Admission open at National University of Science and Technology, Islamabad for PhD Programs – Apply Now For 2025 Intake

Organization Name	National University of Science and Technology (NUST)
Admission Title	Admission open at National University of Science and Technology, Islamabad for PhD Programs – Apply Now For 2025 Intake
Admission Session	2025
Admission Valid From	06-04-2025	No Attachment
Admission Valid To	31-12-2025
Admission Start Date	06-04-2025
Admission Test Date	21-06-2025
Admission End Date	06-05-2025
Admission Result Date	30-06-2025
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Eligibility Criteria

PhD Eligibility:

Program	Eligibility
Software Engineering	18 years of education in a related discipline with minimum CGPA 3.0/4.0, 3.75/5.0 (in the Semester System) or First Division (in the Annual System) in MPhil/MS/Equivalent with research work. The candidate should have completed a minimum of 30 credit hours of coursework OR 24 credit hours of coursework and 06 credit hours of thesis/research work. The percentage will be valid only if the CGPA is not mentioned in the degree/transcript. For International Students; MS/MPhil (i.e. 18 years of education) in relevant disciplines with a minimum of 30 credit hours coursework OR 24 credit hours coursework and 06 credit hours research work. MS/MPhil with minimum CGPA 3.0/4.0, 3.75/5.0.
Engineering Management	18 years of education in a related discipline with minimum CGPA 3.0/4.0, 3.75/5.0 (in the Semester System) or First Division (in the Annual System) in MPhil/MS/Equivalent with research work. The candidate should have completed a minimum of 30 credit hours of coursework OR 24 credit hours of coursework and 06 credit hours of thesis/research work. The percentage will be valid only if the CGPA is not mentioned in the degree/transcript. For International Students; MS/MPhil (i.e. 18 years of education) in relevant disciplines with a minimum of 30 credit hours coursework OR 24 credit hours coursework and 06 credit hours research work. MS/MPhil with minimum CGPA 3.0/4.0, 3.75/5.0.
Mechatronics Engineering	18 years of education in a related discipline with minimum CGPA 3.0/4.0, 3.75/5.0 (in the Semester System) or First Division (in the Annual System) in MPhil/MS/Equivalent with research work. The candidate should have completed a minimum of 30 credit hours of coursework OR 24 credit hours of coursework and 06 credit hours of thesis/research work. The percentage will be valid only if the CGPA is not mentioned in the degree/transcript. For International Students; MS/MPhil (i.e. 18 years of education) in relevant disciplines with a minimum of 30 credit hours coursework OR 24 credit hours coursework and 06 credit hours research work. MS/MPhil with minimum CGPA 3.0/4.0, 3.75/5.0.
Applied Mathematics	18 years of education in a related discipline with minimum CGPA 3.0/4.0, 3.75/5.0 (in the Semester System) or First Division (in the Annual System) in MPhil/MS/Equivalent with research work. The candidate should have completed a minimum of 30 credit hours of coursework OR 24 credit hours of coursework and 06 credit hours of thesis/research work. The percentage will be valid only if the CGPA is not mentioned in the degree/transcript. For International Students; MS/MPhil (i.e. 18 years of education) in relevant disciplines with a minimum of 30 credit hours coursework OR 24 credit hours coursework and 06 credit hours research work. MS/MPhil with minimum CGPA 3.0/4.0, 3.75/5.0.
Manufacturing Engineering & Management	18 years of education in a related discipline with minimum CGPA 3.0/4.0, 3.75/5.0 (in the Semester System) or First Division (in the Annual System) in MPhil/MS/Equivalent with research work. The candidate should have completed a minimum of 30 credit hours of coursework OR 24 credit hours of coursework and 06 credit hours of thesis/research work. The percentage will be valid only if the CGPA is not mentioned in the degree/transcript. For International Students; MS/MPhil (i.e. 18 years of education) in relevant disciplines with a minimum of 30 credit hours coursework OR 24 credit hours coursework and 06 credit hours research work. MS/MPhil with minimum CGPA 3.0/4.0, 3.75/5.0.
Construction Engineering and Management	18 years of education in a related discipline with minimum CGPA 3.0/4.0, 3.75/5.0 (in the Semester System) or First Division (in the Annual System) in MPhil/MS/Equivalent with research work. The candidate should have completed a minimum of 30 credit hours of coursework OR 24 credit hours of coursework and 06 credit hours of thesis/research work. The percentage will be valid only if the CGPA is not mentioned in the degree/transcript. For International Students; MS/MPhil (i.e. 18 years of education) in relevant disciplines with a minimum of 30 credit hours coursework OR 24 credit hours coursework and 06 credit hours research work. MS/MPhil with minimum CGPA 3.0/4.0, 3.75/5.0.
Aerospace Engineering	18 years of education in a related discipline with minimum CGPA 3.0/4.0, 3.75/5.0 (in the Semester System) or First Division (in the Annual System) in MPhil/MS/Equivalent with research work. The candidate should have completed a minimum of 30 credit hours of coursework OR 24 credit hours of coursework and 06 credit hours of thesis/research work. The percentage will be valid only if the CGPA is not mentioned in the degree/transcript. For International Students; MS/MPhil (i.e. 18 years of education) in relevant disciplines with a minimum of 30 credit hours coursework OR 24 credit hours coursework and 06 credit hours research work. MS/MPhil with minimum CGPA 3.0/4.0, 3.75/5.0.
Avionics Engineering	18 years of education in a related discipline with minimum CGPA 3.0/4.0, 3.75/5.0 (in the Semester System) or First Division (in the Annual System) in MPhil/MS/Equivalent with research work. The candidate should have completed a minimum of 30 credit hours of coursework OR 24 credit hours of coursework and 06 credit hours of thesis/research work. The percentage will be valid only if the CGPA is not mentioned in the degree/transcript. For International Students; MS/MPhil (i.e. 18 years of education) in relevant disciplines with a minimum of 30 credit hours coursework OR 24 credit hours coursework and 06 credit hours research work. MS/MPhil with minimum CGPA 3.0/4.0, 3.75/5.0.
Electrical Engineering	18 years of education in a related discipline with minimum CGPA 3.0/4.0, 3.75/5.0 (in the Semester System) or First Division (in the Annual System) in MPhil/MS/Equivalent with research work. The candidate should have completed a minimum of 30 credit hours of coursework OR 24 credit hours of coursework and 06 credit hours of thesis/research work. The percentage will be valid only if the CGPA is not mentioned in the degree/transcript. For International Students; MS/MPhil (i.e. 18 years of education) in relevant disciplines with a minimum of 30 credit hours coursework OR 24 credit hours coursework and 06 credit hours research work. MS/MPhil with minimum CGPA 3.0/4.0, 3.75/5.0.
Mechanical Engineering	18 years of education in a related discipline with minimum CGPA 3.0/4.0, 3.75/5.0 (in the Semester System) or First Division (in the Annual System) in MPhil/MS/Equivalent with research work. The candidate should have completed a minimum of 30 credit hours of coursework OR 24 credit hours of coursework and 06 credit hours of thesis/research work. The percentage will be valid only if the CGPA is not mentioned in the degree/transcript. For International Students; MS/MPhil (i.e. 18 years of education) in relevant disciplines with a minimum of 30 credit hours coursework OR 24 credit hours coursework and 06 credit hours research work. MS/MPhil with minimum CGPA 3.0/4.0, 3.75/5.0.
Mathematics	18 years of education in a related discipline with minimum CGPA 3.0/4.0, 3.75/5.0 (in the Semester System) or First Division (in the Annual System) in MPhil/MS/Equivalent with research work. The candidate should have completed a minimum of 30 credit hours of coursework OR 24 credit hours of coursework and 06 credit hours of thesis/research work. The percentage will be valid only if the CGPA is not mentioned in the degree/transcript. For International Students; MS/MPhil (i.e. 18 years of education) in relevant disciplines with a minimum of 30 credit hours coursework OR 24 credit hours coursework and 06 credit hours research work. MS/MPhil with minimum CGPA 3.0/4.0, 3.75/5.0.
Physics	18 years of education in a related discipline with minimum CGPA 3.0/4.0, 3.75/5.0 (in the Semester System) or First Division (in the Annual System) in MPhil/MS/Equivalent with research work. The candidate should have completed a minimum of 30 credit hours of coursework OR 24 credit hours of coursework and 06 credit hours of thesis/research work. The percentage will be valid only if the CGPA is not mentioned in the degree/transcript. For International Students; MS/MPhil (i.e. 18 years of education) in relevant disciplines with a minimum of 30 credit hours coursework OR 24 credit hours coursework and 06 credit hours research work. MS/MPhil with minimum CGPA 3.0/4.0, 3.75/5.0.
Chemistry	18 years of education in a related discipline with minimum CGPA 3.0/4.0, 3.75/5.0 (in the Semester System) or First Division (in the Annual System) in MPhil/MS/Equivalent with research work. The candidate should have completed a minimum of 30 credit hours of coursework OR 24 credit hours of coursework and 06 credit hours of thesis/research work. The percentage will be valid only if the CGPA is not mentioned in the degree/transcript. For International Students; MS/MPhil (i.e. 18 years of education) in relevant disciplines with a minimum of 30 credit hours coursework OR 24 credit hours coursework and 06 credit hours research work. MS/MPhil with minimum CGPA 3.0/4.0, 3.75/5.0.
Applied Biosciences	18 years of education in a related discipline with minimum CGPA 3.0/4.0, 3.75/5.0 (in the Semester System) or First Division (in the Annual System) in MPhil/MS/Equivalent with research work. The candidate should have completed a minimum of 30 credit hours of coursework OR 24 credit hours of coursework and 06 credit hours of thesis/research work. The percentage will be valid only if the CGPA is not mentioned in the degree/transcript. For International Students; MS/MPhil (i.e. 18 years of education) in relevant disciplines with a minimum of 30 credit hours coursework OR 24 credit hours coursework and 06 credit hours research work. MS/MPhil with minimum CGPA 3.0/4.0, 3.75/5.0.
Business Administration	18 years of education in a related discipline with minimum CGPA 3.0/4.0, 3.75/5.0 (in the Semester System) or First Division (in the Annual System) in MPhil/MS/Equivalent with research work. The candidate should have completed a minimum of 30 credit hours of coursework OR 24 credit hours of coursework and 06 credit hours of thesis/research work. The percentage will be valid only if the CGPA is not mentioned in the degree/transcript. For International Students; MS/MPhil (i.e. 18 years of education) in relevant disciplines with a minimum of 30 credit hours coursework OR 24 credit hours coursework and 06 credit hours research work. MS/MPhil with minimum CGPA 3.0/4.0, 3.75/5.0.
Structural Engineering	18 years of education in a related discipline with minimum CGPA 3.0/4.0, 3.75/5.0 (in the Semester System) or First Division (in the Annual System) in MPhil/MS/Equivalent with research work. The candidate should have completed a minimum of 30 credit hours of coursework OR 24 credit hours of coursework and 06 credit hours of thesis/research work. The percentage will be valid only if the CGPA is not mentioned in the degree/transcript. For International Students; MS/MPhil (i.e. 18 years of education) in relevant disciplines with a minimum of 30 credit hours coursework OR 24 credit hours coursework and 06 credit hours research work. MS/MPhil with minimum CGPA 3.0/4.0, 3.75/5.0.
Environmental Engineering	18 years of education in a related discipline with minimum CGPA 3.0/4.0, 3.75/5.0 (in the Semester System) or First Division (in the Annual System) in MPhil/MS/Equivalent with research work. The candidate should have completed a minimum of 30 credit hours of coursework OR 24 credit hours of coursework and 06 credit hours of thesis/research work. The percentage will be valid only if the CGPA is not mentioned in the degree/transcript. For International Students; MS/MPhil (i.e. 18 years of education) in relevant disciplines with a minimum of 30 credit hours coursework OR 24 credit hours coursework and 06 credit hours research work. MS/MPhil with minimum CGPA 3.0/4.0, 3.75/5.0.
Environmental Sciences	18 years of education in a related discipline with minimum CGPA 3.0/4.0, 3.75/5.0 (in the Semester System) or First Division (in the Annual System) in MPhil/MS/Equivalent with research work. The candidate should have completed a minimum of 30 credit hours of coursework OR 24 credit hours of coursework and 06 credit hours of thesis/research work. The percentage will be valid only if the CGPA is not mentioned in the degree/transcript. For International Students; MS/MPhil (i.e. 18 years of education) in relevant disciplines with a minimum of 30 credit hours coursework OR 24 credit hours coursework and 06 credit hours research work. MS/MPhil with minimum CGPA 3.0/4.0, 3.75/5.0.
Remote Sensing & GIS	18 years of education in a related discipline with minimum CGPA 3.0/4.0, 3.75/5.0 (in the Semester System) or First Division (in the Annual System) in MPhil/MS/Equivalent with research work. The candidate should have completed a minimum of 30 credit hours of coursework OR 24 credit hours of coursework and 06 credit hours of thesis/research work. The percentage will be valid only if the CGPA is not mentioned in the degree/transcript. For International Students; MS/MPhil (i.e. 18 years of education) in relevant disciplines with a minimum of 30 credit hours coursework OR 24 credit hours coursework and 06 credit hours research work. MS/MPhil with minimum CGPA 3.0/4.0, 3.75/5.0.
Water Resources & Hydropower Engineering	18 years of education in a related discipline with minimum CGPA 3.0/4.0, 3.75/5.0 (in the Semester System) or First Division (in the Annual System) in MPhil/MS/Equivalent with research work. The candidate should have completed a minimum of 30 credit hours of coursework OR 24 credit hours of coursework and 06 credit hours of thesis/research work. The percentage will be valid only if the CGPA is not mentioned in the degree/transcript. For International Students; MS/MPhil (i.e. 18 years of education) in relevant disciplines with a minimum of 30 credit hours coursework OR 24 credit hours coursework and 06 credit hours research work. MS/MPhil with minimum CGPA 3.0/4.0, 3.75/5.0.
Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Engineering	18 years of education in a related discipline with minimum CGPA 3.0/4.0, 3.75/5.0 (in the Semester System) or First Division (in the Annual System) in MPhil/MS/Equivalent with research work. The candidate should have completed a minimum of 30 credit hours of coursework OR 24 credit hours of coursework and 06 credit hours of thesis/research work. The percentage will be valid only if the CGPA is not mentioned in the degree/transcript. For International Students; MS/MPhil (i.e. 18 years of education) in relevant disciplines with a minimum of 30 credit hours coursework OR 24 credit hours coursework and 06 credit hours research work. MS/MPhil with minimum CGPA 3.0/4.0, 3.75/5.0.
Thermal Energy Engineering	18 years of education in a related discipline with minimum CGPA 3.0/4.0, 3.75/5.0 (in the Semester System) or First Division (in the Annual System) in MPhil/MS/Equivalent with research work. The candidate should have completed a minimum of 30 credit hours of coursework OR 24 credit hours of coursework and 06 credit hours of thesis/research work. The percentage will be valid only if the CGPA is not mentioned in the degree/transcript. For International Students; MS/MPhil (i.e. 18 years of education) in relevant disciplines with a minimum of 30 credit hours coursework OR 24 credit hours coursework and 06 credit hours research work. MS/MPhil with minimum CGPA 3.0/4.0, 3.75/5.0.
Electrical Engineering (Power)	18 years of education in a related discipline with minimum CGPA 3.0/4.0, 3.75/5.0 (in the Semester System) or First Division (in the Annual System) in MPhil/MS/Equivalent with research work. The candidate should have completed a minimum of 30 credit hours of coursework OR 24 credit hours of coursework and 06 credit hours of thesis/research work. The percentage will be valid only if the CGPA is not mentioned in the degree/transcript. For International Students; MS/MPhil (i.e. 18 years of education) in relevant disciplines with a minimum of 30 credit hours coursework OR 24 credit hours coursework and 06 credit hours research work. MS/MPhil with minimum CGPA 3.0/4.0, 3.75/5.0.
Energy Systems Engineering	18 years of education in a related discipline with minimum CGPA 3.0/4.0, 3.75/5.0 (in the Semester System) or First Division (in the Annual System) in MPhil/MS/Equivalent with research work. The candidate should have completed a minimum of 30 credit hours of coursework OR 24 credit hours of coursework and 06 credit hours of thesis/research work. The percentage will be valid only if the CGPA is not mentioned in the degree/transcript. For International Students; MS/MPhil (i.e. 18 years of education) in relevant disciplines with a minimum of 30 credit hours coursework OR 24 credit hours coursework and 06 credit hours research work. MS/MPhil with minimum CGPA 3.0/4.0, 3.75/5.0.
Economics	18 years of education in a related discipline with minimum CGPA 3.0/4.0, 3.75/5.0 (in the Semester System) or First Division (in the Annual System) in MPhil/MS/Equivalent with research work. The candidate should have completed a minimum of 30 credit hours of coursework OR 24 credit hours of coursework and 06 credit hours of thesis/research work. The percentage will be valid only if the CGPA is not mentioned in the degree/transcript. For International Students; MS/MPhil (i.e. 18 years of education) in relevant disciplines with a minimum of 30 credit hours coursework OR 24 credit hours coursework and 06 credit hours research work. MS/MPhil with minimum CGPA 3.0/4.0, 3.75/5.0.
Psychology	18 years of education in a related discipline with minimum CGPA 3.0/4.0, 3.75/5.0 (in the Semester System) or First Division (in the Annual System) in MPhil/MS/Equivalent with research work. The candidate should have completed a minimum of 30 credit hours of coursework OR 24 credit hours of coursework and 06 credit hours of thesis/research work. The percentage will be valid only if the CGPA is not mentioned in the degree/transcript. For International Students; MS/MPhil (i.e. 18 years of education) in relevant disciplines with a minimum of 30 credit hours coursework OR 24 credit hours coursework and 06 credit hours research work. MS/MPhil with minimum CGPA 3.0/4.0, 3.75/5.0.
Peace and Conflict Studies	18 years of education in a related discipline with minimum CGPA 3.0/4.0, 3.75/5.0 (in the Semester System) or First Division (in the Annual System) in MPhil/MS/Equivalent with research work. The candidate should have completed a minimum of 30 credit hours of coursework OR 24 credit hours of coursework and 06 credit hours of thesis/research work. The percentage will be valid only if the CGPA is not mentioned in the degree/transcript. For International Students; MS/MPhil (i.e. 18 years of education) in relevant disciplines with a minimum of 30 credit hours coursework OR 24 credit hours coursework and 06 credit hours research work. MS/MPhil with minimum CGPA 3.0/4.0, 3.75/5.0.
International Relations	18 years of education in a related discipline with minimum CGPA 3.0/4.0, 3.75/5.0 (in the Semester System) or First Division (in the Annual System) in MPhil/MS/Equivalent with research work. The candidate should have completed a minimum of 30 credit hours of coursework OR 24 credit hours of coursework and 06 credit hours of thesis/research work. The percentage will be valid only if the CGPA is not mentioned in the degree/transcript. For International Students; MS/MPhil (i.e. 18 years of education) in relevant disciplines with a minimum of 30 credit hours coursework OR 24 credit hours coursework and 06 credit hours research work. MS/MPhil with minimum CGPA 3.0/4.0, 3.75/5.0.
Computer Science	18 years of education in a related discipline with minimum CGPA 3.0/4.0, 3.75/5.0 (in the Semester System) or First Division (in the Annual System) in MPhil/MS/Equivalent with research work. The candidate should have completed a minimum of 30 credit hours of coursework OR 24 credit hours of coursework and 06 credit hours of thesis/research work. The percentage will be valid only if the CGPA is not mentioned in the degree/transcript. For International Students; MS/MPhil (i.e. 18 years of education) in relevant disciplines with a minimum of 30 credit hours coursework OR 24 credit hours coursework and 06 credit hours research work. MS/MPhil with minimum CGPA 3.0/4.0, 3.75/5.0.
Civil Engineering	18 years of education in a related discipline with minimum CGPA 3.0/4.0, 3.75/5.0 (in the Semester System) or First Division (in the Annual System) in MPhil/MS/Equivalent with research work. The candidate should have completed a minimum of 30 credit hours of coursework OR 24 credit hours of coursework and 06 credit hours of thesis/research work. The percentage will be valid only if the CGPA is not mentioned in the degree/transcript. For International Students; MS/MPhil (i.e. 18 years of education) in relevant disciplines with a minimum of 30 credit hours coursework OR 24 credit hours coursework and 06 credit hours research work. MS/MPhil with minimum CGPA 3.0/4.0, 3.75/5.0.
Mining Engineering	18 years of education in a related discipline with minimum CGPA 3.0/4.0, 3.75/5.0 (in the Semester System) or First Division (in the Annual System) in MPhil/MS/Equivalent with research work. The candidate should have completed a minimum of 30 credit hours of coursework OR 24 credit hours of coursework and 06 credit hours of thesis/research work. The percentage will be valid only if the CGPA is not mentioned in the degree/transcript. For International Students; MS/MPhil (i.e. 18 years of education) in relevant disciplines with a minimum of 30 credit hours coursework OR 24 credit hours coursework and 06 credit hours research work. MS/MPhil with minimum CGPA 3.0/4.0, 3.75/5.0.
Urban and Regional Planning	18 years of education in a related discipline with minimum CGPA 3.0/4.0, 3.75/5.0 (in the Semester System) or First Division (in the Annual System) in MPhil/MS/Equivalent with research work. The candidate should have completed a minimum of 30 credit hours of coursework OR 24 credit hours of coursework and 06 credit hours of thesis/research work. The percentage will be valid only if the CGPA is not mentioned in the degree/transcript. For International Students; MS/MPhil (i.e. 18 years of education) in relevant disciplines with a minimum of 30 credit hours coursework OR 24 credit hours coursework and 06 credit hours research work. MS/MPhil with minimum CGPA 3.0/4.0, 3.75/5.0.
Geotechnical Engineering	18 years of education in a related discipline with minimum CGPA 3.0/4.0, 3.75/5.0 (in the Semester System) or First Division (in the Annual System) in MPhil/MS/Equivalent with research work. The candidate should have completed a minimum of 30 credit hours of coursework OR 24 credit hours of coursework and 06 credit hours of thesis/research work. The percentage will be valid only if the CGPA is not mentioned in the degree/transcript. For International Students; MS/MPhil (i.e. 18 years of education) in relevant disciplines with a minimum of 30 credit hours coursework OR 24 credit hours coursework and 06 credit hours research work. MS/MPhil with minimum CGPA 3.0/4.0, 3.75/5.0.
Transportation Engineering	18 years of education in a related discipline with minimum CGPA 3.0/4.0, 3.75/5.0 (in the Semester System) or First Division (in the Annual System) in MPhil/MS/Equivalent with research work. The candidate should have completed a minimum of 30 credit hours of coursework OR 24 credit hours of coursework and 06 credit hours of thesis/research work. The percentage will be valid only if the CGPA is not mentioned in the degree/transcript. For International Students; MS/MPhil (i.e. 18 years of education) in relevant disciplines with a minimum of 30 credit hours coursework OR 24 credit hours coursework and 06 credit hours research work. MS/MPhil with minimum CGPA 3.0/4.0, 3.75/5.0.
Electrical Engineering	18 years of education in a related discipline with minimum CGPA 3.0/4.0, 3.75/5.0 (in the Semester System) or First Division (in the Annual System) in MPhil/MS/Equivalent with research work. The candidate should have completed a minimum of 30 credit hours of coursework OR 24 credit hours of coursework and 06 credit hours of thesis/research work. The percentage will be valid only if the CGPA is not mentioned in the degree/transcript. For International Students; MS/MPhil (i.e. 18 years of education) in relevant disciplines with a minimum of 30 credit hours coursework OR 24 credit hours coursework and 06 credit hours research work. MS/MPhil with minimum CGPA 3.0/4.0, 3.75/5.0.
Computer Science	18 years of education in a related discipline with minimum CGPA 3.0/4.0, 3.75/5.0 (in the Semester System) or First Division (in the Annual System) in MPhil/MS/Equivalent with research work. The candidate should have completed a minimum of 30 credit hours of coursework OR 24 credit hours of coursework and 06 credit hours of thesis/research work. The percentage will be valid only if the CGPA is not mentioned in the degree/transcript. For International Students; MS/MPhil (i.e. 18 years of education) in relevant disciplines with a minimum of 30 credit hours coursework OR 24 credit hours coursework and 06 credit hours research work. MS/MPhil with minimum CGPA 3.0/4.0, 3.75/5.0.
Information Security	18 years of education in a related discipline with minimum CGPA 3.0/4.0, 3.75/5.0 (in the Semester System) or First Division (in the Annual System) in MPhil/MS/Equivalent with research work. The candidate should have completed a minimum of 30 credit hours of coursework OR 24 credit hours of coursework and 06 credit hours of thesis/research work. The percentage will be valid only if the CGPA is not mentioned in the degree/transcript. For International Students; MS/MPhil (i.e. 18 years of education) in relevant disciplines with a minimum of 30 credit hours coursework OR 24 credit hours coursework and 06 credit hours research work. MS/MPhil with minimum CGPA 3.0/4.0, 3.75/5.0.
Information Technology	18 years of education in a related discipline with minimum CGPA 3.0/4.0, 3.75/5.0 (in the Semester System) or First Division (in the Annual System) in MPhil/MS/Equivalent with research work. The candidate should have completed a minimum of 30 credit hours of coursework OR 24 credit hours of coursework and 06 credit hours of thesis/research work. The percentage will be valid only if the CGPA is not mentioned in the degree/transcript. For International Students; MS/MPhil (i.e. 18 years of education) in relevant disciplines with a minimum of 30 credit hours coursework OR 24 credit hours coursework and 06 credit hours research work. MS/MPhil with minimum CGPA 3.0/4.0, 3.75/5.0.
Artificial Intelligence	18 years of education in a related discipline with minimum CGPA 3.0/4.0, 3.75/5.0 (in the Semester System) or First Division (in the Annual System) in MPhil/MS/Equivalent with research work. The candidate should have completed a minimum of 30 credit hours of coursework OR 24 credit hours of coursework and 06 credit hours of thesis/research work. The percentage will be valid only if the CGPA is not mentioned in the degree/transcript. For International Students; MS/MPhil (i.e. 18 years of education) in relevant disciplines with a minimum of 30 credit hours coursework OR 24 credit hours coursework and 06 credit hours research work. MS/MPhil with minimum CGPA 3.0/4.0, 3.75/5.0.
Computational Science and Engineering	18 years of education in a related discipline with minimum CGPA 3.0/4.0, 3.75/5.0 (in the Semester System) or First Division (in the Annual System) in MPhil/MS/Equivalent with research work. The candidate should have completed a minimum of 30 credit hours of coursework OR 24 credit hours of coursework and 06 credit hours of thesis/research work. The percentage will be valid only if the CGPA is not mentioned in the degree/transcript. For International Students; MS/MPhil (i.e. 18 years of education) in relevant disciplines with a minimum of 30 credit hours coursework OR 24 credit hours coursework and 06 credit hours research work. MS/MPhil with minimum CGPA 3.0/4.0, 3.75/5.0.
Climate Change and Sustainable Development	18 years of education in a related discipline with minimum CGPA 3.0/4.0, 3.75/5.0 (in the Semester System) or First Division (in the Annual System) in MPhil/MS/Equivalent with research work. The candidate should have completed a minimum of 30 credit hours of coursework OR 24 credit hours of coursework and 06 credit hours of thesis/research work. The percentage will be valid only if the CGPA is not mentioned in the degree/transcript. For International Students; MS/MPhil (i.e. 18 years of education) in relevant disciplines with a minimum of 30 credit hours coursework OR 24 credit hours coursework and 06 credit hours research work. MS/MPhil with minimum CGPA 3.0/4.0, 3.75/5.0.
Bioinformatics	18 years of education in a related discipline with minimum CGPA 3.0/4.0, 3.75/5.0 (in the Semester System) or First Division (in the Annual System) in MPhil/MS/Equivalent with research work. The candidate should have completed a minimum of 30 credit hours of coursework OR 24 credit hours of coursework and 06 credit hours of thesis/research work. The percentage will be valid only if the CGPA is not mentioned in the degree/transcript. For International Students; MS/MPhil (i.e. 18 years of education) in relevant disciplines with a minimum of 30 credit hours coursework OR 24 credit hours coursework and 06 credit hours research work. MS/MPhil with minimum CGPA 3.0/4.0, 3.75/5.0.
Materials and Surface Engineering	18 years of education in a related discipline with minimum CGPA 3.0/4.0, 3.75/5.0 (in the Semester System) or First Division (in the Annual System) in MPhil/MS/Equivalent with research work. The candidate should have completed a minimum of 30 credit hours of coursework OR 24 credit hours of coursework and 06 credit hours of thesis/research work. The percentage will be valid only if the CGPA is not mentioned in the degree/transcript. For International Students; MS/MPhil (i.e. 18 years of education) in relevant disciplines with a minimum of 30 credit hours coursework OR 24 credit hours coursework and 06 credit hours research work. MS/MPhil with minimum CGPA 3.0/4.0, 3.75/5.0.
Chemical Engineering	18 years of education in a related discipline with minimum CGPA 3.0/4.0, 3.75/5.0 (in the Semester System) or First Division (in the Annual System) in MPhil/MS/Equivalent with research work. The candidate should have completed a minimum of 30 credit hours of coursework OR 24 credit hours of coursework and 06 credit hours of thesis/research work. The percentage will be valid only if the CGPA is not mentioned in the degree/transcript. For International Students; MS/MPhil (i.e. 18 years of education) in relevant disciplines with a minimum of 30 credit hours coursework OR 24 credit hours coursework and 06 credit hours research work. MS/MPhil with minimum CGPA 3.0/4.0, 3.75/5.0.
Nanoscience & Engineering	18 years of education in a related discipline with minimum CGPA 3.0/4.0, 3.75/5.0 (in the Semester System) or First Division (in the Annual System) in MPhil/MS/Equivalent with research work. The candidate should have completed a minimum of 30 credit hours of coursework OR 24 credit hours of coursework and 06 credit hours of thesis/research work. The percentage will be valid only if the CGPA is not mentioned in the degree/transcript. For International Students; MS/MPhil (i.e. 18 years of education) in relevant disciplines with a minimum of 30 credit hours coursework OR 24 credit hours coursework and 06 credit hours research work. MS/MPhil with minimum CGPA 3.0/4.0, 3.75/5.0.
Design and Manufacturing Engineering	18 years of education in a related discipline with minimum CGPA 3.0/4.0, 3.75/5.0 (in the Semester System) or First Division (in the Annual System) in MPhil/MS/Equivalent with research work. The candidate should have completed a minimum of 30 credit hours of coursework OR 24 credit hours of coursework and 06 credit hours of thesis/research work. The percentage will be valid only if the CGPA is not mentioned in the degree/transcript. For International Students; MS/MPhil (i.e. 18 years of education) in relevant disciplines with a minimum of 30 credit hours coursework OR 24 credit hours coursework and 06 credit hours research work. MS/MPhil with minimum CGPA 3.0/4.0, 3.75/5.0.
Biomedical Engineering	18 years of education in a related discipline with minimum CGPA 3.0/4.0, 3.75/5.0 (in the Semester System) or First Division (in the Annual System) in MPhil/MS/Equivalent with research work. The candidate should have completed a minimum of 30 credit hours of coursework OR 24 credit hours of coursework and 06 credit hours of thesis/research work. The percentage will be valid only if the CGPA is not mentioned in the degree/transcript. For International Students; MS/MPhil (i.e. 18 years of education) in relevant disciplines with a minimum of 30 credit hours coursework OR 24 credit hours coursework and 06 credit hours research work. MS/MPhil with minimum CGPA 3.0/4.0, 3.75/5.0.
Biomedical Sciences	18 years of education in a related discipline with minimum CGPA 3.0/4.0, 3.75/5.0 (in the Semester System) or First Division (in the Annual System) in MPhil/MS/Equivalent with research work. The candidate should have completed a minimum of 30 credit hours of coursework OR 24 credit hours of coursework and 06 credit hours of thesis/research work. The percentage will be valid only if the CGPA is not mentioned in the degree/transcript. For International Students; MS/MPhil (i.e. 18 years of education) in relevant disciplines with a minimum of 30 credit hours coursework OR 24 credit hours coursework and 06 credit hours research work. MS/MPhil with minimum CGPA 3.0/4.0, 3.75/5.0.

Tests:

• Graduate -NUST Entrance Test (G-NET) by NUST, Pakistan (Overall score => 60%
• Valid NTS GAT (General) Test for PhD programs by NTS (Score => 60%).
• Valid HAT Test HEC, Pakistan (Score => 60%). OR
• GRE(General) conducted by ETS, USA, with following minimum score separately in each section:-
• Quantitative (130/170​)
• Verbal​ (130/170)​
• Analytical Writing (3/6.0)​
• MS/MPhil/Equivalent degree must be verified by HEC.
• G-NET/GRE/GAT/HAT score must be valid at the start of semester date/joining date of PhD programmes.
• The percentage will be valid only if CGPA is not mentioned in degree/transcript.

How to Register

Admission Process:

• Visit the website and apply at http://phdadmission.nust.edu.pk/
• On visiting www.phdadmission.nust.edu.pk for filling the application form, the candidates will be allotted a password to access the application form after providing their valid e-mail addresses.
• A recent photograph of the candidate is required to be uploaded.
• If both percentage and CGPA are mentioned on Bachelors/Masters Degree/MPhil Transcript, then only CGPA will be entered.
• Eligibility criteria of the program, for which applying, must be consulted before selecting the preferences.
• Candidates will not be considered for the programs for which they are not eligible.
• Candidates can deposit the fee through online deposit, after taking the print of Challan in any branch of HBL.
• The candidate will have to upload scanned copies of his/her Research Proposal and all the related documents with the application form.
• Please remember your Roll No for all future references.
• Candidates willing to undertake research related ​​​to National Needs will be given due preference.
• Note: Candidates are advised to avoid misrepresentation of facts which may lead to cancellation of their candidatures at any stage. ​

Admission Courses

Branch Name

Courses

National University of Science and Technology Islamabad

Doctor Of Philosophy In Applied Mathematics Doctor Of Philosophy In Artificial Intelligence Doctor Of Philosophy In Biomedical Engineering Doctor Of Philosophy In Biomedical Sciences Doctor Of Philosophy In Civil Engineering Doctor Of Philosophy In Climate Change and Sustainable Development Doctor Of Philosophy In Computational Science and Engineering Doctor Of Philosophy In Construction Engineering and Management Doctor Of Philosophy In Design and Manufacturing Engineering Doctor Of Philosophy In Economics Doctor Of Philosophy In Electrical Engineering (Power) Doctor Of Philosophy In Energy Systems Engineering Doctor Of Philosophy In Information Security Doctor Of Philosophy In Information Technology Doctor Of Philosophy In International Relations Doctor Of Philosophy In Materials and Surface Engineering Doctor Of Philosophy In Nanoscience Engineering Doctor Of Philosophy In Peace and Conflict Studies Doctor Of Philosophy In Psychology Doctor Of Philosophy In Remote Sensing and Geographic Information System Doctor Of Philosophy In Robotics and intelligent Machine Engineering Doctor Of Philosophy In Thermal Energy Engineering Doctor Of Philosophy In Urban and Regional Planning Doctor Of Philosophy In Water Resources Engineering and Management Doctor of Philosophy In Aerospace Engineering Doctor of Philosophy In Applied Biosciences Doctor of Philosophy In Avionics Engineering Doctor of Philosophy In Bioinformatics Doctor of Philosophy In Business Administration Doctor of Philosophy In Chemical Engineering Doctor of Philosophy In Chemistry Doctor of Philosophy In Computer Engineering Doctor of Philosophy In Computer Science Doctor of Philosophy In Electrical Engineering Doctor of Philosophy In Engineering Management Doctor of Philosophy In Environmental Engineering Doctor of Philosophy In Environmental Sciences Doctor of Philosophy In Geotechnical Engineering Doctor of Philosophy In Manufacturing and Engineering Management Doctor of Philosophy In Mathematics Doctor of Philosophy In Mechanical Engineering Doctor of Philosophy In Mechatronics Engineering Doctor of Philosophy In Mining Engineering Doctor of Philosophy In Physics Doctor of Philosophy In Software Engineering Doctor of Philosophy In Structural Engineering Doctor of Philosophy In Transportation Engineering