International Admissions
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Posts UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS
Who can Apply as International Student?

The following categories can only apply for international seats:

  1. International Students (Non Pakistani students who require a visa to study in Pakistan) – Application Opens in January every year – to apply click here: https://intl-admission.nust.edu.pk/
  2. Pakistanis holding foreign nationality – to apply click here: https://ugadmissions.nust.edu.pk/
  3. Pakistanis living abroad – to apply click here: https://ugadmissions.nust.edu.pk/

General Eligibility Criteria:

    1. Minimum 60% marks in Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC) or equivalent qualifications in the relevant group/ subjects.
    2. International candidates will have to obtain Equivalence certificates for SSC and HSSC or equivalent qualifications (e.g., Cambridge Overseas Higher School Certificate, British General Certificate of Education (Advanced Level), American High School Graduation Diploma, International Baccalaureate Diploma) with a minimum of 60% marks in relevant groups/subjects from IBCC, Pakistan, which is a mandatory requirement. For more details on UG Program Admission eligibility is given at https://nust.edu.pk/admissions/undergraduates/eligibility-criteria-for-ug- programmes/
    3. International applicants are evaluated based on SAT/ACT scores. ACT / SAT scores are valid for two years only. Requirement of ACT / SAT Score for different programme is as under: –
Programmes ACT/ SAT Score Required
Engineering ACT Composite Score

(Minimum score to apply – 25)

Computing Programmes
BS Biotechnology / BS Food Sciences and Technology
BS Environmental Science
Architecture & Industrial Design
Natural Sciences

(BS Maths, BS Physics & BS Chemistry)

ACT STEM Score

(Minimum score to apply – 25)

Business Studies & Social Sciences / LLB SAT-1

(Minimum score to apply in each subject – 550)

OR

 

ACT Score of Maths, English and Reading

(Minimum score to apply in each subject – 25)

 

d. International applicants who do not have ACT / SAT scores can apply  on the basis of their country’s recognised university admission test. For instance:

      1. EmSAT – Emirates Standardised Test
      2. GaoKao (China)
      3. UTME (Nigeria)
      4. Konkour (Afghanistan & Iran)
      5. TYT or AYT (Turkey)
      6. TGAT or TPAT (Thailand)
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. For instance, if you aspire to commence your studies in September 2024, we encourage you to initiate your application process from 1st January 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:

Fee Structure for International Students:

UG Programs – International Student Fee in USD
Engineering, IT, Biotechnology, Natural Sciences, Architecture, Business Studies & Social Sciences
Admission Processing Fee (Non-Refundable) USD 600
Tuition Fee (per annum) USD 5400*
Security Deposit (Refundable) USD 250
Health facilities (per annum) USD 120
Additional “Harvard Business school licensing fee” will be charged to undergraduate students of BBA and BS Accounting & Finance @ USD 40 Per year

 

Scholarships:
Scholarship Application Process:

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.

 

UG Admission Help Desk:
For Queries Related to UG Admissions – Postal Address

NUST International Office

National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST),

2nd Floor, Central Library, Sector H-12, Islamabad, Pakistan.

Telephone: +92-51-90851443

Email: [email protected]