SBASSE for Everyone

The Syed Babar Ali School of Science and Engineering LUMS’s objective is to share knowledge without boundaries. In the spirit of ‘city-wide education’, we are piloting the project ‘SBASSE-for-everyone' which advertises specialized courses as being available for enrollment to citizens who are not members of LUMS.
In the first pilot phase of this project, our invitation is now open to enroll in selected courses in the Fall 2023. The semester begins in the first week of September 2023.
As a Visiting Student, you will relish unparalleled access to a broad spectrum of courses, allowing you to meticulously shape your educational journey in alignment with your zeal and ambitions. We are now inviting applications from learners from across the spectrum. You can be a student, professional, amateur, or a retired academic who wishes to learn afresh, while engaging in the full rigor these courses offer. These courses are part of the School’s regular curriculum and are not toned-down versions amenable to generalists. So, if you like to plunge into the full challenge, these courses are for you.
As you apply for registration as a Visiting Student, we will evaluate your background and gauge your suitability. In most cases, we will accept your application. Registration is guaranteed if one pays the course fee (see below).
To know more about the ‘SBASSE-for-everyone’ project, fee, course outlines, and biographies of instructors, you may also reach out to nouman.baig@lums.edu.pk. Here is a list of courses offered in Fall 2023.
FAQs
- Q1: How are fees structured for visiting students taking 1 or 2 courses?
Visiting students enrolling in one (1) or at the most two (2) courses in a semester, are required to pay the full per credit hour fee, in addition to a Rs. 10,000 registration fee per semester. This combined fee covers various services, including smart card issuance, transcript services, library access, and general sports facility access. - Q2: What will the visiting students get?
Visiting students will receive grade transcripts and a certificate from the School, signed by the course instructor and the Dean, upon successful completion of the course. - Q3: How will pre-requisites be determined?
When students apply for a Visiting Student position, we will ask them to provide details about their educational background. This will help the instructor determine suitability for admitting students into the desired course. - Q4: What is the per credit hour fee for the course?
The course fee is 32,830/- per CH (Credit Hour) valid for the Fall 2023 term. - Q5: Please provide information about the course duration, class timings, and mode of classes.
The course has an approximate duration of 4 months. The classes are scheduled in two sessions: Morning and Afternoon. The mode of classes is in-person, allowing students to interact and engage with the instructor.
Initiate your educational journey by reviewing the forthcoming courses and apply now!
For the application process, please view the guidelines.
Visiting and Auditing Application for the SBASSE - Calendar
Availability of the Online application | August 10, 2023 |
Deadline to submit application & supporting documents | August 22, 2023 |
Application Review | August 24, 2023 |
Offer | August 25, 2023 |
Fee Payment deadline | August 30, 2023 |
Course registration by RO | September 1, 2023 |
Start date (Fall 2023) | September 4, 2023 |
End date (Fall 2023) | December 11, 2023 |