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PIFD Admissions 2026 — Ph.D. in Design & Ph.D. in Design Management (Lahore)
PIFD Admissions 2026 · Lahore · Express,
Admission advertisement published in Express on Sunday, 2 August 2026, listed under Lahore, Pakistan. Issued by PIFD Admissions 2026. 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), Lahore is inviting applications for Admissions 2026 to its Ph.D. programmes in Design and Design Management. Applicants must meet programme-specific eligibility and submit a processing fee. Visit www.pifd.edu.pk for full details.
| Programme | Key Eligibility | Duration | Total Credit Hours | Important Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ph.D. in Design | 18 years of education in design or a relevant field with minimum 3.0 CGPA (out of 4.0 semester) or 60% marks or 1st division (annual system). Inter-disciplinary qualifications assessed 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 Credit Hours (Compulsory coursework: 18; Thesis/Dissertation & Creative Work: 30) | Last date to apply: 2026-09-08 Aptitude Test: 2026-09-13 |
| Ph.D. in Design Management | MPhil/MSc/MS or equivalent (18 years of education) in Design / Management / Marketing or relevant field with minimum CGPA 3.0 (out of 4.0 semester) or First Division (annual system) from an HEC-recognized university. Additionally, minimum one year professional work experience is required. Inter-disciplinary cases per HEC & PIFD policy. | Full-time: 3 years (minimum) / 6 years (maximum); Part-time: 5 years (minimum) / 8 years (maximum) | 48 Credit Hours (Compulsory coursework: 18; Thesis/Dissertation & Creative Work: 30) | Last date to apply: 2026-09-08 Aptitude Test: 2026-09-13 |
Additional application requirements include: a research proposal / statement of purpose (minimum ~1500 words), personal statement, two strong reference letters with contact details (academic and professional), a professional portfolio or evidence of relevant work experience (especially for Ph.D. in Design), updated CV, attested copies of degrees and transcripts, and original documents at interview or HEC equivalence for foreign degrees. No Objection Certificate (NOC) required if applicable.
Application fee / processing fee: PKR 2,000 to be submitted online or deposited to A/C # 50007910297603 (HBL, Expo Centre Branch, Johar Town, Lahore). Applicants should apply via the PIFD website: www.pifd.edu.pk.
Issuer / Contact: Registrar, Pakistan Institute of Fashion & Design (PIFD), 51-J/III Johar Town, Lahore. Phone: +92 42 99232951-57 (Admission Office Ext. 148, 149, 150). For email and online application visit official website.
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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