Frequently asked questions

Admission dates are announced on the website and in major newspapers. Admissions are open twice a year for Spring and Fall.

Yes, however they have to complete their file with all academic records within a semester of their studies at Greenwich; this is in addition to the condition that the students have no deficiency in the previous years of their academic qualification.

Junior or Senior year teachers who know the applicant well should write the recommendation letters. Applicants may also choose someone other than blood relatives to write the recommendation letter who knows the applicant’s abilities.

All candidates are required to sit for the University Placement Test (UPT). The Test is to judge the intellectual capability, managerial potential and personal facts of the applicant. Test comprises of English, Mathematics and General Knowledge. Sample Test paper is provided in the admission pack as well as also available on the website.

All candidates are advised to read daily English newspapers for improvement in General Knowledge and English language. Mathematics section covers basic concepts.

University Placement Test is conducted after the last date of application. Date and time of the UPT is conveyed to the candidate through email, SMS and phone call. Candidates scoring reasonable grade in the UPT are called for Interview and Group Discussion. Letters for interview are sent through email and courier. The successful candidates are notified to pick up their acceptance letter with invoice. In addition to this Manager Coordination may contact the applicant through phone/SMS/email.

Yes. Applicant must in writing request deferment and specify which semester he/she would like to resume studies.

There are two semesters in a year at Greenwich. Fall and Spring.

Yes. A Summer Program is offered to students who want to catch up with studies during summer break. List of courses on offer is displayed at the Communication Centre two weeks before Mid-Term Examination of Spring Term. Registration ends before Mid Term Examination. Regular as well as visiting students can take Summer Program. A student in general can take two courses in Summer Program. Duration is usually six to eight weeks.

The time table slots are 10:00–1:00, 2:00–5:00 and 6:00–9:00. The faculty for core courses sometimes opts to take classes on Saturdays and Sundays; the same is notified in the beginning of the term.

Greenwich has a well established Corporate Placement Office. The office arranges placements and internships for students at various national and multinational organizations including foreign and local banks. Internship program lasts for 6–8 weeks. Internships are structured so that students can apply their classroom knowledge to a practical work setting.

Yes. Applicants are welcome to sit in on classes for short duration of half an hour after taking approval from the Communication Center on the recommendation of the Counselor.

Permanent faculty members are academic counselors / advisors at Greenwich. They assist and guide students with program planning and help them in learning policies and procedures, fulfilling graduation requirements on time, explaining transfer of credit process information. Students are advised to consult them on regular basis through the reception on all the issues.

Yes. Applicants can contact students working with admission office through admission counselors.

Yes. Financial Assistance is given to students on the basis of sports, need and merit. There is some fee waiver for siblings also. Students may also opt for financial assistance by Ihsan Trust. Students with Cumulative Grade Point Average of 3.8 on scale of 4 are given 25% scholarship on tuition fees. A financial assistance form is required to be filled in with attachments to qualify for consideration during the second term of studies. To fill out the form, please consult the Communication department.

Transport facility is only for girls residing in Defence and Clifton area.

Yes. We have active sports activities at Greenwich. Many of our students, individually and collectively, have won trophies in various tournaments. Admission on the basis of sports need to be reviewed by the Admission Committee. However, the applicant applying on the basis of sports needs to fulfill the minimum admission requirements.

Yes. We do have lots of activities every semester which also include regular foreign trips of students and faculty.

There is a wide variety of options: concerts, sport events, distinguished guest speakers, and extracurricular activities like movie and cricket shows, caricature competitions, singing and naat competitions, debates, speeches, etc. There are a number of societies, being run by students which hold events and actively participate on different platforms as well.

Yes. Greenwich University has signed Memorandum of Understandings from Asia and Europe under its Global Degree Program. For more details, visit the International / Global Programme pages on this website.

Greenwich graduates enjoy great success into all sectors. Alumni rank among the top echelons and serve as executives in all fields. They stay connected to the university after graduation as well. In fact many alumni serve as career mentors for current students.

Accreditation is a system for recognizing educational qualification as defined by the profession or other accrediting bodies.

HEC is the accrediting body for all private and public sector universities. Greenwich is in the top most category of HEC, which is “W”, formerly called “A” category.

The Greenwich University is located in Phase VI, Darakshan, DHA, next to Beach Avenue. Prominent directions are there on major roads leading to the University. Applicant driving from Kala Pul should take Korangi Road and right turn towards Defence. Alternatively, consult Google Maps or the Contact Us page on this website.

We do not have hostel facility in the campus. However, in some cases and upon special request, accommodation may be arranged by the University.