Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) has officially opened admissions for the Spring 2026 semester. This is your opportunity to advance your education through flexible Open Distance Learning (ODL) or traditional Face-to-Face programmes across numerous disciplines.
📅 Key Admission Dates
- Matric, FA, AD, BS, BEd, PGD & New Certificate Courses: ⏰ Close 10 February 2026
- PhD & MPhil/MS/MSc (Hons) Programmes: ⏰ Close 17 February 2026
- Course Registration for Continuing Students: ⏰ Until 17 February 2026
📚 Explore ODL (Online & Distance) Programmes
AIOU's ODL system allows you to study from anywhere. Here are the main categories:
1. School & College Level
- Matric: General, Science, Dars-e-Nizami, Open Courses.
- Intermediate (FA/I.Com): General, Dars-e-Nizami, Open Courses.
2. Associate Degree (2 Years)
- General: BA General, Open Courses.
- Discipline-Specific: Psychology, Business Admin, Commerce, English, Economics, Mass Communication, and more.
3. Bachelor's Programmes (BS/BBA/BEd)
- BS (4 Years after HSSC): Wide range including Computer Sciences (with specializations in AI, Cyber Security, Data Science), Psychology, Economics, Islamic Studies, and many others.
- BS (2.5 Years after BA/BSc): For graduates seeking a second degree.
- BBA & BEd: Available for HSSC, BA/BSc, and AD graduates with varying durations.
4. Postgraduate & Skill Courses
- Post Graduate Diplomas (PGD): Criminology, TEFL, Educational Management, HRM, etc.
- Certificates & Diplomas: Arabic language courses, Special Education, E-Commerce, Islamic Finance, and more.
🏫 Face-to-Face (On-Campus) Programmes
For those preferring in-person education, AIOU offers on-campus programmes:
1. Associate & Bachelor of Sciences
- BS (4 Years after FSc): Programmes in Computer Science, Data Analytics, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Physics, Mathematics, and more at campuses in Islamabad, Lahore, and Karachi.
- ADS (2 Years): In core sciences for relevant diploma holders.
2. Graduate & Postgraduate Studies
- MBA/MPA: COL programmes for professional advancement.
- MPhil/MS/MSc (Hons): Research programmes in Education, Sciences, Islamic Studies, Social Sciences, and Management.
- PhD: Fully funded scholarships available in select disciplines.
📝 How to Apply for Admission
- Review Details: Check your chosen programme's eligibility in the prospectus on the AIOU Website.
- Submit Online Application: Apply at the official portal: https://fmbp.aiou.edu.pk.
- Pay Fees: Deposit in any branch of ABL, MCB, FWBL, NBP or via Easypaisa, JazzCash, Upaisa.
- Continuing Students: Register for courses via the CMS: https://enrollment.aiou.edu.pk.
🌍 International Students Welcome!
International applicants can now enroll in Matric, Intermediate, AD, BS, and BEd programmes online. The entire process—from admission to exams—is managed through AIOU's online system.
- Get Started: Download the prospectus and form from https://aiou.edu.pk.
- Contact:
overseas@aiou.edu.pk| Ph:+92 51 9572495
Need Help? Contact AIOU
- Admissions Helpline: (051) 111 112 468
- Director Admissions Email:
adms@aiou.edu.pk - Official Website: https://aiou.edu.pk
Your future begins with the right education. Choose AIOU for Spring 2026 and take the next step in your academic and professional journey.