PhD Geotechnical Engineering – NUST

Course Name:    PhD Geotechnical Engineering

Overview:    

The course focuses on strengthening students’ knowledge in geotechnical engineering, exposing them to issues related to engineering geology, geotechnical foundation engineering, geological and rock engineering, hydrology, soil structure and pavement design/ analysis/ rehabilitation.

Number of Semesters:    2

Requirements

1. For admission into the PhD minimum CGPA 3.0 out of 4.0 (in the Semester System) or First Division (in the Annual System) in M.Phil./M.S/Equivalent degree is required. Percentage will be valid only if the CGPA is not mentioned in degree/transcript.

2. For Basic Medical Sciences: MBBS and MPhil, or MBBS plus FCPS (Basic Medical Sciences/Clinical Subjects).

3. GRE Subject International (score ³ 60 percentile) or GAT Subject by NTS (score ³ 60 %) or local GRE subject type test (Score³70 %) conducted by NUST (as applicable) is required. Course Duration:     N/A

How to apply:

Application

• Access web-link: www.pgadmission.nust.edu.pk • Fill online application form. • Upload scanned copies of required documents.

Application Confirmation

• Application confirmation will be sent at the given email address within 24 hours of submission.

Application Fee

• Deposit Application Fee online in any HBL branch.

Fee Receipt

• Fee confirmation will be sent at the given email address within 15 days of payment.

Application Status

• Application status would be communicated through email/website within 2 days of documents receipt.

Interview Calls

• Eligible candidates and those who qualify GAT-Gen or relevant tests will be asked to appear for interviews.

Interviews

• Candidates would appear for interviews at the concerned School/College/Center in July 2014.

Selection List

• Selection list will be uploaded on NUST website by the mid of August 2014.

Admission Dues

• Candidates will deposit admission dues in any HBL branch as per challan form available online.

Document Submission

• Candidates will prepare documents as per given checklist available online and will submit to the PGP Directorate, Main Office NUST. • All original documents, Medical Certificate and Affidavit will be submitted to the respective Schools/Colleges/Centers at the time of joining.

Joining Instructions

• Relevant NUST School/College/Center will issue joining instructions to those candidates who have completed all admission requirements.

• Successful candidates will join relevant programs as per joining instructions in 2nd week of September 2014.

Curriculum:

CORE COURSES

ADDITIONAL COURSE

ELECTIVE COURSES (ANY THREE)