Overview

The scheme of studies of the Department of History and Pakistan Studies at the International Islamic University Islamabad is threefold, focusing on Pakistan, the Muslim World and the rest of the World. As a whole, it covers evolution of human society in terms of historical, political, economic, scientific and technological developments happened in all eras and areas of the world.

Outcomes

A graduate of the Department should be knowledgeable, research oriented, and skillful having a balanced analytical approach and world view. He should be keen to serve the humanity without any racial, regional or religious discrimination. It will make him a useful citizen not only of his native land but a source of positive social change within his global village.

With these aims and objectives, the Department hopes to play a significant role for the development and betterment of Pakistan and Muslim World in particular and the modern day’s global village in general.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Iqbal and Jinnah: Lives and Thoughts
Research Methodology in Social Sciences
Evolution of Muslim Nationalism (1857-1947)
Islam and Pakistan
Thesis

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

30 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Islamabad, Pakistan

Disciplines

Area & Cultural Studies History View 4 other Masters in Area & Cultural Studies in Pakistan

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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

M.A. in any Social Science Subject with at least 2.5/4.00 CGPA (Semester System) or 2nd Division at least with 50 % marks (Annual System) from a recognized university.

The required admission procedures include an admission test equivalent to GRE test and an interview.

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

400 USD / year

≈ 400 USD / year

Additional Details

For national students: 54822 PKR

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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