Admission of International Students
Fee Structure
The international student fee structure is aligned with locally and regionally affordable standards. All fees are charged in US Dollars (US$).
A. Standard Programs – Tuition & Other Dues (US$)
| Program | Duration | Tuition Fee | Other Dues (1st semester only) | Total Fee 1st Semester | Semester Fee 2nd & onward |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BS Standard Programs | 4 Years | $300 | $200 | $500 | $300 |
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Faculty of Islamic & Arabic Studies
Faculty of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
Faculty of Medicine & Allied Health Sciences
Faculty of Law
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| MS / MPhil Standard Programs | 2 Years | $330 | $210 | $540 | $330 |
View MS / MPhil programs (102 programs)Faculty of Arts & Languages
Faculty of Agriculture & Environmental Sciences
Faculty of Chemical & Biological Sciences
Faculty of Computing
Faculty of Education
Faculty of Engineering & Technology
Faculty of Islamic Learning
Faculty of Management Sciences & Commerce
Faculty of Medicine & Allied Health Sciences
Faculty of Pharmacy
Faculty of Physical & Mathematical Sciences
Faculty of Social Sciences
Faculty of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
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| PhD Standard Programs | 3 Years | $370 | $260 | $630 | $370 |
View PhD programs (62 programs)Faculty of Arts & Languages
Faculty of Agriculture & Environmental Sciences
Faculty of Chemical & Biological Sciences
Faculty of Computing
Faculty of Education
Faculty of Engineering & Technology
Faculty of Islamic Learning
Faculty of Management Sciences & Commerce
Faculty of Medicine & Allied Health Sciences
Faculty of Pharmacy
Faculty of Physical & Mathematical Sciences
Faculty of Social Sciences
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B. Professional Programs – Tuition & Other Dues (US$)
| Program | Duration | Tuition Fee | Other Dues (1st semester only) | Total Fee 1st Semester | Semester Fee 2nd & onward |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pharm-D (Doctor of Pharmacy) | 5 Years | $400 | $200 | $600 | $400 |
| BEMS (Bachelor of Eastern Medicine & Surgery) | 5 Years | $350 | $200 | $550 | $350 |
| BHMS (Bachelor of Homeopathic Medical Science) | 5 Years | $350 | $200 | $550 | $350 |
| DVM (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine) | 5 Years | $300 | $200 | $500 | $300 |
| DPT (Doctor of Physical Therapy) | 5 Years | $350 | $200 | $550 | $350 |
| BS Nursing | 4 Years | $400 | $300 | $700 | $400 |
| MS Nursing | 2 Years | $920 | $400 | $1320 | $920 |
| BS Human Nutrition & Dietetics | 4 Years | $350 | $200 | $550 | $350 |
| BS Forensic Science | 4 Years | $350 | $200 | $550 | $350 |
| Post RN BSN | 2 Years | $400 | $200 | $600 | $400 |
| B.Sc. Civil Engineering | 4 Years | $300 | $200 | $500 | $300 |
| B.Sc. Electrical Power Engineering | 4 Years | $300 | $200 | $500 | $300 |
| B.Sc. Electronic Engineering | 4 Years | $300 | $200 | $500 | $300 |
| B.Sc. Computer Systems Engineering | 4 Years | $300 | $200 | $500 | $300 |
| B.Sc. Telecommunication Engineering | 4 Years | $300 | $200 | $500 | $300 |
| B-Architecture (Bachelor of Architecture) | 5 Years | $350 | $200 | $550 | $350 |
| BS Electrical Engineering Technology | 4 Years | $300 | $200 | $500 | $300 |
| BS Biomedical Engineering Technology | 4 Years | $300 | $200 | $500 | $300 |
| BS Biomedical Electronics | 4 Years | $300 | $200 | $500 | $300 |
| BS Electronics | 4 Years | $300 | $200 | $500 | $300 |
| BS Medical Laboratory Technology (Evening classes) | 4 Years | $350 | $200 | $550 | $350 |
C. Other Dues (US$)
| Type of Charge | BS | MS/MPhil | PhD | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Processing Fee | $10 | $15 | $15 | Charged separately at the time of admission |
| Registration Fee | $40 | $50 | $100 | Automatically added to the first-semester fee under “Other Dues” |
| Library Security Fee | $60 | $60 | $60 | |
| Security Fee | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Thesis / Project / Research Fee | $30 | $100 | $180 | Paid separately along with the last semester’s fee |
| Synopsis Evaluation Fee (PhD) | – | – | $25 | Only for PhD students |
| Alumni Fee | $5 | $5 | $5 | |
| Degree Fee | $30 | $35 | $40 |
D. Hostel & Living Charges (US$)
| Accommodation / Service | Per Semester Charges | Security Charges | Meals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hostel Accommodation (Shared Room) | $120 | $50 (one time) | Messing is available; meal costs are borne by the students themselves. |
| Hostel Accommodation (Single Room) | $200 | $50 (one time) | Messing is available; meal costs are borne by the students themselves. |
Important Notes
- Other University Charges: Any other fee, charge, or service introduced by the University from time to time is also payable by international students. Where such a charge applies to local students under the approved fee structure, the same amount is charged to international students, after approval by the competent Fee Structure Committee.
- Currency of Payment: All fees and charges must be paid in US Dollars (USD).
- Revision of Fees: The University reserves the right to revise the fee structure at any time, subject to approval by the competent authority.
- Payment of Semester Fee: The prescribed semester fee must be paid before classes commence for that semester.
- Late Payment: Failure to pay fees within the stipulated time may result in a late-payment penalty under the Fine Structure applicable to local students and/or cancellation of admission, as per University rules.
- Fee Refund if Admission Is Not Finalized: If admission cannot be finalized due to non-issuance of the required HEC NOC/visa recommendation, security clearance, visa, or any other mandatory approval, the deposited fee is refunded in accordance with the HEC National Fee Refund Policy and the University’s approved refund rules.
- Hostel Accommodation: Subject to availability and the applicable University rules and regulations.
Online Application System
Foreign nationals may submit applications online through eportal.iub.edu.pk with scanned copies of the required documents. Incomplete applications shall not be considered. Admissions are offered twice a year.
Required Documents for International Students
- Attested copies of all academic certificates/degrees issued by the relevant competent authority of the student’s home country, in English or with an authenticated English translation
- Valid passport copy
- IELTS 5.0 / TOEFL 46 (or equivalent)
- Passport-size photos (blue background)
- Medical fitness certificate
- Student Information Sheet (HEC specimen)
Admission and Visa Facilitation Procedure
- Preliminary Eligibility & Provisional AdmissionAfter determining the preliminary eligibility of the applicant, the Directorate of Academics informs the applicant of the provisional admission, along with the applicable terms, conditions, and prescribed dues.
- Confirmation of AdmissionUpon confirmation of payment of the prescribed fees and dues, the Directorate of Academics confirms the admission, issues the Provisional Admission Letter, and forwards the complete admission file to the Directorate of International Linkages.
- Submission to HEC for Visa Recommendation / NOCThe Directorate of International Linkages submits the Student Information Sheet, provisional admission letter, and other required documents to the Higher Education Commission (HEC) for processing of the visa recommendation/NOC.
- Security Clearance & Inter-Ministerial CoordinationThe Directorate of International Linkages coordinates and facilitates the necessary security clearances from the Ministry of Interior and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Government of Pakistan.
- Clearance upon Completion of StudiesOn completing the program, the international student obtains the requisite internal University clearance, including from the Directorate of International Linkages and other relevant offices.
