Beaconhouse National University, BNU

Beaconhouse National University, BNU Pakistan's First Not-for-Profit Liberal Arts University. BNU was awarded the degree awarding charter by the Government of the Punjab in 2005.

Beaconhouse National University (BNU) is Pakistan’s first not-for-profit Liberal Arts University, founded in 2003 to provide tertiary education in the arts, design, architecture, media, humanities and social sciences, business and information technology. BNU’s mission is to foster empowered and impactful global citizens in a diverse, socially sensitive, cross-disciplinary, liberal arts environment

. It is our proclaimed resolve that no eligible student is ever turned away from our doors for reasons of affordability; hence we have instituted generous need and merit-based scholarship programs both for fresh and enrolled students. BNU prides itself in counting amongst its faculty visionary pedagogues, many renowned artists and designers, seasoned curators, international development experts, authors with published research and established practices, cutting across geo-cultural boundaries, and in sync with globally prevailing ideas and narratives. The campus is spread over 35 acres conveniently accessible from all major localities of the city. The campus is purpose-built under the authorship of the internationally acclaimed architectural firm, Nayyar Ali Dada Associates. It has three large academic blocks, a library, an administration block, a multi-storey cafeteria, volleyball and basketball courts, football and cricket fields and a secure and safe on-campus boarding facility for national and international students. BNU aims to provide the finest collegial environment for our faculty and scholars keeping the student faculty ratio of as low as 12 in studio courses with an average of fewer than 25 in theory courses. The university’s state-of-the-art infrastructure including lecture theatres, auditoriums and equipped art, design, new media and film technology studios and computing and psychometric labs deliver the complementary set-up to warrant seamless flow of applied knowledge. Additionally, BNU offers a distinctively empowering co-curricular environment that actively promotes student involvement in a range of extra-curricular and community engagement programs. DISCLAIMER:
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Ready to turn your research ideas into funded opportunities?We are delighted to invite the entire BNU community (student...
18/08/2026

Ready to turn your research ideas into funded opportunities?

We are delighted to invite the entire BNU community (students, faculty, and alumni) from all schools to a virtual workshop titled “Writing Winning Research Proposals.”

Our guest speaker is Dr. Reyam Rammahi, who holds a DPhil in English Literature from the University of Oxford and earned her MA as a Fulbright Scholar in the United States. As the Founder and CEO of an educational organization, she brings extensive experience supporting applicants in developing competitive research proposals, personal statements, and funding applications.

Join us to learn practical strategies for your academic journey and gain the confidence to pursue funded research.

Date: Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Time: 3:00 PM PKT
Registration Link: https://forms.gle/AgKBcTca8qXbMN1o6
Zoom Link: https://bnu-edu-pk.zoom.us/j/93363851269

18/08/2026

Listen to the international journey and experience of international journey of Aroob Shafiq Malik, an undergraduate student from the School of Media and Mass Communication. With the support of the BNU Office of Academic Partnerships, Aroob recently participated in an exchange program at Kadir Has University, Turkey.

This is exactly the opportunity we want every BNU student to know is real: full-semester and academic-year exchanges with partner universities across four continents, arranged and supported at every step by BNU's Office of Academic Partnerships, from the first application to the day a student lands back home.

Beaconhouse National University (BNU) signed a Memorandum of Understanding with DeliveTree (Private) Limited that establ...
15/08/2026

Beaconhouse National University (BNU) signed a Memorandum of Understanding with DeliveTree (Private) Limited that establishes a framework for collaboration to jointly advance tree plantation, carbon monitoring, environmental impact verification, and sustainability education across Pakistan.

Signed by Founder and CTO, Izmerai Durrani and following a presentation with Technical Lead, Mr. Haleem, the objectives of the collaboration, in the ethos of community service, include launching and scaling the Parent A Tree campaign with BNU, beginning in Lahore and expanding nationally, establishing captive Miyawaki micro-oxygen plantations on BNU campus and affiliated institutional sites, accelerating tree maturation to 10–20 years and increasing carbon sequestration, developing and adopting Pakistan-specific emission factors and a local verification framework aligned with international carbon standards and contributing to Pakistan’s climate commitments under SDG 13 (Climate Action), SDG 15 (Life on Land), and Net Zero 2050 goals.

13/08/2026

Happy 79th Independence Day from Beaconhouse National University. 🇵🇰

We asked our students, faculty, and staff how they plan to honor our nation today.

Tell us, how are you celebrating Pakistan?

11/08/2026

Listen to the international journey and experience of Ayesha Omer, an undergraduate student from the School of Management Sciences (SMS), Economics Department. With the support of the BNU Office of Academic Partnerships, Ayesha recently participated in an exchange program at Kadir Has University, Turkey.

This is exactly the opportunity we want every BNU student to know is real: full semester and academic-year exchanges with partner universities across four continents, arranged and supported at every step by BNU's Office of Academic Partnerships, from the first application to the day a student lands back home.

We are proud to announce a new partnership that bridges academia with culinary excellence. BNU has officially joined for...
07/08/2026

We are proud to announce a new partnership that bridges academia with culinary excellence. BNU has officially joined forces with Yum Group of Restaurants to cultivate the next generation of hospitality leaders.

This collaboration will provide our students with structured internships, immersive kitchen visits, and direct mentorship from industry experts, ensuring they graduate truly career-ready. We would like to sincerely thank the YUM Group team for sharing our commitment to practical education.

Beaconhouse National University (BNU) is proud to announce a landmark strategic partnership with the Trade Development A...
03/08/2026

Beaconhouse National University (BNU) is proud to announce a landmark strategic partnership with the Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP), formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that marks a significant step toward transforming Pakistan’s export landscape. This visionary alliance is designed to empower entrepreneurs, researchers, and aspiring interns while advancing the national agenda for sustainable and inclusive economic development. The MoU was officially signed by Ms. Rafia Syed, Director General Punjab (Co-signee), in the presence of Ms. Hina Gul, Director TDAP, alongside Ms. Urva Hassan Zubairi and Ms. Faiqa Zarnab, both Deputy Directors at TDAP. This underscores TDAP's strong commitment to fostering innovation-driven trade ecosystems.

By seamlessly integrating BNU’s world-class expertise in fashion, design, digital innovation, and entrepreneurship with TDAP’s expansive trade networks and market intelligence, this collaboration is poised to create a dynamic synergy. It will not only accelerate export growth but also cultivate a new generation of skilled professionals equipped to drive Pakistan’s global competitiveness.

Beaconhouse National University has officially partnered with the Project Management Institute (PMI) Lahore Chapter to l...
31/07/2026

Beaconhouse National University has officially partnered with the Project Management Institute (PMI) Lahore Chapter to launch the PMI Student Club at BNU.

A joint initiative by the Office of Research, Innovation & Partnerships (ORIP) and the Student Affairs Office, this collaboration bridges academic learning with real-world industry standards. Students will gain direct access to global leadership frameworks, industry mentorship, and practical ex*****on skills to prepare them for professional leadership.

Ready to invest in yourself?Whether you're a student, fresh graduate, working professional, or entrepreneur, BNU's Profe...
29/07/2026

Ready to invest in yourself?

Whether you're a student, fresh graduate, working professional, or entrepreneur, BNU's Professional Development Courses are designed to help you gain practical, career-ready skills in just 6 weeks.

Your next opportunity starts with one decision.

Admissions Open
Enroll now: https://apd.bnu.edu.pk/success-lab

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Lahore

Opening Hours

Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00
Thursday 09:00 - 17:00
Friday 09:00 - 17:00

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+924238100156

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