PROGRAMS OFFERED FOR
SPRING 2013

Ph (Male) Ph: +92-51-9257988, 9019750; Fax: +92-51-9257915
Ph (Female): +92-51-9257985, 9019327, 9019322
Website: www.iiu.edu.pk, Email: admissions@iiu.edu.pk
Admission Closed (For Pakistanis)
Overseas candidates can apply any time but would be considered for admission in the subsequent semester

Academic Programs offered
Name of the Academic Program and duration Offered For Admission Requirements / Eligibility Criteria
FACULTY OF ARABIC
Ph.D Arabic Literature & Linguistics
3 years		 Male & Female 1- MS/M.Phil from IIUI, 2- M.A. (Arabic) IIUI (17 years),     3- M. Phil from other Universities in Pakistan, 4- M.A. (Arabic) with thesis from recognized Arab Universities with minimum CGPA 3.00/4.00 or 65% marks in annual system.
For Sr. No.  3 & 4 the Faculty shall offer preparatory courses).
GRE / GAT (Subject) type test conducted by authorized body / department with 70% score.
MS Arabic Literature & Linguistics
2 years
 		 Male & Female 1-B.A. (Hons)/BS-(4 years) Arabic from IIUI.    2-B.A (Arabic 4 years) from other universities. 3-M.A. (Arabic) from IIUI (2 years).  4- M.A (Arabic) from other Universities with minimum CGPA 2.50/4.00 or 60% marks in annual system.
For Sr. 2, 3 &4 the faculty may offer preparatory courses (English-Arabic) for two semesters to enhance their skill to understand regular subjects of the program. GAT (General) with minimum 50% score.
FACULTY OF BASIC & APPLIED SCIENCE
Department of Computer Science & Software Engineering
Ph.D Computer Science
3 years		 Male & Female MS/M.Phil. (CS/SE/IT) or equivalent disciplines 2 years degree program (minimum 30 credit hours) with research thesis securing minimum 3.00/4.00 CGPA or with 65% marks in annual system. The equivalent degree holders have to complete pre-requisite determined by department. GRE / GAT (Subject) with minimum 60% score.
Ph.D Software Engineering
3 years		 Male & Female MS/M.Phil. (CS/SE/IT) or equivalent disciplines 2 years degree program (minimum 30 credit hours) with research thesis securing minimum 3.00/4.00 CGPA or with 65% marks in annual system. The equivalent degree holders have to complete pre-requisite determined by department. GRE / GAT (Subject) with minimum 60% score.
MS Computer Science
2 years		 Male & Female BS (CS/SE/IT) 4 years degree program min 130 credit hours, or MCS/M. Sc. (CS), or equivalent with minimum CGPA 2.5/4.0 or 60% marks in annual system. OR
BCS (Hons.) or BCS 3-years degree program with minimum CGPA 2.50/4.00 or 60% marks in annual system. Student will be required to complete the deficiency of difference of earned credit hours and total of 130 credit hours.  OR
BS/BE (Computer/Electronics/Communication) engineering degree or M.Sc. (Electronics / Communication) with minimum CGPA 2.50/4.00 or 60% marks in annual system. Student will be required to complete the deficiency courses. GAT (General) with minimum 50% score.
MS Software Engineering
2 years		 Male & Female BS (CS/SE/IT) 4 years degree program min 130 credit hours, or MCS/M. Sc. (CS), or equivalent with minimum CGPA 2.5/4.0 or 60% marks in annual system. OR
BCS (Hons.) or BCS 3-years degree program with minimum CGPA 2.50/4.00 or 60% marks in annual system. Student will be required to complete the deficiency of difference of earned credit hours and total of 130 credit hours. OR
BS/BE (Computer/Electronics/Communication) engineering degree or M.Sc. (Electronics / Communication) with minimum CGPA 2.50/4.00 or 60% marks in annual system. Student will be required to complete the deficiency courses. GAT (General) with minimum 50% score.
Department of Mathematics & Statistics
Ph.D Mathematics
3 Years 		Male MS / M.Phil in Mathematics with minimum 3.00/4.00 CGPA or 65% marks in annual system.  GRE / GAT (Subject) with minimum 60% score.
MS Mathematics
2 years		 Male M.Sc/BS – (4 years) (Mathematics or Physics) with minimum CGPA 2.50/4.00 or 60% marks in annual system. GAT (General) with minimum 50% score.
M.Sc Mathematics
2 years		 Male BA/B.Sc (Mathematics as major subject) or equivalent with minimum CGPA 2.00/4.00 or 50% marks in annual system.
MS Statistics
2 years		 Male M.Sc/BS-(4 years) (Statistics) with minimum CGPA 2.50/4.00 or 60% marks in annual system.  GAT (General) with minimum 50% score.
M.Sc Statistics
2 years		 Male & Female BA/B.Sc (Statistics as major subject) or equivalent with minimum CGPA 2.00/4.00 or 50% marks in annual system.
Department of Environmental Sciences
Ph.D (Environmental Science)
3 years		 Female MS / M.Phil in Environmental Science (02) years degree program (minimum 30 credit hours) with research thesis securing minimum 3.00/4.00 CGPA or 65% marks in annual system.  GRE / GAT (Subject) with minimum 60% score.
MS Environmental Sciences
2 years		 Male M.Sc/BS-(4 years) in Environmental Science with minimum CGPA 2.50/4.00 or 60% marks in annual system. GAT (General) with minimum 50% score.
BS Environmental Science
4 years		 Male HSSC (Pre-Medical/Pre-Engineering)/ or equivalent with minimum 50% marks.
Department of Bioinformatics & Biotechnology
MS Bioinformatics
2 years		 Male & Female BS- (4 years) with (Bioinformatics / Molecular Biology /Biotechnology / Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics) with minimum CGPA 2.50/4.00 or 60% marks in annual system. GAT (General) with minimum 50% score.
MS Biotechnology Male & Female BS- (4 years) with (Bioinformatics / Molecular Biology /Biotechnology / Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics) with minimum CGPA 2.50/4.00 or 60% marks in annual system. GAT (General) with minimum 50% score.
BS Bioinformatics
4 years		 Male HSSC (Pre–Medical / Pre-Engineering / ICS) or equivalent with minimum 50% marks.
BS Biotechnology
4 years		 Male HSSC (Pre–Medical / Pre-Engineering / ICS) or equivalent with minimum 50% marks.
Department of Physics
Ph.D (Physics)
3 years		 Male & Female MS / M.Phil (Physics) or equivalent with minimum CGPA 3.00/4.00 or 65% marks in annual system. GRE / GAT (Subject) with minimum 60% score.
MS (Physics)
2 years		 Male & Female M.Sc (Physics) with CGPA 2.50/4.00 or 60% marks in annual system.
GAT (General) with minimum 50% score.
M.Sc (Physics) (Nanotechnology)
2 years		 Male & Female B.Sc (Physics with Mathematics/Statistics) with minimum CGPA 2.00/4.00 or 50% marks in annual system.
BS (Physics) (Nanotechnology)
4 years		 Male HSSC (Physics with Mathematics as major subject) or equivalent with minimum 50% marks.
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY
Department of Electronic Engineering
Ph.D (Electronic Engineering)
With specialization in:
a)    Communication & Networks
b)    Signal & Image Processing
c)   Control & Automation
d)   Advanced Electronics
e)   Power & Energy
f)   Computational Method for Engineers
3 Years 		Male & Female 18 years education in the relevant area of Engineering or MS Electronics with minimum CGPA of 3.00/4.00 or minimum 65% marks in annual system.
 
GRE / GAT (Subject) with minimum 60% score.
MS (Electronic Engineering)
With specialization in:
a)    Communication & Networks
b)    Signal & Image Processing
c)   Control & Automation
d)   Advanced Electronics
e)   Power & Energy
f)   Computational Method for Engineers
2 Years 		Male & Female M.Sc/BS (Electronics / Telecommunication) BE/BS Engineering (Electrical / Electronics / Avionic / Computer / Telecom) with minimum CGPA 2.5/4.00 or 60% marks in annual system.
 
GAT (General) with minimum 50% score.
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Ph.D (Mechanical Engineering)
3 Years		 Male MS in Mechanical / Industrial / Avionics / Mechatronics Engineering with minimum CGPA 3.00/4.00 or minimum 65% marks in annual system.
GRE / GAT (Subject) with minimum 60% score.
MS (Mechanical Engineering)
2 Years		 Male BE/BS (Mechanical / / Industrial / Avionics / Mechatronics) with minimum CGPA 2.50/4.00 or 60% marks in annual system.  
GAT (General) with minimum 50% score.
FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
Ph.D Finance, Marketing & Management
3 years (Evening)		 Male & Female  
MS/M.Phil in the relevant field with minimum CGPA 3.00/4.00 or 65% marks in annual system from HEC recognized institution. GRE / GAT (Subject) with minimum 60% score.
Ph.D Technology Management
3 years (Evening)		 Male & Female
MS Finance, Marketing, Management & Entrepreneurship
1.5 years (Evening)		 Male & Female  
MBA/BBA (Hons)/BBA-ITM-(16 years education) or equivalent in the relevant field with minimum CGPA 2.50/4.00 or 60% marks in annual system from HEC recognized institution. GAT (General) with minimum 50% score.
MS Technology Management
1.5 years (Evening)		 Male & Female
MBA Finance, Marketing, Management & Entrepreneurship and MIS
3.5 years (Morning)		 Male & Female  
 
 
BA/B.Sc/B.Com-(14 years education) or equivalent with minimum CGPA 2.20/4.00 or 50% marks in annual system from HEC recognized institution.
MBA-ITM/Telecom Management  3.5 years
(Evening for Male)
(Morning for Female)		 Male & Female
MBA-IT (Project Management)
3.5 years
(Evening for Male)
(Morning for Female)		 Male & Female
MBA Finance, Marketing & Management & Entrepreneurship and MIS
1.5 years
(Morning / Evening)		 Male & Female BBA (4 years) (16 years education) with at least 124 credit hours or equivalent with the minimum CGPA 2.20/4.00 or 50% marks from HEC recognized institution.
MBA-ITM
1.5 years
(Morning / Evening)		 Male & Female BBA-ITM (4 years) (16 years education) with at least 124 credit hours or equivalent with the minimum CGPA 2.20/4.00 or 50% marks.
MBA Executive
2 years (Evening)		 Male & Female Bachelor degree (14 years education) with minimum 50% marks from HEC recognized institution and 4 years job/work experience.
BBA
4 years		 Male & Female  
 
HSSC or equivalent with minimum 50% marks from HEC recognized institution.
BBA-ITM
4 years		 Male & Female
FACULTY OF ISLAMIC STUDIES (Usuluddin)
Ph.D Islamic Studies (Usuluddin)
3 years
Specializations:
Tafseer & Qur’anic Studies		 Male & Female MS Islamic Studies (Usuluddin) from IIU with minimum CGPA 3.00/4.00 (with thesis). OR
MS/M.Phil from recognized University with minimum CGPA 2.50/4.00 or 65% marks in annual system (with thesis).
 
GRE / GAT (Subject) with 60% score.
MS Islamic Studies (Usuluddin)
2 years
Specializations:
Tafseer & Qur’anic Studies
Hadith & Its Sciences
Comparative Religions
Aqidah & Philosophy
Dawah & Islamic Culture
Seerah
Islamic History		 Male & Female BS–(4years) Islamic Studies (Usuluddin) degree from IIU with minimum CGPA of 2.50/4.00.                OR
MA or equivalent with minimum CGPA 2.50/4.00 in semester system or 60% marks in annual system from recognized Universities. Such candidates will first be admitted to study 2-3 semesters of provisional courses and required language(s).       OR
BA from any recognized University with Shahadatul Alamia form recognized Wifaqs (60% marks) along with all other Asnad like; Shahaditul Aalliah, Khassah and A’ama with equivalence of Shahaditul Alamiah from HEC.  GAT (General) with minimum 50% score.
Proficiency in both languages is required.  If any candidate lacks linguistic competence in any one of the languages, he / she will have to study it as a pre-requisite for his / her degree.
MA Islamic Studies in Urdu (Evening) (Self Finance)
2 years		 Male & Female BA or equivalent with minimum CGPA 2.00/4.00 in semester system or 50% marks in annual system. OR
Shahadatul Alamia from recognized Wifaqs along with all other Asnad like, Shahadatul Aaliah, Khassah and A’ama with equivalence of Shahadatul Alamiah from HEC.
FACULTY OF LANGUAGES & LITERATURE
Department of Persian
MS Persian
2 years		 Male & Female MA/BS-(4 years) (Persian) with minimum CGPA 2.50/4.00 or 60% marks in annual system. GAT (General) with minimum 50% score.
MA Persian
2 years		 Male & Female BA or equivalent with minimum CGPA 2.00/4.00 or 45% marks in annual system.
BS Persian
4 years		 Male & Female HSSC or equivalent with 45% marks.
Department of Urdu
Ph.D Urdu
3 years		 Male & Female MS/M.Phil (Urdu) with minimum CGPA 3.00/4.00 or 65% marks in annual system. 
GRE/GAT (Subject) with minimum 60% score.
MS Urdu
2 years		 Male & Female MA/BS-(4 years) (Urdu) with minimum CGPA 2.50/4.00 or 50% marks in annual system. GAT (General) with minimum 50% score.
MA Urdu
2 years		 Male & Female BA/B.Sc with minimum 45% marks and Post Graduate Diploma in Urdu.
BS Urdu
4 years		 Male & Female HSSC or equivalent with 45% marks.
Department of English
Ph.D English 3 years Male MS/M. Phil (English) / MS/M.Phil from Area Study Centres in the relevant field with minimum CGPA 3.00/4.00 or 65% marks in annual system. GAT (Subject) with minimum 60% score.
MA (English)
2 years		 Male BA/B.Sc with minimum 45% marks.
BS (English)
4 years		 Male HSSC or equivalent with 45% marks.
FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES
Department of History & Pakistan Studies
Ph.D History
3 years		 Male & Female MS/M.Phil in Social Sciences subjects (History, Pakistan Studies, Politics Science, International Relation, Sociology, Geography and Archaeology or related subject) with minimum CGPA 3.00/4.00 or 65% marks in annual system.  GRE / GAT (Subject) with minimum 60% score.
Ph.D Pakistan Studies
3 years 		Male MS/M.Phil in Social Sciences subjects (Pakistan Studies, History and Politics Science or related subject) with minimum CGPA 3.00/4.00 or 65% marks in annual system.  GRE / GAT (Subject) with minimum 60% score.
MS History
2 years		 Male & Female MA-(2 years) / BS-(4 years) in Social Sciences subjects (History, Pakistan Studies, Political Science, International Relations, Sociology, Geography and Archaeology or related subject) with minimum CGPA with minimum CGPA 2.50/4.00 or 60% marks in annual system. GAT (General) with minimum 50% score.
MS Pakistan Studies 2 years Male MA-(2 years) / BS-(4 years) (Pakistan Studies, History, and Politics Science or related subject) or any such social sciences with minimum CGPA with minimum CGPA 2.50/4.00 or 60% marks in annual system. GAT (General) with minimum 50% score.
MA History
2 years		 Male & Female BA/B.Sc or equivalent with minimum CGPA 2.00/4.00 or 50% marks in annual system.
MA Pakistan Studies 2 years Male & Female BA/B.Sc or equivalent with minimum CGPA 2.00/4.00 or 50% marks in annual system.
BS History
4 years		 Male & Female HSSC or equivalent with minimum 50% marks.
BS Pakistan Studies 4 years Male HSSC or equivalent with minimum 50% marks.
Department of Sociology
MS Sociology
2 years		 Male & Female MA/M.Sc/BS (4 years) in Sociology / Rural Sociology / Anthropology / Social Work / Women / Gender Studies with minimum CGPA 2.50/4.00 or 60% marks in annual system.  GAT (General) with minimum 50% score.
M.Sc. Sociology
2 years		 Male BA/B.Sc with minimum CGPA 2.00/4.00 or 50% marks in annual system
BS Sociology
4 years		 Male HSSC or equivalent with 50% marks.
Department of Media & Communication Studies
MS Media and Communication
2 years		 Male MA / M.Sc / BS-(4 years) (Mass Communication) with minimum CGPA 2.50/4.00 or 60% marks in annual system. GAT (General) with minimum 50% score.
M.Sc Media & Communication
2 years
 		 Male & Female BA or equivalent with minimum CGPA 2.00/4.00 or 50% marks in annual system. (Preference will be given to those who have previously studied mass communication, journalism or any other social sciences subject or have relevant professional experience in any of the varied media and communication fields).
BS Media & Communication
4 years		 Male & Female HSSC or equivalent with minimum 50% marks.
(Preference will be given to those who have previously studied mass communication or journalism in particular or social sciences in general).
Department of Islamic Art & Architecture
MA Islamic Art & Architecture
2 years 		Male & Female Bachelor degree with minimum CGPA 2.00/4.00 or 50% marks.  (Preference in Fine Art background)
BS Islamic Art & Architecture
4 years		 Male & Female HSSC or equivalent with minimum 50% marks.
Department of Psychology
Ph.D Psychology 
3 years		 Male MS/M.Phil (Psychology) with minimum CGPA 3.00/4.00 in semester system or 60% marks in annual system.  GRE / GAT (Subject) with minimum 60% score.
MS Psychology 
2 years		 Male MA/M.Sc/BS-(4 years) (Psychology) with minimum CGPA 2.50/4.00 in semester system or 60% marks in annual system. GAT (General) with minimum 50% score.
M.Sc Psychology
2 years		 Male BA/B.Sc (Psychology, Zoology, Botany, Statistics/Mathematics and Social Sciences) with minimum CGPA 2.00/4.00 or 50% marks in annual system.
BS Psychology
4 years		 Male HSSC in Humanities or equivalent with 50% marks.
Department of Education
Ph.D Education
3 years		 Male & Female MS/M.Phil (Education) with minimum CGPA 3.00/4.00 or 65% marks in annual system. GRE / GAT (Subject) with minimum 60% score.
MS Education
2 years		 Male MA/M.Ed/BS (Education) with minimum CGPA 2.50/4.00 or 60% marks in annual system. GAT (General) with minimum 50% score.
MA Education
2 years		 Male & Female BA/B.Sc or equivalent with minimum CGPA 2.00/4.00 or 50% marks in annual system.
M.Ed
1 year		 Male B.Ed with minimum CGPA 2.00/4.00 or 50% marks in annual system.
BS Education
4 years		 Male FA/F.Sc/A-Level with minimum 50% marks.
B.Ed (Hons) (Elementary Education) 4 years Male & Female FA/F.Sc/A-Level with minimum 50% marks.
B.Ed (Hons) (Secondary Education) 4 years Male & Female FA/F.Sc/A-Level with minimum 50% marks.
B.Ed
2 years
(Weekend Program) 		Male BA/B.Sc or equivalent degree from a recognized institution with good academic standing and not less than CGPA 2.00/4.00 or 50% marks in annual system.
B.Ed
1 year		 Male BA/B.Sc with minimum CGPA 2.00/4.00 or 50% marks in annual system.
Associate Degree in Education (ADE)
2 years 		Male & Female FA/F.Sc/A-Level with minimum 50% marks.
FACULTY OF SHARIAH & LAW
Ph.D Shariah
(Islamic Law & Jurisprudence)* 3 years		 Male & Female LLM (Shariah & Law) / LLM/MS in Islamic Commercial Law / LLM / MS in Shariah/ LLM / MS in Usul-al-Fiqh / M.Phil (Islamic Studies) / M.A. (Hons) Islamic Studies  (18 years) / MS Islamic Studies / LLM or equivalent with minimum CGPA 3.00/4.00 or 65% in annual system. (Only those candidates having M.Phil Islamic Studies will be considered who have Thesis of M.Phil on any topic of Fiqh / Islamic Law).  GRE/GAT (Subject) type test conducted by authorized body / department with minimum 70% score.
LLM (International Law) 2 years Male & Female LLB or equivalent with 2.50/4.00 CGPA or 50% marks in annual system. GAT (General) with minimum 50% score.

Note:(*) Ph.D Shariah will be offered in Arabic & English Mediums; however proficiency in both languages and aptitude will be required. Students admitted in Ph.D and who are not the graduates of IIU will have to study additional courses of Shariah & Law as per IIU rules (the period spend for languages and additional courses will be additional to the minimum period of the degree).

Note:
The university reserves the right to drop any course, if number of candidates is less than the sufficient number to conduct the program / course.
Candidates holding degrees from other universities shall be required to study/pass prescribed preparatory course work (if required by the Faculty).Time spent in preparatory courses and Language proficiency shall not be accounted towards normal degree duration.

Students with Awaiting Results (for BS & MA/M.Sc):
Candidates awaiting results may also apply. However, they are required to submit an undertaking that they shall submit overall pass result of required degree latest by 31.03.2013. However, if fail in any subject or fail to secure required marks or CGPA their admission shall stand cancelled without any notice.They must not conceal the fact and immediately report to Admission Office for refund of tuition fee as per notified refund policy given in the prospectus of IIU.

NTS / GAT Scores:
No forms for MS/PhD level programs will be accepted on:
a) Result awaited basis, and
b) Without required NTS / GAT (General) and NTS / GAT (Subject) scores respectively.

Test Schedule:
Schedule of Admission test is available on IIUI website www.iiu.edu.pk. No separate call letter will be issued to the candidates.Result of the Admission Test will be announced through IIUI website within five days after the date of admission test/interview. Only successful candidates will be called for interview.Candidates for BA/BS/BSc/LLB are exempted from interview.

Hostels:
There are currently no seats available in the University Hostels.The few seats which become occasionally available are preferably allotted to the overseas students.

Transport:
Transport facility will be subject to availability.

Submission of Application Form for Admission:

  • Admission Form can be purchased against payment of Rs.300/- from (1) HBL IIUI Branch, Sector H-10, (2) First Women Bank Ltd., Female Campus, IIUI Branch Sector H-10 (3) Allied Bank Ltd., Female Campus, IIUI Branch Sector H-10, Islamabad. Prospectus / Admission Guide will be available in banks w.e.f. December 03, 2012.
  • Admission form can be obtained through by post sending self addressed envelope of (size 10” x 12”) along with a draft of Rs.350/- in favour of International Islamic University, Islamabad, latest by December 21, 2012.
  • Admission Form can also be downloaded from Admission Downloads.
  • Candidates holding A-level certificates or equivalent and Deeni Madrasa certificates from recognized and registered Wifaqs / Board are required to submit equivalence certificate from IBCC or HEC for admission to their respective program along with their application.
  • In all programs admissions are restricted to limited seats.Only those candidates who fulfill the basic eligibility and pass the entrance test will be considered on merit.
  • Duly signed admission form in duplicate completed in all respect along with two sets of attested copies of academic record and a draft of Rs.700/- (if downloaded form then Rs.1,000/-) in favour of International Islamic University, Islamabad as non refundable admission processing fee must be submitted or reached IIUI before 28-12-2012 (Friday) on the following addresses:

    Male candidates should send their form to: Admission Office (Male), Besetment Admin Block, International Islamic University, Sector H-10, Islamabad, Pakistan
    Ph: +92-51-9257988, 9019750; Fax: +92-51-9257915.

    Female candidates should send their form to: Admission Office (Female), Ground Floor, Admin Block, International Islamic University, Sector H-10, Islamabad, Pakistan
    Ph: +92-51-9257985, 9019327, 9019877, 9019288; Fax: +92-51-9257929.

    • For updates and further details please keep visiting our website www.iiu.edu.pk

    Ms. Shagufta Haroon
    Director (Academics)
    International Islamic University
    Admin Block, Sector H-10, Islamabad
    Ph: +92-51-9257988, 9019750, Fax: +92-51-9257915,
    E-mail: admissions@iiu.edu.pk

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