Admissions Opens: B.Ed./MS /M. Phil./Ph.D. Programs Fall 2026
FJWU offers B.Ed./MS/M.Phil. / Ph.D. Programs, consistent with the Higher Education Commission (HEC) criteria/requirements. These programs require full-time student enrollment for coursework.
For admission to MS/M.Phil. applicants are required to have:
- For Semester System:
Minimum CGPA 2.5 out of 4.0 and 3.1 out of 5 in Master's / BS 4 years from any HEC-recognized university /institution.
- For Annual System:
- 1st division in Masters/BS 4 years from any HEC-recognized university/institution for all Departments except English and Urdu.
- 2nd division is acceptable for English.
- 50% marks are acceptable for Urdu.
- GAT General Test conducted by the National Testing Service (NTS) / HAT General Test conducted through HEC-ETC / the FJWU departmental/internal admission test, all are acceptable for admission to MS/M.Phil. programs in all departments, provided that the applicant secures a minimum score of 50 % in any of the above-mentioned tests.
- NOC from the employer (if applicable)
N.B. Preference will be given to the students who have a research background.
City Campus
| S No. | Departments |
Degree Programs (02 years duration) |
Eligibility Criteria |
1 |
Anthropology |
Anthropology |
Sixteen Years of Education in Anthropology/Sociology/Gender Studies/Behavioral Sciences/Political Science and related disciplines. |
2 |
Behavioral Sciences |
Psychology |
Sixteen Years of Education in Behavioral Sciences or any field of Psychology. |
3 |
Business Administration |
Master of Science in Business Administration (MS 1.5 years) |
Sixteen Years Education in Business Administration, Public Administration, Commerce |
4 |
Chemistry |
Chemistry |
Sixteen Years of Education in Chemistry and allied disciplines. |
5 |
Communication & Media Studies |
Communication & Media Studies |
Sixteen Years of Education in Mass Communication/Journalism/Communication and Media Studies/Radio and TV Production/ Advertising/PR/Film Production/ Computer Arts/ Media Production/ Fine Arts/ Multimedia Arts/ Visual Arts and any other relevant social science subjects. |
6 |
Computer Science |
Computer Science |
Sixteen years of Education in Computer Science or relevant disciplines. Classes will commence after 2 pm. |
7 |
Economics |
Economics |
Sixteen Years of Education in Economics, Commerce, Accounting and Finance, Economics and Finance, Management Sciences, Business Administration, Public Administration, Development Studies, Public Policy, Agriculture Economics, and Econometrics. |
8 |
Master of Science in Economics (1.5 years) |
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9 |
Education |
Education |
Sixteen Years Education in Education / M. Ed. Classes will commence after 2:30 pm. |
10 |
English |
English (Literature) |
Sixteen Years of Education in English Language, Linguistics or Literature |
11 |
English (Linguistics) |
Sixteen Years of Education in English Language, Linguistics or Literature |
|
12 |
Environmental Sciences |
Environmental Sciences |
Sixteen years of Education in Environmental Sciences, Chemistry, Biological Sciences, GIS, Agricultural Science, Forestry, Earth Sciences Biochemistry, Bioinformatics, Environmental Engineering, Energy System Engineering, Civil Engineering, Material Sciences, Nanotechnology. |
13 |
Environmental Sciences (Chemistry) |
Sixteen Years Education in Environmental Sciences, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biological Sciences, Soil Science, Earth Sciences, Environmental Engineering, Energy System Engineering, Geophysics, Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials and Metallurgical Engineering, Polymer and Process Engineering, Materials Sciences, Nanotechnology, Botany. |
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14 |
International Relations |
International Relations |
Sixteen Years Education in International Relations or any of its fields/specializations Political Science, Defense and Strategic Studies (DSS), Defense & Diplomatic studies (DDS), History, Area Studies (European Studies, American Studies, Central Asian Studies, Pakistan Studies) Nuclear and Strategic Studies, Asian Studies and Peace & Conflict Studies. Candidates having Inter-disciplinary Qualifications in a field other than International Relations (Sixteen Years Education in Psychology, Law, Public Policy & Governance, Gender/Women Studies, English, Economics, Sociology, Education, Public Administration, Anthropology, Behavioral Sciences, Communication/Media Sciences/Journalism) are eligible to apply. However, such students (if secured admission) will have to take 6-9 CHs of deficiency courses of level 6. |
15 |
Islamic Studies |
Islamic Studies |
Sixteen years Education in Islamic Studies. Classes will commence after 01:00 pm. |
16 |
Mathematical Sciences |
Mathematics |
Sixteen years Education in Mathematics. |
17 |
Public Administration |
Public Management |
Sixteen years Education in Public Administration / Business Administration/B.Com/BBIT/M.Com/Economics/International Relations/Defence & Diplomatic Studies/Political Science and any other relevant field. |
18 |
Master of Science in Public Policy & Management |
Sixteen years Education in Public Policy, Public Administration, Management Sciences, Commerce, Economics, Political Sciences and any other relevant field. |
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19 |
Sociology |
Sociology |
Sixteen years of education in any of the disciplines (Sociology, Anthropology, Women/Gender Studies, Behavioral Sciences, Psychology, Social Work, or Development Studies). Candidates from other Social Science disciplines will be required to complete 6–9 credit hours of deficiency courses prior to the commencement of the regular program. |
20 |
Software Engineering |
Master of Science (MS) Software Engineering |
Sixteen years of education in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology (IT), Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Telecommunication Engineering, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, or any other relevant disciplines recognized by the HEC/PEC/NCEAC and any other relevant accreditation bodies. |
21 |
Master of Science (MS) Data Science |
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22 |
Urdu Zuban-O-Adab |
Urdu Zuban-O-Adab |
Sixteen Years Education in Urdu. |
Campus-II
Sr. No. |
Departments |
Degree Programs (02 years duration) |
Eligibility Criteria |
1 |
Biotechnology |
Biotechnology |
Sixteen Years of Education in Biological Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Agricultural Sciences, Pharmaceutical Sciences and related fields (with a major in Microbiology / Biotechnology and related fields). |
2 |
Commerce |
Master of Science in Accounting and Finance |
Sixteen years of Education in Management Sciences, Business Administration, Public Administration, Economics, Commerce, or Business-related fields (ACCA, ACMA, ACA). |
3 |
Physics |
Physics |
Sixteen Years of Education in Physics or Electronics or Material Science. |
Note:
- MS/M.Phil. classes in any degree program will not be initiated if the number of enrolled students is less than 5.
- 02 % quota is reserved each for disabled/special persons and minorities.
- 01 % quota is reserved for FJWU employees' children.
- The University reserves the right to increase/decrease the number of approved seats in any Degree Program if required.
For admission to Ph. D. applicants are required to have:
- Minimum CGPA 3.0 out of 4.0 and 3.75 out of 5.0 (in the Semester System) or First Division (in the Annual System) in M. Phil/MS/Equivalent from any HEC-recognized university.
- GAT Subject Test conducted by the National Testing Service (NTS) / HAT relevant Subject Test conducted through HEC-ETC / the FJWU departmental/internal admission test, all are acceptable for admission to Ph.D. programs in all departments, provided that the applicant secures a minimum score of 60 % in any of the above-mentioned tests.
- Supervisor’s Consent Letter
- NOC from the employer (if applicable).
N.B. Preference will be given to the students who have completed MS/M. Phil with Research Thesis.
Applications are invited for Ph.D. in the following departments: City Campus
S. No. |
Departments |
Degree Programs |
Eligibility Criteria |
1 |
Behavioral Sciences |
Psychology |
MS/M. Phil / Equivalent Degree in any field of Psychology from HEC recognized University or M.Sc. in above stated subject from a foreign University. |
2 |
Business Administration |
Management Sciences |
MS/M. Phil. in Business / Management Sciences. Students with non-research-based prior degrees are not eligible to apply. |
3 |
Communication and Media Studies |
Communication and Media Studies |
MS/M. Phil / Equivalent Degree in Mass Communication/Communication and Media Studies/Journalism/Multimedia Journalism/Media Studies. |
4 |
Computer Sciences |
Computer Science |
MS/M. Phil / Equivalent Degree in Computer Science and relevant fields. |
5 |
Economics |
Economics |
MS/M. Phil. in Economics. |
6 |
Education |
Education |
MS/M. Phil. in Education (Classes will commence after 2:30 pm) |
7 |
Environmental Sciences |
Environmental Sciences |
MS/M.Phil. in Environmental Sciences, Chemistry, Biological Sciences, Agricultural Science, GIS, Earth Sciences, Biochemistry, Bioinformatics, Environmental Engineering, Energy System Engineering, Civil Engineering, Material Sciences, Nanotechnology. |
8 |
|
Environmental Sciences (Chemistry) |
MS/M.Phil. in Environmental Sciences, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biological Sciences, Soil Science, Earth Sciences, Environmental Engineering, Energy System Engineering, Civil Engineering, Geophysics, Chemical Engineering, Materials and Metallurgical Engineering, Polymer and Process Engineering, Materials Sciences, Nanotechnology. |
9 |
English |
English (Literature) |
MS/M. Phil. English Literature (with Thesis) |
10 |
English (Linguistics) |
MS/M. Phil. English Language / Linguistics (with Thesis) |
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11 |
Islamic Studies |
Islamic Studies |
MS/M. Phil. Or equivalent in Islamic Studies. Classes will commence after 01:00 pm. |
12 |
Mathematical Sciences |
Mathematics |
MS (with thesis)/M. Phil. /equivalent degree in Mathematics. |
13 |
Public Administration |
Public Management |
MS/M. Phil. in Public Administration, Business Administration, Commerce, BBIT, Economics, International Relations, Gender Studies, Political Science and any other relevant field. |
14 |
Urdu Zuban-O-Adab |
Urdu Zuban-O-Adab |
MS/M. Phil. in Urdu. |
Campus-II
S. No. |
Departments |
Degree Programs |
Eligibility Criteria |
1 |
Biotechnology |
Biotechnology |
MS/M. Phil. in Biotechnology, Biological Sciences, Biochemistry, Bioinformatics, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Pharmaceutical Sciences and related fields. |
- 02 % quota is reserved each for disabled/special persons and minorities.
- 01 % quota is reserved for FJWU employees' children.
- The University reserves the right to increase/decrease the number of approved seats in any Degree Program if required.
City Campus
For admission to B.Ed. applicants are required to have:
- Minimum CGPA 2.5 out of 4.0 and 3.1 out of 5 (in the Semester System) or 45 % marks (in the Annual System) in Master's / BS 4 years from any HEC-recognized university (in any academic subject other than education).
S. No |
Department |
Degree Programs |
Eligibility Criteria |
Teacher Education |
B.Ed. (1.5 years) |
Sixteen Years (MA 2 years/BS 4 years) Education in any academic subject. Attendance Full Time (2:00-5:00 pm) |
Note: Classes in B.Ed. the Degree Program will not be initiated if the number of enrolled students is less than 10.
- The University is accepting online applications for the Fall Semester 2026 through the Online Admission Portal (https://onlineadmission.fjwu.edu.pk/). Therefore, during the application process, candidates must upload electronic copies of their documents. There is no requirement to send hard copies of the documents/receipts.
- Once the candidate enters all her information and uploads the required documents on the portal, she can apply in programs. After applying to programs, the application processing fee (non-refundable) can be paid via any online banking app using kuickpay only. The fee paid through any other means will not be acceptable. The application will not be accepted/processed without this fee payment within the due date.
- Application processing fee (non-refundable) for B.Ed/ MS/ M.Phil./Ph.D. Programs will be Rs. 1200/- per Degree Program /option. Candidates desiring to apply for more options have to pay another Rs. 1200/- and so on and so forth. A single challan shall be generated, whatever the case.
- Candidates awaiting results must submit their online applications by the due date. Results declared after the submission of the online application can only be entered in the portal by the candidate herself by the notified date on our website.
- Any kind of tampering with documents will lead to permanent disqualification.
- Candidates having any foreign degrees/diplomas/ results in the form of GPA/Grade points are required to upload an equivalence certificate stating the percentage/marks.
- All admissions will be granted provisionally and will be subject to finalization/confirmation only after submission of SSC and HSSC certificates by the candidates, duly attested by IBCC, within 02 weeks of admission.
- All information / Admission Updates, interview Lists /Merit Lists will be displayed on the University website. No letters/calls/messages would be sent for admission offers/commencement of classes, etc.
- All information regarding the Entry Test (if any), Interviews (if any), and Merit Lists will be displayed on the website Schedule for displaying the list for Departmental Specific written test (where applicable) / Interviews / Merit Lists will be available on our website in the 2nd week of August 2026.
- At least 50 % marks in an interview (if applicable) would be required to be considered for the Merit List.
- An open house for the information of candidates and their parents will be held tentatively on July 28, 2026, in the Main Campus and on July 29, 2026, in Campus II on Chakri Road. The details will be available on our website by the last week of July.
- Different scholarships for deserving students, on-campus hostel facilities, and transport are also available.
- “Dr. Saeeda Asadullah Khan Scholarship” is available for the students of Ph.D. in English Literature. The scholarship will be given for the duration of the Ph.D. coursework i.e. two semesters and will reimburse the semester fee of the student who gets the highest GPA in the semester.
The last date for submission of online applications is August 10, 2026.
Further details are available in: e.prospectus 2026-27 and website: www.fjwu.edu.pk Fatima Jinnah Women University, The Mall, Rawalpindi Ph: 051-9292922, 051-9292923, 051-9292924 Email: admissions@fjwu.edu.pk facebook & twitter: @FJWU_official Instagram: @fatimajinnahwomenuniversity