Multidisciplinary Excellence
The LUMS School of Humanities, Social Sciences and Law (SHSSL) enjoys a strong reputation of academic excellence, especially with its Departments of Social Science and Economics considered as the strongest in Pakistan. Focusing on a multidisciplinary approach so that students study a mix of wide ranging courses, the SHSSL imparts long-serving and high-quality liberal arts education, touching on philosophy, sociology, anthropology and literature among others.
The SHSSL has contributed greatly to the country's repertoire of superior multidisciplinary education in the liberal arts. The faculty at SHSSL holds impressive credentials from leading international universities and includes acclaimed experts and scholars with significant publications to their credit. Many members of the faculty continue to advance within their respective research interests. More »
Department of Humanities and Social Sciences
The aim of the Department of Humanities and Social Sciences (DHSS) is to explore and explain the human aspects of the world. The Department is keen to develop more rigorous qualitative and quantitative research courses, as well as expose students to a variety of theoretical approaches from each discipline. More »
Department of Economics
The Economics Department at the Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) is a growing and vibrant department that brings together quality faculty and student body. Having built its reputation as the premier institution for economics education in Pakistan, the department aspires to establish itself as an internationally recognized centre of theoretical and applied research in economics. It seeks to contribute to questions at the frontier of economic knowledge by drawing on the regional laboratory of economic and social life in South Asia and by collaborating with academics based at global centres of excellence in economic research More »
Department of Law and Policy
The Law and Policy department combines the richness of our liberal arts educations with a solid professional programme in law. Its pedagogical approach to law and Policy is analytical, critical and comparative, and high premium is placed on faculty research and policy output. In the space of three years the law faculty has attracted graduates from Harvard, Oxford, Michigan, British Columbia and the London School of Economics. More »
News and Announcements
09 March, 2010
LUMS wins DHA Rugby Tournament
Eight teams participated in the DHA Rugby Tournament, 6-7 March, at the DHA Rugby Ground, namely, DHA Blues, DHA Reds, L ... More »
08 March, 2010
Aftermath of the NRO: A discussion
The Department of Law and Policy, Law and Politics Society and the Development Policy Research Centre held a discussion ... More »
04 March, 2010
LUMS PhD Mathematics Information session in Karachi
LUMS Mathematics department is organizing a PhD Mathematics information session for prospective students, parents, facul ... More »
01 March, 2010
Ramifications of the NRO
Development Policy Research Centre, the Law and Politics Society and the Department of Law and Policy are holding a disc ... More »
26 February, 2010
Talk on the Rule of Law
The Department of Law & Policy and the Development Policy Research Center held a talk by Mr. Erick Jensen on “ ... More »
Events
