Public (Degree Awarding Institute)
Rank #10
Pakistan Institute of Development Economics
Islamabad, Islamabad Capital Territory
About PIDE
Pakistan's premier economic think-tank and research institute. Located within the QAU campus vicinity, it shapes national policy and offers top-tier specialized degrees in Economics and Public Policy.
Established in 1957, PIDE is the oldest theoretical and empirical research institute in Pakistan. It functions as a specialized degree-awarding entity under the Ministry of Planning, Development & Special Initiatives, producing the country's top economists and policymakers.
Programs Offered
5 programs available
MPhil Economics
2 YearsHigh (Flagship Program)
134,000 PKR (1st Sem)
1st Semester
BS Economics
4 YearsModerate-High
95,000 PKR (1st Sem Est)
1st Semester
MPhil Public Policy
2 YearsHigh (Interview Based)
134,000 PKR (1st Sem)
1st Semester
PhD Economics
3-5 YearsVery High (Research Proposal + Test)
146,000 PKR (1st Sem)
1st Semester
BS Data Science
4 YearsModerate (New Program)
105,000 PKR (1st Sem Est)
1st Semester
Frequently Asked Questions
3 common questions answered
Campus Facilities
- A.R. Kemal Memorial Library (Economic Archives)
- PIDE School of Economics
- Research & Policy Labs
- Hostel Facilities (Limited)
- Conference Halls (Frequent Policy Seminars)
Academic Departments
Department of Economics
Department of Econometrics & Statistics
Department of Business Studies
Department of Public Policy
Department of Development Studies
Admission 2024
Application Period
July - August (Fall Intake)
Deadline
August 13, 2026 (Expected)
Entry Test
PIDE Entry Test (Mandatory for all programs)
Test Date
August 18, 2026
Fee Structure
Fee Range
85,000 - 146,000 PKR (1st Semester)
Fees are moderate-to-high. MPhil 1st semester is approx. 134,000 PKR (incl. 25k admission fee). PhD 1st semester is approx. 146,000 PKR. Tuition is charged per credit hour (approx. PKR 4,500 - 5,500).
Contact Information
+92-51-9248050admissions@pide.org.pk
PIDE, Quaid-i-Azam University Campus, P.O. Box 1091, Islamabad
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