Stage 1: Know if you are an International Student?

Students who hold foreign nationality by birth are considered as International Students.

Stage 2: Selection of Degree programme

International students seeking admission to Bachelor’s Level degree programs shall go through the list of programs offered for Fall 2022 semester by Bahria University. Detailed Road Map and eligibility criteria of each program is available on website for review and decision by the applicants.

Stage 3: Online Application

Once the applicant decides on the degree program he/she can Apply Online. The admission application fee is waived off for International aspirants and applicants can apply by filling a simple user friendly form. Applicants are advised to keep soft copies of the following documents ready as applicants are required to upload softcopies of the below listed documents while applying online.

1. Statement of purpose.
2. Scans of degrees and transcript of all post-secondary degrees (with English translation where required).
3. Latest passport size photograph with blue background.
4. Scan of valid passport.
5. IELTS minimum score 5.0 band or TOEFL minimum score 70 or English proficiency certificate from the last attended institution.

Stage 4: Scrutiny

Once the application is received it is scrutinized and the applicant is informed through email for any additional/missing documents, if required. The applicant is to submit the missing/additional documents through email to internationaloffice@bahria.edu.pk

Stage 5: Evaluation

Upon completion the application is forwarded to the concerned academic department for evaluation and decision on provisional admission. Once the decision is communicated by the departmental committee the applicant is informed in writing.  A provisional admission letter is issued to the successful applicants outlining the conditions to be fulfilled during the time frame of first semester as requirement of the admission process.

Stage 6: Entry Test

Please note that admission entry test is exempted for International Students applying for admission to Bachelor Level Degree Programs. However, academic departments retain the right to call applicants to appear for BU entry test if entry test is a compulsion by the regulatory body.

Stage 7: Fee Submission

Upon confirmation of provisional admission Fee challans are issued to the successful candidates. Bahria University charge same fee from local and international students. Copy of fee challan can be downloaded from student’s profile. A deadline to deposit the fees is communicated. Multiple options are provided to International Students residing in Pakistan and their home countries to deposit the fee including Online transaction. For details please click here.

Stage 8: Study Visa Application

Further to confirmation of provisional admission, the International Office assists applicants with documentation for securing study visa including provision of assistance for securing No Objection Certificate from Higher Education Commission of Pakistan.

Stage 9: Orientation Stage

To acquaint students with University Orientation session is held before commencement of each semester. The program of session is as follows:

1. Brief introduction of Bahria University
2. Departmental overview
3. A brief description of On-Campus facilities
4. Student handbooks
5. Departmental brochures
6. Provision of Student folder containing USB, timetable, and University ID by University Administration.

Stage 1: Know if you are an International Student?

Students who hold foreign nationality by birth are considered as International Students.

Stage 2: Selection of Degree programme

International students seeking admission to Master Level degree programs shall go through the list of programs offered for Fall 2022 semester by Bahria University. Detailed Road Map and eligibility criteria of each program is available on website for review and decision by the applicants.

Stage 3: Online Application

Once the applicant decides on the degree program he/she can Apply Online. The admission application fee is waived off for International aspirants and applicants can apply by filling a simple user friendly form. Applicants are advised to keep soft copies of the following documents ready as applicants are required to upload softcopies of the below listed documents while applying online.

1. Statement of purpose.
2. Scans of degrees and transcript of all post-secondary degrees (with English translation where required).
3. Latest passport size photograph with blue background.
4. Scan of valid passport.
5. IELTS minimum score 5.0 band or TOEFL minimum score 70 or English proficiency certificate from the last attended institution.

Stage 4: Scrutiny

Once the application is received it is scrutinized and the applicant is informed through email for any additional/missing documents, if required. The applicant is to submit the missing/additional documents through email to internationaloffice@bahria.edu.pk

Stage 5: Evaluation

Upon completion the application is forwarded to the concerned academic department for evaluation and decision on provisional admission. Once the decision is communicated by the departmental committee the applicant is informed in writing.  A provisional admission letter is issued to the successful applicants outlining the conditions to be fulfilled till by them till end of their first semester.

Stage 6: Entry Test

International Students seeking admission to Master Level Degree Programs at Bahria University are required to clear any of the following tests with minimum 50% passing marks:

1. Bahria University entry test Known as CBT
2. Graduate Assessment Test (General) (GAT)
3. Graduate Record Examinations Test (General) (GRE)

Students who are available in Pakistan and wish to appear for the Bahria University Entry Test are informed through email and entry Test Slip is issued to them.  To know more about Bahria University entry test please visit:

• 1. Entry Test Composition/Subjects
  2. Sample papers
  3. Demo test

Please note, in case if a candidate appears for Bahria University entry test (CBT) and fail to pass the test with minimum passing marks he/she will still be awarded provisional admission and time frame of first semester to clear and submit result of either GAT or GRE test with minimum 50% passing marks.

Stage 7: Fee Submission

Upon confirmation of provisional admission Fee challans are issued to the successful candidates. Bahria University charge same fee from local and international students. Copy of fee challan can be downloaded from student’s profile. A deadline to deposit the fees is communicated. Multiple options are provided to International Students residing in Pakistan and their home countries to deposit the fee including Online transaction. For details please click here.

Stage 8: Study Visa Application

Further to confirmation of provisional admission, the International Office assists applicants with documentation for securing study visa including provision of assistance for securing No Objection Certificate from Higher Education Commission of Pakistan.

Stage 9: Orientation Stage

To acquaint students with University Orientation session is held before commencement of each semester. The program of session is as follows:

1. Brief introduction of Bahria University
2. Departmental overview
3. A brief description of On-Campus facilities
4. Student handbooks
5. Departmental brochures
6. Provision of Student folder containing USB, timetable, and University ID by University Administration.

Stage 1: Know if you are an International Student?

Students who hold foreign nationality by birth are considered as International Students.

Stage 2: Selection of Degree programme

International students seeking admission to PhD degree programs shall go through the list of programs offered for Fall 2022 semester by Bahria University. Detailed Road Map and eligibility criteria of each program is available on website for review and decision by the applicants.

Stage 3: Online Application

Once the applicant decides on the degree program he/she can Apply Online. The admission application fee is waived off for International students and applicants can apply by filling a simple user friendly form. Applicants are advised to keep soft copies of the following documents ready as applicants are required to upload softcopies of the below listed documents while applying online.

1. Research plan
2. Scans of degrees and transcript of all post-secondary degrees (with English translation where required)
3. Latest passport size photograph with blue background
4. Scan of valid passport
5. IELTS minimum score 5.0 band or TOEFL minimum score 70 or English proficiency certificate from the last attended institution

Stage 4: Scrutiny

Once the application is received it is scrutinized and the applicant is informed through email for any additional/missing documents, if required. The applicant is to submit the missing/additional documents through email to internationaloffice@bahria.edu.pk

Stage 5: Evaluation

Upon completion the application is forwarded to the concerned academic department for evaluation and decision on provisional admission. If the department finds the application meeting the minimum eligibility criteria the candidate is shortlisted for final interview.

Stage 6: Entry Test

International students seeking admission to PhD Programs at Bahria University are required to clear either Bahria University entry test Known as CBT  with 70% passing marks or submit score of GAT (Subject) with 60% passing marks.  Students who are available in Pakistan and wish to appear for the Bahria University Entry Test are informed through email and entry Test Slip is issued to them.  To know more about Bahria University entry test please visit:

1. 1. Entry Test Composition/Subjects
   2. Sample papers
   3. Demo test

Please note clearance of any of the above mentioned tests is a mandatory requirement for PhD candidates before award of the provisional admission.

Stage 7: Final Interview

If a candidate clears the entry test requirement, he/she is scheduled to appear for final interview. Decision on award of provisional admission is made during the final interview. If successful a provisional admission letter is issued to the applicant outlining the conditions to be fulfilled till by him/her till end of first semester.

Stage 8: Fee Submission

Upon confirmation of provisional admission Fee challans are issued to the successful candidates. Bahria University charge same fee from local and international students. Copy of fee challan can be downloaded from student’s profile. A deadline to deposit the fees is communicated. Multiple options are provided to International Students residing in Pakistan and their home countries to deposit the fee including Online transaction. For details please click here.

Stage 9: Study Visa Application

Further to confirmation of provisional admission, the International Office assists applicants with documentation for securing study visa including provision of assistance for securing No Objection Certificate from Higher Education Commission of Pakistan.

Stage 10: Orientation Stage

To acquaint students with University Orientation session is held before commencement of each semester. The program of session is as follows:

1. Brief introduction of Bahria University
2. Departmental overview
3. A brief description of On-Campus facilities
4. Student handbooks
5. Departmental brochures
6. Provision of Student folder containing USB, timetable, and University ID by University Administration.

Following inhouse and recommended hostel facilities are available to International Students

• Islamabad Campus

  • InHouse
    • Fatima Hostel (for females only)

Contact:
Hostel Warden: Madam Lubna Adil.
Landline: 0092 51 9260694

• Recommended

The Royal Islamabad Boys Hostel (for males only)

Contact:
Focal Person: Mr. Abdul Rehman
Mobile: 0092 331 5402667
0092 347 5177249

• University Managed

BUM&DC Hostel (only for females)

Contact:
Hostel Manager
Tel: 0092 21 35319491-9 (Extension: 1148)

BUM&DC Hostel (for females only)

Contact:
Hostel Manager
Tel: 0092 51 35319491-9 (Extension: 1148)

• Recommended

The United Girls Hostel (For Females)

Contact
Focal Person: Ms. Ayesha Mangrio
0092 331 2223136

Ashiyana Residency (For Males)

Contact
Focal Person: Mr. Sagar Abrar
00923332534773