Overview

This program is offered by the Department of Government and Public Policy at the School of Social Sciences and Humanities (S3H), National University of Sciences and Technology. It is designed to develop expertise in governance systems, public administration, and policy formulation.Students study how institutions function, how policies are made at national and international levels, and how economic, social, and political factors influence decision-making. The program combines theory with applied policy research and often includes case studies of Pakistan’s governance challenges and global policy frameworks.

The degree is structured around coursework and research, typically including a final MS thesis. It emphasizes analytical thinking, policy evaluation skills, and research methodology.

Career Paths

Policy analyst in government ministries
Civil service or administrative roles such as CSS or equivalent public sector exams
Research officer in think tanks and policy institutes
Development sector roles in UN agencies NGOs and INGOs
Public policy advisor or consultant
Governance and reform specialist in public sector reform projects
Monitoring and evaluation officer in development projects
Research or academic career in universities or PhD pathway

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Public Policy Analysis
Governance and Institutional Frameworks
Research Methods in Social Sciences
Public Sector Economics
Comparative Public Policy
Development Policy and Planning

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-19 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

30 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Islamabad, Pakistan

Disciplines

Public Policy

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Academic requirements

GPA

2

GMAT

Required

English requirements

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

Other requirements

General requirements

16 years of education or 4 years BS degree (minimum 124 credit hours) in Social Sciences, Management Sciences, or Business-related fields
Minimum CGPA 2.0/4.0 or 55% marks from an HEC-recognized institution
Preferred background in Public Policy, Public Administration, Political Science, Economics, Sociology, Development Studies, Business or related fields
Entry test required: GAT (General) by NTS or GNET (NUST) or HAT (HEC) or GRE/GMAT
Minimum test score: 50 or above
Merit based on academic record and entry test performance
Personal statement may be required (typically explaining motivation and program fit)
Interview may be conducted in some cases depending on merit or selection round

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

3050 USD / year

≈ 3050 USD / year

Additional Details

National students: 128,750 PKR (per semester)

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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