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  6. Lahore University of Management Sciences

Lahore University of Management Sciences

As an exchange student, please find useful information below about Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) as an exchange destination. Learn more about the location, the campus, courses and student life!

About 

LUMS is Pakistan’s leading research-intensive university, excelling in teaching and driven by a philosophy of 'Learning Without Borders'. LUMS provides an integrated curriculum uniting discipline to focus on solving the grand challenges of South Asia and beyond. LUMS is:

  • Ranked between 651-700 band in the QS World University Rankings 2022.
  • Ranked 40th in the 'World's Best Small Universities' by Times Higher Education.
  • AACSB International Accredited Business School.

Location

Situated on the banks of the River Ravi, Lahore, Pakistan’s second largest city is the historical, cultural and educational capital of the country. The city has been the cultural capital of the Punjab province for centuries and has seen the comings and goings of many kings, emperors and rulers from different cultures and backgrounds. Lahore has absorbed these diverse influences, achieving a unique sense of history.

Take a video tour of the LUMS Campus!

Level of competitiveness

Less competitive *

The level of competitiveness (Less competitive * / Competitive ** / Very competitive ***) refers to one's chances of being allocated an exchange space at this partner. This is an approximation determined by the number of applications received for this destination during the last academic year versus the total number of exchange spaces available to Queen Mary students. 

Why LUMS?

At LUMS, we encourage you to interact with peers and discover passions and opportunities you never thought existed. We provide you the ideal environment for practical learning. We encourage you to get involved in clubs and societies, make new friends, and volunteer at a University event. Make the best of the unique experience that LUMS has to offer!

To learn more about LUMS, click here. 

Academic Calendar

Fall Semester: September to December

Spring Semester: January to May

For more information, please check the academic calendar. 

Courses

The approval of courses is on a case-by-case basis and subject to the Faculty's approval. Actual enrolment is subject to class availability, courses offered in the first semester, quota, and class schedule. 

To access the list of programmes, please visit the programmes page. 

Credits

To know the relevant credit requirements for incoming exchange students to LUMS, please consult the LUMS webpages and fact sheet in next tab, and contact Global Opportunities for assistance where required.

Queen Mary student feedback

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Accommodation

More information available on the relevant webpages for LUMS and via the fact sheet available via the next tab.

Cost of living

You can find general, up-to-date information about the cost of living in Lahore here.

Please consult the estimated minimum and maximum cost of living figures for this destination country available in our “Estimated Costs of Living” document available on our Finance page.  

Campus life

LUMS has hosted and welcomed exchange students from around the world. There are many student societies to join (see Instagram Takeover above to learn more). 

Hear stories from exchange students at LUMS to find out the highlight of their experience and be inspired!

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