Riphah International University
Apply for BS, MS, MPhil, PhD at Riphah International University. Find deadlines and eligibility.
Application Status
Country
Pakistan
Program Level
BS, MS, MPhil, PhD
Deadline
Oct 18, 2025
Riphah (Islamabad I-14 Campus)
Islamabad, Islamabad Capital Territory
City: Islamabad
Address: Sector I-14, near Hajj Complex, Islamabad, Pakistan
Riphah (City Campus I G-7)
Islamabad, Islamabad Capital Territory
City: Islamabad
Address: 7th Avenue, Sector G-7/4, Islamabad, Pakistan
Riphah (City Campus II F-5)
Islamabad, Islamabad Capital Territory
City: Islamabad
Address: Evacuee Trust Complex, near F-5 Markaz, Islamabad, Pakistan
Riphah (WISH Campus H-8)
Islamabad, Islamabad Capital Territory
City: Islamabad
Address: Sector H-8, Islamabad, Pakistan
Riphah (Al-Mizan Campus)
Rawalpindi, Punjab
City: Rawalpindi
Address: Main Peshawar Road, Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan
Riphah (Gulberg Green Campus)
Islamabad, Islamabad Capital Territory
City: Islamabad
Address: Service Road, Block D, Gulberg Green, Islamabad, Pakistan
Riphah ( Lahore Gulberg III Campus)
Lahore, Punjab
City: Lahore
Address: 25 Raza Saeed Rd, Bhabra Block M Gulberg III, Lahore, Punjab , Pakistan
Riphah (Raiwind Road Campus)
Lahore, Punjab
City: Lahore
Address: Raiwind Rd, Chamru Pur Lahore
Riphah (QIE Campus - Kot Lakhpat)
Lahore, Punjab
City: Lahore
Address: Industrial Estate Kot Lakhpat
Riphah (Faisalabad Campus)
Faisalabad, Punjab
City: Faisalabad
Address: Faisalabad, Punjab
Riphah-(Malakand Campus)
Bat Khela, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
City: Bat Khela
Address: Malakand Rd, Chakdara, Lower Dir
Eligibility Criteria:
Eligibility criteria vary significantly depending on the program. Generally:
- Undergraduate Programs: Typically require completion of Intermediate (FA/FSc/ICS/I.Com or equivalent) with a minimum percentage of marks, which varies by program (usually 50% or 60%). Some programs may have specific subject requirements at the intermediate level. For MBBS and BDS, specific criteria set by the Pakistan Medical Commission (PMC) apply, including MDCAT score and minimum marks in FSc.
- Graduate Programs (MS/MPhil): Require a Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field with a minimum CGPA (usually 2.50 out of 4.00 or equivalent percentage).
- Doctoral Programs (PhD): Require an MS/MPhil degree in a relevant field with a minimum CGPA (usually 3.00 out of 4.00).
Necessary Documents:
Generally, applicants need to upload scanned copies of the following documents during the online application:
- Recent passport-sized photograph.
- CNIC (Computerized National Identity Card) or B-Form.
- Matric/O Level or equivalent certificate and transcript.
- Intermediate/A Level or equivalent certificate and transcript.
- Bachelor's degree and transcript (for Master's programs).
- Master's degree and transcript (for PhD programs).
- Entry test result card (if applicable).
- Domicile certificate (if required).
- Equivalence certificate from IBCC (Inter Board Committee of Chairmen) for O/A Level or other foreign qualifications.
- Paid copy of the application processing fee voucher/receipt.
- Affidavit (if required for any discrepancies or as per policy).
- Hope certificate (if awaiting final results, as per university policy).
The specific list of required documents will be provided during the online application process and on the university's admission guidelines.
Required Entrance Tests:
The requirement for entrance tests depends on the program:
- Undergraduate Programs:For MBBS and BDS, passing the MDCAT (Medical and Dental College Admission Test) conducted by the provincial authority or as per PMC guidelines is mandatory with a minimum required score. Riphah may also conduct an aptitude test for these programs, focusing on communication skills, teamwork, stress management, general knowledge, and problem-solving.
- For some other undergraduate programs (e.g., Engineering, Computer Science, Management Sciences), Riphah may conduct its own admission test.
- NTS (National Testing Service) test scores might be considered for some programs; check the specific program requirements.
- For programs like BS Software Engineering (separately offered to males and females), an interview might be required.
- Graduate Programs (MS/MPhil/PhD): Generally require passing a GRE/GAT (General/Subject) test with a minimum score or an entry test conducted by the university.
"For more information about university admission tests, please visit our 'Testopedia' section in the app."
Scholarship Opportunities:
Riphah International University offers various scholarships and financial assistance programs to deserving and meritorious students, including:
- Merit-Based Scholarships: Based on academic performance in previous examinations. These can range from partial to full tuition fee waivers.
- Talent Scholarships: For students with exceptional talent in specific fields.
- Kinship Concession (Usra Assistantship): For siblings studying simultaneously at Riphah.
- Scholarships for Students from Armed Forces (Salaar Assistantship).
- Orphanage Scholarship (Wali Assistantship).
- Need-Based Scholarships (Mawakhat Assistantship): For students facing financial difficulties.
- Scholarships for Position Holders (Ta'meer Scholarship, Mumtaz Scholarship, Musabiqat Scholarship).
- Alumni Scholarships.
- Scholarships for students of Dar-e-Arqam Schools and Colleges.
- Special scholarships approved by the Chairman/Board of Governors.
- HEC Needs-Based Scholarship Program.
- Other external scholarships may also be available; students are encouraged to inquire at the financial aid office.
Complete Application Process:
The application process is primarily online:
- Visit the Online Admission Portal: Go to https://admissions.riphah.edu.pk/ and create an account.
- Fill the Online Application Form: Provide all the required personal, academic, and program-related information accurately.
- Upload Required Documents: Scan and upload the necessary documents as per the guidelines. Ensure the files are in the specified format and size.
- Pay the Application Processing Fee: Download the fee challan (or follow online payment instructions) and pay the non-refundable processing fee at the designated bank or through online methods. Upload proof of payment to the portal.
- Submit the Application: Review all the information and uploaded documents carefully before final submission.
- Appear for Entrance Test/Interview (if applicable): If your program requires an entrance test or interview, you will be informed about the schedule through the admissions portal or via email/SMS.
- Check Merit Lists: Regularly check the admissions portal for the announcement of merit lists.
- Verification of Documents and Fee Submission: If your name appears on the merit list, you will be required to visit the campus for document verification and to pay the admission and tuition fees within the stipulated time to secure your admission.