MPhil Psychology in Islamabad

Two-year research degree; the usual route to a PhD.

Check two things before you apply The programme must be registered with the Allied Health Professionals Council, or its graduates cannot be registered to practise, and the university must be recognised by the HEC. How registration works.

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National University of Modern Languages

MPhil Psychology · Islamabad · Evening · HEC recognised university

Duration	2 years (4 semesters, 30 credit hours)
Fee per semester	Not stated on the university's page
Eligibility	Master/BS (16 years) in relevant discipline with minimum CGPA 2.5/4.0 or 50% (annual)
Entry test	GRE International / NTS / NUML GAT-General; NTS/GRE holders must also pass the written part of NUML GAT-G

Source: www.numl.edu.pk, checked 26 Sep 2026. Fees and dates change every intake; confirm with the university.

Quaid-i-Azam University

MPhil (Psychology), National Institute of Psychology · Islamabad · HEC recognised university

Duration	2 years (50 credit hours: 24 coursework + 26 thesis; research extendable by two
Fee per semester	Not stated on the university's page
Eligibility	1st Division in MA/MSc (Psychology) and in BA/BSc; no 3rd Division in MA/MSc or BA/BSc (conditions can be relaxed for post-graduate teachers and research-organisation employees)
Entry test	NIP qualifying test, then interview
Admissions	National Institute of Psychology; admissions approved by QAU's Advanced Studies and Research Board; merit = academic record 55% + admission test 35% + interview 10%

Source: nip.edu.pk, checked 5 Oct 2026. Fees and dates change every intake; confirm with the university.