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FAQs

Quick answers about the Work-Based Scholarship, study loan, fees and payments, admissions, eligibility and refunds for Fall 2026.

Scholarships & Study Loan


What scholarships does the University of South Asia offer?

Our main scholarship is the Work-Based Scholarship (WBS) — earned by working, not by marks. Eligible students reduce tuition from Rs 200,000 to Rs 120,000 per semester by completing ten hours of approved University work each week. The work may be completed online or on campus according to assigned tasks.

How do I get the 40% Work-Based Scholarship?

Commit to 10 hours/week of online work. The scholarship is tied to completing the weekly online work commitment — your payable tuition becomes Rs 120,000 per semester on standard Rs 200,000 programs.

Which programs are eligible for the Work-Based Scholarship?

Every Rs 200,000 program — Bachelor, Associate (ADP), Master’s and PhD, including PharmD. It does not apply to LLB or Professional Diplomas, which follow their own fee policy.

How does the study loan work?

Eligible students using the 40% Work-Based Scholarship may receive a further Study Loan, reducing the current payable tuition to approximately Rs 72,000 per semester. While the loan is active, the student completes an additional ten hours of approved University work each week. Repayment begins when the student starts earning and must begin no later than the start of the third academic year. The official degree and transcript are issued after the loan has been fully repaid.

When do I repay the study loan?

Repayment begins when you start earning and must begin no later than the start of your third academic year. Once external earning and repayment begin, the additional loan-related work requirement ends. The official degree and transcript are issued after the loan has been fully repaid.

Do Professional Diplomas have scholarships or loans?

No. Diplomas have a flat fee of Rs 30,000 plus a Rs 5,000 one-time Admission and Registration Fee, with no scholarship or study loan. Pay in full for a 10% discount, or in 3 monthly instalments of Rs 10,000.

Fees & Payments


How much is the tuition fee?

Every standard Bachelor and Associate (ADP) program — including DPT, PharmD and Bachelor of Architecture — is Rs 200,000 per semester. LLB is Rs 160,000. Master’s and PhD programs are also Rs 200,000 per semester, and the Work-Based Scholarship and study loan apply to them too. Professional Diplomas are Rs 30,000 total.

What one-time fee do I pay at admission?

A single Admission and Registration Fee of Rs 30,000, payable only after you receive your provisional admission offer. For Professional Diplomas the Admission and Registration Fee is Rs 5,000. Nothing is payable to submit an application.

Can I pay the fee in instalments?

Yes. At admission you pay the Rs 30,000 Admission and Registration Fee + 50% of the first semester’s tuition, and the remaining 50% by Nov 10. Later semesters are split into two instalments — Fall: Sep 10 & Nov 10 · Spring: Feb 10 & Apr 10. The accounts office arranges the exact plan.

How do I pay for a Professional Diploma?

Pay the Rs 30,000 in full for a 10% discount, or in 3 monthly instalments of Rs 10,000. Diplomas also include a free trial (one topic of lecture 1), a 7-day refund for unsatisfied daily learners, and the option to change diploma within the first month (up to 2 times).

Admissions & Eligibility


How do I apply?

Five steps: (1) Submit the online application — no payment is needed to apply; (2) An admissions counsellor reviews it and calls you to confirm your program choice and eligibility; (3) Eligible applicants receive a provisional admission offer with the fee voucher; (4) Pay the Rs 30,000 one-time Admission and Registration Fee and upload the receipt where required; (5) Enrollment is confirmed after document verification. Documents needed: Matric & Intermediate certificates/result cards, CNIC or B-Form, and photographs.

Is there an entry test or interview?

No University entry test or interview is required unless notified by the University or a relevant regulatory body. LLB requires the HEC LAT with a minimum of 50%.

When are the intakes?

Two intakes each year — Spring intake in February and Fall intake in September.

What are the minimum marks required?

Most Bachelor programs require 40–50% in Intermediate (BBA, BBIT and BS Computer Science 50%, Commerce 40%). DPT requires 60% F.Sc Pre-Medical with Biology, PharmD 60% with Biology, Chemistry & Physics, and LLB 45% plus HEC LAT 50%. MS/MPhil needs a minimum 2.0 CGPA (16 years education) plus admission test and interview; PhD needs a minimum 2.0 CGPA or 60% in 16 years of relevant education plus test/interview as per University policy. See the full eligibility table on the Admission Guidelines page.

My result is awaited — can I still apply?

Yes. Awaiting-result students may take provisional admission; final admission is confirmed once the final result meets the program’s eligibility. If it does not, the University may guide you to transfer to another program you are eligible for — subject to marks, subject background, seats and University rules.

Refunds


What is the tuition refund policy?

Per the HEC (Revised 2024) policy, from the start of classes (weekends included): up to day 10 — 100% refund; day 15 — 80%; day 20 — 60%; day 30 — 50%; from day 31 onward there is no refund. Other dues are refundable minus usage.

Is the Rs 30,000 Admission and Registration Fee refundable?

No — the one-time Admission and Registration Fee is non-refundable. It is transferable between affiliated colleges for the same program.

Still have questions? Call the helpline 0311-711-1112 (Mon–Sat, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM) or email [email protected].

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