Pakistan Institute of Fashion & Design (PIFD) — Admissions 2026 for Undergraduate, Graduate, MPhil & PhD Programmes
Pakistan Institute of Fashion & Design (PIFD) · Lahore · Nawa-i-Waqt,
Admission advertisement published in Nawa-i-Waqt on Sunday, 5 July 2026, listed under Lahore. Issued by Pakistan Institute of Fashion & Design (PIFD). The last date printed on the advertisement was Wednesday, 15 July 2026 and has passed.
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Issuer: Pakistan Institute of Fashion & Design (PIFD), Lahore. Online applications are invited for admissions 2026 to undergraduate, graduate, MPhil and PhD programmes in design, fashion, textiles, furniture, ceramics, footwear, gems & jewellery and visual arts.
| Undergraduate Programmes (Departments & Degrees) | |
|---|---|
| Department of Fashion Design | Bachelor of Design (Fashion Design); Bachelor of Studies (Fashion Design and Production) |
| Department of Textile Design | Bachelor of Design (Textile Design); Bachelor of Studies (Textile Design and Production) |
| Department of Furniture Design & Manufacture | Bachelor of Design (Furniture Design & Manufacture); Bachelor of Design (Interior Design) |
| Department of Ceramic & Glass Design | Bachelor of Design (Ceramic and Glass Design) |
| Department of Fashion Marketing & Merchandising | Bachelor of Studies (Fashion Marketing & Merchandising); Bachelor of Studies (Fashion Marketing and Communication) |
| Department of Leather Accessories & Footwear | Bachelor of Design (Leather Accessories & Footwear); Bachelor of Design (Leather Apparel & Accessories Design) |
| Department of Gems & Jewellery Design | Bachelor of Design (Jewellery Design and Gemological Sciences) |
| Department of Creative Arts | Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Arts) |
| Graduate & Research Programmes | |
|---|---|
| Master of Design (M.Des) | Pathways: Fashion Design / Textile Design |
| Master of Science (M.Sc) in Design Management | Pathways: Fashion / Textile |
| Master of Philosophy (M.Phil) | Art and Design Education |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | PhD in Design Management; PhD in Design |
Eligibility highlights:
- Undergraduate programmes: see PIFD site for specific entry/aptitude test requirements for each department (entry tests will be held in Lahore, Karachi, Islamabad, Peshawar, Skardu & Quetta).
- Graduate/MPhil: Applicants must have 16 years (or 4 years) of relevant education with minimum required division/percentage or equivalent. Valid GRE/HAT/general equivalent with an acceptable passing score may be considered.
- PhD: Candidates with 18 years of education in design or a relevant field with a minimum CGPA/percentage as specified by PIFD, or 16 years with stipulated CGPA/division as per PIFD criteria, are eligible. Detailed PhD eligibility and experienced foreign-qualified PhD faculty information available on PIFD website.
| Key Dates & Application Details | |
|---|---|
| Admissions Open | 2026-06-15 |
| Last date to apply (Undergrad & Graduate) | 2026-07-15 |
| Undergraduate Entry / Aptitude Test | 2026-07-19 (centres: Lahore, Karachi, Islamabad, Peshawar, Skardu, Quetta) |
| Graduate Admission Test | 2026-07-26 (only in Lahore) |
| PhD Admissions Open | 2026-07-05 |
| PhD last date to apply | 2026-09-08 |
| PhD Admission Test | 2026-09-13 (only in Lahore) |
How to apply: Apply online at www.pifd.edu.pk. Application processing fee: deposit Rs. 2,000 via bank transfer / deposit to A/C #50007910297603 (HBL, Expo Centre Branch, Johar Town, Lahore). Candidates will submit proof of payment during application.
Contact & address: Admissions email: [email protected]. PIFD, 51-I/III, Johar Town, Lahore. Phone: +92 42 99232951-7 (Admission Office extensions listed on PIFD site).
Notes: Applicants should consult the PIFD website for full eligibility criteria, programme details, fee structure, and complete instructions before applying.
Published in Nawa-i-Waqt on Sunday, 5 July 2026. DailyAds.pk indexes newspaper advertisements; the original notice and the issuing organisation remain the source for final terms and eligibility.
Questions about this admission
- What is the last date for this admission?
- The advertisement prints Wednesday, 15 July 2026. That date has passed.
- Which newspaper published this admission?
- Nawa-i-Waqt, in the edition of Sunday, 5 July 2026.
- Which city is this admission for?
- Lahore — the location listed for this advertisement.
- How do I respond to this admission?
- Follow the instructions printed in the clipping; the advertiser’s own page is linked from this one. Applications are not submitted through this page.