Allama Iqbal Open University AIOU Islamabad Admissions Autumn 2024

Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) Islamabad has announced its Autumn 2024 admissions for a wide variety of programs, including undergraduate, graduate, teacher training, diplomas, and certificate courses.

The last date to apply for these programs is 15th October 2024. AIOU is recognised for its quality education and is ranked among the top universities in Pakistan, known for decent work growth, reduced inequalities, and high educational standards globally.

BS Programs (HSSC Based – 4 Years)

Students who have completed their Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC) are eligible for these 4-year Bachelor of Science (BS) programs.

• Accounting & Finance
• Early Childhood Care & Education
• EnglishGender & Women Studies
• Library and Information Sciences
• Mass Communication
• Islamic Finance
• Islamic Studies
• Islamic Studies (Dars-e-Nizami)
• Islamic Studies (Hadith & Hadith Science)
• Islamic Studies (Interfaith Studies)
• Islamic Studies (Islamic Law and Jurisprudence)
• Islamic Studies (Quran and Tafseer)
• Islamic Studies (Seerat Studies)
• Agricultural ExtensionEconomics
• UrduHistory
• Sociology
• Rural Development
• Pakistan Studies
• Arabic

BS Programs (BA/BSc Based – 2.5 Years)

For students who have completed a BA or BSc, the following BS programs are offered for a duration of 2.5 years.

• Accounting & Finance
• Economics
• Library and Information Sciences
• Sociology
• Gender & Women Studies
• Islamic Finance
• Islamic Studies
• Islamic Studies (Dars-e-Nizami)
• Islamic Studies (Hadith & Hadith Science)
• Islamic Studies (Interfaith Studies)
• Islamic Studies (Islamic Law and Jurisprudence)
• Islamic Studies (Quran and Tafseer)
• Islamic Studies (Seerat Studies)
• Pakistan Studies
• Urdu
• Arabic

BS Programs (AD Based – 2 Years)

For applicants holding an Associate Degree in a relevant discipline with at least 60 credit hours, the following 2-year BS programs are available.

• Accounting & Finance
• Gender & Women Studies
• Library and Information Sciences
• Pakistan Studies
• Sociology
• Islamic Finance
• Islamic Studies
• Islamic Studies (Dars-e-Nizami)
• Islamic Studies (Hadith & Hadith Science)
• Islamic Studies (Interfaith Studies)
• Islamic Studies (Islamic Law and Jurisprudence)
• Islamic Studies (Seerat Studies)
• Economics
• Urdu
• Arabic

Associate Degree Programs

AIOU also offers associate degree programs in various disciplines:

• Associate Degree in Arts (BA General)
• Associate Degree in Commerce (BCom)
• Associate Degree in Education (ADE)

BBA Programs

Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) programs are also available.

• BBA (HSSC Based)
• BBA (BA/BSc Based)
• BBA (AD Based)

Teacher Training Programs

AIOU provides multiple teacher training programs to enhance educational expertise:

• BEd (BS/MS/MSc Based)
• BEd (1.5 Years) Special Education
• BEd (1.5 Years) Science Education
• Elementary Teacher Education
• Special Education

BEd (2.5 Years)

• BA/BSc Based
• Special Education
• Elementary Teacher Education

BEd (4 Years – HSSC Based)

• School Leadership & Management
• Secondary Teacher Education
• Special Education
• Science Education (FSc/A-Level Based)

BEd (4 Years – ADE Based)

• Distance & Non Formal Education
• Elementary Teacher Education
• Secondary Teacher Education
• Special Education

Postgraduate Diplomas

For professionals looking to enhance their skills, AIOU offers several postgraduate diploma programs.

• Criminology
• Educational Planning & Management (EPM)
• Educational Leadership & Management (ELM)
• Environment, Health & Safety
• Entrepreneurship
• Entrepreneurship in ECCE
• Gender & Women Studies
• Human Resource Management
• Public Health & Nutrition
• Population and Development
• Sustainable Environmental Design
• Supply Chain Management
• TEFL (Teaching of English as a Foreign Language)
• International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)

Certificate and Diploma Courses

Short-term certificate and diploma programs are also available to help individuals acquire specific skills.

• Al Lisanul Arabi
• Arabic Bol Chal
• Lughat ul Quran
• AITC
• Certificate IFTAA
• Certificate Imam & Khateeb
• Certificate in Literacy & Non-Formal Education
• Entrepreneurship in Early Childhood Education
• Special Education
• Hearing Impairment
• Intellectual Disability
• Visual Impairment
• Physical & Health Impairment
• Islamic Law and Jurisprudence
• Certificate in Librarianship
• Organic Kitchen Gardening
• E-Commerce Skills & Online Courses (in collaboration with ICT technologies)
• Diploma in Islamic Finance
• Diploma in IFTAA

How to Apply

• Step 1: Visit the university website and check eligibility details for your desired program.
• Step 2: Submit an online application at https://fmbp.aiou.edu.pk.
• Step 3: Application manuals for programs like ADA, ADC & BEd are available in regional offices and sale points.
• Step 4: Continuing students can register for courses in Autumn 2024 from 22-10-2024 using https://enrollment.aiou.edu.pk.
• Step 5: Fees can be deposited in any branch of ABL, MCB, HBL, UBL, and through EasyPaisa, JazzCash, and UPaisa.

Contact information

Students can get the information regarding any query through the following platforms.

• Email: [email protected]
• Helpline: (051) 111 112 468