Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU), Islamabad — Pakistan’s first distance learning university — has officially opened admissions for Fall 2025. The university offers a wide range of academic programs for students from matric to PhD level. Known for its flexible education system, low-cost structure, and wide accessibility, AIOU attracts hundreds of thousands of applicants every semester. This article covers everything you need to know about AIOU Admission Fall 2025, including application process, deadlines, programs offered, eligibility criteria, and FAQs.
Admission Schedule for Fall 2025
Here is the expected schedule for AIOU Fall 2025 admissions:
Important Dates
| Admissions Open | 1 July 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 5 September 2025 |
| Fee Submission Deadline | 10–15 September 2025 |
| Dispatch of Course Materials | From mid-September to early November |
| Commencement of Classes | Late October or early November |
You can apply to online from here.
Programs Offered in AIOU Admission 2025
AIOU offers various academic and professional programs across several levels:
Matric Level Programs
- Matric General Education
- Matric Dars-e-Nizami (Sanvia Aama)
- Matric Open Courses
Intermediate Level Programs
- FA General
- I.Com
- Dars-e-Nizami (Sanvia Khasa)
- Intermediate with Open Courses
Associate Degree Programs (Equivalent to BA/B.Com)
- Associate Degree in Arts (ADA)
- Associate Degree in Commerce (ADC)
- Associate Degree in Education
BS Programs (4-Year and 2.5-Year)
- BS Islamic Studies
- BS Urdu
- BS English
- BS Gender & Women Studies
- BS Economics
- BS Accounting & Finance
- BS Computer Science
- BS Environmental Science
- BS Mass Communication
Master’s Programs
- MA Islamic Studies
- MA Urdu
- MA Education
- MA History
- MA Pakistan Studies
- MBA (1.5/2.5 years)
- MSc Gender Studies
- MSc Economics
- MSc Mass Communication
h3 MPhil and PhD Programs
- MPhil in Education, Urdu, Islamic Studies, Mass Communication
- PhD in Education, Shariah, Urdu, and other disciplines (subject to departmental availability)
Certificate & Diploma Courses
- Short courses in IT, e-Commerce, Arabic, Literacy & Non-formal Education
- Technical and professional diplomas
- Online courses in collaboration with Virtual University or external partners
How to Apply for AIOU Admission 2025
AIOU offers both online and offline methods for admission depending on the program level.
Online Application Process (For BS, MA, MPhil, PhD)
- Visit: https://online.aiou.edu.pk
- Create a student profile and login
- Select your desired program
- Fill the admission form and upload required documents (CNIC, photo, academic transcripts)
- Generate the fee challan and deposit it in the listed banks (UBL, ABL, MCB, First Women Bank) or through Easypaisa/JazzCash
- Confirm your submission and download the receipt
Fee Structure (Highlights)
| Program Level | Approx. Semester Fee |
|---|---|
| Matric | PKR 2,500 – 3,000 |
| Intermediate (FA/I.Com) | PKR 2,700 – 3,200 |
| Associate Degree | PKR 3,500 – 4,500 |
| BS Programs | PKR 6,000 – 9,000+ |
| MA/MSc Programs | PKR 5,000 – 7,500 |
| MBA/M.Ed Programs | PKR 9,000 – 12,000 |
| MPhil Programs | PKR 12,000 – 18,000 |
| PhD Programs | PKR 20,000 – 30,000 |
Key Features of AIOU
- HEC-recognized public university
- Distance learning with flexible schedules
- Course material delivered by mail and available digitally
- Online lectures and assignments through AAGHI LMS portal
- Affordability compared to conventional universities
- Study support via regional campuses across Pakistan
- Ideal for working professionals, women, overseas Pakistanis, and those in remote areas