Beaconhouse National University (Bnu) Lahore

Lahore is home to a number of public and private sector universities. Beaconhouse National University is one of the leading private sector universities in Lahore. It was established in 2003, and since its foundation it has been providing higher education to a massive number of students. The university is well known for being Pakistan’s first private liberal arts university. Beaconhouse National University offers a number of academic programs recognized by the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan. BNU is also a participant in the Association of Commonwealth Universities.

BNU aims to provide education while keeping up with international standards. To empower students with advanced learning techniques and credible research. Apart from the brilliant academic approaches, BNU thinks that real learning extends beyond the classroom, which is why the university works to improve campus life by giving students the opportunity to develop their leadership and vision. The goal of BNU's is to improve the experiences of every student, make them more memorable, and prepare them for a lifetime of success and happiness.

Study Programs:

Beaconhouse National University is a world class institution that provides higher education in a total of 34 modern disciplines of undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degree programs. The University has 8 schools mentioned below which further offer different disciplines. 

• Mariam Dawood School of Visual Art & Design (MDSVAD)

• Razia Hassan School of Architecture (RHSA)

• School of Media and Mass Communication (SMC)

• School of Business (SB)

• Seeta Majeed School of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences (SLASS)

• School of Computer and Information Technology (SCIT)

• School of Education (SE)

• Institute of Psychology (IP)

Admission requirements:

Undergraduate Programs:

• FA/ FSc or equivalent with a minimum of 2nd division. 

• Admission Test

• Interview

Graduate Programs:

The admission requirements for the graduate programs include:

• 16 years of education with a minimum grade point of 2.5. 

• Aptitude Test

• Interview

Doctoral Programs:

The admission requirements for doctoral degree programs include.

• 18 years of education from a Higher Education Commission recognized university.

• Graduate Assessment Test

• All authentic previous academic documents 

Scholarships:

BNU is dedicated to providing higher education to a number of students, due to which the university offers various scholarships worth Rs. 654 million. The scholarships that are being offered at BNU are mentioned below.

• Madanjeet Singh Art Scholarships

• Rahimeen Ahmad Scholarship Fund

• Need-based Scholarships

• Alumni Scholarships

• NEST Scholarships for Arts & Culture

Research Facility:

Beaconhouse National University has established the Center for Policy Research to promote the culture of research and development. It serves as a forum for communication between groups, academia, think tanks, and other organizations in Pakistan and at international levels.

Students and Alumni:

Beaconhouse University currently has 1,540 students enrolled, out of which 1,300 are in for the undergraduate degree programs and 240 are in for the postgraduate degree programs. Due to its standard of education, the university has an alumni family of around 4,100. Because BNU is known as a Liberal Arts University, many of its notable alumni are artists.

Career Opportunities:

Beaconhouse National University has established a Career Development Office for its students. The objective of this office is to provide academic counseling, professional counseling, job opportunities, and internship opportunities. The office also looks forward to empowering students for self-employment and different startup opportunities. Through professional counseling, graduates are able to grab different opportunities right after completing their studies. The office has established a social media group to handle different student affairs and different job listings are posted there related to different disciplines offered at BNU.

Key Persons at BNU: