MS Electrical Engineering

Overview

The purpose of the MS in Electrical Engineering is to attain theoretical and practical depth in one of the areas of interest. The students enrolled in the MS EE programme would have to specialise in one of the given areas of specialisation according to the guidelines in the programme handbook.

The MS Electrical Engineering programme offers eight specialization areas:

Communication Systems
Computer Networks
Signal and Image Processing
Systems and Controls
Electronics and Embedded systems
Optics and Electromagnetics
Electronic Materials and Devices
Electrical Power and Energy Systems

Students will be required to take at-least three graduate-level courses from their chosen area of specialisation.

Objectives of the MS Programme

Graduates of the Masters of Science in Electrical Engineering programme would have:

An ability to apply their undergraduate knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering in greater depths and with rigor.
An ability to function on larger teams.
An ability to identify, formulate and solve complex engineering problems.
A deeper understanding of professional and ethical responsibility.
An ability to communicate effectively with their peers and colleagues.
The specific information to understand the impact of their area of specialiation on engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context.
Recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning.
Knowledge of contemporary issues in Electrical Engineering.
An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools and models necessary for engineering practice.
A sound technical knowledge of the area of specialisation.
The ability to conduct meaningful research in the area of specialisation.
The ability to present their work for peer review.

* The medium of instruction at LUMS is English for all degree programmes offered. Assessments are accepted in English only.

Note:
Generous Financial Aid and Scholarships available for qualifying students.

Structure

The electrical engineering department at LUMS, the largest at SSE, started in 2008 by offering a one of its kind undergraduate program in Pakistan. In 2012, the EE department graduated its first batch of undergrad students as it reached critical mass in research active full-time faculty and established research clusters in all important areas of EE. In the same year, the department started to offer new MS and PhD programs in electrical engineering by overhauling and majorly improving its existing graduate program in computer engineering.

The EE graduate programs at LUMS give students both a strong foundation and specialization in three important areas of electrical engineering: communication and networks, embedded systems and electronics, signal and image processing. Moreover, there is adequate opportunity to work with faculty and take courses in other important subjects for which course streams are not being offered currently. These include control systems, robotics, electromagnetic, optics and energy systems. Students are also strongly encouraged to collaborate with other disciplines at SSE such as Physics, Biology, Computer Science, Mathematics and Chemistry.

Masters of Science (MS)

A Masters degree provides the opportunity to delve deeper into the subjects that students get exposed to during their undergraduate degree. The EE MS program has the necessary rigor to enhance the understanding of the subject material, providing opportunity for better employment, and opening the doors to a teaching career or further graduate study.

The Department offers two types of MS degrees: MS-by-coursework-only and MS-with-Thesis. To graduate with a MS-with-thesis degree, the student must complete a 6 credit hour MS thesis under the supervision of a faculty advisor.

Important Dates

MS (Computer Science / Electrical Engineering / Mathematics / Physics / Biology / Chemistry)

Activity	Date
Online application activation	18 Oct 2016
Deadline to submit online admission application	28 Mar 2017	08:00 pm
Deadline to submit supporting documents	29 Mar 2017	05:00 pm
LGAT & LUMS SBASSE Subject Test for MS/PhD	16 Apr 2017
Deadline to take GRE	16 Apr 2017
Deadline to apply for admission (LUMS students - BS)	28 Mar 2017	08:00 pm
Deadline to submit supporting documents (LUMS students - BS)	29 Mar 2017	05:00 pm
Admission decisions	01 Jun 2017 to 30 Jul 2017

Notes:

The University reserves the right to change dates and deadlines for admissions. Please keep informed of any changes by visiting www.lums.edu.pk periodically as well as the LUMS online application site.

Minimum Eligibility Criteria for Fall 2017 Admissions

Applicants must meet the minimum eligibility criteria in order to be considered for admission to the Graduate Programme. Meeting this criteria does not guarantee admission to the Graduate programme.

The Syed Babar Ali School of Science and Engineering (SBASSE) offers MS Programme in Electrical Engineering of two years’ duration.

Admission is purely merit-based and rests solely on the following criteria:

Academic record
Performance in the Admission Tests
Interview Performance (if applicable)
Completed application form along with all supporting documents

Academic Requirements for Fall 2017 Admissions

A minimum of 16 years of education is required for applying to the MS Programme in Electrical Engineering. Applicants are expected to have obtained their Bachelor’s (or Master’s) degree from national or foreign institutions that are accredited or recognized by the Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan.

Applicants applying to the MS Programme in Electrical Engineering must have their Bachelor’s (or Master’s) degree in any one of the following areas:

Electrical Engineering
Electronics
Computer Science
Engineering/Applied Physics
Mechatronics Engineering
Computer Engineering
Telecomm Engineering
Other engineering disciplines peripherally related to electronics or electrical engineering.

As a minimum academic performance, all applicants must have maintained CGPA of at least 2.4 (on a scale of 4) or at least 60% marks in all university-level degrees (i.e., 4-years Bachelor’s degree or 2-years B.Sc. degree and 2-years M.Sc. degree).

Applicants who have obtained their degrees from institutions that are not listed with the Higher Education Commission (HEC), Pakistan, will be required to obtain an equivalence certificate from HEC. Applicants requiring equivalence certificate(s) may do so by contacting:

The Director (A & C),

Higher Education Commission,

Sector H-9, East Service Road,

Islamabad

E-mail: info@hec.gov.pk

Admission Eligibility Criteria for LUMS SBASSE Continuing Students

BS - MS Programme

BS students graduating in 2017 from SBASSE with a Subject CGPA (SCGPA) of ≥ 3.0 in their BS degree are eligible to apply.

Following are the application categories:

SBASSE students who have obtained a Subject CGPA (SCGPA) of ≥ 3.0 in their BS degree are exempt from LGAT and LUMS SBASSE Subject Test. Application submission deadline for this category of students is March 28, 2017. Please visit the following link to apply for this programme: https://admissions.lums.edu.pk.
SBASSE students who have obtained a Subject CGPA (SCGPA) of ≥ 3.0 in their BS degree applying across departments will be required to take the SBASSE Subject Test in the subject they want to pursue their MS in. LGAT is waived off for this category of students but they must successfully register for LUMS SBASSE Subject Test through LUMS Online admission system on or before March 28, 2017. Please visit the following link to apply for this programme: https://admissions.lums.edu.pk

Note:

SBASSE students with a SCGPA of < 3.0 must take LGAT and SBASSE Subject Tests. They are expected to apply through the regular admission process. Application submission deadline for this category of students is March 28, 2017.

Please visit the following link to apply: https://admissions.lums.edu.pk

Admission Test Requirement for Fall 2017 Admissions

Applicants to the MS Programme in Electrical Engineering are required to take the LUMS Graduate Admission Test (LGAT), which is comprised of quantitative, verbal, and analytical sections. In addition, applicants are required to take the SBASSE Subject Test in Electrical Engineering.

Applicants residing outside Pakistan are required to take the GRE General Test (through the Educational Testing Service, ETS USA (www.ets.org)). Due to the unavailability of a GRE Subject Test in Electrical Engineering, these applicants will be assessed based on their GRE General Test score only.

Exemption for applicants who have taken Graduate Record Examination (GRE) Tests

Applicants who have taken the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) General Test (through ETS USA) during the last two years and obtained an aggregate score of 300 in the quantitative and verbal sections may choose not to take the LGAT.

Note:

LGAT and SBASSE Subject Test Scores will be valid only for one year. The LGAT and SBASSE Subject Test scores will not be disclosed to the applicants.

LGAT and LUMS SBASSE Subject Test will be scheduled at the same time in Lahore, Islamabad and Karachi on April 16, 2017.

Please also note that GRE scores must be reported to LUMS officially from the testing agency. The college code for reporting GRE (General) scores to LUMS is 0679.

Subject Test Guidelines:

Please visit the following link; Subject Test Guidelines

Supporting Documents Requirement for Fall 2017 Admissions

Applicants must complete and submit their online application form on or before March 28, 2017; 5:00 pm (PST). The application form can be accessed online at http://admissions.lums.edu.pk. In addition, all applicants are required to submit all supporting documents to the LUMS Admissions Office on or before March 29, 2017.

Application Processing & LUMS Test Registration fee (if applicable)

The application processing fee of Rs. 950 (SBASSE MS/PhD Programmes)
LGAT & LUMS SBASSE Subject Test Registration Fee of Rs. 750 (SBASSE MS/PhD Programmes)

Payment Procedure

After the successful submission of the online application form through the LUMS Online account on or before the application submission deadline, applicants will be able to print a system generated Application Processing and LUMS Test Registration (if applicable) Fee payment voucher. For further details regarding Fee payment options Click here

Proof of Payment

A stamped copy of the payment voucher or a confirmation email of an online banking transaction constitutes proof of payment. Applicants are required to send a copy of payment proof along with all other required supporting documents as ONE package on or before the stipulated deadline.

Applicants must print and paste the “Mailing label” on the envelope before sending it to the LUMS Office of Admissions. Applications or documents received after the stipulated deadline will not be processed.

Interview performance

Short listed applicants may be requested to appear for an interview.

FAQs

What are the admission requirements for MS Programme?

Please visit the following link for the minimum eligibility criteria; https://lums.edu.pk/graduate-admissions

Do you require any test for admission to the MS Programme?

Please visit the following link for admission test details; https://admission.lums.edu.pk/testing

How can I submit the application processing and test fee (if applicable)?

After the successful submission of the online application form you will be able to print a system generated Application Processing and LUMS Test Registration (if applicable) Fee payment voucher. Please print the fee voucher for making payments at Allied Bank Branches throughout Pakistan. The voucher can be paid:

Online, immediately by visiting https://admission.lums.edu.pk/student-payment-options-0 or

In cash, the next day by presenting the payment voucher along with the requisite amount at any Allied Bank branch throughout Pakistan.

By which date should applicants expect their Test Registration Cards to be delivered?

Test Registration Cards and instructions will be posted to the applicants' secure online application account and an email message will alert applicants that the Test Registration Card has been posted. It will be posted on applicants' online account one week before the test date.

I have submitted my online application & all required documents on time but I am unable to view my Test Registration Card?

If an applicant is unable to view his/her Test Registration Card despite completing all the requirements then he/she can write to us at helpdeskao@lums.edu.pk.

I have not yet received any confirmation email after the submission of my online application. What should I do?

You should recheck the completion and proper submission of your online application.

Is it possible to apply after the deadline?

Applications submitted after the deadlines are not accepted.

How do I inform about a change in the online application?

It is highly recommended to fill out the application form carefully. No changes can be made after the submission of online application. In sheer need an applicant can send the updated information to helpdeskao@lums.edu.pk with the specific header "Change in Application Form".

I have received my transcripts for Bachelor's/Master's but I do not have the degree. What should I do?

You should submit all your transcripts latest by the document submission deadline. Copy of your degree can be submitted later.

Is financial aid available for MS students?

Yes, financial aid is available on need basis.

How and when do I apply for financial aid?

You should apply for financial aid while submitting your online application. The application form for the financial assistance is within the online admission application.

Whom should I ask to write a letter of recommendation on my behalf?

The recommendation letters can be from a faculty member who has had a reasonable opportunity to evaluate you academically.

Are there any specific quotas in admission?

Admission in LUMS MS Programme is purely merit based and there are no quotas.

Can my admission be deferred?

In truly exceptional circumstances the Graduate Programme Committee may grant a deferral. All requests should be made in writing and will be reviewed on a case to case basis.

How will you notify me regarding a decision on my application?

Final Admission decision will be communicated through an official letter; however, you can check your application status through your online account. Regretfully, we are unable to provide information regarding your application status by telephone or e-mail.

Do you have any age limit for the admission to the MS Programme?

No, there are no age restrictions.

May I appeal my admission decision or ask to have the decision explained?

The admission process is a well deliberated and thorough process. Each year we receive a large number of outstanding applications. Unfortunately, all of them do not qualify because of the limited number of available seats. The decision regarding admission is final.

If your application is unsuccessful you will also receive a letter informing you of this. Due to the volume of applications the University receive, it is not possible to provide feedback on unsuccessful applications.

The Electrical Engineering subject test consists of multiple choice questions from the foundation courses of EE program. Most of the questions would be from the following courses:

Circuits I
Circuits II
Signals and Systems
Devices and Electronics
Digital Logic Circuits
Electromagnetic Fields and Waves
Control Systems
Communication Systems
Electro-mechanical systems
Electrical power systems
Basic Probability

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