Imperial College of Business Studies
Imperial College of Business Studies is a private-sector college in Lahore, Punjab, recognised by the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan.
Quick Facts
| Location | Lahore |
|---|---|
| Province | Punjab |
| Private or Government | Private |
| Institution Type | College |
| HEC Recognition | HEC Recognized |
| Website | http://www.imperial.edu.pk/ |
About
Imperial College of Business Studies is a private-sector college in Lahore, Punjab, recognised by the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan.
Imperial College of Business Studies is a business and management institution, a segment where programme quality varies widely and accreditation is worth checking directly.
Location and Address
The institution is located at Canal Bank Road Near Bahria Chowk, Lahore 53720.
Degree Programs and Fee Structure
| Program | Duration | Eligibility | Fees whole programme |
|---|---|---|---|
| Associate Degree in Accounting and Finance (ADP) | 2 years | 350,000 (2025-26) | |
| Associate Degree in Business Administration (ADP) | 2 years | 425,000 (2025-26) | |
| Associate Degree in Commerce (ADP) | 2 years | 350,000 (2025-26) | |
| Associate Degree in Computer Science (ADP) | 2 years | 390,000 (2025-26) | |
| Associate Degree in English (ADP) Linguistic | 2 years | 370,000 (2025-26) | |
| Associate Degree in Islamic Studies (ADP) | 2 years | 360,000 (2025-26) | |
| Associate Degree in Pakistan Studies (ADP) | 2 years | 360,000 (2025-26) | |
| Associate Degree in Supply Chain Management (ADP) | 2 years | 425,000 (2025-26) | |
| Associate Degree in Urdu (ADP) | 2 years | 360,000 (2025-26) | |
| B.Sc. Biomedical Engineering Technology | 4 years | 690,000 (2025-26) | |
| B.Sc. Electrical Engineering Technology | 4 years | 690,000 (2025-26) | |
| BBA | 4 years | 1,300,000 (2025-26) | |
| BBA-Post ADP Non-Business Graduate | 740,722 (2025-26) | ||
| BBA-Post ADP (Business Administration Graduate) Business Administration Graduate | 580,416 (2025-26) | ||
| BS Accounting & Finance | 4 years | 830,000 (2025-26) | |
| BS Computer Science | 4 years | 1,350,000 (2025-26) | |
| BS Data Science | 4 years | 1,350,000 (2025-26) | |
| BS Data Science-Post ADP | 810,000 (2025-26) | ||
| BS English | 4 years | 750,000 (2025-26) | |
| BS English Linguistic-Post ADP | 450,000 (2025-26) | ||
| BS Islamic Studies | 4 years | 390,000 (2025-26) | |
| BS Islamic Studies-Post ADP | 360,000 (2025-26) | ||
| BS Pakistan Studies | 390,000 (2025-26) | ||
| BS Public Administration | 720,000 (2025-26) | ||
| BS Supply Chain Management | 4 years | 1,260,000 (2025-26) | |
| BS Urdu | 4 years | 390,000 (2025-26) | |
| BSc Civil Engineering Technology | 4 years | 690,000 (2025-26) | |
| BSc Garment Engineering Technology | 4 years | 690,000 (2025-26) | |
| BSc Information Engineering Technology | 730,000 (2025-26) | ||
| BSc Mechanical Engineering Technology | 4 years | 690,000 (2025-26) | |
| BSc Software Engineering Technology | 4 years | 690,000 (2025-26) | |
| BSCS-Post ADP | 810,000 (2025-26) | ||
| Executive MBA | 2 years | 590,000 (2025-26) | |
| MBA Business Graduate | 1.5 years | 349,080 (2025-26) | |
| MBA Non-Business Graduate | 2 years | 530,000 (2025-26) | |
| MPhil English Linguistics | 390,000 (2025-26) | ||
| MPhil Islamic Studies | 350,000 (2025-26) | ||
| MPhil Pakistan Studies | 2 years | 350,000 (2025-26) | |
| MPhil Political Science | 350,000 (2025-26) | ||
| MPhil Urdu | 2 years | 350,000 (2025-26) | |
| PhD Islamic Studies | 3 years | 570,000 (2025-26) | |
| PhD Pakistan Studies | 570,000 (2025-26) | ||
| PhD Political Science | 570,000 (2025-26) | ||
| PhD Urdu | 570,000 (2025-26) |
Admissions
Business admission generally rests on HSSC or A-Level results plus an institutional aptitude test, with some institutions accepting NTS or their own equivalent. Graduate admission commonly requires GAT or an in-house test. Because business schools are not subject to a single statutory accreditor in the way engineering and medicine are, prospective students should weigh factors the HEC record does not capture — faculty qualifications, placement outcomes and industry links — by asking Imperial College of Business Studies directly. As a private-sector institution, fees are set institutionally rather than by government schedule, and can differ substantially between programmes — ask for the full per-semester schedule, not just the first instalment.
Applying in Punjab
Public-sector engineering admission in Punjab runs through the ECAT administered by UET Lahore, while medical and dental admission uses the national MDCAT. Punjab operates one of the country’s largest public university systems, so applicants typically hold offers from several institutions at once and should compare merit positions before accepting.
HEC Recognition and Accreditation
The Higher Education Commission lists Imperial College of Business Studies as a recognised institution. Recognition means the HEC accepts the institution as competent to award degrees, and that its degrees can be attested and treated as valid for further study and public-sector employment. Recognition is institutional, however, and does not by itself confirm that any particular programme is accredited by its professional body. Applicants should confirm programme-level accreditation with the relevant council directly.
Contact Details
- Address: Canal Bank Road Near Bahria Chowk, Lahore 53720.
- Phone: +92-42-35978525-32
- Official website: imperial.edu.pk
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Imperial College of Business Studies recognized by HEC?
Yes. The Higher Education Commission of Pakistan lists Imperial College of Business Studies as a recognised institution, which means its degrees can be attested by the HEC and are accepted for further study and public-sector employment. Recognition applies to the institution; individual programmes may additionally require accreditation from a professional council.
Is Imperial College of Business Studies private or government?
Imperial College of Business Studies is a private-sector institution. Private institutions set their own fee schedules rather than following a government scale, so ask for the complete per-semester cost across the full degree rather than only the first instalment.
What entry test is required for admission to Imperial College of Business Studies?
Business programmes usually require an institutional aptitude test or an accepted equivalent such as NTS, alongside HSSC or A-Level results. Confirm the current requirement on the institution's own admissions page, since criteria and closing dates change each cycle.
Does HEC recognition mean every programme at Imperial College of Business Studies is accredited?
No. HEC recognition confirms the institution is chartered to award degrees. Individual programmes in regulated fields need separate accreditation — the Pakistan Engineering Council for engineering, PMDC for medicine and dentistry, the Pakistan Bar Council for law, NCEAC for computing. A programme can sit inside a recognised institution without holding that professional accreditation, so check the specific programme before enrolling.
Where is Imperial College of Business Studies located?
Imperial College of Business Studies is located in Lahore, Punjab. Full address and contact details are listed above; the official website is www.imperial.edu.pk.