To help you through the application process at School of Education (SE), we've assembled some of the more commonly asked questions here. If your question isn't listed here, you are welcome to contact the Admission Office at info@bnu.edu.pk You can also contact our Admission Office at following number:

• 042-38100156 (Ext. 483, 487, 484 & 777)

*Our timings are 10 am to 4 pm (Monday to Friday).

• Where is School of Education located?

  School of Education is located at BNU City Campus, 2-C, Zafar Ali Road.

• Are your degrees recognized by HEC and foreign universities?

  Yes, our degree programs are fully recognized by HEC and foreign universities.

• Are your professional degrees recognized by NACTE (National Accreditation Council for Teacher Education)?

  Yes, the degrees of M.Phil in Educational Leadership and Management (ELM) and Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) which are professional degrees, are accredited by NACTE.

• Which degree is required for admission in M.Phil?

  16 years of education are required for admission in M. Phil which means that candidates having 4-year B.A/BSc degree or two-year M.A/MSc after 2-year B.A/BSc degree are eligible for M. Phil.

• Is GAT compulsory for M. Phil?

  Yes, GAT is compulsory. However, you may take the examination after taking admission in our M. Phil program.

• Is the tuition fee at School of Education half of what other students pay in BNU?

  Yes. A scholarship of 50 percent is offered to all students of SE in tuition fee only.

• How many credit hours does one require to complete an M. Phil degree?

  Thirty-three credit hours are required for the completion of M. Phil degree.

• Is a research thesis compulsory for students?

  Yes. A research thesis is compulsory.

• I have no experience of teaching. Is this TESL degree program suitable for me?

  Yes. A TESL degree enables one to teach, do research and offer expert advice to NGO’s, think tanks etc.

• What kinds of employment opportunities are available after completing degree in Linguistics?

  Graduates of our Linguistics program can grab a job in academia (universities/colleges/schools), language survey institutions, language development programs, NGO’s, think tanks and colleges.

• Is it possible to study in the evening as I work in the morning?

  Yes. All our programs at School of Education are evening programs.

• Are your students working in professional organizations?

  Yes. They are working in academic, research, NGO’s, administrative and other institutions.

• After completing their degrees from SE, do students get foreign scholarships?

  Yes. They stand good chances of getting the Fulbright, Commonwealth, Erasmus, Overseas Development Institute and other scholarships.