O-levels (at least 6 subjects for International students and 8 subjects for local students with IBCC equivalence) and 3 complete pass subjects of A-levels. Advanced Subsidiary (AS) will not be taken into account.
High School Diploma and International Baccalaureate (IB) result with at least 2.5 CGPA.
Equivalence Certificate form IBCC is mandatory for all international qualifications i.e. O Levels/A-Levels, High School Diploma, and International Baccalaureate, or equivalent.
- Statement of Entry
- A-Level School Transcripts
- As-level grades (If Any)
- An application for Provisional Admission Request
- Inter Part II Roll number slip
- Hope Certificate (In case of School registered Candidates)
- Inter part 1 result
- An application for Provisional Admission Request
After confirming your eligibility, you must choose a department from within MDSVAD. Regardless of your choice of department, all successful applicants are admitted to the Foundation Studies programme. The Foundation Studies programme provides each student the opportunity to investigate the possibilities offered by all degree programmes at SVAD. You must indicate the programme of your preference on the application form, which will be your major for the duration of your degree. In special cases, you may be able to apply for another programme at the end of the Foundation Year. The faculty, who are not obligated to entertain a change of department application, on rare occasions may approve requests at their discretion.
You can find the online application form at BNU's online portal: www.bnu.edu.pk www.bnu.edu.pk
You must complete the application form online, following all the instructions. Once you submit it, you will receive a confirmation. You must then submit all required documents (mentioned in the application form) to the Admissions Office on campus. When the Office receives your documents, they will hand over instructions for the Entrance Test to you.
The admission test for the School of Visual Arts and Design is an online, open-book test that can be completed from home. Students will be given 24 hours to complete all the tasks. Candidates will be tested for reading comprehension, visual comprehension, general knowledge, research etc. Further details about the test will be provided to you upon application submission.
After the Test, you will be interviewed by a panel of SVAD faculty members. The interviews will be conducted online on Zoom, for which candidates are encouraged to be familiar with.
At SVAD, we look for motivated, observant, curious individuals, with visual intelligence and an interest in reading. The Entrance Test and interview act as a catalyst for us to assess your strengths and aptitude. We will evaluate your potential for development in the programmes that SVAD offers, as well as your research into your desired area of study. The interview is also your chance to ask us questions about SVAD. A portfolio is encouraged, and will help us recognize your passion and commitment.
BNU is a non-profit educational institution and our tuition fee covers the cost of the extraordinary opportunity that a BNU education provides within and beyond the classroom.
| BNU | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graduate & Undergraduate Programs | Undergraduate Programs | Master of Art and Design Studies | School of Education Graduate Programs | |
| All schools except art and Design (MDSVAD) and Architecture | MDSVAD and RHSA | MDSVAD | SE | |
| Tuitions Fee (PKR) | 254,000 | 354,500 | 447,000 | 127,000 |
One-time Admission Fee: Rs. 25,000
One-time Security Deposit (Refundable): Rs. 35,000
One-time Deposit for Hostel (Refundable): Rs. 25,000
Medical Insurance (per semester): Rs. 2,000
Hostel Charge (per semester): Rs. 114,000
Following appliances are not provided in rooms by BNU but can be installed by a staudent at their own expense:
Room Refrigerator: Rs. 10,200
Room Electric Heater: Rs. 18,000
Air Conditioner: Rs. 54,000
Below is BNU's Fee Policy that contains the terms and conditions and arrangements for paying fees, refunds and administrative charges. All prospective students are advised to read and understand this policy before accepting a place at the University.
Note: Students are advised to pay their dues as per the schedule announced by their respective school/department. If the student fails to pay the fee on time, his/her name may be struck off the rolls of the university.
Note: Fee is subject to change every year with the approval of the Board of Governors.
Note:Step into a future brimming with promise and potential with the BNU Scholarships 2024. We believe in empowering the dreams of bright minds, offering new avenues of opportunity to prospective students. With a legacy spanning two decades, we've illuminated the paths of countless individuals with over 1.1 Billion Rupees in scholarships. At BNU, we're not just investing in education; we're investing in the architects of tomorrow, nurturing talent, and fostering innovation. Join us in shaping a world where aspirations know no bounds, where every dreamer has the chance to soar. Apply now and let your journey to greatness begin.
- 3A* (all three complete subjects in A-level) or 90% or above in Intermediate or an equivalent with a personal statement - To retain the scholarship, the applicant must maintain a minimum qualifying CGPA prescribed by the relevant department
Percentage Coverage100% Scholarship
Submission Date (Early Round)Friday, September 6, 2024
Decision Announcement Date (Early Round)Monday, September 16, 2024
Submission Date (Regular Round)Friday, September 6, 2024
Decision Announcement Date (Regular Round)Monday, September 16, 2024
35% weightage to Matric/O level, 35% to Intermediate/A level, 30% BNU Admissions Test/Interview and portfolio.
To be eligible for the scholarship, aggregate score of the aforementioned criteria should be more than 80%.
BNU will offer need/merit based scholarships to students who meet the set criteria of BNU selection process, ensuring they also maintain minimum qualifying CGPA to retain the scholarship.
Demonstrating need is a prerequisite to qualify for this scholarship.
Eligibility criteria will be assessed for determination.
Merit for the scholarship will be decided by the BNU scholarship committee.
Percentage Coverage100% Scholarship
Submission Date (Early Round)Friday, June 28, 2024
Decision Announcement Date (Early Round)Monday, July 22, 2024
Submission Date (Regular Round)Friday, August 16, 2024
Decision Announcement Date (Regular Round)Monday, September 02, 2024
Applicants with 90% or above marks in their FA/FSc examination; or 3As in A level or equivalent will be eligible for 75% merit scholarship.
Applicants with 80% or above marks in their FA/FSc examination; or 2As in A level or equivalent will be eligible for 50% merit scholarship.
Applicants applying for this scholarship will be eligible for other scholarships.
Percentage CoverageUp to 75% Scholarship
This scholarship is for students who belong to a low-income family.
Scholarships equal to 25%-50% of tuition fee may be granted upon verification of financial hardship on the recommendation of Scholarship Committee.
This scholarship will automatically renew each semester if the candidate maintains 2.65 CGPA.
Percentage CoverageUp to 50% Scholarship
Submission Date (Early Round)Friday, June 28, 2024
Decision Announcement Date (Early Round)Monday, July 22, 2024
Submission Date (Regular Round)Friday, August 16, 2024
Decision Announcement Date (Regular Round)Monday, September 02, 2024
Students who have won single medals (Gold/Silver/Bronze) at national or provincial levels are eligible for consideration.
Applicants applying for this scholarship will be eligible for other scholarships.
Must maintain a minimum CGPA of 2.5.
Percentage Coverage50% scholarship to 2 male & 2 female applicants
Submission Date (Early Round)Friday, June 28, 2024
Decision Announcement Date (Early Round)Monday, July 22, 2024
Submission Date (Regular Round)Friday, August 16, 2024
Decision Announcement Date (Regular Round)Monday, September 02, 2024
Valid CNIC with marked X category.
50% scholarship will be awarded to two selected applicants.
Out of station students will receive a hostel stipend equivalent to the BNU hostel fee.
Applicants applying for this scholarship should meet the BNU eligibility criteria.
Percentage Coverage50% Scholarship
Submission Date (Early Round)Friday, June 28, 2024
Decision Announcement Date (Early Round)Monday, July 22, 2024
Submission Date (Regular Round)Friday, August 16, 2024
Decision Announcement Date (Regular Round)Monday, September 02, 2024
Students attending public sector, non-profit, and trust schools are eligible to apply.
Applicants from the aforementioned schools are encouraged to apply and complete the BNU admission process.
75% or above percentage in Secondary School (Matric/O level or equivalent) and in Higher Secondary School (Intermediate/ A level or equivalent).
To retain this scholarship throughout their undergraduate degree, applicants must maintain a minimum CGPA of 3.0.
Applicants applying for this scholarship will be eligible for other scholarships.
Percentage Coverage25% Scholarship
Submission Date (Early Round)Friday, June 28, 2024
Decision Announcement Date (Early Round)Monday, July 22, 2024
Submission Date (Regular Round)Friday, August 16, 2024
Decision Announcement Date (Regular Round)Monday, September 02, 2024
BNU is pleased to announce the National Endowment Scholarship for Talent in Arts & Culture for enrolled students under a welcome initiative by the Ministry of Federal Education & Professional Training. The scholarship was inaugurated by the former Federal Minister of Federal Education & Professional Training, Mr. Shafqat Mahmood, on January 16, 2020, in Islamabad. Also present at the occasion was the former Vice Chancellor, Mr. Shahid Hafiz Kardar.
Under the NEST scholarship program, 100% tuition fee-waiver (including hostel fees, wherever applicable) on the understanding that 50% will be contributed by BNU in accordance with its present criteria for determining eligibility for a need based scholarship.
The scholarship is competitive and only selected slots under the program are available to full-time registered students of the undergraduate programs at Mariam Dawood School of Visual Arts & Design, Department of Theater, Film and TV of the School of Media & Mass Communication, and Department of Liberal Arts at Seeta Majeed School of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences.
The NEST Eligibility Criteria for the students is as follows:
For more information contact:
Ms. Somia maqsood
Assistant Registrar
Email: somia.maqsood@bnu.edu.pk
Phone: 042-38100156, Ext: 301
All completed applications must be submitted to the Registrar's Office at BNU by the deadline set by the Registrar's Office
The South Asia Foundation awards the Madanjeet Singh Art Scholarships to talented students from South Asia. Sixteen students from Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka are fully funded and are part of the BNU family.
Rahimeen Ahmad Scholarship Fund (RASF) was established in 2022 in loving memory of BNU alumni and Fulbright scholar, Rahimeen Ahmad.
The fund aims to provide a 100% scholarship for at least 1 female student for a four year undergraduate degree at BNU, on an ongoing basis.
Rahimeen (May God grant her the highest levels of Paradise) was a brilliant, empathic dreamer with many plans to give back to Pakistan. In particular, she believed education to be a key vehicle for both personal growth and social progress.
In this spirit she continuously sought opportunities to learn, both, inside and outside the classroom. She strove for knowledge not just for herself but also to enrich others. Rahimeen’s family and friends hope this scholarship will continue Rahimeen’s light, pass on her torch and fulfill her dreams of helping others actualize their potential through the gift of education.
Notes:
BNU is grateful for the support from benefactors and donors, and the following Friends of BNU for providing scholarships for our students:
BNU offers a wide range of degree programs in various disciplines. Please click the link below to know about the degree programs offered at BNU:
The Admission Application Processing Fee can be paid through bank deposit A/c. # 00211650512685 at any branch of the UBL Bank. OR you can pay via blinq app (procedure is available in your application in the ‘processing fee’ section OR you can pay via fund transfer using 1Bill option from your mobile banking app.
Complete the remaining sections of your online application and upload scanned copies (PDF)of your attested documents in the ‘upload documents’ section and click ’final submit ‘to complete your online application.
Applicants can visit campus for general information or to have one-on-one interaction with staff and faculty.In-person visits to the campus are not mandatory since the complete application process is online.
Fees structure is subject to the program you’re interested in. Please visit the page below to know about the per semester fees for 2024-25 session.
Applicants don’t need to submit their application or documents in person to the admission office as the complete admission procedure is Online. However, it is preferred to sort your query with us over the Admissions UAN: 042-111-BNU-LHR (042-111-268-547) or via our Social Media:
You can also write to us on
It depends on the program you’re applying for. Most of the departments are conducting the on-campus test/ interview. However, you must check our website by scrolling down for the schedule to the program you’re applying for.
Please visit the page below link for the admission schedule details:
9-What is the admission merit/ criteria for FA/ F.Sc. / Intermediate students?
Please visit the page below for the admission criteria for all degree programs:
Applicants with eight pass subjects of O levels (including compulsory subjects) and three pass subjects of A levels (full credit subjects) are eligible to apply.
Note: The IBCC equivalence certificate score should meet the eligibility criteria requirement for the applied degree program.
Please visit the page below for the admission criteria of all degree programs:
BNU offers multiple scholarships in various disciplines. Please visit the page below for the scholarship information:
Yes, we do offer Sport-based scholarships. Applicants have the option to apply for this scholarship from their applicant portal. The complete application should reach the admission office by the deadline as mentioned on the application for.
Please visit the page below for information on scholarships:
You can choose the ' waiting’ option to complete this section, also you can upload the equivalence certificate on your applicant portal before the commencement of classes in September.
You will receive a confirmation via text message on the provided contact number. Or you must check your student portal for confirmation.
If you expect to receive your full intermediate result (with no supplementary exams) before classes begin, you can apply for provisional admission, provided you meet BNU's admission criteria and pass the admission test and interview.
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To apply for an MS program in Psychology, you must have finished an undergraduate degree in the relevant field. For the MS in Clinical Psychology, you must have completed a 4-year (Honors) degree in Psychology from an HEC recognized university.
Please scroll down to the respective department you’re applying for, and you can download the entry test pattern from the page:
No, you cannot apply to any other degree program offered by the same department. However, you are eligible to apply (subject to completing the eligibility requirements) for the degree programs offered by other departments of the University.
We’re only located in Lahore, Pakistan.
The BS in Liberal Arts and Social Sciences is a comprehensive program that creates a solid foundation in a range of subjects. Understanding the need for interdisciplinarity as a means to confront global and local challenges, it exposes students to multiple disciplines within the liberal arts and social sciences. It also gives students the independence to choose several aspects and directions of their overall course of study.
The program introduces students to five streams of the liberal arts and social sciences within the first two years. It does so by developing a strong foundation through departmental core courses in History, Literature, Philosophy, Anthropology/Sociology, and Political Science. In addition, students are required to complete university cluster courses in multiple fields as well beyond the courses offered by DLA.
Following the two foundation years (or four semesters), students have multiple exciting and innovative elective courses to choose from. Depending on their interest, they can opt for any elective course offered by DLA in disciplines such as history, religious studies, literature, philosophy, media studies, development studies, anthropology, and so on. Indeed, many courses at DLA are naturally interdisciplinary.
Throughout their time in the BS in Liberal Arts and Social Sciences program, students will learn to read quickly and effectively, become good presenters and communicators, and develop an interest in research and writing. They will also become more aware of the challenges confronting society, and thus be prepared to pursue careers in a range of fields. Many graduates of the program will also continue towards higher degrees in a discipline of their choice. Typical career paths include, but are not limited to, academia, research and writing, think tanks, NGOs and the wider development sector, freelancing, media, and journalism.
Semester 1
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit hrs | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Code
GEN |
Course Title
Foundation English |
Credit hrs
3 |
Status
GEN |
| Course Code
DLA-247 |
Course Title
Introduction to World History |
Credit hrs
3 |
Status
Core |
| Course Code
DLA-143 |
Course Title
Introduction to Social Anthropology |
Credit hrs
3 |
Status
Core |
| Course Code
GEN |
Course Title
Introduction to Liberal Arts |
Credit hrs
3 |
Status
GEN |
| Course Code
GEN-111 |
Course Title
Ideology and Constitution of Pakistan |
Credit hrs
2 |
Status
GEN |
| Course Code
GEN-101 |
Course Title
Computer Literacy |
Credit hrs
3 |
Status
GEN |
| Total | 17 |
Semester 2
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit hrs | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Code
GEN |
Course Title
Academic Writing/Expository Writing |
Credit hrs
3 |
Status
GEN |
| Course Code
- |
Course Title
Introduction to Global Politics |
Credit hrs
3 |
Status
Core |
| Course Code
DLA-235 |
Course Title
Introduction to Philosophy |
Credit hrs
3 |
Status
Core |
| Course Code
DLA-170 |
Course Title
Introduction to World Literature |
Credit hrs
3 |
Status
Core |
| Course Code
GEN-112 |
Course Title
Islamic Studies |
Credit hrs
2 |
Status
GEN |
| Course Code
DLA-339 |
Course Title
Key Debates in Anthropological Theory |
Credit hrs
3 |
Status
Core |
| Total | 17 |
Semester 3
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit hrs | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Code
DLA-208 |
Course Title
Introduction to Classics |
Credit hrs
3 |
Status
Core |
| Course Code
DLA-363 |
Course Title
Comparative Politics |
Credit hrs
3 |
Status
Core |
| Course Code
DLA-200 |
Course Title
History of Ideas |
Credit hrs
3 |
Status
Core |
| Course Code
DLA-133 |
Course Title
Introduction to South Asian History |
Credit hrs
3 |
Status
Core |
| Course Code
GEN |
Course Title
Maths (Quantitative Reasoning) |
Credit hrs
3 |
Status
GEN |
| Total | 15 |
Semester 4
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit hrs | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Code
DLA-242 |
Course Title
Civics and Citizenship |
Credit hrs
3 |
Status
Core |
| Course Code
DLA-301 |
Course Title
Introduction to Literary Theory |
Credit hrs
3 |
Status
Core |
| Course Code
DLA-377 |
Course Title
Anthropology and Global Perspectives |
Credit hrs
3 |
Status
Core |
| Course Code
DLA-335 |
Course Title
Globalization: Economics, Politics and Culture |
Credit hrs
3 |
Status
Core |
| Course Code
DLA-347 |
Course Title
Muslim Intellectual History |
Credit hrs
3 |
Status
Core |
| Total | 15 |
Semester 5
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit hrs | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Code
DLA-367 |
Course Title
Problems of Development in Pakistan |
Credit hrs
3 |
Status
GEN |
| Course Code | Course Title
DLA Course Elective |
Credit hrs
3 |
Status
Course Elective |
| Course Code | Course Title
DLA Course Elective |
Credit hrs
3 |
Status
Course Elective |
| Course Code | Course Title
DLA Course Elective |
Credit hrs
3 |
Status
Course Elective |
| Course Code | Course Title
Non-DLA Elective |
Credit hrs
3 |
Status
Elective |
| Total | 15 |
Semester 6
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit hrs | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Code
GEN |
Course Title
Entrepreneurship/Leadership |
Credit hrs
3 |
Status
GEN |
| Course Code
DLA-322 |
Course Title
Self, World, God |
Credit hrs
3 |
Status
Core |
| Course Code | Course Title
DLA Course Elective |
Credit hrs
3 |
Status
Course Elective |
| Course Code | Course Title
DLA Course Elective |
Credit hrs
3 |
Status
Course Elective |
| Course Code | Course Title
Non-DLA Elective |
Credit hrs
3 |
Status
Elective |
| Total | 15 |
Summer Semester
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit hrs |
|---|---|---|
| Course Code | Course Title
Internship |
Credit hrs
3 |
Semester 7
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit hrs | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Code
DLA-400 |
Course Title
Research Methods |
Credit hrs
9 |
Status
GEN |
| Course Code
DLA-367 |
Course Title
Non-DLA Elective |
Credit hrs
3 |
Status
Elective |
| Course Code | Course Title
DLA Course Elective |
Credit hrs
3 |
Status
Course Elective |
| Course Code | Course Title
DLA Course Elective |
Credit hrs
3 |
Status
Course Elective |
| Course Code | Course Title
DLA Course Elective |
Credit hrs
3 |
Status
Course Elective |
| Course Code
GEN |
Course Title
Political Ecology |
Credit hrs
3 |
Status
Elective |
| Total | 18 |
Semester 8
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit hrs | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Code
DLA-490 |
Course Title
Thesis/Course Work |
Credit hrs
3 |
Status
Project |
| Course Code | Course Title
DLA Course Elective |
Credit hrs
3 |
Status
Course Elective |
| Course Code | Course Title
DLA Course Elective |
Credit hrs
3 |
Status
Course Elective |
| Course Code | Course Title
DLA Course Elective |
Credit hrs
3 |
Status
Course Elective |
| Course Code | Course Title
Non-DLA Elective |
Credit hrs
3 |
Status
Elective |
| Total | 15 |
Mandatory Courses
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit hrs |
|---|---|---|
| Course Code
GEN |
Course Title
Community Service (to be completed anytime in the Program) |
Credit hrs
1 |
| Course Code | Course Title
Distinguished Lecture Series |
Credit hrs
1 |
| Course Code | Course Title
Total |
Credit hrs
132 |
DLA Course Breakdown
| Course Category | Credit Hrs |
|---|---|
| Course Code
General Courses |
Credit hrs
35 |
| Course Code
DLA Core Course |
Credit hrs
45 |
| Course Code
DLA Course Elective |
Credit hrs
33 |
| Course Code
Non-DLA Elective |
Credit hrs
12 |
| Course Code
Internship |
Credit hrs
3 |
| Course Code
Project |
Credit hrs
3 |
| Course Code
Distinguished Lecture Series |
Credit hrs
1 |
| Total | 132 |
DLA Specializations Course Breakdown
| Course Category | Credit Hrs |
|---|---|
| Course Code
General Courses |
Credit hrs
35 |
| Course Code
DLA Core Course |
Credit hrs
45 |
| Course Code
DLA Course Elective |
Credit hrs
12 |
| Course Code
Specialization |
Credit hrs
21 |
| Course Code
Non-DLA Elective |
Credit hrs
12 |
| Course Code
Internship |
Credit hrs
3 |
| Course Code
Project |
Credit hrs
3 |
| Course Code
Distinguished Lecture Series |
Credit hrs
1 |
| Total | 132 |
DLA Minor Course Breakdown
| Course Category | Credit Hrs |
|---|---|
| Course Code
General Courses |
Credit hrs
35 |
| Course Code
DLA Core Course |
Credit hrs
45 |
| Course Code
DLA Course Elective |
Credit hrs
27 |
| Course Code
Minor |
Credit hrs
12 |
| Course Code
Non-DLA Elective |
Credit hrs
12 |
| Course Code
Internship |
Credit hrs
3 |
| Course Code
Project |
Credit hrs
3 |
| Course Code
Distinguished Lecture Series |
Credit hrs
1 |
| Total | 138 |
DLA Core Courses
| DLA Core Courses | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| History | Literature | Political Science | Philosophy | Anthropology |
| History
Introduction to World History |
Literature
Introduction to World Literature |
Political Science
Introduction to Politics and International Relations |
Philosophy
Introduction to Philosophy |
Anthropology
Introduction to Social Anthropology |
| History
Introduction to South Asian History |
Literature
Introduction to the Classics |
Political Science
Comparative Politics |
Philosophy
History of Ideas |
Anthropology
Key Debates in Anthropological Theory |
| History
Muslim Intellectual History |
Literature
Introduction to Literary Theory |
Political Science
Globalization: Economics, Politics and Culture |
Philosophy
Self, World, God |
Anthropology
Anthropology and Global Perspectives |
All students in the university are required to complete a certain number of GEN courses as part of their program. These have been listed in the roadmap for the DLA programs. Students will be required to complete 11 DLA elective courses between Semester 5 and Semester 8. Those students who are opting for a specialization will be required to take no less than 7 courses from within their discipline of specialization as part of the DLA electives.
Students can also opt for the following two minors, from outside the DLA: (i) Minor in Media Studies; (ii) Minor Theater, Film, and TV. Students must complete four specified courses for the relevant Minor between the fifth and eighth semesters. Students opting for a Minor will study 9 instead of 11 DLA electives. Students not opting for the Minors mentioned above, can opt for any course from outside DLA to complete the non-DLA electives requirement.
In their final semester, students are also required to complete a research-based thesis project.
