OUTBOUND EXCHANGE

NUST encourages students and faculty to join International Universities of repute for a semester or two which may help in student’s international exposure and hence learning. For this purpose, NUST has partnered with a number of international universities which time to time offer exchange opportunities to students.

To streamline student and faculty exchanges, selected faculty members are designated as Focal persons (IFPI) for internationalization at every NUST Institution.

NIO shares exchange opportunities with students and faculty through these focal persons. A list of IFPIs is given here , as a point of contact for interested students and faculty.

Available Opportunities for Fall 2026 Semester Exchange:

S. No	Country	University Name	Nomination Deadline
1.	Korea	Seoul National University (SNU)	8-Sep-26
2.	Italy	Sapienza University of Rome	9-Oct-26
3.	Germany	Hamburg University of Technology – Summer semester 2027	14-Oct-26
4.	Azerbaijan	ADA University	21-Oct-26
Please Contact your Institutional Focal Persons for Internationlizaiton

Eligibility Criteria:

The following are the general eligibility requirements, and each program may have additional criteria or specific requirements. Students are advised to check the official website or contact the program coordinator for accurate and detailed information about eligibility for a particular student exchange program.

1. General: Applicants should:

be enrolled as full-time students at NUST;
have satisfactory academic standing;
have no major disciplinary penalty; and
fulfill the requirements of the host university.

2. Undergraduate Students: UG students should:

have completed at least one regular semester at NUST at the time of application and complete two regular semesters prior to joining the host institution;
have a minimum CGPA of 2.50/4.00 at the time of commencement of the exchange program.

3. MS Students

MS applicants should have completed at least one semester at NUST with a minimum CGPA of 3.0.

4. PhD Students: PhD applicants should:

have passed the Qualifier Examination Part-B;
have a minimum CGPA of 3.50/4.00; and
obtain satisfactory recommendations from the supervisor and relevant academic review bodies.

Selection and Nomination

Selection of students is merit-based and takes into consideration:

academic performance;
program compatibility;
availability of seats;
host institution requirements; and
institutional endorsement.

In addition:

a student may apply for a maximum of two partner university exchange opportunities during a given exchange cycle;
preference is given to students who have not previously undertaken a semester exchange during the same degree program;
students should have a clean disciplinary record;
students should be proficient in English to meet the language requirements of the host university; and
students are expected to accept all terms and conditions of the exchange program as agreed between NUST and the host university/institution.

NUST International Office coordinates nominations with the relevant institutions.

Application Process

The following process is followed for outbound student exchange nominations:

1. Announcement and Dissemination

The NUST International Office (NIO) circulates exchange calls received from partner universities for nominations/applications to all relevant institutions, specifying eligibility criteria and deadlines.
Calls are communicated to Institutional Focal Persons for Internationalization (IFPIs) and are also disseminated through official communication channels.

2. Institutional Dissemination & Nominations

IFPIs ensure wide dissemination of exchange opportunities within their institutions through available channels, including e-mail groups, web portals, notice boards, LCD screens, and student communication platforms.
Contact details of IFPIs are made available to students.
Institutions follow a transparent, merit-based internal selection process for nomination of students.
IFPIs facilitate the completion of nomination forms and ensure the submission of complete documentation by students.
IFPIs compile and forward Head of Institution-endorsed nominations to NIO for onward submission to partner universities.

3. Merit Evaluation and Nomination

NIO prepares a consolidated merit list based on CGPA and applicable selection criteria.
In case of a tie in merit, selection may be determined through an interview or additional assessment.
Final nominations, including reserve candidates where applicable, are forwarded to partner institutions.
Upon official nomination by NUST, nominated students complete the host university application formalities diligently, with facilitation and assistance from the IFPI and NIO.

4. Application Processing

Upon receiving selection confirmation from the foreign partner university, students obtain an NOC / Clearance to Leave NUST as per the prescribed formats.
Undergraduate and Masters students submit their requests through the Registrar via the relevant institutional authority.
PhD students follow the applicable academic and administrative procedures through DASR.
The Registrar Directorate (for UG & MS students) and DASR (for PhD students) obtain approval for the exchange from the competent authority, issue the NOC / Clearance to Leave NUST, and apply an “Exchange Tag” on the student’s Qalam profile for record and tracking purposes.

Academic Approval and Credit Transfer

1. Degree Duration and Academic Requirements

In accordance with applicable HEC and NUST regulations, students are required to complete the minimum prescribed duration and academic requirements of their respective degree program for award of the degree, such as eight regular semesters for most undergraduate engineering and computing programs and ten regular semesters for B. Architecture.

2. Selection of Courses

Before commencement of the exchange program, students should discuss and agree with their schools (Program Coordinator/HoD) on a tentative study plan for the courses to be studied abroad, their equivalence, and the coverage of deficient courses.

3. Duration of Exchange Program

Students may study for 1–2 semesters at an approved foreign university/institution.

4. Acceptance of Attended Courses and Completion of Deficient Courses

Upon return, courses studied by students at foreign universities with compatible contents and a minimum ‘C’ grade / qualifying grade of the host university are accepted/reckoned for transfer/inclusion in the transcripts.
Transfer and recognition of credits earned during the exchange program are subject to:

- equivalence of course contents and learning outcomes;
- institutional evaluation and approval; and
- applicable HEC, accreditation bodies, and NUST regulations.

Where none of the courses undertaken during the exchange semester are accepted towards the NUST degree requirements, the exchange semester is not counted as a regular semester for degree progression purposes. In such cases, the student may be required to undertake additional semester(s) to fulfill the minimum prescribed duration and degree completion requirements of the respective program in accordance with NUST regulations.
Other qualified courses that are not compatible with the student’s own curriculum are accepted and reflected as additional courses in the transcript.
To facilitate students who have undertaken a semester exchange, they may be allowed to clear their academic deficiencies by taking a maximum of three courses during the summer semester and will pay the prescribed fee for the courses taken.
Students are responsible for completing any deficient courses during regular, summer, or additional semesters, provided that the minimum prescribed duration and degree completion requirements of the respective program are fulfilled.
A detailed evaluation of the courses undertaken during the exchange program for equivalence and credit transfer is carried out by the respective Institutional Committee and processed through the Registrar Directorate for undergraduate and master’s students, and through DASR for PhD students, for approval by the competent authority.

Financial Matters

UG Students: Students registered in any UG 4-year degree program remain liable to pay tuition fee for 08 regular semesters (Fall & Spring), while students enrolled in the B. Architecture 5-year degree program pay tuition fee for 10 regular semesters. Students proceeding on the outbound exchange programme pay 100% of the applicable tuition fee to NUST for the exchange semester in accordance with the approved fee structure.
MS Students: Students are charged full tuition fee for a maximum of 4 regular semesters (2 academic years). Students proceeding on an outbound exchange programme pay 100% of the applicable tuition fee to NUST for the exchange semester in accordance with the approved fee structure.
PhD Students: PhD students are charged full tuition fee for 6 regular semesters (3 academic years). Students proceeding on an outbound exchange programme pay 100% of the applicable tuition fee to NUST for the exchange semester in accordance with the approved fee structure.
In cases where none of the courses undertaken during the exchange semester are accepted towards the NUST degree requirements, the exchange semester is not counted as a regular semester for degree progression purposes. The student pays an additional 25% of the applicable tuition fee for that exchange semester and is required to undertake additional semester(s) to fulfill the minimum prescribed duration and degree completion requirements of the respective program in accordance with NUST regulations.
Upon completion of the prescribed duration, any subsequent period required for completion of degree requirements is subject to payment of the applicable Bench Fee (Registration Maintenance Fee) until the award of the degree.
Students are also required to pay the prescribed course fee for any deficient or additional courses undertaken beyond the prescribed duration of the respective degree programme, i.e., beyond 4 years for Undergraduate programmes, 3 years for MS programmes, and 3 years for PhD programmes.
Students taking deficient course(s) in summer semesters are charged fee as per the prescribed credit hours’ rates.
Students bear all expenses incurred during the exchange program, including but not limited to accommodation, meals, travel, visa, medical insurance, books, stationery, personal expenses, and any administrative charges of the host university, where applicable under the relevant MoU/MoA.
Students residing in NUST hostels may be required to retain or vacate hostel accommodation during the exchange period in accordance with prevailing hostel regulations and institutional policies. Applicable hostel retention or accommodation charges, where required, are borne by the student.

For further guidance and reference, students may consult the relevant NUST Handbook:

UG Students: Click here
PG Students: Click here

Evaluation and Feedback

Students are required to submit feedback to NUST International Office regarding their study abroad experience so that the information can be used to improve and refine the outbound exchange program.

Compliance and Conduct

Students participating in exchange programs are responsible for obtaining and maintaining valid travel documents, visa, medical insurance, and any other requirements prescribed by the host country or institution. NUST is not liable for cancellation, delay, visa refusal, travel restrictions, or other circumstances beyond its control affecting participation in the exchange program.

Institutional Focal Persons for Internationalization (IFPIs):

To streamline student and faculty exchanges, selected faculty members are designated as Focal persons (IFPI) for internationalization at every NUST Institution. The IFPIs are designated to help students with all international opportunities and act as a point of contact with NIO.

Their contact information is given below.

List of Institutional Focal Persons for Internationlizaiton (IFPIs) NUST International Office (NIO)
S.No	Institution	Department	Name	Designation	Contact Office	Email
1	School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (SEECS)	EE	Dr. Nauman Anwar Baig	Associate Professor	–	[email protected]
1		DoC	Ms. Hirra Anwar	Assistant Professor	–	[email protected]
2	NUST Business School (NBS)		Dr. Fareesa Malik	Assistant Professor	051-90853216	[email protected]
2	NUST Business School (NBS)		Dr. Lubaba Sadaf	Assistant Professor	051-90853114	[email protected]
3	School of Civil and Environmental Engineering (SCEE)	IESE	Dr. Muhammad Faheem Khokhar	Professor	051-90854308	[email protected]
		IGIS	Dr. Javed Iqbal	HoD IGIS	051-90854473	[email protected]
		NICE	Dr. Azam Khan	Assistant Professor	051-90854621	[email protected]
4	NUST School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering (SMME)		Dr. Kulsoom Fatima	Assistant Professor	051-90856075	[email protected]
5	School of Chemical & Materials Engineering (SCME)		Dr. Muhammad Talha Massod	Assistant Professor	051-90855214	[email protected]
6	School Of Art Design And Architecture (SADA)		Mr. Safi Ullah	Assistant Professor	051-90855449	[email protected]
7	School of Social Sciences and Humanities (S3H)		Mr. Hamza Ayub	Lecturer	–	[email protected]
8	Atta Ur Rahman School of Applied Biosciences (ASAB)		Dr. Aneela Javed	Professor	051-90856129	[email protected]
9	School of Natural Sciences (SNS)		Dr. Noraiz Tahir	Assistant Professor	051-90855577	[email protected]
10	U.S. Pakistan Center For Advanced Studies In Energy (USPCAS-E)		Dr. Abeera Ayaz Ansari	Assistant Professor	051-90855256	[email protected]
11	Centre for International Peace and Stability (CIPS)		Dr. Waseem Iftikhar	Associate Professor	051-90856774	[email protected]
12	School of Interdisciplinary Engineering & Science (SINES)		Dr. Ammar Mushtaq	Associate Professor	051-90855736	[email protected]
13	National Institute of Transportation (NIT)		Syed Kamran Hussain Shah	Assistant Professor	–	[email protected]
14	College of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering (CEME)		Dr. Usman Ali	Assistant Professor	051-54444208	[email protected]
15	Pakistan Navy Engineering College (PNEC)		Lt Cdr M. Haider Raza Zaidi	Civilian Students Advisor	021-48503029	[email protected]
16	Military College of Signals (MCS)		Dr. Shibli Nisar	Faculty	–	[email protected]
17	College of Aeronautical Engineering (CAE)		Dr. Imran Mir	HoD PGS Research	923631551	[email protected]
18	Military College Of Engineering (MCE)		Dr. Muhammad Shahid Siddique	Assistant Professor	–	[email protected] [email protected]
19	NUST Balochistan Campus (NBC)		Dr. Adnan Idris	Professor (HoD CS)	051-8866901	[email protected]
20	NUST School of Health Sciences (NSHS)		Dr. Sadaf Saleem	HoD Medical Education	051-90852720	[email protected]
21	NUST LAW School (NLS)		Ms. Hareem Hilal	Assistant Professor	051-90853653	[email protected]
22	Jinnah School of Public Policy and Leadership (JSPPL)		Ms. Maheen Ahmed	Lecturer	–	[email protected]

List of International Universities NUST has Student Exchange Agreements With:

Serial	Country	University
1	China	Beijing University of Technology (BJUT)
2	China	China Three Gorges University
3	China	Communication University of China
4	China	Hubei University
5	Czech Republic	Brno University of Technology
6	France	Rennes School of Business
7	France	EPF Ecole d’ingenieurs (Sceaux)
8	Germany	Technical University Hamburg (TUHH)
9	Italy	Sapienza University of Rome
10	Indonesia	BINUS University Indonesia
11	Jordan	Jordan University of Science and Technology
12	Korea	Sejong University
13	Korea	Seoul National University
14	Korea	Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU)
15	Malaysia	University of Malaya
16	Malaysia	Universiti Kuala Lumpur (UniKL)
17	Norway	Norwegian University of Science & Technology (NTNU)
18	Philippines	Cebu Technological University (CTU)
19	Sweden	Linnaeus University (LNU)
20	Turkey	Middle East Technical University (METU)
21	Turkey	Nigde University
22	Turkey	Akdeniz University
23	Turkey	Aydin Adnan Menderes University
24	Turkey	Kadir Has University
25	Turkey	Mugla Sitki Kocman University
26	Turkey	Sabanci University
27	Turkey	Nevesehir Haci Bektas Veli University
28	Turkey	Abdullah Gul University
29	Turkey	Istanbul Technical University
30	Turkey	Gazi University
31	Turkey	Yasar University
32	Turkey	Usak University
33	UK	Coventry University
34	UAE	Ajman University
35	Spain	University of Malaga