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PIFD Admissions 2026 – PhD in Design & PhD Design Management (Lahore)
PIFD Admissions 2026 – PhD in Design & PhD Design Management (Lahore) · Lahore · Express,
Admission advertisement published in Express on Sunday, 2 August 2026, listed under Lahore. Issued by PIFD Admissions 2026 – PhD in Design & PhD Design Management (Lahore). The last date printed on the advertisement was Tuesday, 8 September 2026 and has passed.
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Pakistan Institute of Fashion & Design (PIFD) invites applications for Admissions 2026 to PhD programmes in Design and PhD Design Management. Prospective candidates must meet the academic eligibility and submit required documentation, research proposal and application processing fee. Tests and interviews will be conducted as per schedule.
| Programme | Key Eligibility | Duration | Total Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| PhD in Design | 18 years of education in design or relevant field with minimum 3.0 CGPA (out of 4.0) or 60% or First Division (annual system). Candidates with 16 years of education may be considered with minimum CGPA 2.5 (semester) or First Division for intra-disciplinary qualification per HEC & PIFD Graduate Research Policy & Procedures 2026. | Full-time: 3 years minimum, 6 years maximum; Part-time: 5 years minimum, 8 years maximum | 48 (Compulsory Coursework 18; Thesis/Dissertation & Creative Work 30) |
| PhD Design Management | MPhil/MSc/MS or equivalent (18 years) with minimum 3.0 CGPA (out of 4.0) or First Division in annual system in Design/Management/Marketing or relevant field. Additionally, minimum 1 year professional work experience after completion of 18 years of education is required for intra-disciplinary candidates. | Full-time: 3 years minimum, 6 years maximum; Part-time: 5 years minimum, 8 years maximum | 48 (Compulsory Coursework 18; Thesis/Dissertation & Creative Work 30) |
Additional application requirements (selected):
1. Research Proposal / Statement of Purpose (minimum 1,500 words; Times New Roman, font 12 for content, 14 for headings, line spacing 1.15).
2. Personal statement.
3. Two reference letters with contact details (academic & professional).
4. Strong portfolio / updated digital work (required for PhD in Design).
5. Updated CV / Resume.
6. Attested copies of degrees and transcripts; original degrees at interview or HEC equivalence for foreign qualifications.
7. No Objection Certificate (if applicable).
Important dates:
Last date to apply: 2026-09-08
Aptitude test: 2026-09-13
Application fee and submission: Submit processing fee of Rs. 2,000 online or deposit in A/C #50000710927603 (HBL, Expo Centre Branch, Johar Town, Lahore). Apply and find detailed requirements, test/interview info and online application at: www.pifd.edu.pk
Contact & address: Registrar, Pakistan Institute of Fashion & Design, 51-J/III, Johar Town, Lahore. Phone: +92 42 99232951-7 (Admission Office Ext. 148, 149, 150). Email: [email protected]
Published in Express on Sunday, 2 August 2026. DailyAds.pk indexes newspaper advertisements; the original notice and the issuing organisation remain the source for final terms and eligibility.
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