Beaconhouse National University Opens Admission 2026 For BS Programs

April 20, 2026

Beaconhouse National University (BNU), Lahore has opened admissions for undergraduate BS degree programs for the 2026 session across multiple schools including Visual Arts & Design, Architecture, Media & Mass Communication, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Computer & Information Technology, Education, Management Sciences, and Psychology. The last date to apply is June 30, 2026, with admissions tests scheduled between July 2 and July 8, 2026 depending on the chosen program. Admission is based on academic record, a written entrance test, and an interview; candidates with a valid SAT score (1200 or higher) may be exempted from the written test for certain programs. Merit-based and need-based scholarships are available, including the Vice Chancellor’s Scholarship (100% waiver for students with 90%+ marks or 3 A*s in A-Levels). The fall semester orientation and classes will commence after the merit list is displayed on July 13, 2026.

Eligibility Criteria

HSSC/Intermediate (FA/FSc/ICS/ICOM) or equivalent with minimum 50% marks (some programs require 55% or 60%)
A-Level candidates: Minimum 3 pass subjects with IBCC equivalence certificate
O-Level candidates: Minimum 8 pass subjects with IBCC equivalence certificate

Programs

Mariam Dawood School of Visual Arts & Design (MDSVAD)

BFA Visual Arts
B.Des Visual Communication Design
B.Des Textile Design
B.Des Fashion Studies
B.Des Jewelry and Accessory Design

Razia Hassan School of Architecture (RHSA)

Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch) – 5 years
BS Interior Design

School of Media and Mass Communication (SMC)

BS Journalism and Media Studies (Specializations: Broadcast Media, Digital Media, Public Relations & Advertising)
BS Communication and Immersive Media
BS Theatre, Film & TV Studies

Seeta Majeed School of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences (SLASS)

BS Liberal Arts & Social Sciences (Specializations: History, Literature, Political Science)
BS Political Science
BA (Hons) in Social Sciences

School of Computer and Information Technology (SCIT)

BS Computer Science (Specializations: AI, Cyber Security, Data Science, Multimedia & Game Development)
BS Software Engineering (Specializations: Software Development, Cloud Computing, DevOps, Mobile & Web Development)
BS Artificial Intelligence (Specializations: Data Science, Natural Language Processing, Computer Vision, AI Engineering)
BS Management & Business Computing (Specializations: Fintech, UI/UX Design, AI for Business)
BS Data Science

School of Management Sciences (SMS)

BBA (Hons.) (Specializations: Marketing, Finance, Entrepreneurship, Business Analytics)
BS Business Intelligence and Analytics
BS Economics
BS Economics & Finance
BS Hospitality Management (in collaboration with Hashoo School of Hospitality Management, CTH UK accredited)

Institute of Psychology (IP)

BS Applied Psychology (Specializations: Clinical, Organizational/Industrial, School Psychology)

School of Education (SE)

Bachelor of Education (B.Ed)

How to Apply ?

Online Application: Visit the BNU Online Admissions Portal at www.bnu.edu.pk
Application Fee: Pay the application processing fee (amount varies by program)