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PROGRAMMES
Suleman Dawood school of business
school of humanities, social sciences & law
School of Science & Engineering

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LUMS
The University
The Lahore University of Management Sciences
(LUMS) was established in 1985 by sponsors belonging
to the country’s leading private and public sector
corporations. LUMS is recognised as a premier centre
of learning in the region and envisions “to become a
21st century University whose research, service, and
graduates are a fountain of leadership for Pakistan and
the world.” LUMS has a diverse portfolio, with three
schools offering a range of academic programmes.
Academic Programmes
Suleman Dawood
School of Business
l PhD Management
l Operations Management
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l Organisational
Behaviour/Strategy &
Organisation
Executive MBA
MBA
BSc (Honours)
l Accounting & Finance
l Management Science
Executive Programmes
Social Development
Programmes
School of Humanities,
Social Sciences & Law
l MSc Economics
l BA-LL.B
l BA (Honours)
l Humanities
l History
l BSc (Honours)
l Economics
l Politics & Economics
l Anthropology & Sociology
l Political Science
School of Science &
Engineering
l PhD
l Computer Science
l Computer Engineering
l Mathematics
l MS
l Computer Science
l Computer Engineering
l BS
l Biology
l Chemistry
l Computer Science
l Electrical Engineering
l Mathematics
l Physics
LUMS UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES
Rigorous, Relevant, Multidisciplinary
The focus of LUMS undergraduate programmes
is to prepare individuals in not just their chosen field
of specialisation but also to give them a holistic
perspective that grooms them in technical know-how,
general knowledge, ethics and character building.
The focus is to:
• Develop a spirit of learning and inquiry and a
strong work ethic
• Inculcate the highest standards of personal
integrity, social responsibility, tolerance and
respect for humanity
• Promote an understanding of our cultural diversity
and richness
• Equip students with the knowledge, intellect and
skills essential to succeed in future academic and
professional endeavours
Hence, a sizable percentage of courses have to be
selected from fields other than the major of choice:

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It is recognised that the choice of undergraduate programme has a lasting influence on the life and lifestyle
of students well into adult life. At LUMS, it is our goal to provide a challenging, rewarding and enriching
environment both in and outside classrooms. We strive to prepare our students not only for the job market on
graduation, but to lead fulfilled, healthy lives as citizens and as individuals.
The academic excellence of our programmes (which are among the best in the region, and compare well
internationally) is well known. Less well known is our stress on a well rounded student, knowledgeable in more
than just their chosen profession. The aim of our broad-based curriculum is to give our student an enriched allround
intellectual life because we recognise that universities must prepare students not only for the hours they
spend at their jobs, but also for the many more hours of their leisure time and personal lives.
Outside of the classrooms, LUMS works hard and thoughtfully to groom our students and provide enriching
experiences.The Sports and Wellness department maintains sports facilities and organises events with wide
participation. The goal of this department is to encourage long lasting habits of physical fitness; to introduce
students to the pleasures of regular exercise that will not only work to maximise their academic performance
but will provide a basis for a long and healthy life for decades after they graduate.
We have an active extracurricular life on campus with student run societies for debates, dramatics, music,
trekking, Model United Nations and many others. In each of these, students not only have enjoyable social/
cultural experiences, but also have the opportunity to create, lead and develop their ‘soft skills’. We try in the
miniature society of LUMS to have all the facets of achievement and creativity that we would wish to see in our
lives, in our country and our region.
Most importantly, we try at LUMS to instill core values; the values of pursuit of excellence, of integrity, of
tolerance and social responsibility that are the bedrock of any successful family, institution and society. We aim
to create a model that will serve our students and their communities not only for the time they are at LUMS but
for decades in the future. We have a long way to go and much to learn and we are looking for leaders who wish
to accept all these challenges.
Yasser Hashmi
Assistant Professor, Department of Humanities and Social Sciences
Associate Dean, Office of Student Affairs

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SULEMAN DAWOOD
SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
Inspiring Business Excellence
The Business School is the oldest school at
LUMS and was established in 1986. The need for a
challenging and relevant curriculum suggested the
use of case studies rather than conventional lectures to
impart knowledge. The school also carries out rigorous
economic and management research through the
Strategic Sectors Research Centre, Social Enterprise
Development Centre and the Case and Research Centre.
SDSB maintains a close relationship with the
business world, which acts as a source of advice and
information. This interaction not only helps to keep
the curriculum relevant to the needs of business
organizations, but also ensures that the students are
exposed to the dynamics of the corporate world.
SDSB Undergraduate Programmes
One Degree – Endless Opportunities
SDSB offers BSc (Honours) in the following
majors:
• Accounting & Finance
• Management Science
Accounting &
Finance
Accounting and Finance are vital business
operations and require knowledge and
understanding of all functional areas of business.
As such, Accounting and Finance are of critical
importance to both public and private sector
organisations.
A major in Accounting and Finance provides
students with a basis from which to continue
their studies for a professional degree or to serve
as a valuable foundation for careers in business
and management. The graduates of this major
are prepared for careers in auditing, corporate
accounting, management consulting, government,
not-for-profit organisations, and taxation as well as
trainee managers in organisations.
The broad-based curriculum equips students
with tools of intelligent analysis, planning, control
and decision making.
Management Science
In response to the ever growing demand of a
business major by applicants and recruiters alike,
the SDSB has launched a new undergraduate
major this year. Although employers emphasise
on the basic technical and functional skills within
the graduates, their attitude and willingness to
work hard is equally important.
Hence, an integrative course structure that
includes general education, business core,
analytical & technical rigour along with the use
of mathematical & scientific models, serves the
vision of the management science major.
Lectures coupled
with the Case
Method of Teaching
SDSB offers a unique blend of multidisciplinary
modes of teaching that fully utilize
modern teaching techniques, conventional lecture
method and the case method of learning, that
is the hallmark of the SDSB. Video cases, class
exercises and industrial visits are best examples
of the teaching tools employed by instructors
to enhance knowledge and provide first hand
experience to its students.
Usually, during the first two years, a rigorous

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Business leaders actively interact with
both faculty and students through frequent
visits, seminars and as guest speakers and
their perspectives enrich the classroom
experience. Additionally, industry linkages are
strengthened by the involvement of faculty in
teaching and training in the Rausing Executive
Development Centre that caters to more
than 2,000 senior executives and managers
annually.
The SDSB aims to provide for the varying
educational needs of a culturally diverse and
geographically dispersed student body with
the goal of preparing students academically,
personally, and professionally for successful
careers and to give them opportunities to
make a difference.
programme is followed whereby students
are introduced to innumerable concepts
and models. During the next two years, as
this learning continues, students are also
introduced to specific applications of what
they have initially learnt, mainly through casebased
learning schemes, industry visits, and
in-depth projects and presentations.
The integration of various techniques has
scores of advantages. It inculcates in students
an awareness of practical problems, which
may not be explained theoretically. Secondly,
it calls for active class participation. Along
with improving their communication skills,
this aggregate scoring component builds
confidence in students to think on their feet
and to present their ideas meaningfully. This
rigorous approach leads to brain storming
and idea generation that in turn, leads to the
assimilation of various opinions and insights
by different students and assists in group
learning. Problem solving and team-building
skills, awareness about pragmatic problems
and insights into corporate cultures are some
of the added advantages of this mode of
teaching that lead students to transform into
well-groomed graduates with a professional
outlook and ready to face the real world
challenges.
Career Prospects
The SDSB undergraduates are highly
marketable individuals who are picked up
readily by the industry in various roles. Their
sound understanding of business models
and technical skills coupled with their ability
for sustained hard work under pressure,
leadership potential and ability to think
outside the box makes them a prime choice of
employers.
ACF 2011 PLACEMENTS
The BSc ACF Programme at LUMS
has added a new dimension to the
way I perceive work. It has evoked in
me the hunger to achieve more and
to polish and variegate my skills. The
courses provided us with hands-on
experience of projects and enabled
us to interact with a lot of people
both within and outside LUMS.
Syed Muhammad Ammar
BSc (Hons) ACF 2008
Management Trainee
Shell Pakistan Ltd.

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SCHOOL OF HUMANITIES,
SOCIAL SCIENCES & LAW
Multidisciplinary Excellence
The LUMS School of Humanities, Social Sciences
and Law (SHSSL) enjoys a strong reputation of
academic excellence, especially with its Departments
of Humanities & Social Sciences, and Economics
considered as the strongest in Pakistan. Focusing on
a multidisciplinary approach so that students study a
mix of wide ranging courses, the SHSSL imparts longserving
and high-quality liberal arts education, touching
on philosophy, sociology, anthropology and literature
among others.
The SHSSL has contributed greatly to the country’s
repertoire of superior multidisciplinary education in
the liberal arts. The faculty at SHSSL holds impressive
credentials from leading international universities
and includes acclaimed experts and scholars with
significant publications to their credit. Many members
of the faculty continue to advance within their respective
research interests.
Department of
Humanities and Social
Sciences
The aim of the Department of Humanities and
Social Sciences is to explore and explain the human
aspects of the world. The Department is keen to
develop more rigorous qualitative and quantitative
research courses, as well as expose students to a
variety of theoretical approaches from each discipline.
The Department is home to a number of distinct
disciplines in the Social Sciences and Humanities
including Anthropology and Sociology, Literature,
Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology and History.
Department of
Economics
The Department of Economics is a growing
and vibrant department that brings together quality
faculty and student body. Having built its reputation
as the premier institution for economics education in
Pakistan, the department aspires to establish itself as
an internationally recognised centre of theoretical and
applied research in economics. It seeks to contribute
to questions at the frontier of economic knowledge
by drawing on the regional laboratory of economic
and social life in South Asia and by collaborating with
academics based at global centres of excellence in
economic research.
Department of Law
and Policy
The Department of Law and Policy combines the
richness of our liberal arts education with a solid
professional programme in law. Its pedagogical
approach to law and policy is analytical, critical and
comparative, and high premium is placed on faculty
research and policy output. In the space of a few
years, the law faculty has attracted graduates from
Harvard, Oxford, Michigan, British Columbia and the
London School of Economics.
SHSSL offers the following undergraduate
programmes:
• BSc (Honours)
• BA (Honours)
• BA-LL.B
BSc (Honours) & BA
(Honours)
The four-year BSc (Honours) & BA (Honours)
programmes at LUMS lay down strong foundations
for a successful future in higher studies and the
professional world. In addition to theory, extensive
course projects and internships ensure exposure to the
real world. Broad-based core courses in mathematics,
languages, natural sciences and humanities and social
sciences in the first year prepare students for more
advanced courses, leading to specialisation in any of
the following:
BSc (Honours)
• Anthropology and Sociology
• Economics
• Politics and Economics
• Political Science

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BA (Honours)
• Humanities
• History
Anthropology and
Sociology
The Anthropology and Sociology Major ensures
that students get a strong disciplinary foundation
with grounding in theory and methods, along with a
choice of courses that will allow them to pursue more
specialised interests in the course of the programme.
The programme is also committed to providing
undergraduates the opportunity to undertake their own
research through a special project in Anthropology
and Sociology. While this is rare in most
undergraduate courses, LUMS has been successful in
encouraging students to do fieldwork during their stay
at the University. As a result, students have the option
of undertaking a substantial piece of field based
research as part of the Anthropology and Sociology
programme.
The analytical and critical skills, intellectual
versatility, multi-cultural sensitivity and international
outlook that students develop are all widely sought
after by employers in fields such as media, finance
and commerce, management consultancy, diplomacy,
advertising and public relations.
Economics
Studying Economics allows us to deal with
some of the most crucial questions facing us today;
questions of growth, prosperity, equity, globalisation,
and the role of government. The relevance of this
discipline for all societies cannot be over emphasised
and it is even more significant for a developing
society, striving to achieve equitable and sustainable
economic growth. To this end, the undergraduate
Economics programme at LUMS aims to create a pool
of bright young economists who will be a valuable
asset to the economic think tanks of Pakistan.
The BSc Economics programme at LUMS offers a
wide variety of courses including macroeconomics,
microeconomics, econometrics, development,
trade and finance. Courses are geared towards both
mainstream and heterodox theory, and empirical
evidence, which ensures that a broad base of
perspectives, new ideas, and applications are
presented to students. This equips students with
analytical and quantitative skills that are widely
applicable across many professional disciplines.
In addition, training in the requisite research tools
and critical thinking prepares students for higher
education.
Politics and Economics
The Politics and Economics major brings
together some of the most important approaches to
understanding the social and human world around us;
developing skills useful for a whole range of future
careers and activities.
The study of politics acquaints students with
the institutions that make crucial decisions; which
govern our lives as members of nations, states and
other political groupings. Students also learn how
to evaluate the choices that political systems must
regularly make and about the processes that maintain
or change those systems.
An appreciation of economics and the general
workings of the economy have become increasingly
necessary to make sense of governmental policymaking,
the conduct of businesses and the enormous
changes in economic systems occurring throughout
the world. Economics focuses both on individual units
and on the aggregate behaviour of groups, societies
and international markets.
Political Science
The Political Science major aims at developing
the thinking, reading, writing and oral expression
skills needed for a critical understanding of politics.
Students are strongly encouraged to re-evaluate
commonly accepted ideas and consider alternative
explanations. Our pedagogical approach lays special
emphasis on helping the students to develop rigorous
oral and written argumentation and to support their
own conclusions with carefully deployed evidence.
There are several career options open to students
who graduate with a concentration in Political
Science. The analytical and critical thinking skills,
multicultural sensitivity and international outlook
gained from an education in Political Science are all
traits that are widely sought after by employers in
many fields. Careers that build directly on Political
Science include employment in academia (research
and teaching), the civil or foreign service sector and
international organisations, such as The World Bank,
the United Nations, as well as NGOs.

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Humanities
The Humanities major offers a thorough and
solid foundation in the key subjects of history,
literature and philosophy and is traditionally
considered the core of all knowledge. The
objective is to develop the faculties of critical
enquiry and rational investigation, as well as
the capacity to read, analyse and evaluate texts,
stances and arguments.
The focus is on the education of the mind, to
ensure that students are not just “technicians”,
but above all, well-rounded human beings able to
thrive in a world that requires precise conceptual
tools to understand it.
This programme is designed to cultivate
critical skills and an in-depth appreciation of
historical, literary and philosophical texts, all
grounded in current scholarship. The disciplines
within the Humanities major reciprocally enrich
one another, also providing foundations for strong
interdisciplinary competence.
History
History provides a distinctive education by
providing a sense of the past, an awareness of
the development of differing values, systems
and societies and the inculcation of critical yet
tolerant personal attitudes. It is not a “corrective”
to human behaviour, but an important context
from which we can derive lessons and values in
understanding ourselves and how human identity
has been shaped. Although other fields also
provide analysis and context for the contemporary
situation (political science, anthropology,
psychology) an exclusive reliance on current data
would provide an incomplete map of some of the
fundamental dilemmas human beings confront in
the modern world.
History offers an extensive evidential base for
the contemplation and analysis of how societies
function. Through studying history we can begin
to identify the agents of change and assess
whether such changes have been beneficial
or harmful. History also helps us to learn why
particular elements of a society persist in
political institutions, social custom, and religious
practices despite changes in other areas of life.
The History programme at LUMS includes
scholars in a range of historical specialties: Art
and Architectural History, Islamic Civilization,
The History of South Asia, European Studies,
The History of Religions, and Ancient Near
Eastern Studies. History and Philosophy have
sometimes been called “dream majors” because
they provide students with diverse vocational
options. History prepares a student for a life of
choices and teaches versatility and critical skills
in interpretation. It is an ideal course of study
for anyone considering a career in diplomacy,
scholarship and teaching, politics, public service,
and work for international organisations. By its
very nature, history is cross-cultural and global in
its outlook.
Career Prospects
The SHSSL aims to give a sound theoretical
base to its students and uses multiple teaching
pedagogies that train them in the skill set required
by the professional world at large. These inherent
transferable skills that their training equips them
in include: public speaking, communication,
networking, good writing skills, time
management, working under pressure, team-work,
conflict resolution, problem solving capabilities,
critical thinking, research skills, quantitative and
qualitative skills, tools and perspectives that
can be applied to address problems and draw
valuable insights in a range of situations. This
attitude and skill set aids them in a myriad of
careers traditionally not associated to Humanities
or Social Science majors. Some of the leading
employers that hire the SHSSL BSc (Honours)
and BA (Honours) regularly include ABN Amro
Bank, United Bank Ltd., HSBC, WWF – Pakistan,
CARE International, Rural Support Programme
Network, AIESEC, Punjab Education Foundation,
Timescape Capital, NADRA Data Warehouse, GEO
News, Lowe & Rauf etc.
The Social Sciences major at LUMS
has provided me with a broad
multi-disciplinary base in the social
sciences, and the theoretical and
practical lessons learnt both inside
and outside the classroom have
been a great help in my postgraduate
studies and professional
life. The skills, commitment and
enthusiasm of the Social Sciences
faculty have been the hallmark of
the social sciences programme at
LUMS. The programme provided
me with the opportunity to engage
with theory that is seldom taught in
other institutions and programmes in
Pakistan.
Zainab Saeed
BSc (Honours) Social Sciences
2007
LUMS Adjunct Faculty
Teaching: Anthropology/Sociology

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The BA-LL.B
Programme:
Setting New Standards in
Legal Education
The Law and Policy Programme at LUMS not only offers
excellent professional education but also plays a positive
role in bringing about social change and reform in the legal
system.
The unique five-year joint BA-LL.B programme
presents challenging and rigorous interdisciplinary
exposure to law and its related disciplines. The first two
pre-LL.B years lay down foundation principles in politics,
economics, history, philosophy and sociology etc. as well
as core language and computer skills. Students also study
specific pre-law subjects such as ‘Legal Reasoning’ and
‘Introduction to the Pakistan Legal System’. Over the next
three years of the programme, students undergo extensive
academic training in core and specialised subjects in law,
as well as law and economics, governance, regulation
and policy making, international law, environmental
protection law and global terrorism. Additionally, they take
a broad range of clinical courses to acquire practical skills
necessary for being an effective lawyer.
The Law and Policy Programme at LUMS offers
excellent professional education while aiming to play
a positive role in bringing about social change and
reform in the legal system. It provides cutting-edge and
socially relevant legal education, coupled with research
and policy analysis which meet international standards.
The programme is recognised by the Higher
Education Commission of Pakistan (HECP) and the
Pakistan Bar Council (PBC), which makes our graduates
eligible for legal practice, subject to meeting the bar
council’s rules. This recognition by HECP and PBC
has allowed us to successfully carry forth our vision,
which is our commitment to making the Law and Policy
Programme at LUMS a vibrant and welcoming platform
for debate, dialogue, research and teaching.
Teaching
Methodology
The teaching methodology encompasses a critical
and comparative approach to broaden the perspectives
and sharpen the analytical skills of the students.
Additionally, the ambit of studies is not just laws as they
exist and operate, but also how policy impacts laws
and how law and policy interplay. The mode of teaching
involves legal text and case analysis and employs the
‘Socratic Method’, supplemented by teaching tools
such as active class participation, seminars, law moots,
role playing, and field studies. This methodology
emphasizes students’ participation and discussion
in order to develop their critical reasoning and
argumentation abilities as well as aiding the enrichment
of the class atmosphere.
The full-time law faculty at LUMS is involved in
high quality legal research to identify leading cases
of the superior courts of Pakistan, the study of which
not only enables the students to identify what the
law is, and how it is being interpreted and applied by
Pakistani courts, but also to develop an appreciation of
the context and environment in which the law operates.
In order to foster comparative analysis, judgments of
superior courts of other common law jurisdictions such
as Australia, Canada, India, UK, and the USA are also
included in the course materials.
Career Prospects
The Law and Policy Programme at LUMS strongly
encourages its students to acquire familiarity with
and training in various sectors of the legal profession
through involvement in vocational experience over the
summer breaks.
As a programme that is particularly geared towards
providing research-oriented and quality clinical legal
education, one of its primary aims is to facilitate an
interface between students and a myriad of legal and
law related vocations so as to create an impetus for
bright and young students of today to plough back their
knowledge, skills and enthusiasm into their future work
environment and the legal profession.
Some of our graduates are currently pursuing
masters in law from the highly prestigious universities
of Columbia and Cambridge while others are presently
employed in a wide array of organisations ranging
from private law firms to regulatory bodies, financial
institutions, NGOs, and as law clerks with judges.
Employers in the legal field rank the LUMS BA-LL.B
programme amongst some of the best in the world.
The most important thing that LUMS
has taught me is to read a text and to
challenge it with my own thoughts.
It might sound trivial but the ability
to reflect on ideas and theories from
a critical viewpoint is perhaps the
most important skill a good academic
institution can engender in its students.
Being a Law student, I am glad that
LUMS has given me a skill set which
will be most valuable in all professional
endeavours that I plan to take in future.
My experience taught me that LUMS not
only imparts quality education but most
importantly it broadens the horizon of
thinking of every student who comes to
LUMS.
Usman Ghani Virk
Current student

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SCHOOL OF SCIENCE &
ENGINEERING
Educating for Tomorrow
LUMS School of Science and Engineering (SSE)
is the first private research school of science and
engineering in Pakistan. In higher education, the term
‘research school’ refers to the model of teaching and
scholarship practiced by some of the best universities
of the world. All students, independent of their choice
of major, receive a strong grounding in fundamental
sciences, mathematics and humanities in their first
two years. They then experience research, which is
considered an integral part of undergraduate education.
The mission of SSE is to create useful knowledge,
which is why classroom teaching at SSE is based
on inquiry and problem solving rather than on rote
memorisation. SSE graduates are trained in a way unlike
other science and engineering students in Pakistan.
SSE has consciously modelled itself along the lines
of the world’s top research schools and has a first-rate
faculty to ensure that this model works in Pakistan. All
students are involved in the quest to answer some of the
deepest and most important questions facing humanity,
from the structure of matter to the problems of water,
energy and environment.
BS
The four year undergraduate programme offers a
choice of degree in the following areas:
• Biology
• Chemistry
• Computer Science
• Electrical Engineering
• Mathematics
• Physics
Students declare a specialisation at the end of
the first year provided they fulfil the pre-requisites
for that major and maintain a certain necessary GPA.
Regardless of the choice of major, students study a
common school-wide core curriculum for the first
year and parts of the remaining years. This core
consists of a required set of fundamental sciences and
mathematics courses, introductory level technology
courses, and a certain number of social sciences and
humanities courses that they choose.
Biology
Recent advances have brought the subject
to the forefront of contemporary sciences and
integrated it with numerous disciplines, including
Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Electrical
Engineering and Computer Science. This has led to
the emergence of new areas of study and research
such as Bioinformatics and Computational Biology,
Mathematical modeling of biological processes and
diseases, Biophysics and Systems Biology, all of
which are in the realm of the Biology programme at
SSE. Two streams are offered to the aspiring Biology
majors: (1) Molecular & Cellular Biology and, (2)
Biophysics & Computational Biology. Successful
completion of the introductory biology sequence
prepares students for advanced studies in a range of
biological sub-disciplines that include Biochemistry,
Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Genetics and
Computational Biology.
Chemistry
The undergraduate programme in Chemistry at
SSE is designed to give students a grasp of the basic
principles of the subject through a course of study
that emphasises fundamental concepts of chemistry,
modern synthetic and analytical techniques,
and materials science with special reference to
nanomaterials and their applications. This theoretical
background is further augmented through a carefully
designed course of laboratory experiments in
chemical procedures and techniques that cover basic
concepts and experimental techniques that serve as a
stepping stone to research in chemistry.
Computer Science
The undergraduate programme in Computer
Science offers an excellent learning opportunity to
students with the help of research-active faculty.
Students learn how to build computer systems
(computer architecture), how to make machines think
(artificial intelligence), how to build computers that
can see (computer vision), how to design software that
works seamlessly from different locations (computer
networks and distributed systems), how to model
complex problems (modeling and simulation) and
how to design more efficient computing algorithms
(theory of computation). The degree is excellent
preparation for the job market.

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Electrical Engineering
Students enrolled in the undergraduate
programme in Electrical Engineering learn through
a combination of design and lab work. The core
and elective courses cover the essential depth
and breadth needed for contemporary professional
practice and prepares students to contribute to the
rapidly changing needs of technology. The four
important concentration areas of interest include:
Communications, Signals and Systems; Electronics
and Embedded Systems; Devices, Optics and
Electro-magnetics and Modern Power and Energy
Systems.
Mathematics
Mathematics is the rigorous study of structure
and relationship. As such, it is fundamental to all
of the sciences and engineering, as well as being
an intellectually challenging and fulfilling field
of science in its own right. It trains students in
analytical thinking and courses are offered with
application to the natural and social sciences.
Mathematics majors from LUMS have gone on to
work in industry in various multinationals, as well as
pursuing higher studies in mathematics, economics
and financial engineering.
Physics
Physics continues to address problems on the
frontiers of human knowledge, from Fundamental
Particles and String Theory to Condensed Matter
Physics and Superconductivity, Optics and Lasers,
Cosmology and the shape of the universe as a
whole. The answers to these problems have the
potential to profoundly change our understanding
of the universe as well as how we live in the
future and are within the scope of the Physics
programme at SSE. The undergraduate programme
in Physics provides foundational education in the
areas of Classical Mechanics, Electromagnetism,
Quantum Mechanics, Statistical Physics and
Thermodynamics, Solid State Physics, General
Relativity, Cosmology and Atomic Physics.
Research at SSE
Students can carry out research in their field
of interest under faculty mentorship. SSE faculty
is working on some of humanity’s most pervasive
and compelling problems, from the most exciting
contemporary design problems to the deepest
mysteries of the universe. Once students have
worked with our faculty, and have learnt how to ask
and answer questions on their own, they are free
to pursue their own interests: whether they want
to employ advanced mathematics to model new
water and energy architectures for managing scarce
resources; develop a drug to combat a disease that
plagues mankind; grow tissue to replace damaged
organs in the human body; use smart power
electronics to deliver energy; design microelectronic
systems on a chip for the next generation of
communications or computing; find a high speed
method to overcome congestion on the internet; or
search for the single theory that unifies all the forces
in the universe.
Where is such research used? Ideally, in the
career students choose after leaving SSE. But even
if they choose a career not directly related to their
research topic, the process of distilling complicated
situations to frame manageable questions, and the
act of finding answers to these questions gives
students valuable skills that will serve them well for
the rest of their lives.
Career Prospects
With an SSE education, students can do just
about anything they want! Graduates are expected
to be successful in every field, from academia to
industry.
Students who decide to pursue higher degrees
are expected to enjoy their pick of graduate schools
throughout the world, including SSE itself which
offers them exciting prospects for graduate research.
For those who choose to go into the job market,
an SSE education and hands-on experience makes
them valuable to the best employers, globally and
locally. The deep analytical insight and rigour of SSE
allows students to make sound decisions and be
effective at multiple levels to influence policy.
The most unique thing I have seen in
the LUMS Chemistry programme is the
development of a very close studentteacher
relationship, whereby the
instructors offer internships to students,
who obtain not only a hands-on experience
with latest instrumentation, but also get
to participate in research with a faculty
member. The Department of Chemistry
has strong local industrial links, and also
offers courses in collaboration with a top
American university (UIUC), introducing
its students to the latest learning tools out
there. That is why my decision to stay at
LUMS has been one that involves close
mentoring that I hold very important in
many ways.
Waqas Rasheed
BS Chemistry, 2013

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Admission Criteria
Minimum Eligibility Criteria for Undergraduate
Admissions
Academic Background:
SDSB/SHSSL
• Successful completion of Matric (60%
marks or above) and FA (60% marks or
above)/FSc/ ICS/ICOM (65% marks or
above)
• O’ Levels results (in at least 6 subjects)
and A’ Levels in at least 3 principal
subjects (with at least 2 Bs and 1 C grade
such that there should be no more than 1
C grade and no grade less than a C across
three principal subjects in the A’ Level
examination. No credit will be given for
General Paper.
SSE:
• Successful completion of Matric (60%
marks or above) and FSc/ICS (65% marks
or above)
• O’ Levels results (in at least 6 subjects)
and 2 Bs and 1 C grade in A’ Levels in at
least 3 principal subjects such that there
should be no more than 1 C grade and no
grade less than a C. The principal subjects
are Biology, Chemistry, Computing,
Mathematics, Further Mathematics and
Physics. Any deviations from this list
would be examined on a case to case
basis and the decision of the Admissions
Committee would be final. No credit will be
given for General Paper.
SDSB/SHSSL/SSE
• American High School Diploma (80%
or above or Grade point average of B or
above)
• International Baccalaureate (at least 30 out
of 45 points)
• Combinations of the above
• Any other equivalent qualification
(minimum acceptable scores will be
determined by the Admissions Committee).
LUMS Admission Tests:
LUMS Common Admissions Test
(LCAT):
(for BSc Honours, BA Honours and BA-LL.B)
The LCAT is a multiple choice test similar
to SAT I in terms of the type of questions. Like
the SAT I, it measures reading, writing, and
mathematics skills. It consists of seven (7)
sections all of which are compulsory. The first six
(6) sections are a combination of verbal and math
sections. The last section is of paragraph writing.
SSE Admissions Test:
The SSE Admissions Test is a multiple choice
test consisting of seven (7) sections.
The first three sections (Basic Math, Verbal
& Paragraph Writing) are compulosry. Any SAT
preparation book will be helpful in reading you for
this portion of the test.
From the remaining four Subject Sections
(Advance Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, and
Physics) students can attempt any three of their
choice. For this portion of the test self-study
from good science books is recommended. The
questions will be “unseen”, that is, they will
not be taken from past A ‘Levels/FSc. exams or
standard textbooks; they will search for a deep
understanding and good recall of fundamental
principles.
Fee Structure
The fee structure for the academic year 2011-
2012 is as follows:
PKR
Admission 40,000
Security (Refundable) 12,000
Registration 30,000
Tuition Fee 402,000
Total SDSB/SHSSL 484,000
Lab Charges 110,000
Total SSE 594,000
Financial Aid
LUMS offers financial assistance to students
with genuine monetary need. This assistance is
also contingent upon the student’s overall merit.
Financial aid is available on the basis of need
and merit in the form of scholarships and loans.
During the academic year 2010-11, PKR. 160
million was granted as financial aid to deserving
students in the undergraduate programmes at
LUMS. Currently, around 45% of undergraduate
students receive financial assistance.

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LUMS Scholarships
These scholarships cover partial
expenses of the programme. The range of
the amount of scholarships over the last year
has been between 25% and 100%.
MERIT Scholarships
These scholarships cover full tuition
fee and are awarded to the top three
students in the LUMS admission evaluation
ranking. Students continue to receive these
scholarships in subsequent years, subject to
maintaining a required level of performance.
National Outreach
Programme
This development initiative of LUMS
aims at providing 100% scholarship
covering tuition fee, hostel accommodation,
living and books allowance to financially
disadvantaged and brilliant students of
Pakistan.

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Campus and Facilities
The LUMS campus is spread over 100 acres and is fully equipped with numerous modern day facilities for students. It is adjacent to the Defence
Housing Authority (DHA), a developed suburb of Lahore with several restaurants, hospitals and other facilities. The Allama Iqbal International Airport
is also in close proximity to the campus.
In accordance with the University’s mission, the campus has been carefully planned to provide excellent facilities to students and to create an
environment that is conducive to learning. Some of its features include excellent classrooms, an up-to-date library, state-of-the-art laboratories,
on-campus housing, a mosque and integrated sports and recreational facilities.
Residential Colleges
To increase interaction and understanding between newly arriving freshmen and existing students, and to encourage personalised interaction with
mentors, LUMS has adopted the Residential College model. A residential college is an independently governed community within the university and
acts as a faculty-led society for both hostel residents and day scholars.
Presently there are four Residential Colleges functioning at LUMS. Each Residential College plans activities and social events for students to build
a more cohesive environment and sense of community.
Societies
Students are encouraged to take part in a number of student-run clubs or societies, catering to a diverse range of interests. Whether it is the
LUMS Adventure Society (LAS), the LUMS Entrepreneurial Society (LES), the LUMS Model UN Society (LUMUN), or Sports at LUMS (SLUMS),
students are made to feel part of the LUMS community through a wide range of activities arranged by the societies.

International Exchange Programmes
LUMS has regular exchange programmes with the following three universities:
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1. Waseda University, Tokyo, Japan
2. FH Joanneum University, Graz, Austria
3. University of Passau, Passau, Germany
We have also signed an MOU with Erasmus Mundus (Erasmus Mundus Action 2 scheme-EMA2) for the academic year 2011-12. The EMA2 is a cooperation and
mobility scheme in the area of higher education cooperation launched by the Europe Aid Co-operation Office and implemented by the Executive Agency Education,
Audiovisual and Culture (EACEA). This programme foresees mobility for undergraduate, master, doctoral and post-doctoral students and academic staff, from Asian
universities to European institutions. The programme offers students from LUMS an opportunity to study at any one of the following European participating universities:
1. University of Deusto, Bilbao, Spain
2. University of Twente, Enschede, Netherlands
3. Tilburg University, Tilburg, Netherlands
4. Oxford Brookes University, Oxford, UK
5. University of Trento, Trento, Italy
6. Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Berlin, Germany

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