National College of Arts Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #8534 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #3325 of 5,830 | In Asia |
| #110 of 175 | In Pakistan |
| #22 of 33 | In Lahore |
Quick Review
- Enrollment
- 1,450
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Bachelor
- Website
- nca.edu.pk
- Languages
- English
- Acceptance rate
- 50%*
* The National College of Arts is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Enrollment | 1,450 |
|---|
Tuition
The tuition table for National College of Arts gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Program | Duration | Tuition Cost (PKR) |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) | 4 years | 1,200,000 |
| Bachelor of Design (B.Des) | 4 years | 1,200,000 |
| Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch) | 5 years | 1,500,000 |
| Master of Fine Arts (MFA) | 2 years | 800,000 |
| Master of Design (M.Des) | 2 years | 800,000 |
| Master of Architecture (M.Arch) | 2 years | 1,000,000 |
| Postgraduate Diploma in Fine Arts (PGDFA) | 1 year | 400,000 |
| Postgraduate Diploma in Design (PGDD) | 1 year | 400,000 |
| Postgraduate Diploma in Multimedia Arts (PGDMA) | 1 year | 400,000 |
All tuition costs are in Pakistani Rupees (PKR).
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by National College of Arts.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | No |
| Biology | No | No | No |
| Business | No | No | No |
| Chemistry | No | No | No |
| Computer Science | No | No | No |
| Economics | No | No | No |
| Engineering | No | No | No |
| Environmental Science | No | No | No |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | No |
| Mathematics | No | No | No |
| Medicine | No | No | No |
| Physics | No | No | No |
| Psychology | No | No | No |
| Bachelor's Degree | Architecture, Cultural Studies, Design, Film, Fine Arts, Museum Studies, Musicology |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree/ M. Phil | Cinema and Television, Communication Arts, Design, Film, Mass Communication, Multimedia, Museum Studies, Visual Arts |
| PhD | Communication Arts, Cultural Studies |
National College of Arts alumni
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Ali Zafar
- Occupations
- songwritertelevision actormodelcomposerpainter
- Biography
-
Ali Zafar is a Pakistani singer-songwriter, actor, model, producer, screenwriter and painter. He started out on Pakistani television before becoming a popular musician, later also established a career in Bollywood and his success led many Pakistani actors to venture into Hindi films. He has received five Lux Style Awards and a Filmfare Award nomination.
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Imran Abbas Naqvi
- Occupations
- actormodeltelevision actor
- Biography
-
Syed Imran Abbas Naqvi professionally known by his stage name Imran Abbas, is a Pakistani actor and model who works predominantly in Urdu television.
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Sukhdev Thapar
- Occupations
- politicianfreedom fighterrevolutionary
- Biography
-
Sukhdev Thapar was an Indian revolutionary who fought against the British government for the freedom of India. He was a member of the Hindustan Socialist Republican Association (HSRA). He was executed along with Shivaram Rajguru and Bhagat Singh on 23 March 1931.
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Zartaj Gul
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Zartaj Gul is a Pakistani politician who served as Minister of State for Climate Change, in Imran Khan ministry from 5 October 2018 until 10 April 2022 when Imran Khan was ousted by a no-confidence motion. She remained a member of the National Assembly of Pakistan between August 2018 and January 2023 she won again in general elections 2024 from DG Khan II with thumping margin of votes.
National College of Arts faculties and divisions
| Department/Division : Architecture | Architecture |
|---|---|
| Department/Division : Cultural Studies | History, Museum Studies |
| Department/Division : Design | Ceramic Art, Design, Interior Design, Painting and Drawing, Textile Design |
| Department/Division : Film and TV | Cinema and Television, Film |
| Department/Division : Fine Arts | Fine Arts, Painting and Drawing, Printing and Printmaking, Sculpture, Visual Arts |
| Department/Division : Musicology | Music, Musicology |
General information
| Alternative names | NCA نیشنل کالج آف آرٹس |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1985 |
| Accreditation | Higher Education Commission, Pakistan |
| Motto | کسبِ کمال کُن کہ عزیزِ جہاں شوی |
Location and contacts
| Address | 4 Shahra-e-Quaid-e-Azam Lahore, Punjab, 54000 Pakistan |
|---|---|
| City population | 11,126,000 |