International Islamic University
Also known as IIUI · IIU
The International Islamic University, Islamabad is a public university combining Islamic studies with conventional academic disciplines including law, social sciences, engineering and management.
Quick Facts
| Founded | 1980 |
|---|---|
| Location | Islamabad |
| Province | Islamabad |
| Private or Government | Public (Government) |
| Institution Type | University |
| HEC Recognition | HEC Recognized |
| Website | http://www.iiu.edu.pk/ |
About
The International Islamic University, Islamabad is a public university combining Islamic studies with conventional academic disciplines including law, social sciences, engineering and management.
Degree Programs
| Program | Duration | Eligibility | Fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.Ed 1.5 years (Educational Leadership and Management) | 1.5 Years | MA/MSc/BS (Hons) degree in any subject with CGPA 2.50/4.00 or 60% marks from Annual/Conventional System. | — |
| B.Ed Elementary Education | 4 Years | HSSC or equivalent with minimum 50% marks. | — |
| Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Artificial Intelligence) | 4 Years | HSSC (Pre-Engineering) / (Pre-Medical)/F.Sc/A-Level/ICS (Computer)/ DAE or equivalent with minimum 50% Marks. | — |
| Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Civil) | 4 Years | HSSC (Pre-Engineering) / (Pre-Medical)/F.Sc/A-Level/ICS (Computer)/ DAE or equivalent with minimum 50% Marks. | — |
| Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Computer) | 4 Years | HSSC (Pre-Engineering) / (Pre-Medical)/F.Sc/A-Level/ICS (Computer)/ DAE or equivalent with minimum 50% Marks. | — |
| Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Cyber Security) | 4 Years | HSSC (Pre-Engineering) / (Pre-Medical)/F.Sc/A-Level/ICS (Computer)/ DAE or equivalent with minimum 50% Marks. | — |
| Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Mechanical) | 4 Years | HSSC (Pre-Engineering) / (Pre-Medical)/F.Sc/A-Level/ICS (Computer)/ DAE or equivalent with minimum 50% Marks. | — |
| BBA | 2 Years | BA/B.Sc./B.Com (14 years education) or equivalent with minimum CGPA 2.20/4.00 in semester system or 50% marks in annual system from a recognized institution. | — |
| BS Accounting and Finance | 4 Years | HSSC or equivalent with minimum 50% marks. | — |
| BS Anthropology | 4 Years | HSSC or equivalent with minimum 50% marks. | — |
| BS Arabic | 4 Years | HSSC or equivalent with minimum 50 % marks. OR | — |
| BS Biochemistry | 4 Years | HSSC (Pre–Medical) or equivalent with minimum 50% marks. | — |
| BS Bioinformatics | 4 Years | HSSC (Pre–Medical / Pre-Engineering / ICS) or equivalent with minimum 50% marks. | — |
| BS Biology | 4 Years | HSSC (Pre–Medical) or equivalent with minimum 50% marks. | — |
| BS Biotechnology | 4 Years | HSSC (Pre–Medical) or equivalent with minimum 50% marks. | — |
| BS Business Analytics | 4 Years | HSSC or equivalent with minimum 50% marks. | — |
| BS Chemistry | 4 Years | F.Sc. (Pre-Medical/Pre-Engineering) or “A” Level qualification with Chemistry as a subject, from a recognized institution, F.Sc. or equivalent with | — |
| BS Civil Engineering | 4 Years | HSSC (Pre-Engineering) / (Pre-Medical)/F.Sc/A-Level/ICS (Maths, Physics, Computer)/ DAE in Relevant Field or equivalent. Candidates having 60% Marks in the mentioned Certificates and with 60% Marks in SSC (Science) are eligible to apply. | — |
| BS Computational Mathematics and Artificial Intelligence | 4 Years | HSSC or equivalent with minimum 50% marks. Including; | — |
| BS Computer Engineering | 4 Years | HSSC (Pre-Engineering) / (Pre-Medical)/F.Sc/A-Level/ICS (Maths, Physics, Computer)/ DAE in Relevant Field or equivalent. Candidates having 60% Marks in the mentioned Certificates and with 60% Marks in SSC (Science) are eligible to apply. | — |
| BS Computer Science | 4 Years | HSSC (F.Sc. Pre-Engineering/Pre-Medical*)/ICS/A-Level with Mathematics or equivalent with 50% marks, along with either (Physics, Statistics, Computer Science). | — |
| BS Digital Marketing | 4 Years | HSSC or equivalent with minimum 50% marks. | — |
| BS Economics | 4 Years | HSSC or equivalent with minimum 50% marks. | — |
| BS Economics and Finance | 4 Years | HSSC or equivalent with minimum 50% marks. | — |
| BS Economics with Data Science | 4 Years | HSSC or equivalent with minimum 50% marks. | — |
| BS Electrical Engineering | 4 Years | HSSC (Pre-Engineering) / (Pre-Medical)/F.Sc/A-Level/ICS (Maths, Physics, Computer)/ DAE in Relevant Field or equivalent. Candidates having 60% Marks in the mentioned Certificates and with 60% Marks in SSC (Science) are eligible to apply. | — |
| BS English | 4 Years | HSSC or equivalent with 50% marks. | — |
| BS Environmental Sciences | 4 Years | HSSC (Pre-Medical/Pre-Engineering)/ or equivalent qualifications after 12 years of schooling with Pre-Medical or Pre-Engineering subjects studied in English medium with minimum 50% marks. OR | — |
| BS Food Science and Technology | 4 Years | HSSC (Pre–Medical) or equivalent with minimum 50% marks. | — |
| BS History | 4 Years | HSSC or equivalent with minimum 50% marks. | — |
| BS in Arabic Language and Computing | 4 Years | HSSC or equivalent with minimum 50 % marks. OR | — |
| BS in Arabic Language and Media | 4 Years | HSSC or equivalent with minimum 50 % marks. OR | — |
| BS in Education (Educational Leadership and Management) | 4 Years | HSSC or equivalent with minimum 50% marks. | — |
| BS in Education (English Language Teaching) | 4 Years | HSSC or equivalent with minimum 50% marks. | — |
| BS in Education with Information Technology | 4 Years | HSSC or equivalent with minimum 50% marks. | — |
| BS in Entrepreneurship and Commercial Law | 4 Years | HSSC or equivalent with minimum 50% marks. | — |
| BS in Environmental Sustainability and Climate Change | 4 Years | HSSC or equivalent with minimum 50% marks. | — |
| BS in Finance and Taxation | 4 Years | HSSC or equivalent with minimum 50% marks. | — |
| BS in Financial Technology and E-Commerce | 4 Years | HSSC or equivalent with minimum 50% marks. | — |
| BS in Islamic Art and Architecture | 4 Years | HSSC or equivalent with minimum 50% marks. | — |
| BS in Islamic Banking and Finance | 4 Years | HSSC or equivalent with minimum 50% marks. | — |
| BS in Physics (Lateral Entry) | 2 Years | BSc (Physics) with minimum 50% marks. | — |
| BS in Public Policy and E-Governance | 4 Years | HSSC or equivalent with minimum 50% marks. | — |
| BS in Sociology (Lateral Entry) | 2 Years | BA/BSc (14 years education) with minimum 50% marks. | — |
| BS in Statistical Data Science | 4 Years | HSSC or equivalent with minimum 50% marks. Including; | — |
| BS in Translation and Interpretation | 4 Years | HSSC or equivalent with minimum 50 % marks. OR | — |
| BS in Usuluddin (Aqeedah and Philosophy) | 4 Years | HSSC or Equivalent with minimum 50% marks. OR | — |
| BS in Usuluddin (Dawah and Islamic Culture) | 4 Years | HSSC or Equivalent with minimum 50% marks. OR | — |
| BS in Usuluddin (Hadith and Its Sciences) | 4 Years | HSSC or Equivalent with minimum 50% marks. OR | — |
| BS in Usuluddin (Seerah and Islamic History) | 4 Years | HSSC or Equivalent with minimum 50% marks. OR | — |
| BS in Usuluddin (Tafseer and Qur’anic Sciences) | 4 Years | HSSC or Equivalent with minimum 50% marks. OR | — |
| BS in Usuluddin (The Study of Religions) | 4 Years | HSSC or Equivalent with minimum 50% marks. OR | — |
| BS Information Technology | 4 Years | HSSC (F.Sc. Pre-Engineering/Pre-Medical*)/ICS/A-Level with Mathematics or equivalent with 50% marks, along with either (Physics, Statistics, Computer Science). | — |
| BS International Relations | 4 Years | HSSC or equivalent with minimum 50% marks. | — |
| BS Mathematics | 4 Years | HSSC (Mathematics as major subject)/ICS or equivalent with minimum 50% marks. | — |
| BS Mechanical Engineering | 4 Years | HSSC (Pre-Engineering) / (Pre-Medical)/F.Sc/A-Level/ICS (Maths, Physics, Computer)/ DAE in Relevant Field or equivalent. Candidates having 60% Marks in the mentioned Certificates and with 60% Marks in SSC (Science) are eligible to apply. | — |
| BS Media and Communication Studies | 4 Years | HSSC or equivalent with minimum 50% marks. | — |
| BS Microbiology | 4 Years | HSSC (Pre–Medical) or equivalent with minimum 50% marks. | — |
| BS Pakistan Studies | 4 Years | HSSC or equivalent with minimum 50% marks. | — |
| BS Persian | 4 Years | HSSC or equivalent with 50% marks. | — |
| BS Physics | 4 Years | HSSC or equivalent (Physics) with minimum 50% marks. | — |
| BS Political Science | 4 Years | HSSC or equivalent with minimum 50% marks. | — |
| BS project Management | 4 Years | HSSC or equivalent with minimum 50% marks. | — |
| BS Psychology | 4 Years | HSSC or equivalent with minimum 50% marks. | — |
| BS Shariah (Islamic Law and Jurisprudence) | 4 Years | HSSC or Equivalent with a minimum of 50% marks in the annual system. | — |
| BS Sociology | 4 Years | HSSC or equivalent with minimum 50% marks. | — |
| BS Software Engineering | 4 Years | HSSC (F.Sc. Pre-Engineering/Pre-Medical*)/ICS/A-Level with Mathematics or equivalent with 50% marks, along with either (Physics, Statistics, Computer Science). | — |
| BS Statistics | 4 Years | HSSC (FA/FSc/I.Com) or equivalent with minimum 50% marks. | — |
| BS Urdu | 4 Years | HSSC or equivalent with minimum 50% marks. | — |
| LLB | 4 Years | HSSC or equivalent with minimum 50% marks. | — |
| LLM Shariah (Islamic Law and Jurisprudence) | 2 Years | LL.B or Equivalent with minimum CGPA 2.50/4.00 in semester system or 50% marks in annual system. | — |
| MBA (2 years) (Evening Program) | 2 Years | 16 years education with minimum CGPA 2.20/4.00 in semester system or 50% marks in annual system from a recognized institution. | — |
| MS Arabic (Literature and Linguistics) | 2 Years | — | |
| MS Bioinformatics | 2 Years | BS-(4 years) with (Bioinformatics / Biochemistry / Biotechnology/Zoology) or equivalent with minimum CGPA 2.50/4.00 in semester system or 60% marks in annual system. | — |
| MS Biomedical Engineering | 2 Years | BE/BS Engineering (Biomedical/Electrical / Electronics /Mechanical/Civil/Mechatronics or any other relevant discipline) OR 16 years education in Basic/Applied Sciences with minimum CGPA 2.50/4.00 in semester system or 60% marks in annual system. | — |
| MS Biosciences | 2 Years | 16 Years Graduate Degree (BS/BSc) (Hons) or MSc (16 years) in Biology, Botany, Zoology, Biochemistry, Agricultural Sciences, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Genetics or any relevant subject with CGPA 2.5/4.00 or 60% marks from Annual/Conventional System where CGPA is not calculated or 65% marks in the semester system examination, where CGPA is not mentioned on terminal degree/transcript. | — |
| MS Biotechnology | 2 Years | 16 Years Graduate Degree (MSc/BS) in Biotechnology / Molecular Biology / Biochemistry / Molecular Genetics / Biological Sciences or equivalent with CGPA 2.5/4.00 or 60% marks from Annual/Conventional System where CGPA is not calculated or 65% marks in the semester system examination, where CGPA is not mentioned on terminal degree/transcript. | — |
| MS Civil Engineering | 2 Years | BS/BE Engineering in PEC accredited program (Civil/Construction Management/Architectural Engineering or any other related field) with minimum CGPA 2.5/4.00 in semester system or 60% marks in annual system from a PEC/HEC recognized institution of Pakistan or abroad. PEC registration is mandatory. | — |
| MS Computer Science | 2 Years | 16 Years Graduate Degree in (BS) CS/SE/IT/CE or MCS / M.Sc (CS) or BCS (Hons) / BCS 3-years (However, the student will be required to spend two additional semesters to study the deficient courses determined by the department.) or equivalent with CGPA 2.5/4.00 or 60% marks from Annual/Conventional System where CGPA is not calculated or 65% marks in the semester system examination, where CGPA is not mentioned on terminal degree/transcript. | — |
| MS Data Science | 2 Years | 16 Years Graduate Degree in (BS) CS/SE/IT/CE or MCS / M.Sc (CS) or BCS (Hons) / BCS 3-years (However, the student will be required to spend two additional semesters to study the deficient courses determined by the department.) or equivalent with CGPA 2.50/4.00 or 60% marks from Annual/Conventional System where CGPA is not calculated or 65% marks in the semester system examination, where CGPA is not mentioned on terminal degree/transcript. | — |
| MS Economics | 2 Years | 16 Years Graduate Degree in Economics / Finance with CGPA 2.5/4.00 or 60% marks from Annual/Conventional System where CGPA is not calculated or 65% marks in the semester system examination, where CGPA is not mentioned on terminal degree/transcript. | — |
| MS Economics and Finance | 2 Years | 16 Years Graduate Degree in Economics / Finance with CGPA 2.5/4.00 or 60% marks from Annual/Conventional System where CGPA is not calculated or 65% marks in the semester system examination, where CGPA is not mentioned on terminal degree/transcript. | — |
| MS Education (Educational Leadership and Management) | 2 Years | MA Education/M.Ed /B.Ed (4 years)/B.Ed (2.5 years)/B.Ed (1.5 years) and BS (Education) (4 years) with CGPA 2.5/4.00 or 60% marks from Annual/Conventional System where CGPA is not calculated or 65% marks in the semester system examination, where CGPA is not mentioned on terminal degree/transcript. | — |
| MS Electrical Engineering | 2 Years | BE/BS Engineering (Electrical / Electronics /Computer / Telecom or any other related field) with minimum CGPA 2.50/4.00 in semester system or 60% marks in annual system. PEC registration is mandatory. | — |
| MS Energy Systems Engineering | 2 Years | BS/BE Engineering in (Electrical/Electronic/Mechanical/Civil/Mechatronics or any other relevant discipline) or 16 years education in basic/applied sciences with minimum CGPA 2.50/4.00 in semester system or 60% marks in annual system. | — |
| MS Engineering Management | 2 Years | BS/BE (16 Years) or equivalent engineering degree duly recognized by HECs) with minimum CGPA 2.50/4.00 in semester system or 70% marks in annual system. PEC registration is mandatory. | — |
| MS English | 2 Years | 16 Years Graduate Degree in BS (English) or MA with CGPA 2.5/4.00 or 60% marks from Annual/Conventional System where CGPA is not calculated or 65% marks in the semester system examination, where CGPA is not mentioned on terminal degree/transcript. | — |
| MS Environmental Sciences | 2 Years | 16 Years Graduate Degree (MSc/BS) in Environmental Science or relevant disciplines with CGPA 2.5/4.00 or 60% marks from Annual/Conventional System where CGPA is not calculated or 65% marks in the semester system examination, where CGPA is not mentioned on terminal degree/transcript. The successful candidates applying from relevant disciplines like Agricultural Sciences, Biological Sciences, Botany, Zoology, Chemistry, Forestry, Soil Sciences, Wildlife and Earth Sciences (Geography, Geology, GIS, Geophysics, and Metrology etc.) will have to pass deficiency courses of BS Environmental Science (Non-Credit) as prerequisite. | — |
| MS Environmental Sciences (SA-CIRBS) | 2 Years | 16 Years Graduate Degree (BS/BSc (Hons)) or MSc in Environmental Sciences, Plant/Animal Sciences, Environmental Biology, Biotechnology or any relevant subject with CGPA 2.5/4.00 or 60% marks from Annual/Conventional System where CGPA is not calculated or 65% marks in the semester system examination, where CGPA is not mentioned on terminal degree/transcript. | — |
| MS History | 2 Years | 16 Years Graduate Degree in BS-(4 years) in (History, Pakistan Studies, Political Science, International Relations, Sociology, Geography & Archaeology) or MA-(2 years) or related subject with CGPA 2.5/4.00 or 60% marks from Annual/Conventional System where CGPA is not calculated or 65% marks in the semester system examination, where CGPA is not mentioned on terminal degree/transcript. | — |
| MS in Accounting and Finance | 2 Years | 16 Years Graduate Degree in MBA/BBA/BBA-ITM/ACCA/CA or equivalent in the relevant field with CGPA 2.5/4.00 or 60% marks from Annual from a recognized institution. | — |
| MS Media and Communication Studies | 2 Years | 16 Years Graduate Degree in (BS) (Mass Communication) or MA / M.Sc with CGPA 2.5/4.00 or 60% marks from Annual/Conventional System where CGPA is not calculated or 65% marks in the semester system examination, where CGPA is not mentioned on terminal degree/transcript. | — |
| MS in Statistics | 2 Years | M.Sc/BS–(4 years) (Statistics) with minimum CGPA 2.50/4.00 in semester system or 60% marks in annual system. | — |
| MS in Usuluddin (Islamic Studies) (Hadith and Its Sciences) | 2 Years | 1. BS–(4years) Usuluddin (Islamic Studies) degree from IIU with minimum CGPA of 2.50/4.00 in semester system OR 2. MA or equivalent with minimum CGPA 2.50/4.00 in semester system or 60% marks in annual system from recognized Universities. OR 3. Shahadatul Alamia from recognized Wifaqs (60% marks) along with all other Asnad like; Shahaditul Aaliah, Khassah and A’ama with equivalence of Shahaditul Alamiah from HEC. Candidates 2 & 3 will first be admitted to study one semester of provisional courses which will be determined by the concerned department and required language (s), if there is deficiency in language (s) and it will be pre-requisite for his/her degree for which he/she will be allotted a temporary registration number. The permanent registration will be allotted when he/she will register core courses and his/her degree duration will be counted from permanent registration number. | — |
| MS in Usuluddin (Islamic Studies) (The Study of Religions) | 2 Years | 1. BS–(4years) Usuluddin (Islamic Studies) degree from IIU with minimum CGPA of 2.50/4.00 in semester system OR 2. MA or equivalent with minimum CGPA 2.50/4.00 in semester system or 60% marks in annual system from recognized Universities. OR 3. Shahadatul Alamia from recognized Wifaqs (60% marks) along with all other Asnad like; Shahaditul Aaliah, Khassah and A’ama with equivalence of Shahaditul Alamiah from HEC. Candidates 2 & 3 will first be admitted to study one semester of provisional courses which will be determined by the concerned department and required language (s), if there is deficiency in language (s) and it will be pre-requisite for his/her degree for which he/she will be allotted a temporary registration number. The permanent registration will be allotted when he/she will register core courses and his/her degree duration will be counted from permanent registration number. | — |
| MS International Relations | 2 Years | 16 Years Graduate Degree in BS (Political Sciences / International Relations / Defense & Strategic Studies) or MA with CGPA 2.5/4.00 or 60% marks from Annual/Conventional System where CGPA is not calculated or 65% marks in the semester system examination, where CGPA is not mentioned on terminal degree/transcript. | — |
| MS Islamic Banking and Finance | 2 Years | 16-year degree in Islamic banking and finance or in relevant discipline (Economics / Finance / Commerce / Business Administration / Islamic Studies / Shariah /Al-Shahdah Al-miyyah* / Islamic Commercial Law) with CGPA 2.5/4.00 or 60% marks from Annual/Conventional System where CGPA is not calculated or 65% marks in the semester system examination, where CGPA is not mentioned on terminal degree/transcript 0r CA/ACCA qualified. | — |
| MS Management Sciences | 2 Years | 16 Years Graduate Degree in MBA/BBA/BBA-ITM or equivalent in the relevant field with CGPA 2.5/4.00 or 60% marks from Annual/Conventional System where CGPA is not calculated or 65% marks in the semester system examination, where CGPA is not mentioned on terminal degree/transcript. | — |
| MS Mathematics | 2 Years | M.Sc/BS–(4 years) (Mathematics or Physics) with minimum CGPA 2.50/4.00 in semester system or 60% marks in annual system. | — |
| MS Mechanical Engineering | 2 Years | BS/BE (4 years) in (Mechanical / Mechatronics / Industrial / Manufacturing / Aerospace / Aeronautical / Energy / Metallurgy / Material) Engineering with minimum CGPA 2.50/4.00 in semester system or 60% marks in annual system. PEC registration is mandatory. | — |
| MS Nanoscience and Engineering | 2 Years | BS (16 years education) basic/applied science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology etc). BS (16 years education) in Engineering (Electrical/Electronic/Mechanical/Materials/Mechatronics or any other relevant discipline) with minimum CGPA 2.5.00/4.00 in the semester system or 60% marks Annual System. | — |
| MS Physics | 2 Years | 16 Years Graduate Degree (MSc/BS) in Physics with CGPA 2.5/4.00 or 60% marks from Annual/Conventional System where CGPA is not calculated or 65% marks in the semester system examination, where CGPA is not mentioned on terminal degree/transcript. | — |
| MS Psychology | 2 Years | MA/M.Sc/BS-(4 years) (Psychology) with minimum CGPA 2.50/4.00 in semester system or 60% marks in annual system. | — |
| MS Shariah (Islamic Law and Jurisprudence) | 2 Years | M.A Islamic Studies (Sixteen Years Education) or equivalent/M.A Usul-ud-Din /BS Islamic Studies/Shariah (Four Years Program)/ BA Usul-ud-Din (Honors) or (Al-Shahada Al-almia (HEC Recognized, along with Metric, FA, BA Degrees) with CGPA 2.5/4.00 in semester system or 60% marks in annual system. | — |
| MS Sociology | 2 Years | MA/M.Sc./ BS (4 years)in Sociology/Rural Sociology/Urban Sociology, Gender Studies, Women Studies, Social Work, Development Studies, Population Studies/Demography, Criminology, Anthropology, History, Pakistan Studies and other relevant discipline with minimum CGPA 2.5/4,00 in semester system or 60% marks in annual system. The students of other than sociology/ Rural Sociology/ Urban Sociology will take deficiency courses to meet the requirements of MS Sociology. | — |
| MS Software Engineering | 2 Years | 16 Years Graduate Degree in (BS) CS/SE/IT/CE or MCS / M.Sc (CS) or BCS (Hons) / BCS 3-years (However, the student will be required to spend two additional semesters to study the deficient courses determined by the department.) or equivalent with CGPA 2.5/4.00 or 60% marks from Annual/Conventional System where CGPA is not calculated or 65% marks in the semester system examination, where CGPA is not mentioned on terminal degree/transcript. | — |
| MS Translation Studies | 2 Years | a) BS. Translation & Interpretation/equivalent degree (16 years education) with CGPA 2.5/4.00 or 60% marks from Annual/Conventional System where CGPA is not calculated or 65% marks in the semester system examination, where CGPA is not mentioned on terminal degree/transcript. OR | — |
| MS Urdu | 2 Years | MA/BS-(4 years) (Urdu) with minimum CGPA 2.50/4.00 in semester system or 60% marks in annual system. | — |
| Ph.D Translation Studies | 3 Years | a) MS Translation Studies or equivalent degree with minimum CGPA 3.00/4.00 from any HEC recognized university. | — |
| PhD Arabic (Literature and Linguistics) | 3 Years | 1- MS/M.Phil. from IIUI, 2- M.A. (Arabic) IIU (18 years),3- M. Phil from other Universities in Pakistan, 4- M.A. (Arabic) with thesis from recognized Arab Universities with CGPA 3.0/4.00 or 65% marks from Annual/Conventional System or 70% marks in the semester system examination, where CGPA is not calculated. (For Sr. No. 3 & 4 the Faculty shall offer preparatory courses). | — |
| PhD Biomedical Engineering | 3 Years | MS/MPhil or equivalent degrees in Engineering OR in Basic/Applied Sciences with minimum CGPA 3.00/4.00 in semester system or 65% marks in annual system. | — |
| PhD Biotechnology | 3 Years | MS/MPhil (18 years schooling degree) in Biotechnology / Molecular Biology/ Biochemistry / Molecular Genetics / Biological Sciences / Medical Sciences / Agricultural Sciences or equivalent (minimum 30 credit hours) with CGPA 3.00/4.00 or 65% marks from Conventional/Annual System or 70% marks in the semester system examination, where CGPA is not calculated. | — |
| PhD Computer Science | 3 Years | MS/MPhil (18 years schooling degree) CS/SE/IT or equivalent disciplines with CGPA 3.00/4.00 or 65% marks from Conventional/Annual System or 70% marks in the semester system examination, where CGPA is not calculated. | — |
| PhD Economics | 3 Years | MS/MPhil (18 years schooling degree) Economics, Economics & Finance, Islamic Banking & Finance & Rural Development with CGPA 3.00/4.00 or 65% marks from Conventional/Annual System or 70% marks in the semester system examination, where CGPA is not calculated. | — |
| PhD Electrical Engineering | 3 Years | MS (18 years of education) in the relevant area of Engineering with minimum CGPA 3.00/4.00 in semester system or 70% marks in annual system. PEC registration is mandatory. | — |
| PhD Energy Systems Engineering | 3 Years | MS (18 years education) in the relevant area of Engineering or in basic/applied sciences with minimum CGPA 3.00/4.00 in semester system with minimum 65% marks in annual system. | — |
| PhD Engineering Management | 3 Years | MS (18 years’ education) in Engineering/Engineering Management or equivalent duly recognized by HEC with minimum CGPA 3.00/4.00 in semester system or equivalent with minimum 70% marks in annual system. PEC registration is mandatory. | — |
| PhD English | 3 Years | MS or equivalent (18 years schooling degree) English with CGPA 3.0/4.00 or 65% marks from Annual/Conventional System or 70% marks in the semester system examination, where CGPA is not calculated. | — |
| PhD Environmental Sciences | 3 Years | MS/MPhil (18 years schooling degree) in Environmental Science or equivalent (minimum 30 credit hours) with CGPA 3.00/4.00 or 65% marks from Conventional/Annual System or 70% marks in the semester system examination, where CGPA is not calculated. | — |
| PhD in Usuluddin (Islamic Studies) (Dawah and Islamic Culture) | 3 Years | 1. MS Usuluddin (Islamic Studies) from IIU with minimum CGPA 3.00/4.00 in semester system (with thesis).OR 2. MS/M.Phil in (Islamic Studies) from recognized University with minimum CGPA 3.00/4.00 in semester system or 65% marks in annual system (with thesis). Candidate may be first required to study preparatory courses for one semester and also may be required to study required languages if there is deficiency in language and it will be pre-requisite for his/her degree for which he/she will be allotted a temporary registration number. The permanent registration will be allotted when he/she will register core courses and his/her degree duration will be counted from permanent registration number. | — |
| PhD in Usuluddin (Islamic Studies) (Hadith and Its Sciences) | 3 Years | 1. MS Usuluddin (Islamic Studies) from IIU with minimum CGPA 3.00/4.00 in semester system (with thesis).OR | — |
| PhD in Usuluddin (Islamic Studies) (The Study of Religions) | 3 Years | 1. MS Usuluddin (Islamic Studies) from IIU with minimum CGPA 3.00/4.00 in semester system (with thesis).OR 2. MS/M.Phil in (Islamic Studies) from recognized University with minimum CGPA 3.00/4.00 in semester system or 65% marks in annual system (with thesis). Candidate may be first required to study preparatory courses for one semester and also may be required to study required languages if there is deficiency in language and it will be pre-requisite for his/her degree for which he/she will be allotted a temporary registration number. The permanent registration will be allotted when he/she will register core courses and his/her degree duration will be counted from permanent registration number. | — |
| PhD International Relations | 3 Years | MS/MPhil (18 years schooling degree) with CGPA 3.00/4.00 or 65% marks either of the following subjects: | — |
| PhD Law | 3 Years | LL.M or equivalent with minimum CGPA 3.00/4.00 in semester system or 60% marks in annual system. | — |
| PhD Management Sciences | 3 Years | MS/MPhil (18 years schooling degree) with thesis in the relevant field with CGPA 3.00/4.00 or 65% marks from Conventional/Annual System or 70% marks in the semester system examination, where CGPA is not calculated. | — |
| PhD Mathematics | 3 Years | MS / M.Phil in Mathematics with minimum 3.00/4.00 CGPA in semester system or 65% marks in annual system. | — |
| PhD Mechanical Engineering | 3 Years | MS (18 years education) in the relevant area of Engineering with minimum CGPA 3.00/4.00 in semester system or equivalent with minimum 70% marks in annual system. PEC registration is mandatory. | — |
| PhD Media and Communication Studies | 3 Years | MS/MPhil (18 years schooling degree) Mass Communication with CGPA 3.00/4.00 or 65% marks from Conventional/Annual System or 70% marks in the semester system examination, where CGPA is not calculated. | — |
| PhD Nanoscience and Engineering | 3 Years | 18 years of education in basic/applied sciences (Nanoscience and engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology etc.) and MS Engineering (Electrical/Electronic/Mechanical/Materials/Mechatronics) or any other relevant discipline) with minimum CGPA of 3.0/4.00 or 70 % in semester system, or 60% Marks in annual system. | — |
| PhD Physics | 3 Years | MS/MPhil (18 years schooling degree) in Physics or equivalent with CGPA 3.00/4.00 or 65% marks from Conventional/Annual System or 70% marks in the semester system examination, where CGPA is not calculated. | — |
| PhD Psychology | 3 Years | MS (Psychology) with minimum CGPA 3.00/4.00 in semester system or 65% marks in annual system. | — |
| PhD Shairah (Islamic Law and Jurisprudence) | 3 Years | LLM (Shariah& Law) / LLM / MS in Islamic Commercial Law, LLM / MS in Shariah / LLM / MS in Usul-al-Fiqh / MS Islamic Studies / MA (Hons) Islamic Studies (18 years) or equivalent with CGPA 3.0/4.00 or 65% marks from Annual/Conventional System or 70% marks in the semester system examination, where CGPA is not calculated. (Only those candidates having MS Islamic Studies will be considered who have thesis on any topic of Fiqh / Islamic Law). | — |
| PhD Software Engineering | 3 Years | MS/M.Phil. (CS/SE/IT) or equivalent disciplines 2 years degree program (minimum 30 credit hours) with research thesis securing minimum 3.00/4.00 CGPA in semester system or with 65% marks in annual system. The equivalent degree holders have to complete pre-requisite determined by department. | — |
| PhD Statistics | 3 Years | MS/MPhil (18 years schooling degree) in Statistics or equivalent with CGPA 3.00/4.00 or 65% marks from Conventional/Annual System or 70% marks in the semester system examination, where CGPA is not calculated. | — |
| PhD Urdu | 3 Years | MS or equivalent (18 years schooling degree) Urdu with CGPA 3.0/4.00 or 65% marks from Annual/Conventional System or 70% marks in the semester system examination, where CGPA is not calculated. Please note that only the candidates with MS by research are eligible to apply for the admission. | — |
Admissions
Admission requirements vary between the Islamic-studies and the general academic streams at institutions of this type, and the two often use different criteria. Ask International Islamic University which stream a programme sits in and what qualification it leads to. As a public-sector institution, fees are generally lower than at private institutions, and merit competition is correspondingly higher.
Applying in Islamabad
Islamabad institutions draw applicants nationally rather than from a single provincial catchment, and federally chartered institutions commonly reserve seats across all provinces and territories. Admission tests are usually institution-specific, with the national MDCAT applying to medical and dental programmes. Public-sector seat allocation includes a domicile component, so where your domicile certificate was issued affects which quota you compete under at International Islamic University.
HEC Recognition and Accreditation
International Islamic University holds Higher Education Commission recognition. That status confirms the institution is chartered and empowered to award degrees whose attestation the HEC will process. 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.
Disciplines
Contact Details
- Address: New Campus, Sector H-10, Islamabad
- Phone: +92-51-9257988, +92-51-9019616
- Official website: iiu.edu.pk
Frequently Asked Questions
Is International Islamic University recognized by HEC?
Yes. The Higher Education Commission of Pakistan lists International Islamic University 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 International Islamic University private or government?
International Islamic University is a public-sector institution. Public institutions generally charge lower fees than private ones because they receive government funding, and admission is correspondingly more competitive on merit.
What entry test is required for admission to International Islamic University?
Requirements vary by programme. Most undergraduate intakes are based on HSSC or an equivalent qualification, and many institutions add their own entry test or interview. 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 International Islamic University 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 International Islamic University located?
International Islamic University is located in Islamabad, Islamabad. Full address and contact details are listed above; the official website is www.iiu.edu.pk.