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Admission Open at University of Peshawar – for PhD Programs

  • Posted on February 11, 2025
Organization Name University of Peshawar
Admission Title Admission Open at University of Peshawar – for PhD Programs
Admission Session 2025
Admission Valid From 29-01-2025
Admission Valid To 31-12-2025
Admission Start Date 29-01-2025
Admission Test Date 17-02-2025
Admission End Date 12-02-2025
Admission Result Date 20-02-2025

Eligibility Criteria

PhD Eligibility:

Program

Eligibility
Arabic
  • Candidates possessing the relevant MS/MPhil/LLM Research-based (minimum 18 years of education) degree with at least CGPA of 3.0 (out of 4 in the semester system) or 1 Division (in the annual system) from HEC recognized University, shall be eligible for admission.
  • Candidates possessing MS (course-based) (minimum 18 years of education) degree with at least CGPA of 3.0 (out of 4 in the semester system) or 1 Division (in the annual system) from HEC recognized University with Two research articles in X category peer-reviewed journals for Science disciplines as first author, and Two research articles published in Y category peer reviewed journals for Social Science/Humanities disciplines as first author, shall be eligible for admission.
  • The candidates should have to pass (60%) HAT/NTS/ETC/ETS or University own test according to HEC guidelines/requirements (where applicable as eligibility requirements).
  • The test shall subject-based.
  • Submission of the Statement of Purpose by the scholar along with the application form.
Archaeology
  • Candidates possessing the relevant MS/MPhil/LLM Research-based (minimum 18 years of education) degree with at least CGPA of 3.0 (out of 4 in the semester system) or 1 Division (in the annual system) from HEC recognized University, shall be eligible for admission.
  • Candidates possessing MS (course-based) (minimum 18 years of education) degree with at least CGPA of 3.0 (out of 4 in the semester system) or 1 Division (in the annual system) from HEC recognized University with Two research articles in X category peer-reviewed journals for Science disciplines as first author, and Two research articles published in Y category peer reviewed journals for Social Science/Humanities disciplines as first author, shall be eligible for admission.
  • The candidates should have to pass (60%) HAT/NTS/ETC/ETS or University own test according to HEC guidelines/requirements (where applicable as eligibility requirements).
  • The test shall subject-based.
  • Submission of the Statement of Purpose by the scholar along with the application form.
Botany
  • Candidates possessing the relevant MS/MPhil/LLM Research-based (minimum 18 years of education) degree with at least CGPA of 3.0 (out of 4 in the semester system) or 1 Division (in the annual system) from HEC recognized University, shall be eligible for admission.
  • Candidates possessing MS (course-based) (minimum 18 years of education) degree with at least CGPA of 3.0 (out of 4 in the semester system) or 1 Division (in the annual system) from HEC recognized University with Two research articles in X category peer-reviewed journals for Science disciplines as first author, and Two research articles published in Y category peer reviewed journals for Social Science/Humanities disciplines as first author, shall be eligible for admission.
  • The candidates should have to pass (60%) HAT/NTS/ETC/ETS or University own test according to HEC guidelines/requirements (where applicable as eligibility requirements).
  • The test shall subject-based.
  • Submission of the Statement of Purpose by the scholar along with the application form.
Computer Science
  • Candidates possessing the relevant MS/MPhil/LLM Research-based (minimum 18 years of education) degree with at least CGPA of 3.0 (out of 4 in the semester system) or 1 Division (in the annual system) from HEC recognized University, shall be eligible for admission.
  • Candidates possessing MS (course-based) (minimum 18 years of education) degree with at least CGPA of 3.0 (out of 4 in the semester system) or 1 Division (in the annual system) from HEC recognized University with Two research articles in X category peer-reviewed journals for Science disciplines as first author, and Two research articles published in Y category peer reviewed journals for Social Science/Humanities disciplines as first author, shall be eligible for admission.
  • The candidates should have to pass (60%) HAT/NTS/ETC/ETS or University own test according to HEC guidelines/requirements (where applicable as eligibility requirements).
  • The test shall subject-based.
  • Submission of the Statement of Purpose by the scholar along with the application form.
Chemistry
  • Candidates possessing the relevant MS/MPhil/LLM Research-based (minimum 18 years of education) degree with at least CGPA of 3.0 (out of 4 in the semester system) or 1 Division (in the annual system) from HEC recognized University, shall be eligible for admission.
  • Candidates possessing MS (course-based) (minimum 18 years of education) degree with at least CGPA of 3.0 (out of 4 in the semester system) or 1 Division (in the annual system) from HEC recognized University with Two research articles in X category peer-reviewed journals for Science disciplines as first author, and Two research articles published in Y category peer reviewed journals for Social Science/Humanities disciplines as first author, shall be eligible for admission.
  • The candidates should have to pass (60%) HAT/NTS/ETC/ETS or University own test according to HEC guidelines/requirements (where applicable as eligibility requirements).
  • The test shall subject-based.
  • Submission of the Statement of Purpose by the scholar along with the application form.
Disaster Management
  • Candidates possessing the relevant MS/MPhil/LLM Research-based (minimum 18 years of education) degree with at least CGPA of 3.0 (out of 4 in the semester system) or 1 Division (in the annual system) from HEC recognized University, shall be eligible for admission.
  • Candidates possessing MS (course-based) (minimum 18 years of education) degree with at least CGPA of 3.0 (out of 4 in the semester system) or 1 Division (in the annual system) from HEC recognized University with Two research articles in X category peer-reviewed journals for Science disciplines as first author, and Two research articles published in Y category peer reviewed journals for Social Science/Humanities disciplines as first author, shall be eligible for admission.
  • The candidates should have to pass (60%) HAT/NTS/ETC/ETS or University own test according to HEC guidelines/requirements (where applicable as eligibility requirements).
  • The test shall subject-based.
  • Submission of the Statement of Purpose by the scholar along with the application form.
Economics
  • Candidates possessing the relevant MS/MPhil/LLM Research-based (minimum 18 years of education) degree with at least CGPA of 3.0 (out of 4 in the semester system) or 1 Division (in the annual system) from HEC recognized University, shall be eligible for admission.
  • Candidates possessing MS (course-based) (minimum 18 years of education) degree with at least CGPA of 3.0 (out of 4 in the semester system) or 1 Division (in the annual system) from HEC recognized University with Two research articles in X category peer-reviewed journals for Science disciplines as first author, and Two research articles published in Y category peer reviewed journals for Social Science/Humanities disciplines as first author, shall be eligible for admission.
  • The candidates should have to pass (60%) HAT/NTS/ETC/ETS or University own test according to HEC guidelines/requirements (where applicable as eligibility requirements).
  • The test shall subject-based.
  • Submission of the Statement of Purpose by the scholar along with the application form.
Education
  • Candidates possessing the relevant MS/MPhil/LLM Research-based (minimum 18 years of education) degree with at least CGPA of 3.0 (out of 4 in the semester system) or 1 Division (in the annual system) from HEC recognized University, shall be eligible for admission.
  • Candidates possessing MS (course-based) (minimum 18 years of education) degree with at least CGPA of 3.0 (out of 4 in the semester system) or 1 Division (in the annual system) from HEC recognized University with Two research articles in X category peer-reviewed journals for Science disciplines as first author, and Two research articles published in Y category peer reviewed journals for Social Science/Humanities disciplines as first author, shall be eligible for admission.
  • The candidates should have to pass (60%) HAT/NTS/ETC/ETS or University own test according to HEC guidelines/requirements (where applicable as eligibility requirements).
  • The test shall subject-based.
  • Submission of the Statement of Purpose by the scholar along with the application form.
Electronics
  • Candidates possessing the relevant MS/MPhil/LLM Research-based (minimum 18 years of education) degree with at least CGPA of 3.0 (out of 4 in the semester system) or 1 Division (in the annual system) from HEC recognized University, shall be eligible for admission.
  • Candidates possessing MS (course-based) (minimum 18 years of education) degree with at least CGPA of 3.0 (out of 4 in the semester system) or 1 Division (in the annual system) from HEC recognized University with Two research articles in X category peer-reviewed journals for Science disciplines as first author, and Two research articles published in Y category peer reviewed journals for Social Science/Humanities disciplines as first author, shall be eligible for admission.
  • The candidates should have to pass (60%) HAT/NTS/ETC/ETS or University own test according to HEC guidelines/requirements (where applicable as eligibility requirements).
  • The test shall subject-based.
  • Submission of the Statement of Purpose by the scholar along with the application form.
English
  • Candidates possessing the relevant MS/MPhil/LLM Research-based (minimum 18 years of education) degree with at least CGPA of 3.0 (out of 4 in the semester system) or 1 Division (in the annual system) from HEC recognized University, shall be eligible for admission.
  • Candidates possessing MS (course-based) (minimum 18 years of education) degree with at least CGPA of 3.0 (out of 4 in the semester system) or 1 Division (in the annual system) from HEC recognized University with Two research articles in X category peer-reviewed journals for Science disciplines as first author, and Two research articles published in Y category peer reviewed journals for Social Science/Humanities disciplines as first author, shall be eligible for admission.
  • The candidates should have to pass (60%) HAT/NTS/ETC/ETS or University own test according to HEC guidelines/requirements (where applicable as eligibility requirements).
  • The test shall subject-based.
  • Submission of the Statement of Purpose by the scholar along with the application form.
Environmental Sciences
  • Candidates possessing the relevant MS/MPhil/LLM Research-based (minimum 18 years of education) degree with at least CGPA of 3.0 (out of 4 in the semester system) or 1 Division (in the annual system) from HEC recognized University, shall be eligible for admission.
  • Candidates possessing MS (course-based) (minimum 18 years of education) degree with at least CGPA of 3.0 (out of 4 in the semester system) or 1 Division (in the annual system) from HEC recognized University with Two research articles in X category peer-reviewed journals for Science disciplines as first author, and Two research articles published in Y category peer reviewed journals for Social Science/Humanities disciplines as first author, shall be eligible for admission.
  • The candidates should have to pass (60%) HAT/NTS/ETC/ETS or University own test according to HEC guidelines/requirements (where applicable as eligibility requirements).
  • The test shall subject-based.
  • Submission of the Statement of Purpose by the scholar along with the application form.
Geography
  • Candidates possessing the relevant MS/MPhil/LLM Research-based (minimum 18 years of education) degree with at least CGPA of 3.0 (out of 4 in the semester system) or 1 Division (in the annual system) from HEC recognized University, shall be eligible for admission.
  • Candidates possessing MS (course-based) (minimum 18 years of education) degree with at least CGPA of 3.0 (out of 4 in the semester system) or 1 Division (in the annual system) from HEC recognized University with Two research articles in X category peer-reviewed journals for Science disciplines as first author, and Two research articles published in Y category peer reviewed journals for Social Science/Humanities disciplines as first author, shall be eligible for admission.
  • The candidates should have to pass (60%) HAT/NTS/ETC/ETS or University own test according to HEC guidelines/requirements (where applicable as eligibility requirements).
  • The test shall subject-based.
  • Submission of the Statement of Purpose by the scholar along with the application form.
Geology
  • Candidates possessing the relevant MS/MPhil/LLM Research-based (minimum 18 years of education) degree with at least CGPA of 3.0 (out of 4 in the semester system) or 1 Division (in the annual system) from HEC recognized University, shall be eligible for admission.
  • Candidates possessing MS (course-based) (minimum 18 years of education) degree with at least CGPA of 3.0 (out of 4 in the semester system) or 1 Division (in the annual system) from HEC recognized University with Two research articles in X category peer-reviewed journals for Science disciplines as first author, and Two research articles published in Y category peer reviewed journals for Social Science/Humanities disciplines as first author, shall be eligible for admission.
  • The candidates should have to pass (60%) HAT/NTS/ETC/ETS or University own test according to HEC guidelines/requirements (where applicable as eligibility requirements).
  • The test shall subject-based.
  • Submission of the Statement of Purpose by the scholar along with the application form.
History
  • Candidates possessing the relevant MS/MPhil/LLM Research-based (minimum 18 years of education) degree with at least CGPA of 3.0 (out of 4 in the semester system) or 1 Division (in the annual system) from HEC recognized University, shall be eligible for admission.
  • Candidates possessing MS (course-based) (minimum 18 years of education) degree with at least CGPA of 3.0 (out of 4 in the semester system) or 1 Division (in the annual system) from HEC recognized University with Two research articles in X category peer-reviewed journals for Science disciplines as first author, and Two research articles published in Y category peer reviewed journals for Social Science/Humanities disciplines as first author, shall be eligible for admission.
  • The candidates should have to pass (60%) HAT/NTS/ETC/ETS or University own test according to HEC guidelines/requirements (where applicable as eligibility requirements).
  • The test shall subject-based.
  • Submission of the Statement of Purpose by the scholar along with the application form.
Home Economics (for females)
  • Candidates possessing the relevant MS/MPhil/LLM Research-based (minimum 18 years of education) degree with at least CGPA of 3.0 (out of 4 in the semester system) or 1 Division (in the annual system) from HEC recognized University, shall be eligible for admission.
  • Candidates possessing MS (course-based) (minimum 18 years of education) degree with at least CGPA of 3.0 (out of 4 in the semester system) or 1 Division (in the annual system) from HEC recognized University with Two research articles in X category peer-reviewed journals for Science disciplines as first author, and Two research articles published in Y category peer reviewed journals for Social Science/Humanities disciplines as first author, shall be eligible for admission.
  • The candidates should have to pass (60%) HAT/NTS/ETC/ETS or University own test according to HEC guidelines/requirements (where applicable as eligibility requirements).
  • The test shall subject-based.
  • Submission of the Statement of Purpose by the scholar along with the application form.
International Relations
  • Candidates possessing the relevant MS/MPhil/LLM Research-based (minimum 18 years of education) degree with at least CGPA of 3.0 (out of 4 in the semester system) or 1 Division (in the annual system) from HEC recognized University, shall be eligible for admission.
  • Candidates possessing MS (course-based) (minimum 18 years of education) degree with at least CGPA of 3.0 (out of 4 in the semester system) or 1 Division (in the annual system) from HEC recognized University with Two research articles in X category peer-reviewed journals for Science disciplines as first author, and Two research articles published in Y category peer reviewed journals for Social Science/Humanities disciplines as first author, shall be eligible for admission.
  • The candidates should have to pass (60%) HAT/NTS/ETC/ETS or University own test according to HEC guidelines/requirements (where applicable as eligibility requirements).
  • The test shall subject-based.
  • Submission of the Statement of Purpose by the scholar along with the application form.
Islamiyat
  • Candidates possessing the relevant MS/MPhil/LLM Research-based (minimum 18 years of education) degree with at least CGPA of 3.0 (out of 4 in the semester system) or 1 Division (in the annual system) from HEC recognized University, shall be eligible for admission.
  • Candidates possessing MS (course-based) (minimum 18 years of education) degree with at least CGPA of 3.0 (out of 4 in the semester system) or 1 Division (in the annual system) from HEC recognized University with Two research articles in X category peer-reviewed journals for Science disciplines as first author, and Two research articles published in Y category peer reviewed journals for Social Science/Humanities disciplines as first author, shall be eligible for admission.
  • The candidates should have to pass (60%) HAT/NTS/ETC/ETS or University own test according to HEC guidelines/requirements (where applicable as eligibility requirements).
  • The test shall subject-based.
  • Submission of the Statement of Purpose by the scholar along with the application form.
Journalism & Mass
Communication
  • Candidates possessing the relevant MS/MPhil/LLM Research-based (minimum 18 years of education) degree with at least CGPA of 3.0 (out of 4 in the semester system) or 1 Division (in the annual system) from HEC recognized University, shall be eligible for admission.
  • Candidates possessing MS (course-based) (minimum 18 years of education) degree with at least CGPA of 3.0 (out of 4 in the semester system) or 1 Division (in the annual system) from HEC recognized University with Two research articles in X category peer-reviewed journals for Science disciplines as first author, and Two research articles published in Y category peer reviewed journals for Social Science/Humanities disciplines as first author, shall be eligible for admission.
  • The candidates should have to pass (60%) HAT/NTS/ETC/ETS or University own test according to HEC guidelines/requirements (where applicable as eligibility requirements).
  • The test shall subject-based.
  • Submission of the Statement of Purpose by the scholar along with the application form.
Mathematics
  • Candidates possessing the relevant MS/MPhil/LLM Research-based (minimum 18 years of education) degree with at least CGPA of 3.0 (out of 4 in the semester system) or 1 Division (in the annual system) from HEC recognized University, shall be eligible for admission.
  • Candidates possessing MS (course-based) (minimum 18 years of education) degree with at least CGPA of 3.0 (out of 4 in the semester system) or 1 Division (in the annual system) from HEC recognized University with Two research articles in X category peer-reviewed journals for Science disciplines as first author, and Two research articles published in Y category peer reviewed journals for Social Science/Humanities disciplines as first author, shall be eligible for admission.
  • The candidates should have to pass (60%) HAT/NTS/ETC/ETS or University own test according to HEC guidelines/requirements (where applicable as eligibility requirements).
  • The test shall subject-based.
  • Submission of the Statement of Purpose by the scholar along with the application form.
Pashto
  • Candidates possessing the relevant MS/MPhil/LLM Research-based (minimum 18 years of education) degree with at least CGPA of 3.0 (out of 4 in the semester system) or 1 Division (in the annual system) from HEC recognized University, shall be eligible for admission.
  • Candidates possessing MS (course-based) (minimum 18 years of education) degree with at least CGPA of 3.0 (out of 4 in the semester system) or 1 Division (in the annual system) from HEC recognized University with Two research articles in X category peer-reviewed journals for Science disciplines as first author, and Two research articles published in Y category peer reviewed journals for Social Science/Humanities disciplines as first author, shall be eligible for admission.
  • The candidates should have to pass (60%) HAT/NTS/ETC/ETS or University own test according to HEC guidelines/requirements (where applicable as eligibility requirements).
  • The test shall subject-based.
  • Submission of the Statement of Purpose by the scholar along with the application form.
Peace & Conflict Studies 
  • Candidates possessing the relevant MS/MPhil/LLM Research-based (minimum 18 years of education) degree with at least CGPA of 3.0 (out of 4 in the semester system) or 1 Division (in the annual system) from HEC recognized University, shall be eligible for admission.
  • Candidates possessing MS (course-based) (minimum 18 years of education) degree with at least CGPA of 3.0 (out of 4 in the semester system) or 1 Division (in the annual system) from HEC recognized University with Two research articles in X category peer-reviewed journals for Science disciplines as first author, and Two research articles published in Y category peer reviewed journals for Social Science/Humanities disciplines as first author, shall be eligible for admission.
  • The candidates should have to pass (60%) HAT/NTS/ETC/ETS or University own test according to HEC guidelines/requirements (where applicable as eligibility requirements).
  • The test shall subject-based.
  • Submission of the Statement of Purpose by the scholar along with the application form.
Plant Biodiversity Conservation & Management
  • Candidates possessing the relevant MS/MPhil/LLM Research-based (minimum 18 years of education) degree with at least CGPA of 3.0 (out of 4 in the semester system) or 1 Division (in the annual system) from HEC recognized University, shall be eligible for admission.
  • Candidates possessing MS (course-based) (minimum 18 years of education) degree with at least CGPA of 3.0 (out of 4 in the semester system) or 1 Division (in the annual system) from HEC recognized University with Two research articles in X category peer-reviewed journals for Science disciplines as first author, and Two research articles published in Y category peer reviewed journals for Social Science/Humanities disciplines as first author, shall be eligible for admission.
  • The candidates should have to pass (60%) HAT/NTS/ETC/ETS or University own test according to HEC guidelines/requirements (where applicable as eligibility requirements).
  • The test shall subject-based.
  • Submission of the Statement of Purpose by the scholar along with the application form.
Pharmacy
  • Candidates possessing the relevant MS/MPhil/LLM Research-based (minimum 18 years of education) degree with at least CGPA of 3.0 (out of 4 in the semester system) or 1 Division (in the annual system) from HEC recognized University, shall be eligible for admission.
  • Candidates possessing MS (course-based) (minimum 18 years of education) degree with at least CGPA of 3.0 (out of 4 in the semester system) or 1 Division (in the annual system) from HEC recognized University with Two research articles in X category peer-reviewed journals for Science disciplines as first author, and Two research articles published in Y category peer reviewed journals for Social Science/Humanities disciplines as first author, shall be eligible for admission.
  • The candidates should have to pass (60%) HAT/NTS/ETC/ETS or University own test according to HEC guidelines/requirements (where applicable as eligibility requirements).
  • The test shall subject-based.
  • Submission of the Statement of Purpose by the scholar along with the application form.
 Political Science
  • Candidates possessing the relevant MS/MPhil/LLM Research-based (minimum 18 years of education) degree with at least CGPA of 3.0 (out of 4 in the semester system) or 1 Division (in the annual system) from HEC recognized University, shall be eligible for admission.
  • Candidates possessing MS (course-based) (minimum 18 years of education) degree with at least CGPA of 3.0 (out of 4 in the semester system) or 1 Division (in the annual system) from HEC recognized University with Two research articles in X category peer-reviewed journals for Science disciplines as first author, and Two research articles published in Y category peer reviewed journals for Social Science/Humanities disciplines as first author, shall be eligible for admission.
  • The candidates should have to pass (60%) HAT/NTS/ETC/ETS or University own test according to HEC guidelines/requirements (where applicable as eligibility requirements).
  • The test shall subject-based.
  • Submission of the Statement of Purpose by the scholar along with the application form.
 Psychology
  • Candidates possessing the relevant MS/MPhil/LLM Research-based (minimum 18 years of education) degree with at least CGPA of 3.0 (out of 4 in the semester system) or 1 Division (in the annual system) from HEC recognized University, shall be eligible for admission.
  • Candidates possessing MS (course-based) (minimum 18 years of education) degree with at least CGPA of 3.0 (out of 4 in the semester system) or 1 Division (in the annual system) from HEC recognized University with Two research articles in X category peer-reviewed journals for Science disciplines as first author, and Two research articles published in Y category peer reviewed journals for Social Science/Humanities disciplines as first author, shall be eligible for admission.
  • The candidates should have to pass (60%) HAT/NTS/ETC/ETS or University own test according to HEC guidelines/requirements (where applicable as eligibility requirements). The test shall subject-based.
  • Submission of the Statement of Purpose by the scholar along with the application form.
Physics
  • Candidates possessing the relevant MS/MPhil/LLM Research-based (minimum 18 years of education) degree with at least CGPA of 3.0 (out of 4 in the semester system) or 1 Division (in the annual system) from HEC recognized University, shall be eligible for admission.
  • Candidates possessing MS (course-based) (minimum 18 years of education) degree with at least CGPA of 3.0 (out of 4 in the semester system) or 1 Division (in the annual system) from HEC recognized University with Two research articles in X category peer-reviewed journals for Science disciplines as first author, and Two research articles published in Y category peer reviewed journals for Social Science/Humanities disciplines as first author, shall be eligible for admission.
  • The candidates should have to pass (60%) HAT/NTS/ETC/ETS or University own test according to HEC guidelines/requirements (where applicable as eligibility requirements).
  • The test shall subject-based.
  • Submission of the Statement of Purpose by the scholar along with the application form.
Sociology
  • Candidates possessing the relevant MS/MPhil/LLM Research-based (minimum 18 years of education) degree with at least CGPA of 3.0 (out of 4 in the semester system) or 1 Division (in the annual system) from HEC recognized University, shall be eligible for admission.
  • Candidates possessing MS (course-based) (minimum 18 years of education) degree with at least CGPA of 3.0 (out of 4 in the semester system) or 1 Division (in the annual system) from HEC recognized University with Two research articles in X category peer-reviewed journals for Science disciplines as first author, and Two research articles published in Y category peer reviewed journals for Social Science/Humanities disciplines as first author, shall be eligible for admission.
  • The candidates should have to pass (60%) HAT/NTS/ETC/ETS or University own test according to HEC guidelines/requirements (where applicable as eligibility requirements).
  • The test shall subject-based.
  • Submission of the Statement of Purpose by the scholar along with the application form.
Statistics
  • Candidates possessing the relevant MS/MPhil/LLM Research-based (minimum 18 years of education) degree with at least CGPA of 3.0 (out of 4 in the semester system) or 1 Division (in the annual system) from HEC recognized University, shall be eligible for admission.
  • Candidates possessing MS (course-based) (minimum 18 years of education) degree with at least CGPA of 3.0 (out of 4 in the semester system) or 1 Division (in the annual system) from HEC recognized University with Two research articles in X category peer-reviewed journals for Science disciplines as first author, and Two research articles published in Y category peer reviewed journals for Social Science/Humanities disciplines as first author, shall be eligible for admission.
  • The candidates should have to pass (60%) HAT/NTS/ETC/ETS or University own test according to HEC guidelines/requirements (where applicable as eligibility requirements).
  • The test shall subject-based.
  • Submission of the Statement of Purpose by the scholar along with the application form.
Urdu
  • Candidates possessing the relevant MS/MPhil/LLM Research-based (minimum 18 years of education) degree with at least CGPA of 3.0 (out of 4 in the semester system) or 1 Division (in the annual system) from HEC recognized University, shall be eligible for admission.
  • Candidates possessing MS (course-based) (minimum 18 years of education) degree with at least CGPA of 3.0 (out of 4 in the semester system) or 1 Division (in the annual system) from HEC recognized University with Two research articles in X category peer-reviewed journals for Science disciplines as first author, and Two research articles published in Y category peer reviewed journals for Social Science/Humanities disciplines as first author, shall be eligible for admission.
  • The candidates should have to pass (60%) HAT/NTS/ETC/ETS or University own test according to HEC guidelines/requirements (where applicable as eligibility requirements).
  • The test shall subject-based.
  • Submission of the Statement of Purpose by the scholar along with the application form.
Urban & Regional Planning
  • Candidates possessing the relevant MS/MPhil/LLM Research-based (minimum 18 years of education) degree with at least CGPA of 3.0 (out of 4 in the semester system) or 1 Division (in the annual system) from HEC recognized University, shall be eligible for admission.
  • Candidates possessing MS (course-based) (minimum 18 years of education) degree with at least CGPA of 3.0 (out of 4 in the semester system) or 1 Division (in the annual system) from HEC recognized University with Two research articles in X category peer-reviewed journals for Science disciplines as first author, and Two research articles published in Y category peer reviewed journals for Social Science/Humanities disciplines as first author, shall be eligible for admission.
  • The candidates should have to pass (60%) HAT/NTS/ETC/ETS or University own test according to HEC guidelines/requirements (where applicable as eligibility requirements).
  • The test shall subject-based.
  • Submission of the Statement of Purpose by the scholar along with the application form.
Zoology
  • Candidates possessing the relevant MS/MPhil/LLM Research-based (minimum 18 years of education) degree with at least CGPA of 3.0 (out of 4 in the semester system) or 1 Division (in the annual system) from HEC recognized University, shall be eligible for admission.
  • Candidates possessing MS (course-based) (minimum 18 years of education) degree with at least CGPA of 3.0 (out of 4 in the semester system) or 1 Division (in the annual system) from HEC recognized University with Two research articles in X category peer-reviewed journals for Science disciplines as first author, and Two research articles published in Y category peer reviewed journals for Social Science/Humanities disciplines as first author, shall be eligible for admission.
  • The candidates should have to pass (60%) HAT/NTS/ETC/ETS or University own test according to HEC guidelines/requirements (where applicable as eligibility requirements).
  • The test shall subject-based.
  • Submission of the Statement of Purpose by the scholar along with the application form.
Central Asian Studies 
  • Candidates possessing the relevant MS/MPhil/LLM Research-based (minimum 18 years of education) degree with at least CGPA of 3.0 (out of 4 in the semester system) or 1 Division (in the annual system) from HEC recognized University, shall be eligible for admission.
  • Candidates possessing MS (course-based) (minimum 18 years of education) degree with at least CGPA of 3.0 (out of 4 in the semester system) or 1 Division (in the annual system) from HEC recognized University with Two research articles in X category peer-reviewed journals for Science disciplines as first author, and Two research articles published in Y category peer reviewed journals for Social Science/Humanities disciplines as first author, shall be eligible for admission.
  • The candidates should have to pass (60%) HAT/NTS/ETC/ETS or University own test according to HEC guidelines/requirements (where applicable as eligibility requirements).
  • The test shall subject-based.
  • Submission of the Statement of Purpose by the scholar along with the application form.
Geology
  • Candidates possessing the relevant MS/MPhil/LLM Research-based (minimum 18 years of education) degree with at least CGPA of 3.0 (out of 4 in the semester system) or 1 Division (in the annual system) from HEC recognized University, shall be eligible for admission.
  • Candidates possessing MS (course-based) (minimum 18 years of education) degree with at least CGPA of 3.0 (out of 4 in the semester system) or 1 Division (in the annual system) from HEC recognized University with Two research articles in X category peer-reviewed journals for Science disciplines as first author, and Two research articles published in Y category peer reviewed journals for Social Science/Humanities disciplines as first author, shall be eligible for admission.
  • The candidates should have to pass (60%) HAT/NTS/ETC/ETS or University own test according to HEC guidelines/requirements (where applicable as eligibility requirements).
  • The test shall subject-based.
  • Submission of the Statement of Purpose by the scholar along with the application form.
 Physical Chemistry
  • Candidates possessing the relevant MS/MPhil/LLM Research-based (minimum 18 years of education) degree with at least CGPA of 3.0 (out of 4 in the semester system) or 1 Division (in the annual system) from HEC recognized University, shall be eligible for admission.
  • Candidates possessing MS (course-based) (minimum 18 years of education) degree with at least CGPA of 3.0 (out of 4 in the semester system) or 1 Division (in the annual system) from HEC recognized University with Two research articles in X category peer-reviewed journals for Science disciplines as first author, and Two research articles published in Y category peer reviewed journals for Social Science/Humanities disciplines as first author, shall be eligible for admission.
  • The candidates should have to pass (60%) HAT/NTS/ETC/ETS or University own test according to HEC guidelines/requirements (where applicable as eligibility requirements).
  • The test shall subject-based.
  • Submission of the Statement of Purpose by the scholar along with the application form.
Pakistan Studies
  • Candidates possessing the relevant MS/MPhil/LLM Research-based (minimum 18 years of education) degree with at least CGPA of 3.0 (out of 4 in the semester system) or 1 Division (in the annual system) from HEC recognized University, shall be eligible for admission.
  • Candidates possessing MS (course-based) (minimum 18 years of education) degree with at least CGPA of 3.0 (out of 4 in the semester system) or 1 Division (in the annual system) from HEC recognized University with Two research articles in X category peer-reviewed journals for Science disciplines as first author, and Two research articles published in Y category peer reviewed journals for Social Science/Humanities disciplines as first author, shall be eligible for admission.
  • The candidates should have to pass (60%) HAT/NTS/ETC/ETS or University own test according to HEC guidelines/requirements (where applicable as eligibility requirements).
  • The test shall subject-based.
  • Submission of the Statement of Purpose by the scholar along with the application form.
Islamic Studies
  • Candidates possessing the relevant MS/MPhil/LLM Research-based (minimum 18 years of education) degree with at least CGPA of 3.0 (out of 4 in the semester system) or 1 Division (in the annual system) from HEC recognized University, shall be eligible for admission.
  • Candidates possessing MS (course-based) (minimum 18 years of education) degree with at least CGPA of 3.0 (out of 4 in the semester system) or 1 Division (in the annual system) from HEC recognized University with Two research articles in X category peer-reviewed journals for Science disciplines as first author, and Two research articles published in Y category peer reviewed journals for Social Science/Humanities disciplines as first author, shall be eligible for admission.
  • The candidates should have to pass (60%) HAT/NTS/ETC/ETS or University own test according to HEC guidelines/requirements (where applicable as eligibility requirements).
  • The test shall subject-based.
  • Submission of the Statement of Purpose by the scholar along with the application form.

How to Register

Application Process:

  • Visit https://admissions.uop.edu.pk and Click SIGNUP to create your account
  • Login to the portal using your email and password
  • Once you logged-in:
  • Complete your personal information and Upload your recent passport size profile picture
  • Provide your contact information
  • Provide your academic qualification details
  • Choose your desired program(s)
  • Check your application details carefully before submission and SUBMIT
  • Deposit Admission Processing Fee of Rs.2,600/- through Kuick Pay Online Payment (instructions are given in the portal)

Documents required for Interview:

  • The selected candidates in the merit list (called for interview) must produce the following documents/requirements at the time of their interview:
  • Relevant Degree and Transcript/DMC (Original) along with a Photocopy
  • CNIC Copy
  • Valid GRE/HAT General/NTS/ETC/ETS scorecard with a photocopy, (For students who qualified it)
  • Service Certificate (for University Employees only).

Important Instructions:

  • A candidate having valid score card of HAT/NTS/ETC/ETS is not required to appear in the departmental test to be conducted by the concerned department/institute/center/college.
  • The concerned department/institute/center/college will inform the eligible candidates for departmental test date and venue.
  • Candidates employed in any Government or Semi-Government Department/Organization must submit No Objection Certificate from the concerned Department/Organization before his/her Provisional Admission.
  • Provision of hostel accommodation is subject to availability of seats and shall not be claimed as a matter of right.
  • If found ineligible in scrutiny, the candidate shall not be allowed to appear in the Interview even he/she has qualified the HAT/NTS/ETC/ETS or Departmental Test. Further, if the candidate appeared in the interview and later found to be ineligible for any reason, his/her admission will be cancelled at any stage.
  • In case of ambiguity about eligibility/program, the opinion of the Graduate Studies Committee of the concerned department will be considered final.
  • University of Peshawar and Higher Education Commission rules and regulations shall be applied to the admitted scholars.
  • All admissions are provisional, subject to the verification of required documents and transcripts during the admission interviews, as well as compliance with admission regulations and policies. Any incorrect, false, or hidden information provided by the applicant will result in disqualification.
  • The University reserves the right to withdraw any program, modify the rules governing programs, or make necessary amendments to programs or courses of study, where deemed necessary.
  • For more information, please contact: +92-91-9221418 / +92-91-9216701-20 Extension: 3004 or Email on helpdesk.oas@uop.edu.pk or visit https://www.uop.edu.pk
  • A candidate having valid score card of HAT/NTS/ETC/ETS is not required to appear in the departmental test to be conducted by the concerned department/institute/center/college.

Admission Courses

Branch Name Courses
University of Peshawar
  • Doctor Of Philosophy In Arabic
  • Doctor Of Philosophy In Botany
  • Doctor Of Philosophy In Central Asian Studies
  • Doctor Of Philosophy In Disaster Management
  • Doctor Of Philosophy In Economics
  • Doctor Of Philosophy In Electronics
  • Doctor Of Philosophy In English
  • Doctor Of Philosophy In Geography
  • Doctor Of Philosophy In Geology
  • Doctor Of Philosophy In History
  • Doctor Of Philosophy In Home Economics
  • Doctor Of Philosophy In International Relations
  • Doctor Of Philosophy In Islamic Studies
  • Doctor Of Philosophy In Journalism and Mass Communication
  • Doctor Of Philosophy In Pakistan Studies
  • Doctor Of Philosophy In Pashto
  • Doctor Of Philosophy In Peace and Conflict Studies
  • Doctor Of Philosophy In Persian
  • Doctor Of Philosophy In Physical Chemistry
  • Doctor Of Philosophy In Psychology
  • Doctor Of Philosophy In Sociology
  • Doctor Of Philosophy In Urban and Regional Planning
  • Doctor Of Philosophy In Urdu Language And Literature
  • Doctor Of Philosophy In Zoology
  • Doctor of Philosophy In Chemistry
  • Doctor of Philosophy In Computer Science
  • Doctor of Philosophy In Environmental Sciences
  • Doctor of Philosophy In Mathematics
  • Doctor of Philosophy In Pharmacy
  • Doctor of Philosophy In Physics
  • Doctor of Philosophy In Plant Biodiversity and Conservation
  • Doctor of Philosophy In Political Science
  • Doctor of Philosophy In Statistics
  • Doctor of Philosophy in Archaeology
  • Doctor of Philosophy in Education
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