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Lahore · Private

Beaconhouse National University (BNU)

📍 Lahore, Pakistan 🎓 Est. 2003 🌐 bnu.edu.pk 📞 +92-42-35761999
Private HEC W3 30 Programs Ranked #24 in Pakistan
Overview Programs (30) Admissions & Eligibility Departments & Faculty Campus & Facilities
#24
HEC Ranking
23+
Years of Excellence
30
Programs Offered
7
Disciplines

📖 About Beaconhouse National University (BNU)

A unique private university in Lahore focused on creative disciplines including architecture, arts, design and social sciences.

Beaconhouse National University (BNU) holds HEC W3 Category status - Pakistan's Higher Education Commission's highest recognition for academic excellence, research output, and institutional quality. It is ranked #24 among all universities in Pakistan.

🎓 Programs at Beaconhouse National University (BNU)

Beaconhouse National University (BNU) offers 30 accredited programs across 7 disciplines. Click any program to see description and entry requirements.

Bachelor's Degrees (24)

BA (Hons) Interdisciplinary Expanded Design and Art (IEDA)

Arts, Design & Architecture

⏱ 4.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English

Offered by the Mariam Dawood School of Visual Arts and Design, covering interdisciplinary art, design and expanded practice.

Entry Requirements HSSC or A-Levels with at least 45 percent marks plus a portfolio and interview; admission via the BNU admission process

Bachelor in Interior Design

Arts, Design & Architecture

⏱ 4.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English

Offered by the Mariam Dawood School of Visual Arts and Design, covering interior architecture and spatial design.

Entry Requirements HSSC or A-Levels with at least 45 percent marks plus a portfolio and interview; admission via the BNU admission process

Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch)

Arts, Design & Architecture

⏱ 5.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English

Offered by the Razia Hassan School of Architecture, a five-year PCATP-accredited professional architecture degree.

Entry Requirements FSc Pre-Engineering or equivalent with at least 50 percent marks plus a design aptitude test; admission via the BNU admission process (PCATP-accredited)

Bachelor of Education (B.Ed)

Education & Training

⏱ 4.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English

Offered by the School of Education, covering pedagogy, curriculum design and teaching practice.

Entry Requirements HSSC (FA/FSc) or A-Levels with at least 45 to 50 percent marks; admission via the BNU admission test/interview

BBA (Hons)

Business & Management

⏱ 4.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English

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

Entry Requirements HSSC (FA/FSc) or A-Levels with at least 45 to 50 percent marks; admission via the BNU admission test/interview

BDes Textile, Fashion and Accessories Design

Arts, Design & Architecture

⏱ 4.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English

Offered by the Mariam Dawood School of Visual Arts and Design, covering textile, fashion and accessories design.

Entry Requirements HSSC or A-Levels with at least 45 percent marks plus a portfolio and interview; admission via the BNU admission process

BDes Visual Communication Design

Arts, Design & Architecture

⏱ 4.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English

Offered by the Mariam Dawood School of Visual Arts and Design, covering graphic design, branding and digital media.

Entry Requirements HSSC or A-Levels with at least 45 percent marks plus a portfolio and interview; admission via the BNU admission process

BFA Visual Arts

Arts, Design & Architecture

⏱ 4.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English

Offered by the Mariam Dawood School of Visual Arts and Design, covering studio art, painting, sculpture and contemporary practice.

Entry Requirements HSSC or A-Levels with at least 45 percent marks plus a portfolio and interview; admission via the BNU admission process

BS Applied Psychology

Social Sciences

⏱ 4.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English

Offered by the Institute of Psychology, covering cognitive, social and applied psychology.

Entry Requirements HSSC (FA/FSc) or A-Levels with at least 45 to 50 percent marks; admission via the BNU admission test/interview

BS Artificial Intelligence

Computer Science & IT

⏱ 4.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English

Offered by the School of Computer and Information Technology, covering machine learning and intelligent systems.

Entry Requirements HSSC (FA/FSc) or A-Levels with at least 45 to 50 percent marks; admission via the BNU admission test/interview

BS Business Intelligence and Analytics

Business & Management

⏱ 4.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English

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

Entry Requirements HSSC (FA/FSc) or A-Levels with at least 45 to 50 percent marks; admission via the BNU admission test/interview

BS Computer Science

Computer Science & IT

⏱ 4.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English

Offered by the School of Computer and Information Technology, covering programming, algorithms and software systems.

Entry Requirements HSSC (FA/FSc) or A-Levels with at least 45 to 50 percent marks; admission via the BNU admission test/interview

BS Economics

Social Sciences

⏱ 4.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English

Covering microeconomics, macroeconomics and econometrics.

Entry Requirements HSSC (FA/FSc) or A-Levels with at least 45 to 50 percent marks; admission via the BNU admission test/interview

BS Economics and Finance

Social Sciences

⏱ 4.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English

Covering economics, financial markets and investment analysis.

Entry Requirements HSSC (FA/FSc) or A-Levels with at least 45 to 50 percent marks; admission via the BNU admission test/interview

BS Economics with Minor in Data Science

Social Sciences

⏱ 4.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English

An economics degree with a data science minor covering econometrics and analytics.

Entry Requirements HSSC (FA/FSc) or A-Levels with at least 45 to 50 percent marks; admission via the BNU admission test/interview

BS Hospitality Management

Business & Management

⏱ 4.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English

Covering hospitality operations, tourism and service management.

Entry Requirements HSSC (FA/FSc) or A-Levels with at least 45 to 50 percent marks; admission via the BNU admission test/interview

BS Immersive Media

Media & Communication

⏱ 4.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English

A modern programme covering immersive media, AR/VR and digital storytelling.

Entry Requirements HSSC (FA/FSc) or A-Levels with at least 45 to 50 percent marks; admission via the BNU admission test/interview

BS Journalism and Media Studies

Media & Communication

⏱ 4.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English

Offered by the School of Media and Mass Communication, covering journalism, reporting and media studies.

Entry Requirements HSSC (FA/FSc) or A-Levels with at least 45 to 50 percent marks; admission via the BNU admission test/interview

BS Liberal Arts and Social Sciences

Social Sciences

⏱ 4.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English

An interdisciplinary programme covering humanities, social sciences and critical thinking.

Entry Requirements HSSC (FA/FSc) or A-Levels with at least 45 to 50 percent marks; admission via the BNU admission test/interview

BS Management and Business Computing

Computer Science & IT

⏱ 4.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English

An interdisciplinary programme covering computing, information systems and business.

Entry Requirements HSSC (FA/FSc) or A-Levels with at least 45 to 50 percent marks; admission via the BNU admission test/interview

BS Political Science

Social Sciences

⏱ 4.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English

Offered by the Seeta Majeed School of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, covering political theory and governance.

Entry Requirements HSSC (FA/FSc) or A-Levels with at least 45 to 50 percent marks; admission via the BNU admission test/interview

BS Political Science (International Relations)

Social Sciences

⏱ 4.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English

A Political Science degree with specialization in International Relations, covering diplomacy and global politics.

Entry Requirements HSSC (FA/FSc) or A-Levels with at least 45 to 50 percent marks; admission via the BNU admission test/interview

BS Software Engineering

Computer Science & IT

⏱ 4.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English

Covering software design, development methodologies and quality assurance.

Entry Requirements HSSC (FA/FSc) or A-Levels with at least 45 to 50 percent marks; admission via the BNU admission test/interview

BS Theatre, Film and TV

Media & Communication

⏱ 4.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English

Covering theatre, film production, screenwriting and television.

Entry Requirements HSSC or A-Levels with at least 45 percent marks plus a portfolio and interview; admission via the BNU admission process
Master's Degrees (6)

MPhil Educational Leadership and Management

Education & Training

⏱ 2.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English

An advanced research-based programme in educational leadership and management.

Entry Requirements 16 years of relevant education with minimum CGPA 2.5/4.0 or 50 percent; admission via BNU admission test/interview (portfolio for arts programmes)

MPhil Linguistics and TESOL

Humanities & Languages

⏱ 2.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English

An advanced programme covering linguistics and teaching English to speakers of other languages.

Entry Requirements 16 years of relevant education with minimum CGPA 2.5/4.0 or 50 percent; admission via BNU admission test/interview (portfolio for arts programmes)

MS Clinical and Counseling Psychology

Social Sciences

⏱ 2.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English

An advanced programme covering clinical assessment, counseling and psychotherapy.

Entry Requirements 16 years of relevant education with minimum CGPA 2.5/4.0 or 50 percent; admission via BNU admission test/interview (portfolio for arts programmes)

MS Computer Science

Computer Science & IT

⏱ 2.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English

An advanced research-based programme offered by the School of Computer and Information Technology.

Entry Requirements 16 years of relevant education with minimum CGPA 2.5/4.0 or 50 percent; admission via BNU admission test/interview (portfolio for arts programmes)

MS Film Direction

Media & Communication

⏱ 2.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English

An advanced programme covering film direction, cinematography and production.

Entry Requirements 16 years of relevant education with minimum CGPA 2.5/4.0 or 50 percent; admission via BNU admission test/interview (portfolio for arts programmes)

MS Public Relations and Advertising

Media & Communication

⏱ 2.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English

An advanced programme covering public relations, advertising and brand communication.

Entry Requirements 16 years of relevant education with minimum CGPA 2.5/4.0 or 50 percent; admission via BNU admission test/interview (portfolio for arts programmes)

📋 Admissions & Eligibility

Admission to Beaconhouse National University (BNU) 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 bnu.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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Programs
24 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)

📂 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

Beaconhouse National University (BNU) is organised into 7 academic disciplines spanning 30 programs.

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Social Sciences

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

8 programs available

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Arts, Design & Architecture

Programs offered in Arts, Design & Architecture.

6 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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Media & Communication

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

5 programs available

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Business & Management

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

3 programs available

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Education & Training

Teacher training and educational leadership programs.

2 programs available

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Humanities & Languages

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

1 program available

🏫 Campus & Facilities

Beaconhouse National University (BNU) 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
🏥
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

Beaconhouse National University (BNU) is located in Lahore, Pakistan. The university has been serving students since 2003. For directions and campus maps, visit the official website at https://bnu.edu.pk.