International Islamic University (IIU)
Apply for MS, MPhil, PhD at International Islamic University (IIU). Find deadlines and eligibility.
Application Status
Country
Pakistan
Program Level
MS, MPhil, PhD
Deadline
Dec 31, 2025
IIUI islamabad (Main Campus)
Islamabad, Punjab
City: Islamabad
Address: IIU, Sector H-10, Islamabad
Eligibility Criteria:
Eligibility criteria vary significantly based on the degree program and level (Bachelor's, Master's, PhD). General requirements often include:
- For Bachelor's Programs:HSSC (Intermediate) or equivalent with a minimum percentage of marks (e.g., 50% for many programs).
- Equivalence certificate from IBCC for foreign qualifications or Deeni Madaaris (religious seminaries) certificates.
- For Master's/MS/LLM Programs:Relevant Bachelor's degree (16 years of education) with a minimum CGPA or percentage as specified by the department.
- For PhD Programs:MS or equivalent (18 years of schooling) in a relevant field with a minimum CGPA (e.g., 3.00/4.00 or 65% marks from Conventional/Annual System, or 70% marks in semester system).
- A research work/thesis of minimum 6 credit hours in the MS/M.Phil.
- Statement of purpose/Research Proposal (2-3 pages).
- Successful completion of a GRE/HAT General or equivalent entry test conducted by the university (with a passing score of 60%) or an HEC-accredited testing body.
- Admission is not allowed on a hope certificate for PhD programs.
Specific programs may have additional requirements, such as:
- FSc Pre-Medical with a minimum of 60% marks for Pharm D.
- Proficiency in Arabic and English for certain programs, especially those in Arabic and Islamic Studies.
- For admission to BS Translation & Interpretation, a written test comprising proficiency assessment in Arabic, English, and an aptitude test is required.
Necessary Documents:
When applying, you will typically need the following:
- Application Processing Fee: Non-refundable, usually paid via deposit slip/challan or bank draft/pay order.
- Pakistani applicants: Rs. 1000-1250 (as per previous announcements).
- Foreign/Overseas applicants: US $ 40-75 (as per previous announcements).
- Duly filled and signed application form (often in duplicate).
- Passport-size photographs: Typically four for Pakistani applicants, and eight with a blue background for foreign/overseas applicants.
- Attested photocopies of all academic degrees/certificates and other testimonials. (Two sets are often required).
- Copy of CNIC/NADRA registration form (for candidates below 18 years) / Valid Passport / Valid Study Visa.
- For Foreign/Overseas applicants:Residential Permit (Eqama) / Overseas ID card / B-form (for Overseas Pakistanis).
- NOC from their Ministry of Foreign Affairs or their Embassy in Pakistan.
- Three copies of the duly filled Government of Pakistan Permission Form (Students' Information Sheet), available on the IIUI website.
- Equivalence of foreign educational certificates/degrees from IBCC and HEC with the required percentage of marks/CGPA.
- Result Awaiting Candidates: Must sign an undertaking imprinted on the application form.
- Employees: No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the employer if currently employed.
- Aptitude Test Record: (NTS (GAT), TOEFL, IELTS, GRE, etc.) if available, with documentary evidence.
- Statement of Purpose/Research Proposal (for PhD programs).
Required Entrance Tests (if any):
- Most programs require an entrance test. This often includes an in-house written test and/or an interview as decided by the department.
- For PhD programs, a GRE/HAT General or equivalent entry test is mandatory, either conducted by the university or by HEC-accredited testing bodies.
- Language Proficiency Tests: Applicants seeking admission to IIUI may be required to pass a Language Proficiency Test (Arabic and/or English), especially for foreign students or those in language-intensive programs.
- Overseas applicants present in Pakistan at the time of admission tests are generally NOT exempted from the Admission Test.
- Sample papers for some entrance tests, like BS Computer Science, are available on the IIUI website. These tests typically assess analytical, quantitative, logical reasoning, and English language skills.
Scholarship Opportunities:
IIUI offers and facilitates various scholarship opportunities for its students, both local and international. These can be need-based, merit-based, or provided by external organizations. Some examples include:
- HEC Need Based Scholarship: For eligible Pakistani students.
- Khairpur Need Cum Merit Scholarship
- Fast Cables Financial Assistance Program
- "The 66 Scholarships Foundation" Scholarships
- Islamic Relief of Pakistan Scholarships
- SEEF (Sindh Educational Endowment Fund Trust) Scholarships
- BEEF (Balochistan Education Endowment Fund) Fully Funded Scholarships
- PBM Scholarships
- Ihsan Trust Loan Scheme
- UG Scholarships for Students from Balochistan & Erstwhile FATA
- Orange Tree Foundation Scholarships
- Commonwealth Scholarship for Masters/PHD & Teaching Faculty
- ICESCO One Hundred Scholarships for Young People
- DAFI Scholarships Program for Refugee Youth
- Chinese Government Scholarships
- Turkish Language Scholarships (KATIP)
- Merit-based scholarships for students with a 4/4 CGPA.
International students may also explore scholarships offered by other international organizations that are applicable globally. It's recommended to check the IIUI Scholarships page (often found under the "Scholarships" section of their website) for the latest announcements and eligibility criteria.
Complete Application Process:
The application process typically involves the following steps:
- Check Eligibility: Carefully review the eligibility criteria for your desired program on the IIUI website.
- Online Application/Sign Up:Go to the IIUI admission portal.
- Sign up and create your applicant profile.
- Fill out the online application form accurately and completely.
- Upload Documents: Upload scanned copies of all required documents as specified in the application guidelines.
- Generate and Pay Challan Form:Generate the challan form for the application processing fee from the online portal.
- Print the challan form and deposit the fee at the designated bank (HBL and Al-Bakara Bank for males, Allied Bank for females, as per past instructions).
- For international applicants, specific bank account details for USD payments will be provided.
- Upload Fee Deposit Slip: After paying the fee, upload the scanned copy of the fee deposit slip/challan to your online application. Provide the deposit date, city, and branch code.
- Submit Application: Submit your application online.
- Download Application Form: Download and print a copy of your submitted application form for your records.
- Prepare for Entrance Test/Interview: If required, prepare for the admission test and/or interview. The university will announce the schedule.
- Check Merit Lists: IIUI typically releases merit lists on its website.
- Admission Offer Letter and Fee Deposit (for selected candidates):If selected, print your admission offer letter and fee challan from the website.
- Deposit the admission and semester fees at the designated bank.
- Bring original documents for verification at the time of joining.
- Joining Formalities:Print and fill out the joining form from the website.
- Attach required documents (attested academic certificates, photographs, original fee slip, copy of admission offer letter, NOC if employed).
- Submit the joining form to the respective office(s) within the due date mentioned in the offer letter.
- Obtain an Enrolment Slip from the Admission Office and submit a copy to your concerned department.