Lahore University of Management Sciences

Graduate Programmes

MS Computer Engineering

Admission Criteria

The University's policy is to admit students purely on merit, based on:
  • Academic record
  • LUMS Graduate Admission Test (LGAT) scores
  • Information provided in the application form
  • Letters of recommendation
  • Interview performance (if needed)

Academic Record

MS Computer Engineering Programme
A minimum of 16 years of education leading to a Master's or a four year Bachelor's Degree is required. Possible prior Degrees from universities recognised by the Higher Education Commission (HEC), Pakistan include.
  • B.Sc /BE Electrical Engineering
  • B.Sc /BE Computer Engineering
  • B.Sc /BE Computer Systems Engineering
  • B.Sc /BE Electronic Engineering
  • MSc Electronics
  • B.Sc (Hons) CS LUMS
All applicants should have at least 60% / FIRST DIVISION marks at intermediate, undergraduate and graduate levels
Successful applicants may be required to overcome any deficiencies, as determined by the faculty, by taking additional units over and above the ones deemed essential for the fulfillment of requirements for the award of the MS or PhD degrees.
Candidates, who have degrees from such institutions that are not listed with the Higher Education Commission (HEC), Pakistan will be required to get the equivalence certificate from the Commission.
Contact information is:
The Director (A & C) Higher Education Commission H9, Islamabad
Tel: 92-051-9257508, 9257651-5
Fax: 051-9290128
E-mail: info@hec.gov.pk

Entrance Test

LUMS Graduate Admission Test (LGAT)
The LUMS Graduate Admission Test (LGAT) is a requirement for applicants to the MS/PhD Programme. International students can take GRE. LGAT will be conducted simultaneously in Lahore, Karachi and Islamabad.
Note: Taking the entrance test is not the same as applying for admission. You need to submit the application for admission separately. To apply for admission please click here.

Interview Performance

Applicants to the PhD programme (CS & CMPE) will have to appear for an interview. They will be initially prescreened on the basis of academic performance and LGAT scores. After the prescreening stage, they will be called for an interview
For further information, please contact:
Office of Admissions
Lahore University of Management Sciences
Opposite Sector U, D.H.A.
Lahore Cantt. 54792, Pakistan
Phone: (92-42) 5722670-79
Fax: (92-42) 5722591
e-mail: admission@lums.edu.pk
URL : http://www.lums.edu.pk
Last Updated: Wednesday, 02 July, 2008 @ 12:23pm
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