Fees, Scholarships, and Study Loan
Work-Based Scholarship
Work online for 2 hours a day to earn a 40% scholarship while gaining practical experience that fulfills HEC internship requirements.
Fees with WBS: Rs. 120,000 per Sem.
Study Loan
Eligible students may repay the loan after they begin earning, with the University helping them build earning opportunities from the second semester.
Fees with WBS & Study Loan: Rs. 72,000 per Sem.
Admission Process
- Complete the online application form.
- Upload copies of your Matric and Inter Part I certificates, your CNIC, and your guardian's CNIC.
- Receive your admission voucher.
- Apply for 40% Work-Based Scholarship if you are interested in saving Rs. 80,000 per semester and gain work experience.
- If needed, apply for a 40% Study Loan for additional financial support.
- Receive fee voucher for registration fee of Rs. 30,000.
- Pay the voucher and reserve your seat.
With vs Without Scholarship
| Fee Head | Without Scholarship |
With WBS & Loan |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition Fee / Semester | Rs. 200,000 | Rs. 200,000 |
| 40% Work-Based Scholarship | — | − Rs. 80,000 |
| 40% Study Loan (pay later) | — | − Rs. 48,000 |
| You Pay per Semester | Rs. 200,000 | Rs. 72,000 |
Pay only Rs. 72,000 per semester with WBS & Study Loan
Admission & registration fee of Rs. 30,000 (one-time) is the same on every plan. The Rs. 48,000 study loan portion is repaid comfortably after you start earning.
AI-Powered Learning
Study 24/7 with AI Tutors
AI Tutors make learning available around the clock. Students can learn at their own pace, revisit difficult concepts, ask unlimited questions, and receive immediate, personalized support. At the University of South Asia, AI Tutors strengthen, not replace, the role of teachers.
They build foundational understanding before class, enabling faculty to focus on application, discussion, projects, feedback, and professional mentoring. This blended model supports different learning speeds, improves comprehension, develops practical skills, and helps students become confident, independent, and career-ready learners.
From Knowledge to
Faculty mentors help students apply learning in real-world situations
Faculty mentors turn knowledge into professional skills. Students apply what they learn from AI Tutors through case studies, practical assignments, simulations, industry projects, and real problem-solving. Faculty provide context, challenge assumptions, demonstrate professional standards, and give precise feedback that improves performance.
This mentorship connects theory with application, strengthens judgment, builds confidence, and develops employer-relevant skills. Students graduate with deeper understanding, stronger portfolios, practical experience, and the ability to perform effectively in diverse professional workplaces.
From Semester One to the Marketplace.
Build professional skills, create digital profiles and explore real earning opportunities.
From the first semester, students begin developing skills they can offer in the marketplace. They study:
- Applied AI and Prompt Engineering
- Content Creation
- Earning Online
- Program-Specific Skill Course I
- Program-Specific Skill Course II
These courses help students use modern tools, produce professional work, and develop services aligned with real market needs. In Earning Online, students create profiles on leading freelancing platforms, explore available opportunities, understand client expectations, and learn how to present their capabilities effectively.
This combination of technical learning, digital skills, and early market exposure prepares students for freelancing, employment, and entrepreneurship in the AI-driven economy.
From Learning to Earning Online.
Build profiles, approach clients and pursue freelance projects from the second semester.
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Students learn concepts through AI Tutors and apply them in class under faculty guidance. From the opening weeks, they begin working on practical assignments, digital services and simulated client briefs.
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They also learn how to create professional profiles, identify opportunities, approach clients, present proposals and build professional trust. By the second semester, prepared students can begin pursuing suitable freelance projects.
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Throughout the first year, students strengthen their portfolios, improve their delivery standards and develop the confidence, discipline and practical experience required to increase their future earning potential.
A Scholarship That Builds Your Career.
Lower your tuition while gaining real experience, discipline and professional confidence.
At the University of South Asia, eligible students can receive a Work-Based Scholarship worth Rs. 80,000 per semester by completing supervised digital marketing assignments and approved online projects.
The scholarship reduces tuition costs while helping students develop discipline, responsibility and practical experience from the beginning of their studies. Students work on real assignments, strengthen their portfolios, understand professional expectations and improve their ability to deliver quality work.
This experience develops the confidence and practical skills needed to pursue future opportunities in freelancing, employment and entrepreneurship.
Study Now. Repay After You Earn.
Eligible students can reduce their immediate semester fee through approved study-loan support.
Eligible students who require additional financial assistance after receiving the 40% Work-Based Scholarship may apply for a further 40% Study Loan. Following approval, their immediate semester fee may be reduced to Rs. 72,000.
Repayment begins after the student starts earning, subject to the applicable eligibility, approval and repayment conditions. Alongside financial assistance, the University provides practical training, professional guidance and earning support to help students develop marketable skills, pursue suitable opportunities and work towards financial independence as early as possible.
Two Qualifications. One Four-Year Journey.
Complete an Associate Degree after two years and a Bachelor’s after four
Complete an Associate Degree after the first two years, then continue into the fifth semester of an approved relevant Bachelor’s program. Eligible students can earn two qualifications and complete the Bachelor’s degree within four years in total. Continuation depends on eligibility, CGPA, seat availability, the approved roadmap and departmental approval.
Start in Lahore. Graduate with an International Degree.
A proposed international credit-transfer pathway
LAHORE
YEARS 1-2
ABROAD
1-2 YEARS
PROPOSED 2+1 OR 2+2 PATHWAY
Under a proposed 2+1 or 2+2 articulation and credit-transfer arrangement with a renowned international university, eligible students would complete the first two years of their degree at the University of South Asia, Lahore. They would then transfer approved credits and complete the remaining one or two years abroad. Upon successfully fulfilling all academic and graduation requirements, the international degree would be awarded by the foreign partner university.
Established by Law. Recognized with Confidence.
A chartered university recognized by HEC
The University of South Asia was established through the University of South Asia, Lahore Act 2005 and is recognized by the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan. Its legal charter authorizes the University to provide education, conduct examinations and award degrees in approved academic disciplines—giving students and parents confidence in the legal standing of the institution.
Accredited Where It Matters
Recognized for Quality. Committed to Excellence.
- NCEAC
- PCATP
- PBC
- PCP
BS Computer Science and BS Software Engineering are accredited by the National Computing Education Accreditation Council (NCEAC). The Bachelor of Architecture is accredited by the Pakistan Council of Architects and Town Planners (PCATP). LLB is recognized by the Pakistan Bar Council, and Pharm-D is accredited by the Pharmacy Council of Pakistan.
Beyond professional recognition, the University remains committed to continuous quality improvement, achieving an overall HEC Quality Assurance score of approximately 82/100 in its latest institutional assessment.
COMPUTER LAB
SCIENCE LAB
DESIGN STUDIO
Classrooms, laboratories, libraries and studios for practical learning
Students learn in technology-enabled classrooms, computer laboratories, health-sciences laboratories, libraries and dedicated architecture, fashion and design studios. These facilities support coding, research, clinical demonstrations, experiments, presentations, project development and portfolio work—helping students connect classroom knowledge with practical performance. Facility access depends on the requirements of each program and course.
Learn by Doing
Practical work is part of the learning experience
Computer students build digital solutions, health-sciences students develop practical understanding through supervised laboratory activities, and architecture and design students create models, collections, concepts and portfolios. Projects, presentations, critiques and practical assignments help students turn knowledge into visible work while developing confidence, accuracy, creativity and professional discipline.
Sports and recreation for a balanced university life
Sports grounds, recreational spaces and scheduled activities give students opportunities to remain active and enjoy healthy competition. Sports days, tournaments and indoor competitions help students develop fitness, discipline, resilience, teamwork and sportsmanship while creating friendships and memorable experiences outside routine academic work.
Find Your People. Find Your Voice.
Clubs and societies for every interest
Students can participate in societies for entrepreneurship, technology, art and culture, literature, debate, music, drama, sports, environment, women empowerment, character building, blood donation and health sciences.
Through planning, presenting, performing, competing and volunteering, students can develop leadership, communication, teamwork, creativity, responsibility and a stronger sense of belonging.
Turn Ideas into Action
Entrepreneurship, technology and creative communities.
- Build a business idea through the Entrepreneurship Society.
- Test digital skills with Softech Society.
- Express creativity through art, literature, photography, music and drama.
- Strengthen your voice through debating activities.
- Student communities provide space to experiment, collaborate and contribute beyond formal coursework.
Every Semester Comes Alive
Academic, cultural, professional and student-led experiences
University calendars include employability weeks, career fairs, entrepreneurship galas, debates, poetry competitions, cultural celebrations, sports events, blood-donation and health-screening camps, workshops, industry visits, project displays and convocations. These experiences help students discover interests, meet people, practise professional skills and create memorable moments beyond routine classes.
- Career Fairs
- Culture
- Sports
- Workshops
- Debates
Experience the Professional World Early
Career preparation beyond textbooks
Career fairs, employability weeks, industry visits, executive days, personal-branding activities, presentation workshops and project displays help students understand workplace expectations. Students practise communicating ideas, presenting their work, developing professional confidence and connecting academic learning with the skills employers and industries value.
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Industry exposure that inspires
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Build networks. Discover opportunities.
