Timeline
Four dates that shape your year
Applications open
Apr 15, 2026
Applications close
Jun 30, 2026
Results announced
Aug 1, 2026
Period begins
Sep 1, 2026
02 — Eligibility
Who can apply
Ensure you qualify on core disciplines, citizenship status, and credential requirements.
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Enrolled at any CUI campus
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Demonstrated financial need
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Minimum CGPA 2.0
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Pakistani citizen
Who this is NOT for
- Short-term residency seekers: Candidates looking for conference or travel support rather than active degree enrollment.
- Remote learners: Students planning to attend online degree modules from Pakistan.
- U.S. Dual Citizens: Dual nationals holding U.S. citizenship (for U.S. study grants).
- Late planners: Those unable to commit 9–12 months of early preparation for visa and document assembly.
03 — Documents
Required credentials
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CUI financial aid form
Mandatory verification credential required for the application portfolio.
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Income documentation
Mandatory verification credential required for the application portfolio.
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Academic transcripts
Mandatory verification credential required for the application portfolio.
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CNIC
Mandatory verification credential required for the application portfolio.
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Enrollment proof
Mandatory verification credential required for the application portfolio.
04 — The pipeline
Narrative steps, four acts
Most candidates underestimate how much prep work is done before the online form opens. Follow this structured chronological timeline to plan deliberately.
Enroll at CUI through...
Enroll at CUI through regular admission
Apply for financial aid...
Apply for financial aid through campus financial assistance office
Submit income and need documentation
Follow the official playbook instructions to complete this step.
Committee evaluates and determines...
Committee evaluates and determines aid level
Get the free application checklist (PDF)
A comprehensive, printable spreadsheet checklist mapping milestones, required essays, references, and deadline checks.
05 — Answered
Frequently asked questions
Which campus is best?
Islamabad is the main campus, but all campuses offer the same degree with equal HEC recognition.
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