The Ph.D program is aimed at catering the needs of higher education, conceptual growth, mastering advanced knowledge and to make the students well versed to participate in solving research problems of the discipline of Islamic Banking and Finance in their research applications at Doctorate Level. Islamic Banking and Finance has emerged as another viable way of financial inter mediation. It has gained credibility and has spread worldwide and is preferred way of banking for on fifth of the world’s population. This program offers an opportunity to study the structure of the Islamic Banking and Finance industry including its theoretical foundations, products, performance, Islamic Financial instruments and risk management issues at Doctorate Level.
For Ph.D Program Research Seminars are held by the Research Candidate in accordance with the Research Topic and Subject. Also different courses are required to be completed as a part of course work.
| S.No | C.No | Course Title | Cr. Hrs |
| 1. | 801 | Research Seminar | 4 |
| 2. | 802 | Seminar on Current Advance and Discipline | 4 |
| 3. | 803 | Thesis and Manuscript Writing Skills | 4 |
| 4. | 804 | Development of Research Proposal for funding Agencies | 6 |
The Ph.D program is aimed at catering the needs of higher education, conceptual growth, mastering advanced knowledge and to make the students well versed to participate in solving research problems of the discipline of Islamic Banking and Finance in their research applications at Doctorate Level. Islamic Banking and Finance has emerged as another viable way of financial inter mediation. It has gained credibility and has spread worldwide and is preferred way of banking for on fifth of the world’s population. This program offers an opportunity to study the structure of the Islamic Banking and Finance industry including its theoretical foundations, products, performance, Islamic Financial instruments and risk management issues at Doctorate Level.
This programme requires full time regular study of two semesters (one year) course work followed by a thesis.
Ph.D in Islamic Banking and Finance awarded by University of Karachi.
The candidate must possess M.Phil (Islamic Banking and Finance) or its equivalent examination with minimum 3.0 CGPA.
Admission Procedure
Application Form Submission
The applications for the programme will be received online through our Admission Portal.The following documents are to be submitted along with the application form and submitted in the Admission Unit
Attested photo copy of Matric certificate along with marks sheet.
Attested photo copy of the Intermediate or equivalent certificate along with marks sheet.
Attested Photo Copy of the Degree of Bachelors or equivalent along with marks proforma.
Attested Photo Copy of the Degree of M.Phil in Islamic Banking and Finance or equivalent along with marks proforma.
Equivalency certificate from University of Karachi (for outsiders)
Two self addressed envelopes with Rs. 8.00 stamp.
Character Certificate from the head of the institution last attended or from a Gazetted Officer.
Two attested passport size recent photographs.
A photocopy of I.D.Card or a photocopy of B-Form.
Migration Certificate.
Applications received after the last date are not considered
Written Aptitude Test
Students, applying for admission, have to pass a written test, comprising of Subject Test and English Language Test.
Interview
The students who have passed the written test have to qualify the prescribed Interview separately.
Final Selection
The final selection of only a limited number of candidates is made as per merit list.
Tuition Fee
| S.No | Title | Ph.D |
| 1. | Processing/Test Fee(Payorder to be made in favour of University of Karachi) | 5000 |
| 2. | Admission Fee(Payorder to be made in favour of University of Karachi) | 20000 |
| 3. | Semester Fee (Payorder to be made in favour of Sheikh Zayed Islamic Centre) | 71500 |
| 4. | Departmental Charges (Payorder to be made in favour of Sheikh Zayed Islamic Centre) | 7000 |
| 5. | Thesis Evaluation Fee /Viva Examination Fee | 65000 |
Seats Available
10 Seats are available for the each programme. The seats are filled up as per merit list, prepared on the basis of written test and interview.