Who can Apply as International PhD Candidate?

The following categories can only apply for international seats:

1. International Students (Non Pakistani students who require a visa to study in Pakistan). (To apply click here: https://intl-admission.nust.edu.pk/)
   1. For Fall Intake – Application Portal Opens in January every year
   2. Spring Intake – Application Portal Opens May of the preceding year
2. Pakistanis holding foreign nationality, living abroad as well as holding POC Card & NICOP Card – Application Opens in April every year (to apply click here: https://phdadmission.nust.edu.pk/)

General Eligibility Criteria for International Students:

• Eighteen years of education (MS/ MPhil) in a related discipline with a minimum of 30 credit hours coursework
  OR 24 credit hours coursework and 06 credit hours research work. CGPA 3.0/ 4.0, 3.75/5.0.
• Candidates awaiting final results of their MS/ MPhil degree can also apply for PhD admission, provided that they submit their final result before the commencement of classes.
• Foreign qualified candidates have to obtain recognition and equivalence certificate of MS/MPhil from HEC.

Must have qualified one of the following: –

Admission Test Title	Administered by	Minimum Requirement	For More Information
Graduate -NUST Entrance Test (G-NET)	NUST, Pakistan	Overall score => 60%	https://gnet.nust.edu.pk
GRE (General) Test	ETS, USA	Quantitative 130/170	https://www.ets.org/gre/test-takers/general-test/prepare/content.html
		Verbal 130/170
		Analytical Writing 3.0/6.0
NTS GAT (General) Test	NTS, Pakistan	Overall Score => 60%	https://www.nts.org.pk/new/GAT-G.php
HAT Test	HEC, Pakistan	Overall Score ­=> 60%	https://www.hec.gov.pk/english/scholarshipsgrants/US-Pakcorridor/Pages/HAT.aspx

•  Foreign candidates can also attend Graduate -NUST Entrance Test (G-NET) after submission of PhD admission application.
• G-NET/GRE/GAT/HAT score must be valid at the start of semester date/joining date of PhD programmes.
• Candidate who wants to appear in one of the aforementioned tests after Joining the classes must clear the test before final exam of first semester.

Documents required for PhD application?

1. Research Proposal.
2. 10th Grade/ O-Level/ SSC Certificate / DMC or equivalence.
3. 12th Grade/ A-Level/ HSSC Certificate/DMC or equivalence.
4. Bachelor’s transcripts and Degree.
5. MA/MSc (16-year education) transcripts and degree. (if applicable)
6. MS/MPhil (18-year education) transcript and degree (with CH details including CH of coursework + CH of thesis works).
7. Copy of Passport
8. HEC Equivalence for MS/MPhil (for Foreign degree)
9. Valid Score of GRE (General) conducted by ETS, USA OR GAT-Subject test conducted by NTS or NUST PhD admission Test (as applicable).

Admission Timeline for International Students:

Each year, international students interested in joining NUST can submit their applications online through dedicated international student application portal: https://intl-admission.nust.edu.pk/. The application window for the September intake opens annually in January and for Spring intake the application portal opens in May of the preceding year. For instance, if you aspire to commence your studies in September 2024, we encourage you to initiate your application process from 1st January 2024 and for Spring 2025, you can apply in start application in May 2024.

International Student Admission Application Portal:

Ready to begin your journey at NUST as an international student? Access our admission application portal here! https://intl-admission.nust.edu.pk/

Note:- (This portal is for Non Pakistani students who require a visa to study in Pakistan)

Fee Structure:

PhD​ ​
​	​All programs
​Admission Processing Fee (Non Refundable)	24​
​Security Deposit (refundable)	45
​Tuition Fee (Per Annum)	3050
​Course Repeat Fee (per credit hour)	24​

1. Tuition fee will be charged on annual basis.
2. Miscellaneous charges will be charged @USD 34/year.
3. Subsequent, tuition fee will be paid through challan form generated by Finance Directorate, NUST. The structure and schedule of payment will be intimated to the selected candidates.
4. The security deposit is payable along with the admission processing fee at the time of admission.

Note: All fees and other charges are subject to revision from time to time. 

Scholarships:

1. Aligned with the Government the Government of Pakistan’s commitment to fostering diplomatic ties, and establishing professional connections with friendly nations, as well as supporting the development of countries grappling with underdevelopment or post-conflict situations, diverse scholarship opportunities for PhD degree programs—covering only tuition fees.
2. NUST offers various scholarships ranging between 25% and 80% on tuition fees for PhD students.
3. NUST also offers international students Fee Remission scholarship that will adjust their fee to be equivalent to the tuition fee for national students.
4. All eligible international students can apply, evaluated based on academic profile, financial need, leadership, and community service.

Scholarship Application Process:

1. Applicants must submit a 300-400-word personal statement with their admission application, selecting the scholarship option.
2. The statement should highlight motivation, career objectives, impact of the scholarship, leadership, and community service.
3. The Scholarship Application Review Committee considers academic performance, diversity, financial need, leadership, and community service.

More information can be accessed at: https://nio.nust.edu.pk/mobility/scholarship-for-international-students/

Accommodation:

Hostel accommodation for the international students is guaranteed however students have to apply for hostel. These on-campus hostels offer convenient housing for international students. Hostels offer fully furnished bedrooms with an Internet connection and are located within walking distance of schools and cafeterias. If you receive an offer from NUST, we’ll also send you information on how to apply for accommodation. You should apply for accommodation as soon as possible.

For Queries Related to PhD Admission​:

Academics Directorate

National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), Sector H-12, Islamabad, Pakistan.

Telephone: +92-51-90851065, +92-51-90851047. Email: regn_phd@nust.edu.pk

OR

NUST International Office

National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), 2nd Floor, Central Library, Sector H-12, Islamabad, Pakistan.

Telephone: +92-51-90851443 Email: ddnio.issm@nust.edu.pk