Overview

Undoubtedly, Pakistan Studies as an academic discipline has been gaining momentum both in terms of its employment opportunities and better future.

Outcomes

In particular, graduates of Pakistan Studies at the International Islamic University Islamabad find good opportunities in teaching profession at different educational institutions, colleges and universities and also employment in the Civil Services of Pakistan.

Moreover, graduates of the discipline find employment opportunities in various administrative, cultural, financial and research institutions.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Rise of Muslim Nationalism in British India, 1857-1947
Cultural Heritage of Pakistan
Pakistan as Reflected in Pakistani Literature
Muslim Political Philosophy in British India (Mujadad Alf-Sani, Shah Wali Ullah and Allama Muhammad Iqbal)
Pakistani Society and Culture
Islamic Studies
Women in Pakistan Politics and Society
Role of Mass Media in Political Development of Pakistan
Regional Literature: Punjabi, Pushto, Sindhi, Balochi or Kashmiri

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

A candidate for admission into 2-years MA program in Pakistan Studies must have at least BA/BSc (with at least 50% marks) or equivalent degree from the HEC recognized institutions.

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.

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