University of South Asia (USA)
Apply for admission at University of South Asia (USA). Find deadlines and eligibility.
Application Status
Country
Pakistan
Main Campus (USA)
Lahore, Punjab
City: Lahore
Address: Tufail Road, Lahore Cantt
Raiwind Road Campus Lahore
Lahore, Punjab
City: Lahore
Address: 5-KM Raiwind Road, Lahore
Barki Road Campus Lahore (USA)
Lahore, Punjab
City: Lahore
Address: 6-KM Barki Road, Opp. DHA Phase VII, Lahore
Gulberg Campus (Lahore)
Lahore, Punjab
City: Lahore
Address: 29-B Gulberg-III, Lahore
Eligibility Criteria:
Eligibility criteria vary by program and degree level. Here are general guidelines:
- Associate Degree Programs (ADP) and Bachelor's Programs:Intermediate or equivalent degree qualified.
- Minimum 50% marks in Intermediate/FSc or equivalent.
- For DPT & Pharm-D: Minimum 60% marks in Intermediate/FSc (Pre-Medical for DPT, relevant subjects for Pharm-D).
- For Computer, Law, and Architecture programs: Minimum 50% marks in Intermediate/FSc.
- No 3rd division in Matriculation.
- For A-Level students: Must have cleared 3 A-Level principal subjects (no AS accepted) along with 8 O-Level subjects including English, Mathematics, and 3 compulsory subjects (Islamiyat, Pakistan Studies, and Urdu). IBCC Equivalence Certificate(s) are required for O/A Level, High School, or International Baccalaureate (IB) students.
- For transfer students or those with an Associate Degree: Minimum 2.00 CGPA in relevant ADP disciplines for Bachelor's programs.
- Graduate Programs (Master's/MPhil):Generally, a 16-year education (e.g., BS (IT/CS/SE) 4 years degree program with minimum 130 Cr. Hrs. and 2.0 CGPA on a 4.0 scale or at least 60% marks in annual system).
- Computer Science conversion courses (MCS or M.Sc. (CS) or M.Sc (IT)) with minimum 2.0 CGPA or 60% marks.
- 16-years engineering degree in computing.
- Interview is usually mandatory.
- PhD Programs:12 years of regular schooling and at least a 3-year Bachelor's Degree plus post-graduate education leading to an MA/M.Sc./M.C.A/MS/M. Tech./L.L.M. degree from a recognized University/Institution.
- Minimum 50% marks or equivalent grade for Social Sciences and Law, and minimum 55% marks or equivalent grade for Science subjects.
- Candidates with integrated Bachelor and Master degrees are eligible if they have at least 5 years of College/University education leading to a Master's degree after completing 12 years of schooling.
Necessary Documents:
While a detailed list of documents is usually provided during the application process, generally you will need:
- Academic Transcripts/Mark Sheets (Matriculation, Intermediate, Bachelor's, etc.)
- Degree Certificates
- CNIC (National Identity Card) or B-Form
- Passport-sized photographs
- Equivalence Certificate (for O/A Level, High School, or International Baccalaureate (IB) students from IBCC)
- Admission Test results (if applicable)
- LAT results (for LLB)
- Any other supporting documents as requested by the university.
Required Entrance Tests (if any):
- Mandatory Admission Test and Interview: For most Associate and Bachelor's programs, a University of South Asia Admission Test and an interview are required. A 50% passing mark in the Admission Test is generally required for admission.
- Law Admission Test (LAT): For LLB programs, applicants are required to pass the LAT conducted by HEC (Higher Education Commission).
Scholarship Opportunities:
The University of South Asia offers various scholarship opportunities to support its students:
- Work-Based Scholarship (WBS):Offered primarily at the Cantt Campus.
- Students can get a 30% scholarship for working 10 hours per week and a 40% scholarship for working 15 hours per week.
- Under a special work-study program, students may only pay tuition fees for the first two semesters, and then work on university-arranged projects (25 hours/week) to offset tuition fees from the third semester onwards.
- Merit-Based Scholarship: Available at both Cantt and Raiwind Campuses, based on academic performance.
- Kinship Scholarship: Offered at Cantt and Raiwind Campuses for eligible kin of current or former USA students.
- USA Alumni Scholarship: A 50% scholarship on tuition fees for Masters programs for USA alumni.
- "Pay 1 Year Fee - Study for Four" & Job Assurance: Offered at the DHA-Barki Campus. This program involves engaging students in rewarding work activities from the 2nd semester, helping them earn to cover tuition. The university pledges not to ask for the remaining fee if students follow instructions and are still unable to earn.
- Provisional Admission Program: For students who didn't perform well in their Inter exams, the university offers provisional admission where they become a digital media expert in the first semester. If they improve their Inter results, they can continue with their bachelor's studies. If not, the university assists in earning online or arranges a job.
Complete Application Process:
The application process at the University of South Asia is typically online and involves the following steps:
- Step 1: Fill Online Application Form:Go to the "Apply Now" section on their website.
- Provide your personal details, educational background, and program selection. Ensure all information is accurate and complete.
- Step 2: Payment of Application Fee:A non-refundable application fee (e.g., PKR 2,000/-) is usually required.
- Step 3: Online Entry Test:Depending on the program, you will be required to take an online entry test.
- Step 4: On-Call Interview:Schedule and attend an on-call interview with the admissions team.
- Step 5: Review and Acceptance:The admission process team will review your application, test results, and interview performance.
- You will be notified of your acceptance status.
- Step 6: Deposit Admission Fee and First Installment:If selected, you will need to deposit the admission fee (e.g., PKR 25,000/-) and the first installment of your semester fee to confirm your admission.
- Step 7: Submission of Detailed Documents:After admission confirmation, you will be asked to submit detailed academic and personal documents.