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
26 January, 2012
Roundtable Discussion: Challenges and Opportunities facing Human Development in Pakistan
The Development Policy Research Centre (DPRC) and Mahbub ul Haq Human Development Centre (MHHDC) at LUMS ... More »
26 January, 2012
The 7th Annual LUMS Humanities and Social Sciences Conference - Revisiting Secularization Theory
The Department of Humanities and Sciences will be holding its 7th Annual Humanities and Social Sciences C ... More »
20 January, 2012
Dr. Anjum Altaf assumes office as the new Dean of SHSSL
Dr. Anjum Altaf has assumed office as the Dean of the School of Humainites Social Sciences and Law (SHSSL ... More »
19 January, 2012
Third LUMS National Law Moot Court Competition
The Department of Law and Policy will hold the Third LUMS National Law Moot Court Competition on Feb ... More »
19 January, 2012
Day/Date: Saturday , January 28, 2012 Venue: LUMS Central Courtyard Time: 11:00 am ... More »