Overview

The Department of Media and Communication Studies at the International Islamic University Islamabad provides a unique blend of practical skills with critical analysis. The innovative type of education program aims at developing each student’s creative abilities.

The courses are designed to meet existing professional standards as well as exploring ways in which creative ideas and new technologies can be combined, enhanced and redefined. There are also courses aimed at media professionals and graduates seeking to build management carrier within the growing media and content industries.

Career prospects

Print & Electronic Media: editors, columnists, correspondents (at national and international level) news analysts, online news editors, anchors, program producers, photojournalists, proofreaders, reporters and freelance writers (newspapers, periodicals and magazines) and academicians.
Positions: In public relations departments (public and private sectors) federal and provincial information departments, news agencies, advertising agencies (copy-writers), business organizations, research institutions, media teaching institutions, consultants, NGOs and a host of other organizations.

Programme Structure

Specializations offered in this course include:

Print Media
Electronic Media Production
Advertising and Public Relations
Communication Research and Theory
Organizational Management and Communication

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

72 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Islamabad, Pakistan

Disciplines

Communication Studies Media Studies & Mass Media View 7 other Masters in Media Studies & Mass Media 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

16 Years Graduate Degree in (BS) (Mass Communication) or MA / M.Sc with CGPA 2.5/4.00 or 60% marks from Annual/Conventional System where CGPA is not calculated or 65% marks in the semester system examination, where CGPA is not mentioned on terminal degree/transcript.

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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