Fee Structure
Postgraduate, Graduate and Undergraduate Programmes
2016 - 2017 Intake
TUITION AND OTHER CHARGES
AKU charges fees for all its programmes. Those responsible for a
student's financial obligations should plan accordingly.
The University reviews its tuition and other fees annually to cover inflation
and other cost increases. Therefore, students are advised to
plan their financial obligations for the course of study accordingly.
The University categorises students as domestic and overseas. Fees for
overseas candidates are charged and payable in US dollars only; fees for
domestic students are paid in Pakistani rupees.
A student shall be categorised as overseas (whether holding Pakistani or
dual citizenship), if the student meets any one or more of the following
criteria:
a) Residence of the principal earning member of the family and source of
income during the previous three years;
b) Whether the student was educated in Pakistan or abroad during the
three years prior to the application for admission;
c) Whether the student is eligible for State-supported education overseas;
d) Whether the candidates parents are reimbursed educational expenses
by their employer.
Students holding Pakistani nationality, CNIC and / or passport should be
aware that this does not guarantee domestic student classification for the
payment of tuition fee and any other charges. The University's conditions
stated above for the application of overseas fee status will prevail.
Overseas students who will be required to pay tuition and other charges
based on the criteria provided above, are advised to plan their financial
support from sources available to them before applying for admission.
The University may consider applications for financial assistance where such
students have demonstrated financial need and have thoroughly explored
all other possible sources of assistance.
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Students whose parents are Pakistani citizens deputed to a government
mission overseas will be charged the fee prescribed for students in Pakistan.
In such cases, documentary evidence will be required.
Candidates doubtful of their fee status should seek clarification from the
Office of the Registrar before applying. The Registrar's decision on fee status
shall be final.
Students can pay the tuition and University fee in monthly instalments.
Students defaulting on payments within the due dates will not receive
examination results and, thus, may not be permitted to progress in their
studies from one year to the next.
In cases where a student withdraws or is asked to withdraw from the
University after commencement of a term, tuition for the entire term will
be charged.
Payments may be made in cash or through a bank draft in favour of The
Aga Khan University or through a direct transfer to AKU's Bank Account.
Personal cheques are not accepted.
The University also offers an e-payment facility where you can choose to
pay your fee online through a credit / debit card. Please use the following
web link to pay: https://payonline.aku.edu
UNIVERSITY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMME
Admission into the University's academic programmes is based strictly on
merit and on a needs-blind admission policy. Because of its needs-blind
admission policy, the University operates a Financial Assistance programme
that ensures that no student who qualifies for admission is excluded because
of his / her inability to pay tuition and other fees.
Financial Assistance is offered on the basis of demonstrated need as evaluated
from data provided by the student, his / her family and other avenues that
the University may deem appropriate. It is strongly recommended that
students requiring financial assistance from the University should thoroughly
explore all other possible sources of assistance. Every student is required to
make some contribution towards his / her fees, living expenses and other
costs so as not to be totally dependent on the University for assistance. It
is the University's intention, wherever possible, to finalise and communicate
financial assistance decisions before the commencement of the academic
session.
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The continuation of financial assistance is conditional upon a yearly assessment
of the financial needs of the student.
Financial assistance is awarded as a combination of grant-in-aid and student
loan depending on the programme. Students are not required to repay the
grant-in-aid portion of the assistance awarded. The student loan portion of
financial assistance, while repayable, is interest free. There is only an
administrative charge of 5% per annum levied from the time of the award
of the student loan. The student loan portion of financial assistance
becomes payable following graduation.
For University graduates who work or continue to study at AKU after
graduation, the University offers a 50% waiver of the loan amount payable
in that particular year. The details of the policy are available on University's
web site.
The University offers merit scholarships for students in the undergraduate
programme. Students in the top 15% of the class receive these scholarships;
applications are not required for these scholarships.
Financial assistance is available for all AKU programmes except the Master
in Health Professions Education programme.
PROCEDURE FOR APPLICATION AND AWARD OF FINANCIAL
ASSISTANCE
The forms to apply for financial assistance for new students are available
online. For further information, please contact the Student Financial
Counselling and Assistance Office at the following address or write to
[email protected] Student Financial Counselling & Assistance Office
1st Floor, Dean's Office Building
Aga Khan University
P. O. Box 3500, Stadium Road Karachi
Phone: + 92 21 3486 4469 / 4488
Timings: Monday to Friday: 8:30 am 5:30 pm
· The application for financial assistance must be completed and supported
by documents requested in the form. Details are requested to ensure that
assistance is extended to those who genuinely need it. Incomplete
and / or late applications for financial assistance will not be considered.
There are no exceptions.
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· The level of assistance to be awarded is determined through a
predefined, point-based evaluation. This evaluation is based on the
applicant's socio-economic profile as declared in the financial
assistance application and the information provided during interviews
with the applicant and their parents.
· The University's Financial Assistance Committee comprises external
(other than University employees) and internal (University employees)
members. These members review all the applications received for
financial assistance and, based on the evaluation criteria, determine
the level of assistance to be awarded. In order to ensure confidentiality
and objectivity, the names of the applicants are not disclosed to the
Committee members at the time of the review.
· Submission of an application does not guarantee award of financial
assistance.
· For new students, the application submission deadline is mentioned
in the admission offer package.
· Aga Khan University reserves right to verify information and
supporting document submitted as part of the financial assistance
application form and to conduct an inquiry.
· Financial assistance offered in one year does not guarantee that
financial assistance will be offered in any other year. Continuation
of financial assistance is conditional upon an annual submission by
the student and assessment of the application by the University.
· Applicants who are not satisfied with the decision of the Financial
Assistance Committee may submit an appeal to the Student Financial
Counselling & Assistance Office requesting a review of their application
within 10 working days of the receipt of the award letter. Late requests
can not be entertained.
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MODE OF PAYMENT
The original deposit slip / bank acknowledgement receipt should be sent
along with the application form to the Admission Office.
You must send the original payment acknowledgment slip. Please do not send
the payment request slip.
For Candidates in Pakistan
The payment can be made by a demand draft in favour of The Aga Khan
University or by online deposit to any branch of the Soneri Bank.
Banking Details for Pakistani Currency
Title The Aga Khan University
Account # 01021227508
Branch Code 0024
Branch The Aga Khan University Branch, Stadium Road,
Karachi
NTN # 1206240-5
For Candidates Overseas
The payment can be made by a demand draft in favour of The Aga Khan
University or by telex transfer / international cheque.
Banking Details for Foreign Currency
Telex Transfer / International Cheque
Account Title The Aga Khan University
Account # 0786-79014650-11
Bank Habib Bank Limited
Branch Plaza Branch
Branch Code 786
Swift Code HABBPKKA
IBAN # PK11 HABB 0007 8679 0146 5011
Intermediary Bank
Bank Habib Bank Limited, New York, USA
SWIFT Code HABBUS33
ABA # ABA 026007809
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For Demand Draft and Other Banking Instruments
Beneficiary Name: The Aga Khan University
Mailing Address:
The Aga Khan University
Manager Finance
Deans Office First Floor
Stadium Road P.O. Box 3500
Karachi 74800 -Pakistan
Tel: +92 21 3486 2403 / 2421 / 2418
Fax: +92 21 34934294, 34932095
Helpdesk:
[email protected] E-Payment Facility:
The University also offers an e-payment facility where you can choose to
pay your fee online through a credit / debit card. Please use the following
web link to pay: https://payonline.aku.edu
Important Note:
It is essential for students to notify the finance office when making payments
through the online facility. Student name, address, student ID, amount,
payment reference # and the purpose of payment should be clearly stated
in the notification.
If you need further assistance, please contact:
Tel: +92 21 3486 2418 or email at
[email protected] TUITION AND OTHER FEES
The Government of Pakistan has now made it mandatory for all Educational
Institutions in Pakistan to charge and collect in addition to the cumulative
aggregate fees, a 5% advance income tax. This statutory requirement
is applicable on all types of fees, excluding security deposits, where the
annual aggregate fee exceeds Rs. 200,000. Please note that advance
income tax will not be charged if parents / guardians / student / sponsors
submit a valid income tax exemption certificate issued by Federal Board of
Revenue.
The tuition and other fees payable for each programme have been
detailed in this booklet. Applicable tuition fees may be paid in monthly
installments.
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FOR PAKISTANI STUDENTS
The payment of fees may be made by a bank draft in favour of The Aga
Khan University, through credit cards, online payment or in cash at the
Cashier's counter (Monday through Friday (except public holidays). Personal
cheques are not accepted.
Cash Cashier's Counter Timings
Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
There is a branch of Soneri Bank on campus to facilitate payments.
F OR F OREIGN C ITIZENS AND T HOSE C LASSIFIED AS
OVERSEAS STUDENTS
Tuition and other fee is payable in US Dollars, through a bank draft in
favour of The Aga Khan University drawn on any bank in Karachi.
Cheques are not accepted.
Students may transfer their fee into the University's foreign bank account.
Details are provided in the booklet.
Please contact our Student Finance Office (e-mail: [email protected])
or by calling them at telephone number: 021- 3486 2403 / 2421 / 2418 for
further details on AKU bank details.
HOSTEL FEES
The monthly fee charged for a single room is Rs. 16,500 and in
US$ 160. Accommodation fees are payable in advance. The monthly hostel
fee does not cover meals, which may be purchased from the University's
cafeteria and tuck shop.
All students living in the hostels are expected to conform to rules and
regulations. Residence is conditional upon proper use and care of the property,
considerate behaviour and periodic reappraisal of the student's need for such
accommodation.
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FEE STRUCTURE
Details of tuition and other fees for students being admitted to Year I,
academic year 2016-2017 for programmes in the Medical College; School
of Nursing and Midwifery and Institute for Educational Development
have been detailed in the following pages.
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MEDICAL COLLEGE
Graduate and Undergraduate Programmes
Tuition and Other Fees
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Master of Science in Epidemiology and Biostatistics (MSc)
Master of Science in Health Policy and Management (MSc)
Master of Health Professions Education (MHPE)
Domestic
Overseas
Students
Particulars Frequency Students
Pakistani
US $
Rupees
Application Fee One time 5,500 250
Admission Fee One time 100,000 1,250
Security Deposit (Refundable) One time 10,000 200
Student Health Fee Annual 11,600 125
Student Immunization Fee3 One time - -
Graduation Fee One time 13,700 150
Student Activity Fee Annual 2,300 25
Physical Examination One time 9,500 95
Tuition Fee2 Annual 588,000 9,600
Hostel Fee Monthly 16,500 160
NOTE:
1. Foreign students are required to pay fee in US dollars.
2. Tuition Fee is payable in monthly instalments.
3. Student Immunization fee will be charged on actual basis at the time of
admission.
4. All one-time fees will be paid at the time of admission.
5. Applicable taxes will be charged as per Income Tax rules.
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Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)
Domestic
Overseas
Students
Particulars Frequency Students
Pakistani
US $
Rupees
Application Fee One time 5,500 250
Admission Fee One time 105,000 2,000
Security Deposit (Refundable) One time 10,000 200
Student Health Fee Annual 11,600 125
Student Immunization Fee3 One time - -
Graduation Fee One time 13,700 150
Student Activity Fee Annual 2,300 25
Physical Examination One time 9,500 95
Tuition Fee2 Annual 792,000 24,600
University Fee Annual 744,000 4,800
Hostel Fee Monthly 16,500 160
NOTE:
1. Foreign students are required to pay fee in US dollars.
2. Tuition Fee and University Fee are payable in monthly instalments.
3. Student Immunization fee will be charged on actual basis at the time of
admission.
4. All one-time fees will be paid at the time of admission.
5. Applicable taxes will be charged as per Income Tax rules.
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Diploma in Dental Hygiene (DDH)
Domestic
Overseas
Students
Particulars Frequency Students
Pakistani
US $
Rupees
Application Fee One time 5,500 250
Admission Fee One time 39,000 360
Security Deposit (Refundable) One time 2,500 50
Student Health Fee Annual 11,600 125
Student Immunization Fee3 One time - -
Graduation Fee One time 13,700 150
Student Activity Fee Annual 2,300 25
Physical Examination One time 9,500 95
Tuition Fee2 Annual 182,500 1,860
Hostel Fee Monthly 16,500 160
NOTE:
1. Foreign students are required to pay fee in US dollars.
2. Tuition Fee is payable in monthly instalments.
3. Student Immunization fee will be charged on actual basis at the time of
admission.
4. All one-time fees will be paid at the time of admission.
5. Applicable taxes will be charged as per Income Tax rules.
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SCHOOL OF NURSING AND MIDWIFERY
Graduate and Undergraduate Programmes
Tuition and Other Fees
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Master of Science in Nursing (MScN)
Domestic
Overseas
Students
Particulars Frequency Students
Pakistani
US $
Rupees
Application Fee One time 5,500 250
Admission Fee One time 100,000 1,250
Security Deposit (Refundable) One time 10,000 200
Student Health Fee Annual 11,600 125
Student Immunization Fee3 One time - -
Graduation Fee One time 13,700 150
Student Activity Fee Annual 2,300 25
Physical Examination One time 9,500 95
Tuition Fee2 Annual 588,000 9,600
Hostel Fee Monthly 16,500 160
NOTE:
1. Foreign students are required to pay fee in US dollars.
2. Tuition Fee is payable in monthly instalments.
3. Student Immunization fee will be charged on actual basis at the time of
admission.
4. All one-time fees will be paid at the time of admission.
5. Applicable taxes will be charged as per Income Tax rules.
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Post RN Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Post RN BScN)
Domestic
Overseas
Students
Particulars Frequency Students
Pakistani
US $
Rupees
Application Fee One time 5,500 250
Admission Fee One time 45,000 625
Security Deposit (Refundable) One time 2,500 50
Student Health Fee Annual 11,600 125
Student Immunization Fee3 One time - -
Graduation Fee One time 13,700 150
Student Activity Fee Annual 2,300 25
Physical Examination One time 9,500 95
Tuition Fee2 Annual 466,200 8,900
Hostel Fee Monthly 16,500 160
NOTE:
1. Foreign students are required to pay fee in US dollars.
2. Tuition Fee is payable in monthly instalments.
3. Student Immunization fee will be charged on actual basis at the time of
admission.
4. All one-time fees will be paid at the time of admission.
5. Applicable taxes will be charged as per Income Tax rules.
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Post RM Bachelor of Science in Midwifery (Post RM BScM)
Domestic
Overseas
Students
Particulars Frequency Students
Pakistani
US $
Rupees
Application Fee One time 5,500 250
Admission Fee One time 45,000 625
Security Deposit (Refundable) One time 2,500 50
Student Health Fee Annual 11,600 125
Student Immunization Fee3 One time - -
Graduation Fee One time 13,700 150
Student Activity Fee Annual 2,300 25
Physical Examination One time 9,500 95
Tuition Fee2 Annual 288,000 4,400
Hostel Fee Monthly 16,500 160
NOTE:
1. Foreign students are required to pay fee in US dollars.
2. Tuition Fee is payable in monthly instalments.
3. Student Immunization fee will be charged on actual basis at the time of
admission.
4. All one-time fees will be paid at the time of admission.
5. Applicable taxes will be charged as per Income Tax rules.
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Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)
Domestic
Overseas
Students
Particulars Frequency Students
Pakistani
US $
Rupees
Application Fee One time 5,500 250
Admission Fee One time 45,000 625
Security Deposit (Refundable) One time 2,500 50
Student Health Fee Annual 11,600 125
Student Immunization Fee3 One time - -
Graduation Fee One time 13,700 150
Student Activity Fee Annual 2,300 25
Physical Examination One time 9,500 95
Tuition Fee2 Annual 345,000 4,800
Hostel Fee Monthly 16,500 160
NOTE:
1. Foreign students are required to pay fee in US dollars.
2. Tuition Fee is payable in monthly instalments.
3. Student Immunization fee will be charged on actual basis at the time of
admission.
4. All one-time fees will be paid at the time of admission.
5. Applicable taxes will be charged as per Income Tax rules.
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INSTITUTE FOR EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Graduate Programmes
Tuition and Other Fees
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Master of Philosophy in Education (MPhil)
Domestic
Overseas
Students
Particulars Frequency Students
Pakistani
US $
Rupees
Application Fee One time 5,500 250
Admission Fee One time 17,000 270
Security Deposit (Refundable) One time 10,000 200
Student Health Fee Annual 11,600 125
Student Immunization Fee3 One time - -
Graduation Fee One time 13,700 150
Student Activity Fee Annual 2,300 25
Physical Examination One time 9,500 95
Tuition Fee2 Annual 418,000 4,100
Hostel Fee Monthly 16,500 160
NOTE:
1. Foreign students are required to pay fee in US dollars.
2. Tuition Fee is payable in monthly instalments.
3. Student Immunization fee will be charged on actual basis at the time of
admission.
4. All one-time fees will be paid at the time of admission.
5. Applicable taxes will be charged as per Income Tax rules.
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Master of Education (MEd)
Domestic
Overseas
Students
Particulars Frequency Students
Pakistani
US $
Rupees
Application Fee One time 5,500 250
Admission Fee One time 17,000 270
Security Deposit (Refundable) One time 10,000 200
Student Health Fee Annual 11,600 125
Student Immunization Fee3 One time - -
Graduation Fee One time 13,700 150
Student Activity Fee Annual 2,300 25
Physical Examination One time 9,500 95
Tuition Fee2 Annual 303,600 9,000
Hostel Fee Monthly 16,500 160
Recommended candidates Annual 25,800 245
NOTE:
1. Foreign students are required to pay fee in US dollars.
2. Tuition Fee is payable in monthly instalments.
3. Student Immunization fee will be charged on actual basis at the time of
admission.
4. All one-time fees will be paid at the time of admission.
5. Applicable taxes will be charged as per Income Tax rules.
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Stadium Road, Karachi 74800, Pakistan
+92 21 3486 4410 / 4412
[email protected]
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