Lahore School of Economics
Also known as LSE
Lahore School of Economics is a private-sector school in Lahore, Punjab, recognised by the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan.
Quick Facts
| Location | Lahore |
|---|---|
| Province | Punjab |
| Private or Government | Private |
| Institution Type | School |
| HEC Recognition | HEC Recognized |
| Website | http://www.lahoreschoolofeconomics.edu.pk/ |
About
Lahore School of Economics is a private-sector school in Lahore, Punjab, recognised by the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan.
Business, management and economics are the focus at Lahore School of Economics.
Location and Address
The institution is located at Intersection Main Boulevard.
Degree Programs
| Program | Duration | Eligibility | Fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| BBA Double Major in Finance and Marketing | 4 Years | SAT I (min 1200/1600, min 600 Maths) or Lahore School entrance exam, plus interview; 12-13 years schooling with 60% marks (or IBCC equivalence) | — |
| BBA Major in Finance and Minor in Economics | 4 Years | SAT I (min 1200/1600, min 600 Maths) or Lahore School entrance exam, plus interview; 12-13 years schooling with 60% marks (or IBCC equivalence) | — |
| BBA Major in Finance and Minor in Environmental Policy | 4 Years | SAT I (min 1200/1600, min 600 Maths) or Lahore School entrance exam, plus interview; 12-13 years schooling with 60% marks (or IBCC equivalence) | — |
| BBA Major in Finance and Minor in Mathematics and Data Analytics | 4 Years | SAT I (min 1200/1600, min 600 Maths) or Lahore School entrance exam, plus interview; 12-13 years schooling with 60% marks (or IBCC equivalence) | — |
| BBA Major in Finance and Minor in Public Policy | 4 Years | SAT I (min 1200/1600, min 600 Maths) or Lahore School entrance exam, plus interview; 12-13 years schooling with 60% marks (or IBCC equivalence) | — |
| BBA Major in Marketing and Minor in Communication Design | 4 Years | SAT I (min 1200/1600, min 600 Maths) or Lahore School entrance exam, plus interview; 12-13 years schooling with 60% marks (or IBCC equivalence) | — |
| BBA Major in Marketing and Minor in Mathematics and Data Analytics | 4 Years | SAT I (min 1200/1600, min 600 Maths) or Lahore School entrance exam, plus interview; 12-13 years schooling with 60% marks (or IBCC equivalence) | — |
| BBA Major in Marketing and Minor in Media Studies | 4 Years | SAT I (min 1200/1600, min 600 Maths) or Lahore School entrance exam, plus interview; 12-13 years schooling with 60% marks (or IBCC equivalence) | — |
| BBA Major in Marketing and Minor in Public Policy | 4 Years | SAT I (min 1200/1600, min 600 Maths) or Lahore School entrance exam, plus interview; 12-13 years schooling with 60% marks (or IBCC equivalence) | — |
| BBA Major in Marketing and Minor in Social Sciences | 4 Years | SAT I (min 1200/1600, min 600 Maths) or Lahore School entrance exam, plus interview; 12-13 years schooling with 60% marks (or IBCC equivalence) | — |
| BFA Visual Arts | 4 Years | SAT I (min 1200/1600, min 600 Maths) or Lahore School entrance exam, plus interview; 12-13 years schooling with 60% marks (or IBCC equivalence) | — |
| BS Double Major in Accounting and Finance | 4 Years | SAT I (min 1200/1600, min 600 Maths) or Lahore School entrance exam, plus interview; 12-13 years schooling with 60% marks (or IBCC equivalence) | — |
| BS Double Major in Economics and Accounting | 4 Years | SAT I (min 1200/1600, min 600 Maths) or Lahore School entrance exam, plus interview; 12-13 years schooling with 60% marks (or IBCC equivalence) | — |
| BS Double Major in Economics and Business Management | 4 Years | SAT I (min 1200/1600, min 600 Maths) or Lahore School entrance exam, plus interview; 12-13 years schooling with 60% marks (or IBCC equivalence) | — |
| BS Double Major in Economics and Data Analytics | 4 Years | SAT I (min 1200/1600, min 600 Maths) or Lahore School entrance exam, plus interview; 12-13 years schooling with 60% marks (or IBCC equivalence) | — |
| BS Double Major in Economics and Finance | 4 Years | SAT I (min 1200/1600, min 600 Maths) or Lahore School entrance exam, plus interview; 12-13 years schooling with 60% marks (or IBCC equivalence) | — |
| BS Double Major in Economics and Marketing | 4 Years | SAT I (min 1200/1600, min 600 Maths) or Lahore School entrance exam, plus interview; 12-13 years schooling with 60% marks (or IBCC equivalence) | — |
| BS Double Major in Economics and Mathematics | 4 Years | SAT I (min 1200/1600, min 600 Maths) or Lahore School entrance exam, plus interview; 12-13 years schooling with 60% marks (or IBCC equivalence) | — |
| BS Double Major in Economics and Political Science | 4 Years | SAT I (min 1200/1600, min 600 Maths) or Lahore School entrance exam, plus interview; 12-13 years schooling with 60% marks (or IBCC equivalence) | — |
| BS Double Major in Economics and Public Policy | 4 Years | SAT I (min 1200/1600, min 600 Maths) or Lahore School entrance exam, plus interview; 12-13 years schooling with 60% marks (or IBCC equivalence) | — |
| BS Double Major in Mathematics and Data Analytics | 4 Years | SAT I (min 1200/1600, min 600 Maths) or Lahore School entrance exam, plus interview; 12-13 years schooling with 60% marks (or IBCC equivalence) | — |
| BS Double Major in Mathematics and Statistics | 4 Years | SAT I (min 1200/1600, min 600 Maths) or Lahore School entrance exam, plus interview; 12-13 years schooling with 60% marks (or IBCC equivalence) | — |
| BS Double Major in Statistics and Accounting | 4 Years | SAT I (min 1200/1600, min 600 Maths) or Lahore School entrance exam, plus interview; 12-13 years schooling with 60% marks (or IBCC equivalence) | — |
| BS Economics Minor Public Policy | 4 Years | SAT I (min 1200/1600, min 600 Maths) or Lahore School entrance exam, plus interview; 12-13 years schooling with 60% marks (or IBCC equivalence) | — |
| BS Environmental Science Minor Economics | 4 Years | SAT I (min 1200/1600, min 600 Maths) or Lahore School entrance exam, plus interview; 12-13 years schooling with 60% marks (or IBCC equivalence) | — |
| BS Mathematics Minor Finance | 4 Years | SAT I (min 1200/1600, min 600 Maths) or Lahore School entrance exam, plus interview; 12-13 years schooling with 60% marks (or IBCC equivalence) | — |
| BS Media Studies Minor English | 4 Years | SAT I (min 1200/1600, min 600 Maths) or Lahore School entrance exam, plus interview; 12-13 years schooling with 60% marks (or IBCC equivalence) | — |
| BS Social Sciences English Minor Media Studies | 4 Years | SAT I (min 1200/1600, min 600 Maths) or Lahore School entrance exam, plus interview; 12-13 years schooling with 60% marks (or IBCC equivalence) | — |
| BS Statistics Minor Accounting | 4 Years | SAT I (min 1200/1600, min 600 Maths) or Lahore School entrance exam, plus interview; 12-13 years schooling with 60% marks (or IBCC equivalence) | — |
| Executive MBA Weekends (sat/sun) programme | 2.5 Years | 16 years education with CGPA 2.5, 3 years professional experience; entrance exam or GRE/HAT (min 50%) and interview | — |
| MBA | 2 Years | 16 years of formal education (non-business) with CGPA 2.5; entrance exam and interview | — |
| MBA | 1.5 Years | BBA (Hons)/BSc (Hons)/BS (Hons) business graduates with CGPA 2.5; entrance exam and interview | — |
| MPhil Business Administration | 2-3 Years | — | |
| MPhil Development Studies | 2-2.5 Years | — | |
| MPhil Economics | 2-3 Years | — | |
| MPhil Environmental Science and Policy | 2-3 Years | — | |
| MS Business Administration (02 Years) | 1.5-2 Years | — | |
| MS Economics | 1.5-2 Years | — | |
| PhD Business Administration | — | ||
| PhD Economics | — |
Admissions
Admission Requirements
- BS and BBA programs: SAT I (min 1200/1600, min 600 Maths) or Lahore School entrance exam, plus interview; 12-13 years schooling with 60% marks (or IBCC equivalence).
These apply to every program at that level. Requirements specific to a program are in the Eligibility column of the Degree Programs table.
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
Lahore School of Economics 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.
Contact Details
- Address: Intersection Main Boulevard Phase VI DHA, Burki 53200, Lahore.
- Phone: +92-42-36560938
- Official website: lahoreschoolofeconomics.edu.pk
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lahore School of Economics recognized by HEC?
Yes. The Higher Education Commission of Pakistan lists Lahore School of Economics 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 Lahore School of Economics private or government?
Lahore School of Economics 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 Lahore School of Economics?
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 Lahore School of Economics 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 Lahore School of Economics located?
Lahore School of Economics is located in Lahore, Punjab. Full address and contact details are listed above; the official website is www.lahoreschoolofeconomics.edu.pk.