Quaid-i-Azam University (QAU) – MPhil/MS Programmes

Apply by: 21 August 2025
Make sure to check the [official admission notice] for updates and complete the process before the deadline. http://ugadmissions.qau.edu.pk/oas/app/register.aspx

Disciplines & Research Focus Areas:

Biochemistry: Molecular Plant Breeding, Enzymology, Pharmacology, Clinical Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Molecular Genetics, Immunochemistry, Stem Cell Biology
Bioinformatics: Comparative Genomics, Structural Proteomics, Software Development, Functional Genomics, Molecular Modeling, QM Simulation, Protein–Protein Interaction
Biotechnology: Medical Genetics, Plant Cell Culture, Nanobiotechnology, Human Infectious Diseases, Molecular Virology, Industrial Biotechnology
Environmental Sciences: Environmental Biology, Ecotoxicology, Environmental Health, Bioremediation & Biodegradation, Hydro-geochemistry/Hydrogeology, Phytoremediation, Environmental Toxicology, Clean Energy & Photocatalysis, GIS & Remote Sensing, Climatology
Microbiology: Applied & Industrial (Food, Metabolites), Environmental (Biotreatments, Biofuel/Bioenergy), Medical, Immunology, Veterinary Microbiology
Plant Sciences: Biodiversity, Physiology, Genetics, Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, Environmental & Microbial Botany, Pathology, Ecology & Conservation, Proteomics, Mycology, Nano-palynology
Pharmacy: Pharmaceutics, Pharmacy Practice, Pharmacology, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pharmacognosy
Zoology: Physiology, Parasitology, Human Genetics, Animal Microbiology, Molecular Biology Quaid-i-Azam University

Eligibility:
MSc, BS (4-year), Pharm-D, or equivalent degree from HEC-recognized institutions depending on discipline. Quaid-i-Azam University

Disciplines:

Computer Science: Regular MPhil; MS in Data Science with specific requirements for non-CS backgrounds
Chemistry: Inorganic/Analytical (e.g., Organometallics), Physical Chemistry (e.g., Polymers, Computational Chemistry)
Earth Sciences: Geophysics, Geology, Hydrogeology
Electronics: AI & Cybersecurity, Microwave Engineering, Quantum Electronics, Networking, Machine Learning, Remote Sensing, etc.
Mathematics: Algebra, Analysis, Topology, Graph Theory, Differential Equations, Fluid Mechanics, Cryptography, Financial Mathematics, Machine Learning Methods, etc.
Physics: Atomic & Molecular Physics, Nanomaterials, Plasma Physics, High-Energy Physics, Quantum Optics, Computational Physics
Statistics: Survey Sampling, Applied Statistics, Geostatistics, Biostatistics, Machine Learning/Data Science, Environmental Statistics
Information Technology: Standard MS (Regular Programme) Quaid-i-Azam University

Eligibility:
Typically requires BS (4-year) or MSc in relevant fields from an HEC-recognized university. Quaid-i-Azam University

Disciplines:

Anthropology: Cultural Change, Ethnographic Studies, Diversity & Integration
Additionally, departments across other disciplines—like Archaeology & Civilizations, Pakistan Studies, American Studies, Management Sciences, Gender Studies, and more—are conducting subject tests/interviews during late August. Quaid-i-Azam University

Eligibility & Admission Process:

Minimum 16 years of education (e.g., MA/MSc or BA/BSc 4-year) with at least first division or 60% in BS
Admission through written test and interview with minimum passing score (varies by department)
Departments will announce test/interview schedules individually (e.g., many are set for 25–28 August 2025) Quaid-i-Azam University+1

How to Apply: Through QAU’s Online Application System. A fee of Rs 2,650 per discipline is payable via KuickPay or 1-Bill. Quaid-i-Azam University
Admission Criteria: Merit is based on academic record, subject test, and interview where applicable. Quaid-i-Azam University
Eligibility Standards:
- First division in prior degrees or at least 60% in BS (Hons)
- No third division in academic history; exceptions require first division in later degrees. Quaid-i-Azam University
Fee Structure (as of Fall 2025) for selected programs (e.g., Computer Science, Pharmacy, English, Law):
- Category A (Admission): ~Rs 35,210–37,210
- Category B (Per Semester): ~Rs 40,040
- Total Estimated: ~Rs 75,250 for regular programs (slightly higher for Pharmacy)
- Additional one-time and processing fees apply (e.g., admission fee Rs 2,860; degree fee, migration certificate fee, etc.) Quaid-i-Azam University

Faculty	Key Disciplines
Biological Sciences	Biochemistry, Bioinformatics, Biotechnology, Environmental Sciences, Microbiology, Plant Sciences, Pharmacy, Zoology
Natural Sciences	Computer Science, IT, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Electronics, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics
Social Sciences	Anthropology and numerous areas (Archaeology, Gender Studies, International Relations, etc.)
Application	Apply online; Rs 2,650 per discipline; apply by 21 August 2025
Selection Criteria	Academic record + test + interview (depending on department)
Eligibility	Minimum first division or 60% in relevant 16–18 year qualifications
Fees (Select Programs)	Total approx. Rs 75,000 including per-semester and admission fees

Quaid-i-Azam University (QAU) – MPhil/MS Programmes | Fall 2025