PhD in Economics – University of Lahore – Lahore

Course Name:    PhD in Economics   

Overview

Ph.D. program in Economics provides graduate students an opportunity to enhance advanced knowledge in economics and make contribution to the development and application of econometrics tools for welfare of the society. Furthermore, this program will also enable students to conduct quality research in their specialized fields of interest in economics. The major areas of specializations are:

Development Economics, International Economics, Applied Econometrics, Environmental Economics, Monetary Economics, Islamic Economics, Public Sector Economics and Human Resource Development.

Number of Semesters:    4

Requirements

MS/M.Phil./Equivalent degree in Economics or related discipline from HEC recognized local and foreign universities with minimum CGPA 3.0 out of 4.0 CGPA or 60% marks in annual system. Departmental Entry test is mandatory.

Course Duration:     2 years

How to apply: The University of Lahore (UOL) always believes in attaining higher standards of education. As per HEC requirement, after a complete admission process, a student is enrolled in the university. The University of Lahore admits students whose educational background is sound and who can achieve success in higher education. Applications received for admission in various programmes are reviewed by the concerned departments. The applicants are required to give admission test and interview. The final merit is determined on the basis of past academic performance, score obtained in the admission test and performance in the interview.

Application for admission shall be entertained only on a prescribed form, which is part of the prospectus. Applications received through “e mail’ shall be entertained only if they are followed by a pay order in the name of The University of Lahore and should reach UOL up to last date announced for the admission. Admission shall be granted on the basis of eligibility criteria mentioned for each programme and after passing the admission test & interview arranged by the admission committee of the department.

Applicants, who have appeared in inter / degree level or pre-requisite level examination prescribed for admission in a programme and are awaiting results will be allowed to apply for admission, but they will be given admission only after they have submitted the attested copies of their certificates / degrees within three weeks of commencement of the semester. They will also be required to submit an undertaking that they understand the rules/ policy of the admissions and that if they fail to submit the required documents within the prescribed time, they will not be given admission.

For eligibility criteria reference may be made to each relevant programme / degree.

Each successful applicant will be issued “Admission Letter” by the concerned department.

Director Admissions and Planning, Admission Office

+92 42 111-865-865 (ext: 2176)

Admission In-charge (New Campus)

+92 42 111-865-865 (ext: 2177)

Admission In-charge (Old Campus)

+92 42 111-865-865 (ext: 1235)

Curriculum:

Semester I

Course Title                            Cr.Hrs

Advanced Topics in Microeconomics                04

Advanced Topics in Macroeconomics            04

One Optional Course                        03

Semester I

Course Title                            Cr.Hrs

Contemporary Economic Issues in Pakistan            04

Advanced Econometrics                    03

One Optional Courses                    03

Seminar in Applied Economics                03

Semester III and Semester IV

Course Title                            Cr.Hrs

Ph.D. Dissertation (06 Credit Hrs in each semester)        6+6+6+6