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Best universities for MBA in Pakistan

Looking for the best universities for pursuing your MBA? Choosing the right university can always be a difficult task, especially with so many choices. But don’t worry, we have got you covered. In this article we have listed down the best universities for MBA in Pakistan.

1. Lahore School of Economics (LSE)

Lahore School of Economics, also known as LSE, is one of the renowned universities. LSE graduates have a huge demand in the job market for their competency skills. The MBA program covers about 2.5 years of study which requires the completion of at least 66 credit hours for the course work and about 6 credit hours for research project completion.

2. Institute of Business Administration (IBA)

Institute of Business Administration also known as IBA is one of the very famous institutes in Karachi. It was established in 1995. If an individual wants to pursue their career in business administration, then IBA should be on top of their list. It is one of the best institutes to get an MBA from.

3. National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST)

National University of Sciences and Technology also known as NUST, located in Islamabad, was established in 1991. The institute has raised its credibility at a rapid pace, it has been ranked among the top emerging universities of Pakistan. The NUST entry test is extremely difficult, and the competition is high as well, with the acceptance rate of only 4%.

4. Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS)

LUMS is one of the best Pakistani universities out there which offers top ranked executive MBA program. The MBA program covers about 2 years which involves full-time study, and it is taught in case method-based style. However, LUMS doesn’t accept students with less than 1-2 years of total work experience in their field.

5. University of Management and Technology (UMT)

University of Management and Technology also known as UMT, was established in 1990 and is recognized by the Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan. It is a private university located in Lahore. The MBA program covers 2 years which requires the completion of at least 45 credit hours. The selection criteria are based on an entry test and an interview for the admission of MBA program.

6. University of the Punjab (PU)

University of the Punjab is one of the largest and oldest university in Pakistan, it was established back in the 1882 in Lahore. Punjab university is a member of the Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU) of the United Kingdom. The university has over 5 campuses, 13 faculties, over 83 departments and research centers. The MBA program at Punjab university is 3.5 years. An interview and written test are required for the admission in MBA.

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KEMU, NUST win Pakistan Universities Debating Championship 2021-22

King Edward Medical University (KEMU), Lahore and the National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), Islamabad have respectively won the Urdu and English debate contests in the National Round of Pakistan Universities Debating Championship (PUDC) 2021-22.

The National and final round of the Championship was held on Thursday at Higher Education Commission (HEC) Secretariat, following the regional rounds held earlier in five regions of the country, including Punjab, Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan and ICT/AJK/Gilgit-Baltistan.

The event was also marked by Prize Distribution Ceremony for the winners of the Independence Day Competition in four categories, viz. Poetry (English), Poetry (Urdu), Painting, and Videography. The winners of the Debating Championship and the Independence Day Competition were awarded shields and cash prizes. The first position holders won cash prizes of Rs. 100,000, while the second and third position holders received Rs. 75,000 and Rs. 50,000 respectively.

In the National Round of Pakistan Universities Debating Championship, Gomal University, Peshawar clinched second position in the Urdu debate, followed by Dow University of Health Sciences, Lahore which secured third position. Similarly, Jinnah Sindh Medical University, Karachi clinched the second position in the English debate, while University of Balochistan won the third position.

As for the Independence Day Competition, Ms. Sanniyah Eman grabbed the first position in English Poetry; Ms. Arshiyah Sohaib and Ms. Asma won the second and third positions respectively. In the category of Urdu poetry category, Mr. Asif Ali, Mr. Ahmed Saeed Chaudhary and Mr. Ihtisham Mubarak secured the first, second and third positions respectively.

In the Painting category, Ms. Hadia Javed secured the first position; Ms. Fatimah Shakir secured the second position; and Ms. Fatima Ahmed won the third position. In Videography category, Javed Hussain won the first position; Ms. Adeel Fatima got the second position; and Mr. Bakhtiyar Ahmed remained in the third position.

Addressing the participants, Acting Chairperson and Executive Director HEC Dr. Shaista Sohail said that Pakistani youth have great potential and capabilities. She said that the youth bulge is a blessing for the country, however, there is a need for honing the talent of Pakistani youth. She advised the students to work hard and equip themselves with knowledge and skills essential to meet future challenges.

Addressing the closing ceremony, Adviser (Coordination) HEC Mr. Awais Ahmed congratulated the winning teams and underlined that the ability to convey one’s viewpoint and communicate is a blessing that helps in every stage of life and at all kinds of fora.

Highlighting the significance of poetry, painting and videography, he said that the skills of poets, painters and videographers help them convey broad concepts and messages in a short span of time. He advised the students to practice tolerance and patience in their academic career as well as in the rest of their lives.

Adviser Academics HEC Engr. Muhammad Raza Chohan underscored the vital role of co-curricular and extra-curricular activities in the personality uplifting of students. He asserted that HEC not only upholds quality of higher education and research in the universities but also encourages the higher education institutions to carry out healthy extra-curricular activities.

Mr. Chohan said that HEC held the Pakistan Universities Debating Championship 2021-22 on a parliamentary style of debating in order to train the youth in the art of persuading and becoming successful speakers having technical proficiency and eloquence.

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Top 6 universities in Pakistan

Is it that time of the year again, when students must choose a university for their further education? Choosing universities for higher education has always been a difficult task as there are so many options but students get confused as to which university falls in the best category. But don’t worry, we have got your back. In this article, we have listed 6 of the top best universities in Pakistan for you.

1. National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST)

National University of Sciences and Technology also known as NUST, was established in 1991 and since then it has been ranked among the top emerging universities of Pakistan. It is in the capital city of Pakistan, Islamabad. The university offers graduate and undergraduate degrees which also include professional and doctoral degrees. NUST entry test is extremely difficult, and the competition is also very high as students from all over Pakistan apply here. The acceptance rate at NUST is 4%.

2. University of the Punjab (PU)

University of the Punjab was established in 1882 in Lahore, it is the largest and oldest university in Pakistan. The university has over 5 campuses, 13 faculties, over 83 departments and research centers. Punjab university is also a member of the Association of Commonwealth Universities of the United Kingdom. They offer a vast variety of programs for their students that include Law, Commerce, Arts and Humanities, Islamic studies, Engineering and Technology, Economics and Management Sciences etc. It is the most selective institution with an acceptance rate of 20%.

3. University of Engineering and Technology (UET)

University of Engineering and Technology also known as UET, was established in 1921, it is one of the oldest engineering universities of Pakistan. It is situated in Lahore. The student population at UET is over 11,000 across undergraduate and master’s disciplines. UET offers a variety of 92 STEM courses within the facilities of civil engineering, architecture, business planning, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering and the list goes on. UET is also linked to 42 international institutes including a few universities in the UK which include: University of Manchester and Queen Mary University.

4. COMSATS University Islamabad (CUI)

COMSATS University Islamabad, also known as COMSATS Institute of Information Technology (CIIT) is a public university which was established in 1998. When this university was established, it was the first exclusive institute of Information Technology. Comsats is a multi-campus university, the main campus is in Islamabad, but the sub-campuses are found in Lahore, Sahiwal, Abbottabad and Attock. The institute offers various undergraduate programs such as Business Administration, Accounting and Finance, Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology, Geology, Economics, Environmental Sciences, Electrical Engineering and much more.

5. Aga Khan University (AKU)

Aga Khan University is one of the most prestigious universities, it was founded in 1983. In 2000, the university expanded its operations to Afghanistan, Kenya, Uganda and the United Kingdom. Aga Khan University is one of the largest private health-care providers in Pakistan as well as East Africa. The university in Karachi, Pakistan, is an 84-acre campus which also includes a hospital and hostels for their students. Aga Khan University provides all kinds of facilities for its students, they have a huge sports center, cricket and football grounds with an indoor gymnasium, squash courts and much more. The acceptance rate at Aga Khan is 80%.

6. University of Management and Technology (UMT)

University of Management and Technology (UMT) is a private university located in Lahore, it was established in 1990 and recognized by HEC, the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan. UMT comes in the W4 category of HEC which is the highest attainable HEC ranking for Pakistani universities. UMT offers more than 100+ bachelor’s, doctoral and master’s degrees. They have a diverse range of programs and fields which include media and communication, textile design, banking, computer science, aviation, management, technology, liberal arts, engineering etc. Their acceptance rate is 100%.

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