Overview

Outcomes

The graduates of the Department of Anthropology at the International Islamic University Islamabad are expected to congregate the following international standards after the successful completion of the programmes:

Understand the central concepts, theories, research tools and structure of the discipline of Anthropology.
Able to handle cross cultural groups and can communicate in the cross cultural and globalized world.
Be reflective researcher and practitioner who can upgrade oneself and can contribute to the surrounding.
Capable to avoid preconceptions and recognize varied perspectives of the reality; and can effectively manage negotiation and dialogue with cross cultural diverse groups.
Proficient in grasping the “big picture”, conceiving “out of the box” and developing viable solution to the problems.
Competent researchers and can gather, integrate, synthesize and analyze data
Able to develop liaisons between/among academic institution, people, policy institutes, funding agencies and government institutions to work for the socio economic development of the society.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Anthropological Theories
Anthropology of South Asia
Social Anthropology
Anthropology of Religion
Social Change and Development
Social Statistics
Anthropology of Pakistan
Medical Anthropology
Anthropology of Islam

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-02-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

70 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Islamabad, Pakistan

Disciplines

Anthropology

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Academic requirements

GMAT

Required

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

HSSC and BA/BSc for MA/MSc candidates

International students:

Application fee (US $75); attach copy of deposit slip / challan or Bank Draft or Pay Order with application form favoring IIU Islamabad
Passport size photographs with blue background
Copy of Passport Residential Permit (Eqama), Overseas ID card, NOC of /o Foreign Affairs or Your Embassy in Pakistan
Three copies of duly filled government of Pakistani Permission form (Students’ Information Sheet)
Verified educational documents (all degree/certificates)
Valid Passport / Valid Study Visa

You need to apply through your embassy or send your application directly to Director (Acad) IIUI. You will be required to submit GMAT and TOEFL score.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

97400 PKR / year

≈ 97400 PKR / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

97400 PKR / year

≈ 97400 PKR / year

Living costs

Islamabad

Pakistan

36883 - 51236 PKR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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