INTERNATIONAL PhD CANDIDATE
INTERNATIONAL PhD CANDIDATE
Admission
Who can Apply as International PhD Candidate?
The following categories can only apply for international seats:
- International Students (Non Pakistani students who require a visa to study in Pakistan). – Application Opens in January every year
- Pakistanis holding foreign nationality – (Application Opens in April every year)
- Pakistanis living abroad – (Application Opens in April every year)
General Eligibility Criteria for International Students
- Eighteen years of education (MS/ MPhil) in a related discipline.
- 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.
- Eligible candidates will be asked to appear for the interview.
- To gain admission, candidates are required to meet the general eligibility criteria as stated above and either submit scores from or choose one of the available admission test options, including:
| Admission Test Title | Administered by | Minimum Requirement | |
| NUST PhD Admission Test | NUST, Pakistan | Overall score => 70% | |
| GRE (General) Test | ETS, USA | Quantitative 151/170 | |
| Verbal 146/170 | |||
| Analytical Writing 3.5/6.0 | |||
| GAT | NTS, Pakistan | Overall Score => 60% |
- The scores of admission test i.e. GRE/GAT should be attached/mentioned in the application. It may be noted that NUST will only accept the scores of GRE (General) examinations conducted on or after October 01, 2020. The candidates are responsible for providing the copy of scores to NUST.
- Candidates applying on the basis of NUST Aptitude Test (NA) can appear for NAT after joining.
Documents required for PhD application?
- Research Proposal.
- 10th Grade/ O-Level/ SSC Certificate / DMC or equivalence.
- 12th Grade/ A-Level/ HSSC Certificate/DMC or equivalence.
- Bachelor’s transcripts and Degree.
- MA/MSc (16-year education) transcripts and degree. (if applicable)
- MS/MPhil (18-year education) transcript and degree (with CH details including CH of coursework + CH of thesis works).
- Copy of Passport
- HEC Equivalence for MS/MPhil (for Foreign degree)
- Valid Score of GRE (General) conducted by ETS, USA OR GAT-Subject test conducted by NTS or NUST PhD admission Test (as applicable).
Admission/ Application Timeline for International Students:
| Key Dates, Admission Timeline and Procedure of Admission | ||
| Fall Intake Timeline | Spring Intake Timeline | Activity |
| 1st Jan | 1st May | Admission & Scholarship Applications Open |
| i- Download the International Student Application Form from the link | ||
| ii- Scholarship Application form can be downloaded from the following link. [https://nust.edu.pk/downloads/for-phd-students/ | ||
| Submission of Admission application & scholarship application duly completed in all aspects and by attaching all requisite documents at the following e-mail: [[email protected]] CC: [[email protected]] | ||
| Confirmation of receipt of applications will be sent to student through e-mail (within 24 hours of submission of application). Any deficiencies in the application will be notified. | ||
| 15th Feb | 15th June | Admission & Scholarship applications submission deadline |
| 15th Mar | 15th July | Eligible candidates will be notified of their interview schedule via e-mail. |
| 30th Mar | 30th July | Applications recommended after the interviews will be deliberated/ recommended by PhD Processing Committee |
| 10th April | 10th August | Conditional Admission & Scholarship Offer will be issued via e-mail |
| 25th April | 25th August | Deadline for Acceptance of Offer & Submission of Fee |
| Students to confirm acceptance of the offer and submit confirmation of fee deposit | ||
| Respective School/ Department will issue the joining instructions to the conditionally selected candidates through E-Mail. | ||
| 5th May | 5th Sept | Visa Application: Visa Application to be submitted by student latest by 5th May for Fall & 5th Sept for Spring intake respectively. |
| Student visa processing can take up to 90-120 days therefore student shall submit visa applications as early as possible. | ||
| NUST International Office will request Higher Education Commission to issue a No Objection Certificate – NOC for conditionally selected students. HEC’ NOC is a prerequisite for visa application. | ||
| On receipt of university admission / acceptance letter, international students will approach the Pakistani mission abroad in their home country for the visa and may submit the following documents:
· Student Visa Application Form [https://visa.nadra.gov.pk/student-visa/] · Valid passport · HEC NOC · Photographs · Educational documents · Admission letter of university · Any other document required by Pakistani mission abroad in student’ home country |
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| July-Aug | Oct-Dec | Upon obtaining visa, student shall submit a copy of visa and tentative travel itinerary to NUST International Office at [email protected] CC: [email protected] |
| Aug | December | Apply for Hostel Accommodation using the following link: https://campuslife.nust.edu.pk/facility-and-amenity/housing-and-dining/
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| 1st Week of Sept | 1st Week of January | Expected Arriva on Campus |
| Candidates who have been conditionally selected will have to take clear GAT/NAT before before exams of 1st semester. | ||
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 |
Tuition fee will be charged on annual basis.
- Miscellaneous charges will be charged @USD 34/year.
- 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.
- 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:
The NUST Research Excellence Scholarships:
NUST Research Excellence Scholarships is the University’s scholarship award, designed to support international students who have achieved academic excellence and show true passion for their chosen field of study. Each award covers a contribution of between 25%-100% waiver towards tuition fees for PhD programme at NUST.
Eligibility for Scholarship:
To apply for this scholarship, following requirement shall be fulfilled:
- Meet the eligibility criteria for the PhD admissions
- To be classified as an ‘International’ student for tuition fee purposes (Students who require a visa to study in Pakistan are termed as International Students)
How to apply:
Download the Scholarship Application form [https://nust.edu.pk/downloads/for-phd-students/] and submit duly completed in all aspects by 10th of March.
Clearance
- The cases of the international students, finally selected for admission at the NUST constituent Schools/Colleges/Centers will be processed for clearance for HEC/Foreign Ministry.
- International Students have to obtain NOC from their respective Embassy in Pakistan.
Accommodation
- Hostel accommodation for international students is guaranteed.
For Queries Related to PhD Admission
| Acad Directorate, National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), Sector H-12, Islamabad, Pakistan. |
+92-51-90851065
+92-51-90851047
Email: [email protected]
Submission of Test Score Card
- The scores of GRE (General) should be attached/mentioned at online application. It may be noted that NUST will only accept the scores of GRE (General) examinations conducted on or after October 01, 2020.
- NUST will also accept the scores of Graduate Assessment Test (subject) conducted by NTS, Pakistan and if NTS, GAT (Subject) test is not available then NUST will conduct its own NUST PhD admission test (detail list mentioned at FAQ).
- Candidates, whose final result is awaited, can also apply for PhD admission, provided that they submit their final result before the commencement of classes.
- The candidates are responsible for providing the copy of scores to NUST at Postgraduate Programs Directorate, National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST) Sector, H-12, Islamabad, Pakistan.
| To Do List | ||
| 1 | Access web-link: www.phdadmission.nust.edu.pk Fill the online application form. Upload scanned copies of required documents. (As per list mentioned in the online application form) |
By Applicant |
| 2 | Application confirmation will be sent at the given email address after submission | By University |
| 3 | Deposit Application fee through any online branch of Habib Bank Ltd. | By Applicant |
| 4 | Application status would be communicated through email/website after requisite scrutiny. | By University |
| 5 | Eligible candidates will be asked to appear for the interview/test. | By University |
| 6 | International candidates may appear physically or through Skype for the interview at the concerned institutions in May/June. | By Applicant |
| 7 | Selected Candidates will be informed via email. | By University |
| 8 | Candidates will deposit admission dues in any online HBL branch as per challan form available online. | By Applicant |
| 9 | Candidates will prepare documents as per given checklist and will submit to the Post Graduate Program Directorate through email/Post. | By Applicant |
| 10 | International students will approach the Pakistani Embassy for the visa formalities. | By Applicant |
| 11 | Cases of the international students will be referred to the Higher Education Commission and relevant Government department(s) for final approval as per policy in vogue. | By University |
| 12 | Relevant NUST institutions will issue joining instructions to the selected candidates who have completed all admission requirements. | By University |
| 13 | Successful candidates will join the relevant program as per joining instructions in 1st week of September for Fall Semester and 3rd week of January for Spring Semester | By Applicant |
Clearance
- The cases of the international students, finally selected for admission at the NUST constituent Schools/Colleges/Centers will be processed for clearance for HEC/Foreign Ministry.
- International Students have to obtain NOC from their respective Embassy in Pakistan.
Accommodation
- Hostel accommodation for international students is guaranteed.
For Queries Related To PhD Admission
| Postgraduate Directorate, National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), Sector H-12, Islamabad, Pakistan. |
+92-51-90851068
+92-51-90851075
Email: [email protected]