Note: HU offers admission in two of its campuses. Most of the below FAQs are applicable to the main campus at Mansehra. However, academic rules, admission policy and procedure for admission are same for both campuses (Mansehra main campus and Battagram – sub campus).  Candidates who are interested in Battagram campus are required to contact the admission office for further details.

Hazara University Admissions (Online) Session Fall 2021

Please refer these answers as a first resource for queries about applying to the HU-Admissions Fall 2021. If you do not find your answers in these information, please contact HU-Admissions at the following link: https://admissions.hu.edu.pk/ or Admission Office Contact Numbers at: 03105345345, 0997-414143, 0997-414190.

Q1. Recognition of Hazara University by HEC

Hazara University, Manshera is a public sector university established in 2001at Mansehra  District, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan by the Government, recognized by HEC and other relevant bodies in the country, www.hec.gov.pk or http://hed.gkp.pk/?page_id=792.

Q2. Academic Programmes offered by the university: Various market oriented programmes are offered, please see the below list for your quick reference and for further detail you may visit to the official website of the university:  http://ww.hu.edu.pk

 

Academic Departments/Programmes: (offered in Fall 2021)

S.No.	Department	Contact Person
	Department of Archaeology	Dr. Naveed Usman 03339400580
	Department of Architecture	Adnan Anwar 0345-5923935
	Department of Agriculture	Dr. Muhammad Sajid 0321-9979914
	Department of Art & Design	Mr. Hasnain Malik 0300-5050551
	Department of Biochemistry	0333-5071757
	Department of Bioinformatics	Dr. Faisal Nouroz 0335-5851620
	Department of Biotechnology & Genetic Engineering	0334-9537908
	Department of Botany	----------
	Department of chemistry	Dr. Wajid Rehman 0333-5779831
	Department of Communication & Media Studies	Dr. Shujaat Ali Khan 0300-5908788
	Department of Computer Science and Information Technology	Dr. Arif Iqbal 0332-9176802
	Department of Conservations Studies	Dr. Zain ul Wahab 0346-5951622
	Department of Economics	D. Misbah Nosheen 0336-9077716
	Department of Earth & Environmental Sciences	Syed Hasnain Ali Shah 0300-5647476
	Department of Education	Prof. Dr. Manzoor Hussain Shah 0302-5439121
	Department of English	Mr. Abdul Shakoor 0312-5420851
	Department of Islamic and Religious Studies	Mr. Muhammad Sabir 0310-5037056
	Department of law	MS. Sira Ali 03005630979
	Department of Mathematics & Statistics	Dr. Hafiz Abdul Wahab 0311-7072990
	Department of Microbiology	Dr. Isfahan Touseef 0333-3335667
	Department of Pakistan Studies	MS. Ayesha Alam 0334-1564381
	Department of Physics	Dr. Salih Muhammad  0341 -5552261
	Department of Political Science	Dr. Muhammad yaz 0310-1500272
	Department of Public Administration	Dr. Muhammad Waseem 0333-5069485
	Department of Sociology	Dr. Khalil ur Rehman 0345-9155365
	Department of Telecommunication	Dr. Noor Ul Amin 0333-9849620
	Department of Tourism & Hospitality	Dr. Anas Muhammad Arif 0334-5583499
	Department of Psychology	Dr. Sher Dil 0345-9588066
	Department of Management Sciences	Mr. Khalid Mehmood 0333-5414850
	Department of Urdu	Dr. Muhammad Rehman 0300-9115957
	Department of Zoology	Dr. Shumaila Noureen 0349-270356

 

Q3. Procedure to apply

Only online apply is acceptable. Apply online using the url: http://admissions.hu.edu.pk

To create an online application account through Hazara University Online Admission, you are required to have a valid email address. Please use your account (Any Email) to create your online application account and validate your account with email verification. Then access to your HU-Admissions account by filling the appropriate information on the required format.  (HU-Admissions System will guide you steps by step) 

It is advised to create only One Account for the online application submission.

Q4. Eligibility criteria of each programmes.

http://admissions.hu.edu.pk/eligibility-criteria

• Students who have done A-level or any other qualification from abroad are required to produce equivalency certificate from relevant authority. 
• For admission in BS,Law (LLB) and BS Architecture programmes, candidate must fulfil the criteria of the relevantaccreditation council. 
• For all MPhil/MS and MBA, candidate must have passed relevant BS level degree with at-least a CGPA 2.5 or above or 60% and GAT (General) OR GRE (General) test with at-least 50% marks. The candidate must not have less than 45% marks in any examination.  
• For all PhD programmes, candidate must have passedrelevant MS/MPhil (18 years of education) with at-least CGPA 3.0 and at least obtained 60% marks in GAT subject or scored 60 and UGAT (University own test), the score must be 70% or more.

 

Q5. Where can I give test?

Because of the ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic, the university is arranging its own test on regular basis (minimum three times) to facilities candidates who wish to get admission into the PhD or MS/MPhil program.

Q6. Fee structure of each academic programme – tuition fee and others

Keeping in view the socio-economic situation of the area, fee of all programmes is kept very low. Details can be found on at: http://admissions.hu.edu.pk/fee-structure

Q7. Financial aid and Scholarships

A number of lucrative scholarships are available at HU through the HEC, other government organizations, the list of all such scholarship is already provided in the admission advertisement. The list can also be viewed on http://admissions.hu.edu.pk/financial-add

Q7. Payment facilities (installments – one time) 

Tuitions fee is paid semester wise but installments can be given after the written application from student with justification. Application for the installment of fee can be submitted to the admission staff at the Student Services Center (SSC).

Q8. Details of deadlines and submissions

Deadlines for various activities are announced through website and admission advertisements. Read and follow these deadlines.

Q9. Accreditation of academic Programmes by various accreditation bodies

All of academic programmes where it is compulsory are accredited by the relevant bodies. For example BS Architecture is accredited by the Pakistan Council for Architects and Town Planners (PCATP)Council, find the list at the website:https://www.pcatp.org.pk/document/Accredited%20Programs.pdf

LLB programme is accredited by the Pakistan Bar Council of Law

http://pakistanbarcouncil.org/recognized-universities/

In addition to the accreditation, all programmes are also recognized by the HEC, Pakistan. 

Q10. Hostel facilities and fee structure

Hostel facilities on affordable fee are available for both male and female students. Interested students are required to apply for hostel after using the online admission system.

Q11. Transport and fee structure/routes

The university provides pick and drop facilities from various points around the university with highly subsidized rates. Pick and drop points are identified and finalized after the consultation with students availing this facilities. 

 Q12. NTS – or entry test for admission at HU 

See Q4 & Q5 above. 

Q13. GAT/GRE status for MS and PhD programmes (university own test, if any)

See Q4 & Q5 above. 

 

Q14. Credit hour transfers (Inter University and Intercampus)

Yes, the university allow students of other recognized universities to transfer their studies to HU. All such candidates are required to meet the admission staff in person at the SSC or call them for further details on mobile numbers given in the admission advertisement and this document.   

Q15. Facilities in the campus

The campus is spread over on more than 1000kanals land surrounded by beautiful scenic views of the mountains.

Campus provides outstanding facilities for curricula, co and extra curricula activities. Sports facilities of international standards are available for students with no additional cost. In order to enable students to play games, the university is planning to install lights with few sports facilities from this summer onward. 

Q16. Selection criteria, what are the various steps that decides the selection 

The university is open to all and offers admission strictly on merit basis who fulfils the admission criteria.  However, there are some reserved seat for various areas of the country such as FATA, special persons, Baluchistan other provinces (on flooting basis), etc. 

Steps for the admission:

1. Submit complete online application using http://admissions.hu.edu.pk/
2. After the closing date merit list of the successful candidates will be displayed on website. (Note: Mater and PhD students will also be required to appear in the interview)
3. Deposit tuition fee and other fee on deadline. 
4. Final registration and timetable for classes will be issued to those candidates who complete all of the above requirements successfully through HU-CMS (Campus Management Students). 

Q17. Switching fields to another degree after a year studies at HU 

Students can switch from one degree programme to another following rules and regulation. 

Q18. Contact information of different campuses and Head of Programmes

See list at Q-2 above.

Q19. Specializations offered at both Bachelor’s and Master’s level

Under various degree programmesHU provide an opportunity to students to take some courses from the specialization of their own interest. Specializations are offered in the last two years. Students are advised by the relevant Department in this regard. 

Q20. Admissions for Diploma holders from relevant or irrelevant background.

Candidate having diploma like DAE, D.Com are eligible for admission in BS programs subject to the equivalence/relevance of the subject program. 

Q21. Research facilities

HU provides state of art research facilities for both undergrad (BS) and graduate (MS & PhD) level students. Interested students are required to visit official website or campus and meet various faculty members related to their degree of interest. 

Q22. National and International Collaborations

The university has created a number of collaboration with various organizations and university in Pakistan and abroad. The Complete list can be found on the official website under ORIC option: www.hu.edu.pk

Q23. Internship Opportunity

Limited internship opportunities are available in the form of Campus Internship Program and Assistance-ship for the graduates with good academic standing and GPA.

Q24. Assistantship for Students

Yes, limited seats are available and award to Master and PhD students only.

Q25. PhD Approved supervisor

Yes, a number of HEC PhD Approved supervisors are available with the university.