Program Overview
The Philosophy at University of the Punjab is a MA programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Philosophy programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Pakistan and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: USD 107 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 107 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
- Location: Lahore, Pakistan
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Philosophy programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Classical Muslim Thought
- Theories of Ethics
- Plato and Aristotle
- Logic and Critical Thinking
- Introduction to Metaphysics
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
1) Graduates with Philosophy 16 Seats
a) First preference will be given to the candidates who have studied Philosophy as an elective subject.
b) Second preference will be given to candidates who have studied Philosophy as an optional subject.
2) Graduates with Psychology/Applied Psychology 15 Seats
3) For Graduates with any one of the following as an elective subjects 15 Seats
Economics, Political Science, History, Education, Journalism, English Literature Urdu Literature, Sociology, Social work, Mathematics, Physics, Computer studies, Zoology.
Admission criteria: Basic
Additional Marks:
Hafiz-e-Qur\'an 20 Marks
Merit Formula:
Academic Record: 100%
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 107 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 107 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 107 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 107 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of the Punjab directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of the Punjab
University of the Punjab
Lahore, Pakistan
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University Profile- Application Deadline Jul, 2027
- Start Date Sep, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
