Admission Open in Pakistan Institute fo Fashion and Design PIFD Lahore

🇵🇰 PAKISTAN INSTITUTE OF FASHION AND DESIGN (PIFD)

Chartered by the Government of Pakistan
Recognized by the Higher Education Commission (HEC)

🎓 ADMISSIONS OPEN – FALL 2025

Ph.D. Programmes Introduced for the First Time

Ph.D. in Design Management

Ph.D. in Design

📍 Location: Lahore, Pakistan
🌐 Apply Online: www.pifd.edu.pk

📝 Entry Requirements & Eligibility

Ph.D. in Design Management

Qualification:

MPhil / MSc / MS or equivalent degree (18 years of education)

Minimum CGPA 3.0 (Semester System) or 1st Division (Annual System)

Degree must be from an HEC-recognized institution

Relevant Fields: Design, Management, Marketing, or related disciplines

Professional Experience: Minimum 1 year of relevant work experience post-qualification

Ph.D. in Design

Qualification Option 1:

18 years of education in Design or a relevant field

Minimum CGPA 3.0 or 60% / 1st Division

Qualification Option 2:

16 years of education in Design or relevant discipline

Minimum CGPA 2.5 or 1st Division

Note:
Eligibility is also subject to PIFD Graduate Research Policy & HEC guidelines on intra-disciplinary qualifications.

📌 Additional Requirements (Both Programmes)

Research Proposal

1500+ words, covering topic, rationale, problem statement, objectives, questions & methodology

Font: Times New Roman | Size: 12 (Content), 14 (Headings) | Spacing: 1.15

Statement of Purpose

Two Strong Reference Letters (Academic & Professional, with contact details)

Professional Portfolio (Only for Ph.D. in Design)

Updated, digital portfolio showcasing relevant work & experience

Updated Resume / CV

Attested Copies of Degrees & Transcripts

Original Degrees at Interview (or HEC equivalence for foreign qualifications)

📅 Important Dates

Last Date to Apply: 22nd September 2025

Aptitude Test: 28th September 2025

📚 Programme Structure

Total Credit Hours: 48

Coursework: 18 Credit Hours

Thesis/Dissertation & Creative Work: 30 Credit Hours

Duration:

Full-Time: 3 years (min) to 6 years (max)

Part-Time: 5 years (min) to 8 years (max)

Faculty: Experienced, foreign-qualified PhD faculty

💳 Application Process & Fee

Application Fee: Rs. 2,000/-

Payment Method:
Deposit in HBL (Expo Centre Branch, Johar Town, Lahore)
Account Number: 50007910297603

Apply Online: www.pifd.edu.pk

📞 Contact Information

Registrar, Pakistan Institute of Fashion and Design
📍 51-J/III Johar Town, Lahore
📧 Email: admissions@pifd.edu.pk
📞 Phone: +92 42 99232951-7 (Ext. 148, 149, 150)
🌐 Website: www.pifd.edu.pk
📱 Instagram: @official.pifd
📘 Facebook: /PIFDlahore