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11 Best PhD Programs in Pakistan

11 PhD courses are taught at 3 universities in Pakistan; the most common length is 4 Years / 8 Semesters. The list starts with courses at University of the Punjab, Government College University Faisalabad and Hazara University.

1PhD / Doctorate
UP University of the Punjab logo
QS World #570 #3 in Pakistan Pakistan

Doctor of Philosophy in Education Phd

University of the Punjab — Doctor of Philosophy in Education (PhD) at the University of the Punjab is offered through the Institute of Education & Research and the Faculty of Education. It is a...

PhD / DoctorateLevel
3 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall (November) and Spring (April)Intake
Education
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3PhD / Doctorate
GC Government College University Faisalabad logo
#8 in Pakistan Pakistan

Mphil PhD Studentship Physics

Government College University Faisalabad — This programme is a Department of Physics MPhil and PhD studentship under an NRPU project on the fabrication of optical-magnetic nanocomposites based on mixed-lanthanide...

PhD / DoctorateLevel
—Duration
Full TimeMode
—Intake
Science
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4PhD / Doctorate
GC Government College University Faisalabad logo
#8 in Pakistan Pakistan

PhD Studentship Biochemistry

Government College University Faisalabad — This PhD studentship is in the Department of Biochemistry at Government College University Faisalabad. It is connected to a Higher Education Commission project titled “Th...

PhD / DoctorateLevel
01 yearDuration
Full TimeMode
—Intake
Life Sciences
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5PhD / Doctorate
GC Government College University Faisalabad logo
#8 in Pakistan Pakistan

PhD Studentship and Research Associate in Department of Bioinformatics and Biotechnology

Government College University Faisalabad — This opportunity supports research in the Department of Bioinformatics and Biotechnology at Government College University Faisalabad under HEC’s Technology Development Fu...

PhD / DoctorateLevel
01 Years (Extendable to another year after satisfactory perfDuration
Full TimeMode
—Intake
Computer Science & IT
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6PhD / Doctorate
GC Government College University Faisalabad logo
#8 in Pakistan Pakistan

PhD and Mphil Scholars

Government College University Faisalabad — The program for PhD and MPhil scholars at Government College University Faisalabad is supported through a research seminar run by the Department of Islamic Studies. Durin...

PhD / DoctorateLevel
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Full TimeMode
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7PhD / Doctorate
GC Government College University Faisalabad logo
#8 in Pakistan Pakistan

Rules Semester PhD

Government College University Faisalabad — The PhD program follows semester rules covering comprehensive examination and thesis submission and defense. After completing approved course work, students take a compre...

PhD / DoctorateLevel
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Full TimeMode
—Intake
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8PhD / Doctorate
HU Hazara University logo
#29 in Pakistan Pakistan

Doctor of Philosophy in Biochemistry

Hazara University — The Doctor of Philosophy in Biochemistry at Hazara University is a research-focused Ph.D program within the Biochemistry department. It builds advanced knowledge through...

PhD / DoctorateLevel
4 YearsDuration
Full TimeMode
—Intake
Life Sciences
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10PhD / Doctorate
HU Hazara University logo
#29 in Pakistan Pakistan

Doctor of Philosophy in Botany

Hazara University — The Doctor of Philosophy in Botany at Hazara University is a doctoral program within the Botany department. Students complete 8 semesters and study with about 18 credit h...

PhD / DoctorateLevel
—Duration
Full TimeMode
—Intake
Life Sciences
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How these courses are ranked

Only one university here holds a QS World position — University of the Punjab at #570 — so it heads the list. Below them, universities follow their research output: University of the Punjab is cited most (1,204,558 citations).

Inside the course list

The most common subjects are Life Sciences (4), Science (1), Education (1) and Computer Science & IT (1). The usual length is 4 Years / 8 Semesters and 4 Years. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (100% of courses with a stated intake). Government College University Faisalabad offers the widest choice, with 6 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top universities for PhD in Pakistan?

University of the Punjab (QS World #570), Government College University Faisalabad (#8 in Pakistan) and Hazara University (#29 in Pakistan) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How long does a PhD course take in Pakistan?

Most listed courses run 4 Years / 8 Semesters, with 4 Years the next most common.

When do PhD courses start in Pakistan?

Fall is the main intake — 100% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Which university has the most PhD courses in Pakistan?

Government College University Faisalabad, with 6, ahead of Hazara University (4).

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