The AKU Pre-University Summer Programme, 2025
Discover and Own your Edge!
Choosing a career path is a challenge- requiring a careful assessment of your abilities, potential and aspirations. Indeed, while you may have the right skills, it is important to use these in the right direction to have a successful career.
The Aga Khan University is providing High School students an opportunity to discover and own their edge through an eight-day summer programme - from June 25 – July 2, 2025.
Staying in the AKU residence is optional for candidates.
About the Summer Programme
It offers you an opportunity to discover your potential, meet counsellors, students, subject experts, and give you a glimpse of university life on our Stadium Road campus in Karachi, Pakistan.
Please refer to the programme details for more information. You'll gain valuable experience and learning without the pressure of letter grades. You must attend all the classes and complete all the assignments to receive a written evaluation and report. This can be included in your dossier as accomplishments when applying to a university.
These courses are not for credit; you may attend one that you are most interested in.
The programme schedule is rigorous but inspiring. This includes formal classes for your preferred course, sessions planned for your own personal development, and you have the opportunity to sign up for one of the five options available in the ‘Creative Arts’ category.
There will be opportunities to enjoy activities with our on-board students.
To be eligible to apply for the programme in 2025, candidates having completed their High School/A-Level as explained below in 2023 and 2024 and who are writing their High School/A-Level exams in 2025 and 2026 may apply.
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Pakistani Higher Secondary System, including AKU Examination Board
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In the Secondary School, an overall aggregate of 75% with a minimum 65% in English.
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British System
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Evidence of completing 6 subjects in O-Levels / IGCSE, with a minimum B grade in at least four of them, including English. |
American System
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Overall, 75% in Grade 10.
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Other indigenous systems of education
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Evidence of completing the secondary school certificate with an aggregate of 75%; minimum 65% in English as assessed by the home institution.
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International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme
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Evidence of completing at least 5 subjects and the Personal Project in the MYP, with a score of 5 in at least 4 of them, including English.
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How to Apply
Applications have closed for 2025 session. The last date for submission of applications was Thursday, May 22, 2025.
Candidates are required to apply online. Following are the requirements of the application:
One clear photograph showing your full face (no selfie and party picture).
Secondary School Certificate (SSC) / O-Levels / Grade 10 mark sheet.
Current educational institution ID card / current Enrollment Card (if applicable) / letter from the school principal.
B-form / National Identity Card / Passport copy- first two pages (for overseas applicants).
Application fee payment receipt/acknowledgement email received from the AKU Finance Office must be uploaded with the application.
Please select your top three course choices in order of priority from the 10 courses on offer. You will be allocated only one course.
Select your option of Creative Arts.
You must answer the following essay question in the application form:
- How do you see the chosen course contributing to your future career? (Maximum 400 words).
Application Fee
Application fee is Rs 1,500. The application fee is non-refundable. Please pay the fee through https://payonline.aku.edu.
Please follow the instructions below for making online payment:
- Under Application Tracking ID / Student ID / IIP Reference / Applicant reference number, please write your first name with a hyphen ( - ) and 2025, Example: XYZ-2025.
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Under Apply Payment Towards, please select "Medical College - Pakistan".
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Under Purpose, please enter "PREUNI2025".
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Please select PKR.
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In case you are unable to receive the payment acknowledgement, please notify the Finance Office by emailing at student.finance@aku.edu
Note: In case of any issues while paying the application fees, please contact pre.uni@aku.edu.
Fee Schedule
Particulars
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Amount
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Application Fee *
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Rs 1,500
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Programme Fee Breakup
(Payable upon acceptance of offer)
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Course Fee
Includes field trips, course fee, course material and creative arts.
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Rs 40,000
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| Other Fees
Health subscription *
Security deposit **
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Rs 1,000
Rs 5,000
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Hostel rent with AC facility (if applicable) (payment according to the duration of stay)
8 days - Rs 13,900 9 days - Rs 15,600
10 days - Rs 17,400 |
Notes
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Students may buy their food at our cafeteria; estimate @ Rs 500 per day.
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Selected students must pay for the course and other fees, as applicable, upon receiving an acceptance.
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Fees are non-refundable.
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Limited financial assistance is available.
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Students not in Pakistan must make their own travel and visa arrangements; University will provide the required letters.
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Transport arrangements to and from the University will be the responsibility of the students if they do not stay in the hostel.
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Students travelling from overseas must have travel insurance.
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Mandatory and non-refundable.
** Refunded after the programme after deducting damages.
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Selection Process
- The University will evaluate each application on its merit, including your mark sheets/transcripts and essays. The number of students in each course is limited. Care will be taken to include a diverse group of students in each course.
- The decision of the University will be final.
- If selected, you will receive an Acceptance Form. Only upon receiving our offer to attend the programme should you submit the Programme fee in full with the Acceptance Form.
International Students
Selected international students must have a valid visa to be in Pakistan. Please consult the Pakistani consulate in your country if you have any questions about visas, country-specific policies, or the necessary documentation for your visit.
Contacts
For your queries and further details, please contact us at:
+92 21 3486 5533
+92 21 3486 5140
