Quaid-i-Azam University Islamabad Islamabad Admission 2025

ADMISSIONS FALL-2026

Quaid-i-Azam University (QAU), Islamabad

Ranked No. 1 in Pakistan | Ranked 354 Globally (THE)

Applications are invited from Pakistani and Foreign Nationals for various undergraduate and graduate programs for the Fall 2026 semester. The university offers admissions on both Regular and Self-Finance/Self-Support bases.

1. Academic Programs & Deadlines

A. Undergraduate (BS, LLB, Pharm-D)

Available in the faculties of Biological Sciences, Natural Sciences, and Social Sciences.

Regular/Self-Finance (Morning): Deadline August 10, 2026
Self-Support Basis: Deadline September 18, 2026 (Standard BS) / September 29, 2026 (Specific Social Sciences)
Special Note: Admission to LLB requires a passing score (50%) in the LAT; BS/Pharm-D requires a valid HEC USAT result.

B. Graduate (M.Phil/MS)

Regular Basis: Deadline August 21, 2026
Self-Support Basis: Deadline August 21, 2026
Key Fields: Computer Science, Physics, Electronics, Biotechnology, Management Sciences (MBA/MSMS), International Relations, and Criminology.

C. Doctoral (PhD)

Regular Basis Only: Deadline August 21, 2026
Offered In: All major disciplines across Biological, Natural, and Social Sciences.

D. Post Graduate Diplomas

Deadline: August 21, 2026
Specializations: Industrial Organizational Psychology (IOP) and Advance Diploma in Clinical Psychology (ADCP).

2. Faculty-Wise Departments

Faculty	Departments / Subjects
Biological Sciences	Zoology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Bioinformatics, Microbiology, Botany, Environmental Sciences, Pharmacy (Pharm.D).
Natural Sciences	Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, IT, Physics, Electronics, Geophysics, Chemistry, Earth Sciences.
Social Sciences	Archaeology, Tourism & Hospitality, International Relations, Gender Studies, English, Economics, Political Science, LLB, Anthropology, Sociology, Psychology, History, Pakistan Studies, BBA/BSBA.

3. How to Apply: Step-by-Step

Online Portal: Register via the Online Application System at www.qau.edu.pk.
Processing Fee: Deposit Rs. 2,860/- through Kuickpay or 1-Bill.
Document Upload: Scan and upload the payment receipt along with all required educational documents to the portal. Applications without a receipt will not be processed.
Entrance Tests:
- Register for USAT at etc.hec.gov.pk (for BS/Pharm-D).
- Register for LAT at etc.hec.gov.pk (for LLB).

4. Important Instructions

No Personal Intimation: QAU does not send call letters or make phone calls for selection. Candidates must check the website regularly for merit lists.
Nomenclature: "BSBA" (Bachelor of Science in Business Administration) may be changed to "BBA" subject to statutory approval.
Contact: For detailed advertisements and queries, visit the official website or the Registrar's office.

Reference: PID (I) No. 8443/25