Associate Degree in English – National University of Modern Languages

The Associate Degree in English at NUML is a two-year (four-semester) undergraduate program of the Department of English, offered at the Islamabad main campus and at the Lahore, Karachi and Quetta campuses of the National University of Modern Languages.

Program Overview

The Associate Degree in English is a two-year program covering the first four semesters of the BS English scheme: introduction to literature and literary forms, English grammar and composition, phonetics and basic linguistics, reading and study skills, communication skills and the compulsory general-education courses. It is a stand-alone qualification under the HEC undergraduate policy and the normal bridge into the fifth semester of BS English.

This program suits students who need a recognised two-year degree for employment or further study, intermediate graduates who want to strengthen their English before committing to four years, and working students at the Islamabad, Lahore, Karachi and Quetta campuses where it is listed.

Quick Facts

Eligibility Criteria

The NUML Fall 2026 eligibility document lists the Associate Degree in English requirement as Intermediate with 2nd Division or A-level with 50 percent, in any group. There is no separate written entry test; apply through the online portal and attend any departmental interview that is announced.

Source: NUML Eligibility Criteria All Programs Fall 2026 (PDF). O/A-level and foreign applicants need an IBCC equivalence certificate; result-awaited candidates may be admitted provisionally and must submit the verified result card within 7 days of classes starting.

Admission Process

1. Create an account on the NUML Admission Portal and fill in the online form.
2. Upload a passport-size photograph with a blue background along with scanned academic documents and CNIC/B-form.
3. Pay the non-refundable admission processing fee of Rs. 2,500 (Source: numl.edu.pk/admissions). A separate form fee applies if you add priorities in another faculty.
4. Choose your program priorities within one faculty on the same form. Priority 1 is the one you are tested or interviewed for; other priorities are considered on merit.
5. Appear for the departmental test/interview on the date shown on the portal, then watch for the merit list and pay the semester fee within the given window.

Late or incomplete forms are rejected (official admissions page). For the test format see our NUML entry test page.

Fee Structure

NUML publishes a Fee Structure Fall 2026 PDF on its fee page (numl.edu.pk/admission/fee). Per-semester tuition differs by campus and shift, so check the official website for the current figure. NUML notes that fees rise by about 5-10 percent a year; refunds are 100 percent in the first week of classes, 50 percent in the second week and nil after 15 days.

Career Scope in Pakistan

Associate degree holders in English commonly work as primary and middle-school teachers, language-centre instructors, office assistants, content moderators and customer-support agents, and many continue into BS English to qualify for college teaching, CSS/PMS and university lecturing after further study. Freelance writing, proofreading and transcription are practical side options for graduates with good written English.

Related Links

• National University of Modern Languages profile
• NUML and other university admissions
• NUML entry test page
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Last updated: 18 October 2026. Details change every admission cycle – always confirm with the official university source.