Riphah International University is a private university located in Islamabad, Pakistan. It was established in 2002 and has since become a well-known institution of higher education in Pakistan. In this article, we will discuss Riphah International University’s approval status, programs offered, average merit for admission in each department, and the current Vice-Chancellor.
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HEC Approval Status
The Higher Education Commission (HEC) is the regulatory body that oversees the quality of higher education in Pakistan. Riphah International University is recognized and approved by the HEC. The university has been granted the highest category “W4” by the HEC, which means that it meets the standards of quality education set by the commission.
Vice Chancellor
Dr. Anis Ahmad is the current Vice Chancellor of Riphah International University. He has a Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of Warwick, UK. Before joining Riphah International University, Dr. Ahmad was the Vice Chancellor of the University of Peshawar. He has also served as a Professor of Computer Science at the National University of Computer and Emerging Sciences in Islamabad.
Programs Offered
Riphah International University offers a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate programs in various disciplines. The university is divided into several faculties and schools, each offering programs in their respective fields. Here is a list of all the programs offered by Riphah International University:
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Faculty of Engineering and Applied Sciences
- Bachelor of Electrical Engineering
- Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering
- Bachelor of Software Engineering
- Bachelor of Computer Science
- MS in Electrical Engineering
- MS in Mechanical Engineering
- MS in Computer Science
- PhD in Electrical Engineering
- PhD in Mechanical Engineering
- PhD in Computer Science
Faculty of Computing
- Bachelor of Science in Computing
- MS in Computing
- PhD in Computing
Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences
- Doctor of Physical Therapy
- BS in Medical Laboratory Technology
- BS in Nursing
- BS in Human Nutrition and Dietetics
- BS in Optometry and Orthoptics
- BS in Psychology
- MS in Clinical Psychology
- MS in Speech and Language Pathology
- MS in Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy
- MS in Prosthetics and Orthotics
- MS in Clinical Research
- MS in Health Professional Education
- PhD in Rehabilitation Sciences
Faculty of Management and Social Sciences
- Bachelor of Business Administration
- Bachelor of Commerce
- Bachelor of Arts in Education
- Bachelor of Arts in Media Studies
- Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
- BS in Accounting and Finance
- BS in Aviation Management
- BS in Logistics and Supply Chain Management
- BS in Marketing
- BS in Human Resource Management
- MS in Project Management
- MS in Human Resource Management
- MS in Marketing
- MS in Accounting and Finance
- MS in Logistics and Supply Chain Management
- MS in Education Leadership and Management
- MS in Islamic Business and Finance
- MS in Media Studies
- PhD in Management Sciences
- PhD in Education
Average Merit for Admission
Riphah International University follows a merit-based admission system, where admission is granted based on the applicant’s academic performance in their previous exams. The university has different merit requirements for each department, which are subject to change every year. Here is a table showing the average merit for admission in each department for the academic year 2022-23
| Faculty/Department | Program | Merit Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Faculty of Engineering | Bachelor of Electrical Engineering | 60% |
| Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering | 65% | |
| Bachelor of Software Engineering | 55% | |
| Bachelor of Computer Science | 50% | |
| MS in Electrical Engineering | 70% | |
| MS in Mechanical Engineering | 75% | |
| MS in Computer Science | 60% | |
| PhD in Electrical Engineering | 75% | |
| PhD in Mechanical Engineering | 75% | |
| PhD in Computer Science | 70% | |
| Faculty of Computing | Bachelor of Science in Computing | 50% |
| MS in Computing | 60% | |
| PhD in Computing | 70% | |
| Faculty of Health and | Doctor of Physical Therapy | 75% |
| Medical Sciences | BS in Medical Laboratory Technology | 55% |
| BS in Nursing | 65% | |
| BS in Human Nutrition and Dietetics | 50% | |
| BS in Optometry and Orthoptics | 50% | |
| BS in Psychology | 55% | |
| MS in Clinical Psychology | 60% | |
| MS in Speech and Language Pathology | 65% | |
| MS in Orthopedic Manual Physical | ||
| Therapy | 70% | |
| MS in Prosthetics and Orthotics | 70% | |
| MS in Clinical Research | 60% | |
| MS in Health Professional Education | 60% | |
| PhD in Rehabilitation Sciences | 75% | |
| Faculty of Management and | Bachelor of Business Administration | 50% |
| Social Sciences | Bachelor of Commerce | 50% |
| Bachelor of Arts in Education | 50% | |
| Bachelor of Arts in Media Studies | 50% | |
| Bachelor of Science in Information | ||
| Technology | 50% | |
| BS in Accounting and Finance | 50% | |
| BS in Aviation Management | 50% | |
| BS in Logistics and Supply Chain | ||
| Management | 50% | |
| BS in Marketing | 50% | |
| BS in Human Resource Management | 50% | |
| MS in Project Management | 55% | |
| MS in Human Resource Management | 55% | |
| MS in Marketing | 55% | |
| MS in Accounting and Finance | 55% | |
| MS in Logistics and Supply Chain | ||
| Management | 55% | |
| MS in Education Leadership and | ||
| Management | 50% | |
| MS in Islamic Business and Finance | 55% |