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The newly launched, Master of Early Child Development (MECD) programme is offered by AKU's Human Development Programme (HDP). The programme aims to promote human development through a multidisciplin​​ary, integrated approach combining education, service, and research. It builds an advanced knowledge base to strengthen human resource capacity and drive greater investment in Early Child Development (ECD).

​The programme is recognised by the Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan.​​

Admissions have closed for 2025-2026 cycle. The last date for submission of applications was September 30, 2025.

​Eligibility Criteria​

​Following is the eligibility criteria applicable for 2025-2026 cycle:

  • Sixteen (16) years of education, or four (4) years after HSSC/FA/FSc/Grade 12 (or equivalent) from an accredited / recognized university including but not limited to fields such as health, psychology, sociology, social work, educ​​ation, or nutrition and other social sciences discipline.

Preference will be given to candidates who have at least one year of full-time work experience in an ECD-related field or ​the social sector after graduation (voluntary work, part-time roles, or unpaid internships are not included). ​

​​​​​For further information you can reach us using contact details provided below.​​​​​​

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​Office of the Registrar

Medical College​
​The Aga Khan University
Stadium Road, Karachi 74800​ Pakistan​

Email: postgrad.query@aku.edu

Tel: +92 21 3486 4410 / 4412​​