Admissions Guide - Habib University

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Admissions Guide - Habib University
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Dear Aspiring
HU LIONS,
You are about to embark on a new journey- one fraught with tough decisions about your future
plans, viable career paths and your need for intellectual growth. ‘Habib University’ is a unique,
high quality and first-of-its kind liberal arts & Sciences University, offering interdisciplinary
education in science, engineering, arts, humanities and social sciences. Committed to
providing the highest standards of excellence in higher education and envisioned to be an
intellectual nexus for the region, Habib University will develop the next generation of scholars
who will positively impact society.
The core of Habib University is built around the liberal model of education. A liberal education
prepares an individual for life. Habib graduates will possess expertise in their chosen majors,
but they will also possess unparalleled skills in thinking critically and analytically across
disciplines. They will be knowledgeable, thoughtful, entrepreneurial and dynamic – firm
stepping-stones for both the marketplace as well as graduate studies. And they will be
qualified not just to fill jobs in the present, but to shape jobs and opportunities for the future.
Current research suggests that undergraduate education is not about gaining mastery in one
discipline or acquiring applied vocational skills; instead, values, competencies and generic
skills that enable graduates to become innovators, entrepreneurs, problem-solvers,
independent learners, thinkers and above all compassionate citizens of this world are more
important outcomes of an effective undergraduate program. Habib University embraces this
philosophy and provides an interdisciplinary learning environment and engages students in a
rigorous learning process through intensive reading and writing, self-learning, team work, and
problem solving methods.
Habib University’s focus is on the liberal arts and sciences. Our well designed learning facilities,
innovative degree programs, exceptional global faculty, vibrant student life, thoughtfully
designed career-building initiatives and an extensive global network will all help you to harness
your true potential and acquire the critical skills needed to be leaders and entrepreneurs in your
respective fields.
So Wait No Longer: Your Journey To Success And Self-Fulfilment Begins At Habib University,
Where You Will Grow Intellectually Through Constant, Thoughtful Self-Cultivation.
This admissions guide has been designed to assist you in the step-by-step process of securing
a place at Habib University. It will also help you benefit from our unmatched scholarship and
financial assistance program. We hope you will find it useful, and will help you learn more about
yourself as you participate in our highly interactive admissions process.
Director Admissions,
Habib University
So Wait No Longer: Your Journey To Success And
Self-Fulfilment Begins At Habib University,
Where You Will Grow Intellectually Through
Constant, Thoughtful Self-Cultivation
Habib University’s philosophy centers
on yohsin. A multidimensional
concept, yohsin encompasses a
worldview where the worth of a
person is measured in terms of the
positive contribution they make to the
world around
them. This contribution
Habib University’s philosophy centers on yohsin. A multidimensional
concept, yohsin encompasses a worldview where the worth of a person
is based
on five values:
is measured in terms of the positive contribution they make to the
values:
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Habib University.
Community
Yohsin is at the center of all that is
Habib University. From student life to
faculty recruitment, from campus
facilities to curriculum development,
the yohsin worldview touches all
aspects of Habib University.
Yohsin
world around them. This contribution is based on five
HABIB UNVERSITY AT A GLANCE
Habib University is a unique liberal arts and sciences
university. It has everything it takes to be a top-tier
university not just in Pakistan, but globally as well.
Here are its salient features:
• A broad-based liberal arts and sciences
curriculum that is focused on developing leadership
potential
• Innovative academic programs in the
growing fields of social development,
communication, engineering, and computer
technology
• An intellectually-stimulating and challenging
style of teaching that emphasizes self-learning,
problem-solving, creativity and out-of-the box
thinking
• A world-class faculty that is qualified from the
top universities around the world
• An award-winning campus that is equipped
with exceptional learning facilities, including
state-of-the-art laboratories, interactive classrooms,
a well-equipped design studio, a one-stop student
services center, a library with an extensive collection
of books, and student recreational spaces such as a
swimming pool, open air amphitheater, courts,
cafeteria and lounges
• Small class sizes with a 12:1 student-faculty
ratio which encourages close interaction between
students and teachers
• Linkages and partnerships with international
universities
• A ‘meta-curricular’ experience characterized
by vibrant on-campus life and activities organized by
various clubs and societies
• An unmatched scholarship and financial
assistance program
• Engineering programs endorsed by the
Pakistan Engineering Council
• Chartered by the Government of Sindh and
recognized by Higher Education Commission of
Pakistan
WHAT WE LOOK FOR IN
PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS
Our goal is to form a diverse, creative and vibrant student community at Habib University.
We identify and enroll students who …
Demonstrate
excellence in academic performance and thoughtfulness
Respect the diversity of thoughts, ideas and cultures
Show passion and commitment to serving their community
Possess intellectual
curiosity, diverse interests and unique skills
Present a sense of personal responsibility and leadership capability.
We believe that students who display these traits will not only contribute the most to
Habib University’s dynamic learning community, they will also be the ones who make the
most out of what Habib University has to offer.
HOW DO WE ASSESS
PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS?
The Holistic Approach
Under the holistic approach, we assess each application from multiple aspects. Therefore, while we do
consider academic grades and scores when making admissions decisions; interview results, personal
profiles, participation and achievements in sports, co-curricular activities and community service are also
taken into account.
Non-Discriminatory Process
Our admissions process is non-discriminatory, and applicants’ ethnicity, race, religion, socio-economic
background and gender have absolutely no impact on the selection process. Merit is the sole criteria for
admission in to Habib University.
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THE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
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BAHRIA COLLEGE KARSAZ
NIXOR COLLEGE
THE CITY SCHOOL
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BOARDS OF INTERMEDIATE EDUCATION PAKISTAN
FOUNDATION PUBLIC SCHOOL
BAY VIEW COLLEGE, KARACHI
KARACHI GRAMMAR SCHOOL
AGA KHAN
EXAMINATION BOARD
ST. JOSEPH COLLEGE
FOR UNIVERSITY
WOMEN
DEFENCE AUTHORITY COLLEGE, PHASE VIII, KARACHI
HABIB GIRLS HIGHER SECONDARY SCHOOL
IMPERIAL SCHOOL
OF ADVANCE
STUDIES
INTERNATIONAL
BACCALAUREATE
DAWOOD PUBLIC SCHOOL
AL NAHDA NATIONAL SCHOOL, UAE
PAKISTANI ISLAMIA HIGHER SECONDARY SCHOOL SHARJAH, UAE
AMERICAN HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA
GOVT DEGREE COLLEGE MALIR CANTT, KARACHI
SOUTHSHORE SCHOOL FOR A-LEVEL STUDIES
SINDH COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND COMMERCE, SUKHUR
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HABIB UNIVERSITY’S
APPLICANTS POOL
QUICK FACTS
57%
25%
14%
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ADMISSIONS TIMELINES
Admissions for the undergraduate program are offered once a year only, and classes for the new
cohort start in the fall of every year. Habib University recently announced the start of admissions for the
Fall 2015 session, for which classes will commence late August, 2015.
Round 1
Announcement of
Admissions
October 25, 2014
Last Date to
Submit Admissions
Application
February 13,
2015
Habib University
Entrance
Examination
February 21 and
22, 2015
Last Date to Submit
Scholarship and
Financial Assistance
Applications
February 16, 2015
ROUND 1
www.habib.edu.pk/admissions
Admission
Decisions
March-April,
2015
Admission
Interviews
(shortlisted
applicants only)
February & March,
2015
Orientation of
Newly Admitted
Students
First Day of Class
August 24, 2015
Third Week of
August, 2015
Students are encouraged to opt
for Round 1 applications. Round
1 applicants have a greater
chance of qualifying for available
scholarships and financial
assistance packages. They also
receive a 33% discount on their
enrolment fee (enrolment fee is
paid after admission is offered).
Admissions Application Fee:
Rs. 3,000/Discounted Enrolment Fee:
Rs. 50,000/-
DATES TO REMEMBER
Round 2
Admission Application Fee:
Rs. 3,000/-
Announcement of
Admissions
Last Date to
Submit Admissions
Application
March 1, 2015
Enrolment Fee: Rs. 75,000
June 15, 2015
Habib University
Entrance
Examination
June 20 and 21,
2015
Last Date to Submit
Scholarship and
Financial Assistance
Applications
June 17, 2015
ROUND 2
www.habib.edu.pk/admissions
Admission
Decisions
Admission
Interviews
(shortlisted
applicants only)
June & July, 2015
July, 2015
Orientation of
Newly Admitted
Students
First Day of Class
August 24, 2015
Third Week of
August, 2015
WHO CAN APPLY TO
HABIB UNIVERSITY
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Students who have completed or will complete Intermediate/A Levels/High School Diploma/International
Baccalaureate Diploma or any other equivalent qualification by August 2015 are eligible to apply.
At this point in time, Habib University is not accepting transfer students who are currently enrolled in local or
international universities. Similarly, the University is not accepting university credit transfers.
DEGREES
HABIB UNIVERSITY OFFERS FOUR UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMS.
PRE-REQUISITE CRITERIA TO TAKE THE
HABIB UNIVERSITY ENTRANCE EXAMINATION
Following are program specific pre-requisite criteria you need to meet in order to be eligible
for applying to Habib University.
#BA(Honours)CommunicationStudiesandDesign
Title of the Degree
BA (Honours) Communication Studies and Design
#BA(Honours)CommunicationStudiesandDesign
Program Duration
4 years - fulltime
Thrust Areas
Communication Studies (Com), Communication Design (Com D),
#BA(Honours)CommunicationStudiesandDesign
Moving Image Media Production (Mov)
Visit http://habib.edu.pk/academics/comm-design/ for further
information
#BA(Honours)CommunicationStudiesandDesign
High School/Intermediate
There are no program specific subject requirements for this
Subjects Requirement
degree. Students with any subject background can apply.
#BA(Honours)CommunicationStudiesandDesign
Eligibility Criteria to take
Cambridge International Examinations (O and A Levels)
Habib University Entrance
O level
#BA(Honours)CommunicationStudiesandDesign
Examination
• Pakistan Based Examinations: Eight subjects, including
Compulsory English, Mathematics, Urdu, Islamiyat, Pakistan
Studies, and three electives with average C grade
#BA(Honours)CommunicationStudiesandDesign
• Overseas Based Examinations: Five subjects, including English,
Mathematics and three electives, with average C grade
#BA(Honours)CommunicationStudiesandDesign
A level
• Three principal subjects other than GP with an average C grade
#BA(Honours)CommunicationStudiesandDesign
Matriculation/Intermediate Examinations
• SSC/Matriculation with at least 60% marks
• HSSC/Intermediate with at least 60% marks
#BA(Honours)CommunicationStudiesandDesign
International Baccalaureate (IB)
• Overall, a minimum of 28 points out of 45.
#BA(Honours)CommunicationStudiesandDesign
American High School Diploma
• Overall score of 65% or above
#BA(Honours)CommunicationStudiesandDesign
#BSc(Honours)SocialDevelopmentandPolicy
Title of the Degree
BSc (Honours) Social Development and Policy
#BSc(Honours)SocialDevelopmentandPolicy
Program Duration
4 years - fulltime
Thrust Areas
Poverty and Inequality, Governance and Human Rights, Urban
#BSc(Honours)SocialDevelopmentandPolicy
and Community Studies, Culture and Expression, Ethics and
Social Justice
Visit http://habib.edu.pk/academics/social-development/ for
#BSc(Honours)SocialDevelopmentandPolicy
further information
High School/Intermediate
Subjects Requirement
There are no program specific subject requirements for this
#BSc(Honours)SocialDevelopmentandPolicy
degree. Students with any subject background can apply.
Eligibility Criteria to take
Cambridge International Examinations (O and A Levels)
#BSc(Honours)SocialDevelopmentandPolicy
Habib University Entrance
O level
Examination
• Pakistan Based Examinations: Eight subjects, including
Compulsory English, Mathematics, Urdu, Islamiyat, Pakistan
#BSc(Honours)SocialDevelopmentandPolicy
Studies, and three electives with average C grade
• Overseas Based Examinations: Five subjects, including English,
Mathematics and three electives, with average C grade
#BSc(Honours)SocialDevelopmentandPolicy
A level
• Three principal subjects other than GP with an average C grade
#BSc(Honours)SocialDevelopmentandPolicy
Matriculation/Intermediate Examinations
• SSC/Matriculation with at least 60% marks
• HSSC/Intermediate with at least 60% marks
#BSc(Honours)SocialDevelopmentandPolicy
International Baccalaureate (IB)
• Overall, a minimum of 28 points out of 45
#BSc(Honours)SocialDevelopmentandPolicy
American High School Diploma
• Overall score of 65% or above
#BSc(Honours)SocialDevelopmentandPolicy
#BSElectricalEngineering
#BSElectricalEngineering
#BSElectricalEngineering
#BSElectricalEngineering
#BSElectricalEngineering
#BSElectricalEngineering
#BSElectricalEngineering
Title of the Degree
BS Electrical Engineering
Program Duration
4 years - fulltime
Thrust Areas
Telecommunications, Power Systems, Electronics
Visit http://habib.edu.pk/academics/electrical-engineering/ for
further information
High School/Intermediate
Subjects Requirement
• Mathematics
• Physics
• Chemistry
Eligibility Criteria to take
Habib University Entrance
Examination
Cambridge International Examinations (O and A Levels)
O level
• Pakistan Based Examinations: Eight subjects, including
Compulsory English, Mathematics, Urdu, Islamiyat, Pakistan
Studies and three electives with average C grade
• Overseas Based Examinations: Five subjects, including English,
Mathematics and three electives with average C grade
A level
• Three principal subjects, i.e. Physics, Maths and Chemistry, with
minimum C grade in each
Matriculation/Intermediate Examinations
• SSC/Matriculation with at least 60% marks
• HSSC/Intermediate with Physics, Chemistry and Maths, scoring
at least 60% marks in each. Overall 60% marks
International Baccalaureate (IB)
• Overall, a minimum of 28 points out of 45. At least 5 points in
each of the principal subjects, i.e. Physics, Chemistry and
Maths.
American High School Diploma
• Overall score of 65% or above, with 65% or above in principal
subjects, i.e. Physics, Chemistry and Maths
Title of the Degree
BS Computer Science
Program Duration
4 years - fulltime
Thrust Areas
Security, Big Data, Cloud Computing, Computer Graphics & Visualization
Visit http://habib.edu.pk/academics/computer-science/ for further information
High School/Intermediate
Subjects Requirement
Students that have studied any three subjects from Physics, Chemistry, Biology,
Mathematics, Statistics and Computer Science in High School can apply for the
BS Computer Science Degree
Eligibility Criteria to take Habib
University Entrance
Examination
Cambridge International Examinations (O and A Levels)
O level
• Pakistan Based Examinations: Eight subjects, including Compulsory English,
Mathematics, Urdu, Islamiyat, Pakistan Studies and three electives with
average C grade
• Overseas Based Examinations: Five subjects, including English, Mathematics
and three electives, with average C grade
#BSCOMPUTERSCIENCE
#BSCOMPUTERSCIENCE
#BSCOMPUTERSCIENCE
#BSCOMPUTERSCIENCE
#BSCOMPUTERSCIENCE
#BSCOMPUTERSCIENCE
#BSCOMPUTERSCIENCE
A level
• Any three principal subjects from Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics,
Statistics and Computer Science, with a minimum C grade in each
Matriculation/Intermediate Examinations
• SSC/Matriculation with at least 60% marks
• HSSC/Intermediate with any three principal subjects from Physics, Chemistry,
Biology, Mathematics, Statistics and Computer Science, scoring at least 60%
marks in each. Also, overall marks of 60% or more
International Baccalaureate (IB)
• Overall, a minimum of 28 points out of 45. At least 5 points in any of the three
principal subjects from Physics, Math, Chemistry, Biology, Computer science
and Statistics.
American High School Diploma
• Overall score of 65% or above, with 65% or above in in any of the three
principal subjects from Physics, Math, Chemistry, Biology, Computer science
and Statistics
STEP BY STep
ADMISSION PROCESS
STEP
1
Log in to www.habib.edu.pk
and click ‘Apply for
Admissions’. Select your
program and create your
admissions account.
STEP
2
Sign-in using your admission account details and completely fill in your application.
STEP
3
Pay Rs. 3000 as your admission application fee.
STEP
4
Upload all the required documents.
STEP
5
Review your e-application and submit it.
STEP
6
Submit the scholarship and financial assistance application.
STEP
STEP
7
8
Take the Habib
University Entrance
Examination OR
submit official SAT
scores (optional).
Appear for the interview
(shortlisted applicants only).
STEP
9
STEP
10
On the basis of the holistic review, a decision is made.
Holistic Review: Evaluation of interview, essay, internal
test score, extra-curricular activities, academic records
(including verification of documents) is done by the
admissions team.
HOW TO COMPLETE YOUR
HABIB UNIVERSITY E-APPLICATION
New Applicant Sign In
GUIDELINE:
Log in to www.habib.edu.pk and click on ‘Apply for Admissions’. It will
take you to the ‘New Applicant Sign In’ page. Click on the ‘New
Applicant Sign In’ box to go to program selection page. Here click on
the program you want to apply to. You can also browse all programs
before finally deciding on one. While selecting your program of study,
go through the program page very carefully. Read and understand the
pre-requisite subject and grade criteria before you start your
application. Once you have completed browsing the details of your
selected program and are ready to start your application, click on
‘start your application now!
Filling in the Sign-up Section
GUIDELINE:
Create an account to start your e-application. On this page, you will be
asked to provide basic, personal and educational information. As soon as
you submit your details, you will get a text message confirming the
opening of your account and an email with the ID and password you will
use to access it. Please note that creating an account does not mean you
have completed your e-application. It is just the first step in the process.
Note: Before you start filling this section, keep your secondary school
(i.e., grades IX and X of O Levels, Matric) certificates/mark sheets with
you. Your name, its spelling and your date of birth should correspond with
the name and date mentioned on these documents.
Tip: In order to proceed with your application, make sure you provide the
correct cell number while filling out the form.
Reading the Overview Page
GUIDELINE:
The first page of the e-application is the ‘Overview Page’. Please read
all the information and instructions provided on this page carefully in
order to complete your e-application accurately.
Tip: Do not rush to the next page before reading the important
information provided here.
HOW TO COMPLETE YOUR
HABIB UNIVERSITY E-APPLICATION
Completing the Personal Information Section
GUIDELINE:
Most of the information required here will automatically appear from the
sign-up page. Read and verify it. Also provide the remaining information.
Here, you will also be required to upload a recent passport-sized
photograph. Do not use old photographs. To upload your photograph,
you will need to scan your photograph, save it on your computer, and
upload it in the Personal Information Section.
Filling in the Educational Background Section
GUIDELINE:
Please provide all information related to your current and past education.
This is an important section because it will help us review your academic
and intellectual potential and achievements. You will need your secondary
school (i.e., grades IX and X of O Levels/Matric) and higher secondary
school (i.e., grades XI and XII of A Levels/Intermediate, IB Diploma, HSD,
etc.) certificates/diplomas and mark sheets to enter all information
accurately. Before starting this section, ensure that these documents are
with you. Especially take care of the following:
• Enter your school name and marks as per your transcripts/mark sheets
• If you have not yet completed your A level, Intermediate or Diploma
enter the marks/grades/points for year 1. If you have completed
these qualifications, enter the composite/final marks or grades.
Selecting an Intended Program of Study
GUIDELINE:
Highlight the program which you would like to apply for. If you are
undecided about the program, at least mention your intended school at
Habib University. You can call our admissions counselors for help and
advice on deciding the school and program.
HOW TO COMPLETE YOUR
HABIB UNIVERSITY E-APPLICATION
Completing the Activity Resume
GUIDELINE:
This section will help us get to know you beyond your academics. It
will give us insight into your interests and talents, and will play an
important role during the holistic review of your application.
Download the form given in this section, fill it completely, and upload it
in the ‘Manage Uploads’ section of the application. You will need to
provide information about your participation in different co-curricular
activities, such as dramas, debates, singing competitions, sports, etc.
Also mention any community service, internships or job experience.
Please mention all activities in which you participated in the last five
years, irrespective of whether you received a certificate of participation
for them. Do not mention the activities in which you participated in
your primary or junior classes.
Tip: You can also mention activities in which you participate from the
platform of your community, ‘mohalla’, or any club/society outside the
school.
Writing a Personal Statement
GUIDELINE:
This section helps us understand you more holistically and you need
to respond to the questions given in this section thoroughly. Be
genuine and honest while sharing your thoughts and experiences.
Tips:
• Read each question carefully and understand it before you start
responding to it. You can discuss the question and your possible
responses with your friends, parents, or siblings for advice.
• Write your thoughts and ideas down on a piece of paper. Organize
them logically and then compose your answer.
• Read your response carefully and edit it.
• Allow sufficient time for thinking, revising, and finalizing your
answers. We look for original thoughts and ideas and do not assess
the personal statement on grammar, spelling, or sentence structure;
however, these attributes do enhance the quality of your personal
statement considerably.
HOW TO COMPLETE YOUR
HABIB UNIVERSITY E-APPLICATION
Uploading the Optional Portfolio
GUIDELINE:
This is an optional section and provides you an opportunity to share your
creative work with us. The portfolio can be of your art work, writings, or
photography. It will add considerable value to your application.
You can upload documentaries if you have developed any. You can also
showcase your research. If you have already uploaded your work on a
website, please share the link with us.
Providing Additional Information
GUIDELINE:
Please use the space provided in this section to discuss or share any
relevant information, personal conditions, and/or circumstances that have
not been reflected in the application and will assist the Office of
Admissions in understanding your application better.
Uploading Documents in the ‘Manage Uploads’
Section
GUIDELINE:
Please use this section to manage uploads of supporting documents
after they have been scanned. A checklist of supporting documents is
provided in this section as well as in the ‘Overview’ section of the
application. Before uploading a file, remember to save your file name
with your applicant ID number and format it as a PDF, Microsoft Word
or JPEG file. Each file must not exceed a size of 3 MB.
HOW TO COMPLETE YOUR
HABIB UNIVERSITY E-APPLICATION
Paying the Application Fee
GUIDELINE:
This section provides you information regarding the payment of the
application fee. Select a mode of payment that best suits you and
settle your fee. After paying your fee, scan the receipt and upload it to
the ‘Manage Uploads’ section.
Reviewing and Submitting the Application
GUIDELINE:
Before submitting the complete application, please ensure that you have
filled in all sections completely and accurately.
Submitting the Scholarship and Financial Assistance
Application(s)
GUIDELINE:
If you are interested in applying for scholarships and financial assistance,
please download the scholarship and financial assistance application
forms from our website and fill them out completely. Submit the
applications with the required documents to our Student Finance Office
before the due date.
Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.
HABIB UNIVERSITY
ENTRANCE EXAMINATION
Habib University uses two tests to assess students’ ability to
undertake University-level studies – the Common Entrance
Examination (CEE) and the Science and Engineering
Examination (SEE). While very important, these are not
pass/fail, high-stakes tests. Results of the test are just one of
the important tools used to assess our applicants for
admission to Habib University.
Common Entrance Exam (CEE)
The Habib University Common Entrance Examination (CEE) is
a computer-based standardized test. The purpose of this
examination is ensuring University-level readiness in Math and
English. The CEE is divided into three sections, i.e. Reading,
Writing and Basic Math. All applicants for the School of
Science and Engineering and the School of Arts, Humanities
and Social Sciences have to take this test.
Science and Engineering Examination (SEE)
Applicants for the School of Science and Engineering also
take the Science and Engineering Examination besides the
CEE. The SEE is designed to test applicants’ competence in
advance Mathematics studied at the A Level or HSSC level.
Pre-medical students or students form General Science
Background who have not studied Math will not be required
to take this test. However; they will be required to attend a
special Mathematics Program to build their capacity to deal
with Mathematics in their undergraduate course
Exemption from the Habib University Entrance
Examination
• You may be exempted from the Habib University Common
Entrance Examination if you have taken the SAT I and scored
1800 or above.
• If you are applying for the SSE, you can also petition for
exemption from the Habib University Science and Engineering
Examination after sending us your SAT II subject scores for
Physics, Math and Chemistry.
• You should submit your SAT scores using SAT score code
7344. Please remember to send your SAT score to
[email protected] as well. Make sure you do both
well before the Habib University Entrance Exam.
Visit http://habib.edu.pk/admissions-exams/ to
get further information about the entrance tests and to
download test samples.
Tip: In order to increase your chances of becoming a part of
the Habib University’s competitive pool of students, don’t
forget to download the sample test and have a look at it while
preparing for the test.
SCHOLARSHIPS
AND
FINANCIAL
ASSISTANCE
Distinguished Yohsin Scholarships are
awarded irrespective of applicants’ financial
needs. Based solely on merit, these
scholarships are meant for exceptional
students only. Habib University will decide on
the recipients of this scholarship, but
applications are open to all.
Because these scholarships are one of the
highest honors accorded to incoming
students, they are highly competitive.
Habib
Merit
Scholarships
To ensure equal opportunities for all prospective
students, Habib University offers unmatched
scholarship and financial assistance programs to fully
and partially support students in pursuing their
four-year degrees at Habib University. Habib
University’s leadership has made a strong commitment
to meeting the demonstrated need of students
admitted to the university and, in our view, a student’s
ability to pay for tuition should not impede him or her
from pursuing a higher education. Qualified students
are encouraged to apply for Habib University’s
scholarship and financial assistance packages as soon
as they complete their admissions application.
Distinguished
Yohsin
Scholarships
These scholarships are awarded based both
on achievement and demonstrated family
financial need. These cover from 10% to up
to 80% of all tuition costs. In order to be
considered eligible for merit scholarships, an
application form must be completed and
submitted soon after the admissions
application form is submitted.
Apply for merit scholarships at
http://scholarships.habib.edu.pk/
Habib University’s commitment to cover the demonstrated financial need of
students is ensured through a very strong need-based Financial Assistance
Program. This program includes the following types of financial assistance:
Student Loans: Habib University offers need-based student loans with a
facilitative repayment plan. You will only be expected to start paying back your loan
six to twelve months after graduation. Habib University also offers work-study
programs that will allow you to pay off a portion of your loans during your four years
as a student. This program has been structured to ensure that loans will not
become a liability for those who avail this option.
Grants: These are need-based funds that are awarded based on the financial aid
application. Grants are subject to an annual review of a student’s financial
circumstances and do not need to be repaid.
Student Employment Opportunities: A portion of financial assistance may
be assigned to Work Study Programs. While participating in Work Study Programs,
a student is employed on campus for a maximum of about 20 hours a week.
Students are paid an hourly wage in exchange for their work.
How
Financial
Assistance
Is
Packaged
For more details and to apply for scholarships and financial assistance,
visit http://habib.edu.pk/scholarships-and-aid/
or contact us at +92 322 2850253 or send us an email at [email protected]
TUITION AND FEE
A Valuable Investment for a Successful Future
The key factors determining the fee of a good institute include the quality of faculty, the student-teacher ratio, the
services and facilities provided to students, the teaching and learning methodologies used, and the research
activities in which faculty and students are engaged. Habib University has ensured the highest quality of all of these
factors to provide an exceptional learning environment to students and, as such, its tuition fee reflects the same.
Side-by-side, our unwavering commitment to scholarship and financial assistance makes sure that we offer equal
opportunities to students from all backgrounds.
Undergraduate Programs 2015-16
One Time Cost
Amount in PKR
Enrollment Fee (one-time payment to be
made at the time of confirming your
admission at Habib University)
*75,000
Security deposit (refundable)
25,000
Per Semester
Amount in PKR
Tuition
450,000
Lab Fees (only for the students of School
of Science and Engineering)
150,000
* Round 1 applicants will be given a 33% discount on the enrolment fee. Their enrolment fee will be Rs. 50,000
QUICK FACTS
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GOT SOME FORM
OF FINANCIAL
ASSISTANCE
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Given in Grants
25
MILLION RS
Highly subsidized Student Loans
CONTACT US
Habib University’s admissions process is very interactive and facilitative. Our admissions team will invite you over to the
campus for orientation sessions, campus tours, and preparation sessions for the admissions test. It will also engage you
through emails, text messages, telephone calls and personal mails. Our admissions counselors will also be available to talk to
you and meet you for any kind of assistance you require in completing your admissions application.
MEET US AT
Office of Admissions
Habib University City Campus, Block 18, Jauhar Chowrangi Road, Gulistan-e-Jauhar, Karachi – Pakistan.
TALK TO THE ADMISSIONS TEAM
At Habib, we offer individualized assistance to students and their parents. We have a team of professionals available
year-round to answer your questions and provide further guidance, should you need it.
If you have questions or need assistance on some specific issue, please don't hesitate to contact us.
Our office hours are: Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
You can also contact the admissions team on the following numbers:
Admissions Counselors: 0322-2850249 and 0322-2850247
Landline: +9221 38797082, +9221 38797078, +9221 34638985 (Ext: 4514 or 4512)
REVIEW THE WEBSITE
Please review our website www.habib.edu.pk. You will find that answers to many of your questions are just
a few clicks away.
EMAIL US
For more information about admissions: [email protected]
For information on scholarships and financial aid: [email protected]
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