Natural Sciences & Mathematics

⏱ 4.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English

Offered by the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Sciences, covering physics, scientific computing and numerical modelling.

Entry Requirements HSSC (FA/FSc) or equivalent with at least 50 percent marks; admission via Riphah admission test and interview

BS Computer Graphics and Visualization

Computer Science & IT

⏱ 4.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English

Offered by the Faculty of Computing, covering computer graphics, animation and visual computing.

Entry Requirements HSSC (FA/FSc) or equivalent with at least 50 percent marks; admission via Riphah admission test and interview

BS Computer Science

Computer Science & IT

⏱ 4.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English

Offered by the Faculty of Computing, covering programming, algorithms and software systems.

Entry Requirements HSSC (FA/FSc) or equivalent with at least 50 percent marks; admission via Riphah admission test and interview

BS Computer Systems

Computer Science & IT

⏱ 4.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English

Offered by the Faculty of Computing, covering computer architecture, systems programming and networks.

Entry Requirements HSSC (FA/FSc) or equivalent with at least 50 percent marks; admission via Riphah admission test and interview

BS Cosmetic Sciences

Medicine & Health

⏱ 4.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English

Offered by the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, covering cosmetic formulation, dermal sciences and product safety.

Entry Requirements FSc Pre-Medical or equivalent with at least 50 percent marks; admission via Riphah admission test and interview

BS Cyber Security

Computer Science & IT

⏱ 4.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English

Offered by the Faculty of Computing, covering network security, ethical hacking and digital forensics.

Entry Requirements HSSC (FA/FSc) or equivalent with at least 50 percent marks; admission via Riphah admission test and interview

BS Data Science

Computer Science & IT

⏱ 4.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English

Offered by the Faculty of Computing, covering statistics, machine learning and big data analytics.

Entry Requirements HSSC (FA/FSc) or equivalent with at least 50 percent marks; admission via Riphah admission test and interview

BS English (Language and Literature)

Humanities & Languages

⏱ 4.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English

Offered by the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, covering English literature, linguistics and language studies.

Entry Requirements HSSC (FA/FSc) or equivalent with at least 50 percent marks; admission via Riphah admission test and interview

BS Game Design and Production

Computer Science & IT

⏱ 4.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English

Offered by the Faculty of Computing, covering game design, development and interactive media production.

Entry Requirements HSSC (FA/FSc) or equivalent with at least 50 percent marks; admission via Riphah admission test and interview

BS Health Care Management

Business & Management

⏱ 4.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English

Offered by the Faculty of Management Sciences, covering hospital administration, health systems and healthcare policy.

Entry Requirements HSSC (FA/FSc) or equivalent with at least 50 percent marks; admission via Riphah admission test and interview

BS Hospitality Management

Business & Management

⏱ 4.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English

Offered by the Faculty of Management Sciences, covering hotel operations, tourism and hospitality services.

Entry Requirements HSSC (FA/FSc) or equivalent with at least 50 percent marks; admission via Riphah admission test and interview

BS Human Nutrition and Dietetics

Medicine & Health

⏱ 4.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English

Offered by the Faculty of Rehabilitation and Allied Health Sciences, covering clinical nutrition, dietetics and community health.

Entry Requirements FSc Pre-Medical or equivalent with at least 50 percent marks; admission via Riphah admission test and interview

BS Information Technology

Computer Science & IT

⏱ 4.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English

Offered by the Faculty of Computing, covering networks, databases and information systems.

Entry Requirements HSSC (FA/FSc) or equivalent with at least 50 percent marks; admission via Riphah admission test and interview

BS International Relations

Social Sciences

⏱ 4.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English

Offered by the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, covering diplomacy, foreign policy and global politics.

Entry Requirements HSSC (FA/FSc) or equivalent with at least 50 percent marks; admission via Riphah admission test and interview

BS Media Studies

Media & Communication

⏱ 4.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English

Offered by the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, covering journalism, broadcast media and strategic communication.

Entry Requirements HSSC (FA/FSc) or equivalent with at least 50 percent marks; admission via Riphah admission test and interview

BS Medical Imaging Technology

Medicine & Health

⏱ 4.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English

Offered by the Faculty of Rehabilitation and Allied Health Sciences, covering radiography, medical imaging and diagnostic technology.

Entry Requirements FSc Pre-Medical or equivalent with at least 50 percent marks; admission via Riphah admission test and interview

BS Medical Lab Technology

Medicine & Health

⏱ 4.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English

Offered by the Faculty of Rehabilitation and Allied Health Sciences, covering clinical laboratory sciences, haematology and diagnostics.

Entry Requirements FSc Pre-Medical or equivalent with at least 50 percent marks; admission via Riphah admission test and interview

BS Medical Ultrasound Technology

Medicine & Health

⏱ 4.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English

Offered by the Faculty of Rehabilitation and Allied Health Sciences, covering diagnostic ultrasound and sonographic imaging.

Entry Requirements FSc Pre-Medical or equivalent with at least 50 percent marks; admission via Riphah admission test and interview

BS Nursing (BSN)

Medicine & Health

⏱ 4.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English

Offered by the Riphah College of Nursing, covering nursing sciences, patient care and clinical practice.

Entry Requirements FSc Pre-Medical or equivalent with at least 50 percent marks; admission via Riphah admission test and interview

BS Operation Theater Technology

Medicine & Health

⏱ 4.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English

Offered by the Faculty of Rehabilitation and Allied Health Sciences, covering surgical technology, operating room practice and patient care.

Entry Requirements FSc Pre-Medical or equivalent with at least 50 percent marks; admission via Riphah admission test and interview

BS Optometry and Orthoptics

Medicine & Health

⏱ 4.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English

Offered by the Faculty of Rehabilitation and Allied Health Sciences, covering vision sciences, optometry and orthoptic practice.

Entry Requirements FSc Pre-Medical or equivalent with at least 50 percent marks; admission via Riphah admission test and interview

BS Project and Supply Chain Management

Business & Management

⏱ 4.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English

Offered by the Faculty of Management Sciences, covering project management, logistics and supply chain operations.

Entry Requirements HSSC (FA/FSc) or equivalent with at least 50 percent marks; admission via Riphah admission test and interview

BS Psychology

Social Sciences

⏱ 4.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English

Offered by the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, covering cognitive, social and clinical psychology.

Entry Requirements HSSC (FA/FSc) or equivalent with at least 50 percent marks; admission via Riphah admission test and interview

BS Public Administration

Business & Management

⏱ 4.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English

Offered by the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, covering public policy, governance and administrative sciences.

Entry Requirements HSSC (FA/FSc) or equivalent with at least 50 percent marks; admission via Riphah admission test and interview

BS Robotics and Intelligent Systems

Engineering & Technology

⏱ 4.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English

Offered by the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Sciences, covering robotics, automation and intelligent machines.

Entry Requirements HSSC (FA/FSc) or equivalent with at least 50 percent marks; admission via Riphah admission test and interview

BS Software Engineering

Computer Science & IT

⏱ 4.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English

Offered by the Faculty of Computing, covering software design, development methodologies and quality assurance.

Entry Requirements HSSC (FA/FSc) or equivalent with at least 50 percent marks; admission via Riphah admission test and interview

BS Speech Language Pathology

Medicine & Health

⏱ 4.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English

Offered by the Faculty of Rehabilitation and Allied Health Sciences, covering speech, language and swallowing disorders and therapy.

Entry Requirements FSc Pre-Medical or equivalent with at least 50 percent marks; admission via Riphah admission test and interview

BSc Biomedical Engineering

Engineering & Technology

⏱ 4.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English

Offered by the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Sciences, covering medical devices, biomedical instrumentation and healthcare technology.

Entry Requirements FSc Pre-Engineering or equivalent with at least 60 percent marks; admission via Riphah admission test and interview

BSc Electrical Engineering

Engineering & Technology

⏱ 4.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English

Offered by the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Sciences, covering power systems, electronics and communication engineering.

Entry Requirements FSc Pre-Engineering or equivalent with at least 60 percent marks; admission via Riphah admission test and interview

DPT (Doctor of Physical Therapy)

Medicine & Health

⏱ 5.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English

Offered by the Faculty of Rehabilitation and Allied Health Sciences, covering the five-year professional physical therapy doctorate with clinical rotations.

Entry Requirements FSc Pre-Medical or equivalent with at least 60 percent marks; admission via Riphah admission test and interview

DVM (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine)

Agriculture & Forestry

⏱ 5.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English

Offered by the Faculty of Veterinary Sciences, covering veterinary medicine, animal health and clinical practice across five years.

Entry Requirements FSc Pre-Medical or equivalent with at least 60 percent marks; admission via Riphah admission test and interview

MBBS

Medicine & Health

⏱ 5.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English

Offered by the Islamic International Medical College, covering the five-year medical curriculum with clinical training at Riphah teaching hospitals.

Entry Requirements FSc Pre-Medical with at least 65 percent marks; admission via MDCAT and PMDC merit criteria

Pharm.D. (Doctor of Pharmacy)

Pharmacy

⏱ 5.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English

Offered by the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, covering pharmaceutics, pharmacology and clinical pharmacy across a five-year professional doctorate.

Entry Requirements FSc Pre-Medical or equivalent with at least 60 percent marks; admission via Riphah admission test and interview
Master's Degrees (44)

Master of Health Professions Education (MHPE)

Medicine & Health

⏱ 2.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English

An advanced research-based programme offered by the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences.

Entry Requirements MBBS/BDS or 16 years of relevant medical education; admission via Riphah admission test and interview

MBA

Business & Management

⏱ 2.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English

An advanced research-based programme offered by the Faculty of Management Sciences.

Entry Requirements 16 years of relevant education with minimum CGPA 2.5/4.0; admission via Riphah admission test or NTS GAT-General and interview

MDS Operative Dentistry

Medicine & Health

⏱ 4.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English

An advanced research-based programme offered by the Islamic International Dental College.

Entry Requirements MBBS/BDS or 16 years of relevant medical education; admission via Riphah admission test and interview

MDS Orthodontics

Medicine & Health

⏱ 4.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English

An advanced research-based programme offered by the Islamic International Dental College.

Entry Requirements MBBS/BDS or 16 years of relevant medical education; admission via Riphah admission test and interview

MPhil Basic Dental Sciences

Medicine & Health

⏱ 2.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English

An advanced research-based programme offered by the Islamic International Dental College.

Entry Requirements MBBS/BDS or 16 years of relevant medical education; admission via Riphah admission test and interview

MPhil Basic Medical Sciences

Medicine & Health

⏱ 2.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English

An advanced research-based programme offered by the Islamic International Medical College.

Entry Requirements MBBS/BDS or 16 years of relevant medical education; admission via Riphah admission test and interview

MPhil English Linguistics

Humanities & Languages

⏱ 2.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English

An advanced research-based programme offered by the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities.

Entry Requirements 16 years of relevant education with minimum CGPA 2.5/4.0; admission via Riphah admission test or NTS GAT-General and interview

MPhil English Literature

Humanities & Languages

⏱ 2.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English

An advanced research-based programme offered by the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities.

Entry Requirements 16 years of relevant education with minimum CGPA 2.5/4.0; admission via Riphah admission test or NTS GAT-General and interview

MPhil International Relations

Social Sciences

⏱ 2.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English

An advanced research-based programme offered by the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities.

Entry Requirements 16 years of relevant education with minimum CGPA 2.5/4.0; admission via Riphah admission test or NTS GAT-General and interview

MPhil Islamic Studies

Humanities & Languages

⏱ 2.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English

An advanced research-based programme offered by the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities.

Entry Requirements 16 years of relevant education with minimum CGPA 2.5/4.0; admission via Riphah admission test or NTS GAT-General and interview

MPhil Molecular Biology

Natural Sciences & Mathematics

⏱ 2.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English

An advanced research-based programme offered by the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences.

Entry Requirements 16 years of relevant education with minimum CGPA 2.5/4.0; admission via Riphah admission test or NTS GAT-General and interview

MPhil Pathology

Medicine & Health

⏱ 2.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English

An advanced research-based programme offered by the Islamic International Medical College.

Entry Requirements MBBS/BDS or 16 years of relevant medical education; admission via Riphah admission test and interview

MPhil Pharmaceutical Chemistry

Pharmacy

⏱ 2.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English

An advanced research-based programme offered by the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences.

Entry Requirements 16 years of relevant education with minimum CGPA 2.5/4.0; admission via Riphah admission test or NTS GAT-General and interview

MPhil Pharmaceutics

Pharmacy

⏱ 2.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English

An advanced research-based programme offered by the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences.

Entry Requirements 16 years of relevant education with minimum CGPA 2.5/4.0; admission via Riphah admission test or NTS GAT-General and interview

MPhil Pharmacognosy

Pharmacy

⏱ 2.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English

An advanced research-based programme offered by the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences.

Entry Requirements 16 years of relevant education with minimum CGPA 2.5/4.0; admission via Riphah admission test or NTS GAT-General and interview

MPhil Pharmacology

Pharmacy

⏱ 2.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English

An advanced research-based programme offered by the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences.

Entry Requirements 16 years of relevant education with minimum CGPA 2.5/4.0; admission via Riphah admission test or NTS GAT-General and interview

MPhil Pharmacy Practice

Pharmacy

⏱ 2.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English

An advanced research-based programme offered by the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences.

Entry Requirements 16 years of relevant education with minimum CGPA 2.5/4.0; admission via Riphah admission test or NTS GAT-General and interview

MPhil Physics

Natural Sciences & Mathematics

⏱ 2.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English

An advanced research-based programme offered by the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Sciences.

Entry Requirements 16 years of relevant education with minimum CGPA 2.5/4.0; admission via Riphah admission test or NTS GAT-General and interview

MPhil Psychology

Social Sciences

⏱ 2.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English

An advanced research-based programme offered by the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities.

Entry Requirements 16 years of relevant education with minimum CGPA 2.5/4.0; admission via Riphah admission test or NTS GAT-General and interview

MPhil Public Policy

Social Sciences

⏱ 2.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English

An advanced research-based programme offered by the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities.

Entry Requirements 16 years of relevant education with minimum CGPA 2.5/4.0; admission via Riphah admission test or NTS GAT-General and interview

MS Accounting and Finance

Business & Management

⏱ 2.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English

An advanced research-based programme offered by the Faculty of Management Sciences.

Entry Requirements 16 years of relevant education with minimum CGPA 2.5/4.0; admission via Riphah admission test or NTS GAT-General and interview

MS Artificial Intelligence

Computer Science & IT

⏱ 2.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English

An advanced research-based programme offered by the Faculty of Computing.

Entry Requirements 16 years of relevant education with minimum CGPA 2.5/4.0; admission via Riphah admission test or NTS GAT-General and interview

MS Biomedical Engineering

Engineering & Technology

⏱ 2.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English

An advanced research-based programme offered by the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Sciences.

Entry Requirements 16 years of relevant education with minimum CGPA 2.5/4.0; admission via Riphah admission test or NTS GAT-General and interview

MS Business Analytics

Business & Management

⏱ 2.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English

An advanced research-based programme offered by the Faculty of Management Sciences.

Entry Requirements 16 years of relevant education with minimum CGPA 2.5/4.0; admission via Riphah admission test or NTS GAT-General and interview

MS Clinical Psychology

Social Sciences

⏱ 2.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English

An advanced research-based programme offered by the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities.

Entry Requirements 16 years of relevant education with minimum CGPA 2.5/4.0; admission via Riphah admission test or NTS GAT-General and interview

MS Computer Science

Computer Science & IT

⏱ 2.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English

An advanced research-based programme offered by the Faculty of Computing.

Entry Requirements 16 years of relevant education with minimum CGPA 2.5/4.0; admission via Riphah admission test or NTS GAT-General and interview

MS Data Science

Computer Science & IT

⏱ 2.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English

An advanced research-based programme offered by the Faculty of Computing.

Entry Requirements 16 years of relevant education with minimum CGPA 2.5/4.0; admission via Riphah admission test or NTS GAT-General and interview

MS Electrical Engineering

Engineering & Technology

⏱ 2.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English

An advanced research-based programme offered by the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Sciences.

Entry Requirements 16 years of relevant education with minimum CGPA 2.5/4.0; admission via Riphah admission test or NTS GAT-General and interview

MS Engineering Management

Engineering & Technology

⏱ 2.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English

An advanced research-based programme offered by the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Sciences.

Entry Requirements 16 years of relevant education with minimum CGPA 2.5/4.0; admission via Riphah admission test or NTS GAT-General and interview

MS Healthcare Management

Business & Management

⏱ 2.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English

An advanced research-based programme offered by the Faculty of Management Sciences.

Entry Requirements 16 years of relevant education with minimum CGPA 2.5/4.0; admission via Riphah admission test or NTS GAT-General and interview

MS Human Nutrition and Dietetics

Medicine & Health

⏱ 2.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English

An advanced research-based programme offered by the Faculty of Rehabilitation and Allied Health Sciences.

Entry Requirements 16 years of relevant education with minimum CGPA 2.5/4.0; admission via Riphah admission test or NTS GAT-General and interview

MS Information Security

Computer Science & IT

⏱ 2.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English

An advanced research-based programme offered by the Faculty of Computing.

Entry Requirements 16 years of relevant education with minimum CGPA 2.5/4.0; admission via Riphah admission test or NTS GAT-General and interview

MS Information Technology

Computer Science & IT

⏱ 2.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English

An advanced research-based programme offered by the Faculty of Computing.

Entry Requirements 16 years of relevant education with minimum CGPA 2.5/4.0; admission via Riphah admission test or NTS GAT-General and interview

MS Islamic Business and Finance

Business & Management

⏱ 2.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English

An advanced research-based programme offered by the Faculty of Management Sciences.

Entry Requirements 16 years of relevant education with minimum CGPA 2.5/4.0; admission via Riphah admission test or NTS GAT-General and interview

MS Management Science

Business & Management

⏱ 2.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English

An advanced research-based programme offered by the Faculty of Management Sciences.

Entry Requirements 16 years of relevant education with minimum CGPA 2.5/4.0; admission via Riphah admission test or NTS GAT-General and interview

MS Mathematics

Natural Sciences & Mathematics

⏱ 2.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English

An advanced research-based programme offered by the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Sciences.

Entry Requirements 16 years of relevant education with minimum CGPA 2.5/4.0; admission via Riphah admission test or NTS GAT-General and interview

MS Media and Communication Studies

Media & Communication

⏱ 2.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English

An advanced research-based programme offered by the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities.

Entry Requirements 16 years of relevant education with minimum CGPA 2.5/4.0; admission via Riphah admission test or NTS GAT-General and interview

MS Medical Laboratory Sciences

Medicine & Health

⏱ 2.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English

An advanced research-based programme offered by the Faculty of Rehabilitation and Allied Health Sciences.

Entry Requirements 16 years of relevant education with minimum CGPA 2.5/4.0; admission via Riphah admission test or NTS GAT-General and interview

MS Pharmaceutical Management

Pharmacy

⏱ 2.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English

An advanced research-based programme offered by the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences.

Entry Requirements 16 years of relevant education with minimum CGPA 2.5/4.0; admission via Riphah admission test or NTS GAT-General and interview

MS Physical Therapy (with specializations)

Medicine & Health

⏱ 2.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English

An advanced research-based programme offered by the Faculty of Rehabilitation and Allied Health Sciences.

Entry Requirements MBBS/BDS or 16 years of relevant medical education; admission via Riphah admission test and interview

MS Project Management

Business & Management

⏱ 2.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English

An advanced research-based programme offered by the Faculty of Management Sciences.

Entry Requirements 16 years of relevant education with minimum CGPA 2.5/4.0; admission via Riphah admission test or NTS GAT-General and interview

MS Software Engineering

Computer Science & IT

⏱ 2.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English

An advanced research-based programme offered by the Faculty of Computing.

Entry Requirements 16 years of relevant education with minimum CGPA 2.5/4.0; admission via Riphah admission test or NTS GAT-General and interview

MS Speech Language Pathology

Medicine & Health

⏱ 2.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English

An advanced research-based programme offered by the Faculty of Rehabilitation and Allied Health Sciences.

Entry Requirements 16 years of relevant education with minimum CGPA 2.5/4.0; admission via Riphah admission test or NTS GAT-General and interview

MS Supply Chain Management

Business & Management

⏱ 2.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English

An advanced research-based programme offered by the Faculty of Management Sciences.

Entry Requirements 16 years of relevant education with minimum CGPA 2.5/4.0; admission via Riphah admission test or NTS GAT-General and interview
PhD / Doctorate (20)

PhD Basic Medical Sciences

Medicine & Health

⏱ 4.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English

A doctoral research programme offered by the Islamic International Medical College.

Entry Requirements MS/MPhil in a relevant field with minimum CGPA 3.0/4.0; admission via Riphah admission test or GAT-Subject and interview

PhD Biomedical Engineering

Engineering & Technology

⏱ 4.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English

A doctoral research programme offered by the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Sciences.

Entry Requirements MS/MPhil in a relevant field with minimum CGPA 3.0/4.0; admission via Riphah admission test or GAT-Subject and interview

PhD Computing

Computer Science & IT

⏱ 4.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English

A doctoral research programme offered by the Faculty of Computing.

Entry Requirements MS/MPhil in a relevant field with minimum CGPA 3.0/4.0; admission via Riphah admission test or GAT-Subject and interview

PhD Creative Arts and Communication

Media & Communication

⏱ 4.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English

A doctoral research programme offered by the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities.

Entry Requirements MS/MPhil in a relevant field with minimum CGPA 3.0/4.0; admission via Riphah admission test or GAT-Subject and interview

PhD Electrical Engineering

Engineering & Technology

⏱ 4.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English

A doctoral research programme offered by the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Sciences.

Entry Requirements MS/MPhil in a relevant field with minimum CGPA 3.0/4.0; admission via Riphah admission test or GAT-Subject and interview

PhD English Linguistics

Humanities & Languages

⏱ 4.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English

A doctoral research programme offered by the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities.

Entry Requirements MS/MPhil in a relevant field with minimum CGPA 3.0/4.0; admission via Riphah admission test or GAT-Subject and interview

PhD Human Nutrition and Dietetics

Medicine & Health

⏱ 4.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English

A doctoral research programme offered by the Faculty of Rehabilitation and Allied Health Sciences.

Entry Requirements MS/MPhil in a relevant field with minimum CGPA 3.0/4.0; admission via Riphah admission test or GAT-Subject and interview

PhD Islamic Studies

Humanities & Languages

⏱ 4.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English

A doctoral research programme offered by the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities.

Entry Requirements MS/MPhil in a relevant field with minimum CGPA 3.0/4.0; admission via Riphah admission test or GAT-Subject and interview

PhD Management Sciences

Business & Management

⏱ 4.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English

A doctoral research programme offered by the Faculty of Management Sciences.

Entry Requirements MS/MPhil in a relevant field with minimum CGPA 3.0/4.0; admission via Riphah admission test or GAT-Subject and interview

PhD Mathematics

Natural Sciences & Mathematics

⏱ 4.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English

A doctoral research programme offered by the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Sciences.

Entry Requirements MS/MPhil in a relevant field with minimum CGPA 3.0/4.0; admission via Riphah admission test or GAT-Subject and interview

PhD Medical Lab Sciences

Medicine & Health

⏱ 4.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English

A doctoral research programme offered by the Faculty of Rehabilitation and Allied Health Sciences.

Entry Requirements MS/MPhil in a relevant field with minimum CGPA 3.0/4.0; admission via Riphah admission test or GAT-Subject and interview

PhD Pharmaceutical Chemistry

Pharmacy

⏱ 4.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English

A doctoral research programme offered by the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences.

Entry Requirements MS/MPhil in a relevant field with minimum CGPA 3.0/4.0; admission via Riphah admission test or GAT-Subject and interview

PhD Pharmaceutics

Pharmacy

⏱ 4.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English

A doctoral research programme offered by the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences.

Entry Requirements MS/MPhil in a relevant field with minimum CGPA 3.0/4.0; admission via Riphah admission test or GAT-Subject and interview

PhD Pharmacognosy

Pharmacy

⏱ 4.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English

A doctoral research programme offered by the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences.

Entry Requirements MS/MPhil in a relevant field with minimum CGPA 3.0/4.0; admission via Riphah admission test or GAT-Subject and interview

PhD Pharmacology

Pharmacy

⏱ 4.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English

A doctoral research programme offered by the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences.

Entry Requirements MS/MPhil in a relevant field with minimum CGPA 3.0/4.0; admission via Riphah admission test or GAT-Subject and interview

PhD Pharmacy

Pharmacy

⏱ 4.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English

A doctoral research programme offered by the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences.

Entry Requirements MS/MPhil in a relevant field with minimum CGPA 3.0/4.0; admission via Riphah admission test or GAT-Subject and interview

PhD Physics

Natural Sciences & Mathematics

⏱ 4.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English

A doctoral research programme offered by the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Sciences.

Entry Requirements MS/MPhil in a relevant field with minimum CGPA 3.0/4.0; admission via Riphah admission test or GAT-Subject and interview

PhD Project Management

Business & Management

⏱ 4.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English

A doctoral research programme offered by the Faculty of Management Sciences.

Entry Requirements MS/MPhil in a relevant field with minimum CGPA 3.0/4.0; admission via Riphah admission test or GAT-Subject and interview

PhD Psychology

Social Sciences

⏱ 4.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English

A doctoral research programme offered by the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities.

Entry Requirements MS/MPhil in a relevant field with minimum CGPA 3.0/4.0; admission via Riphah admission test or GAT-Subject and interview

PhD Rehabilitation Sciences

Medicine & Health

⏱ 4.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English

A doctoral research programme offered by the Faculty of Rehabilitation and Allied Health Sciences.

Entry Requirements MS/MPhil in a relevant field with minimum CGPA 3.0/4.0; admission via Riphah admission test or GAT-Subject and interview

📋 Admissions & Eligibility

Admission to Riphah International University 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 riphah.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
Intake
September
Programs
45 Bachelor's Programs

📚 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

Riphah International University is organised into 11 academic disciplines spanning 109 programs.

🏥

Medicine & Health

Health sciences programs focused on modern medical practice and research.

28 programs available

📊

Business & Management

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

17 programs available

💻

Computer Science & IT

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

16 programs available

💊

Pharmacy

Pharmaceutical education and research aligned with international standards.

12 programs available

🌎

Social Sciences

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

9 programs available

🔬

Natural Sciences & Mathematics

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

8 programs available

⚙️

Engineering & Technology

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

8 programs available

📚

Humanities & Languages

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

6 programs available

📡

Media & Communication

Journalism, media studies, and communications for the digital age.

3 programs available

📁

Arts, Design & Architecture

Programs offered in Arts, Design & Architecture.

1 program available

🌾

Agriculture & Forestry

Agricultural science and forestry programs supporting Pakistan economy.

1 program available

🏫 Campus & Facilities

Riphah International University 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 Islamabad, Pakistan.

📚
Central Library
🔬
Research Labs
💻
Computer Labs
🏟
Sports Complex
🏠
Student Hostels
🍽️
Cafeteria & Food Court
🚌
Transport Services
🏥
Medical / Health Centre
🎭
Auditorium & Event Hall
📡
Wi-Fi Campus
💼
Career Services
🌐
International Office

📍 Location

Riphah International University is located in Islamabad, Pakistan. The university has been serving students since 2002. For directions and campus maps, visit the official website at https://riphah.edu.pk.