Centre For South Asian Studies

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Established

Established in 1975 under Area Study Act No.XLV by Federal Goverment.

Updated Courses

The Academic Committee of the Centre is responsible for keeping the courses updated.

Admission fall 2025

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Prof. Dr. Muhammad Ali

(Vice Chancellor)

Dear Faculty and Staff
The world is going through unprecedented times and only those nations will survive where education as a fundamental institution of society is fully functional and plays its role for the overall wellbeing of the society. Pakistan is currently facing many challenges in the education sector at all levels, from primary to higher education. The issues in the education sector have deepened in the wake of the social, political and economic crisis in the country.

Warm regards,
Vice Chancellor, University of the Punjab, Lahore

prof. Dr. Naheed S. Goraya

(Director)

Welcome to the Centre for South Asian Studies,
(CSAS) University of the Punjab, Lahore. CSAS is one of the prominent Centers of strong performance and high ambition in research, as it has continued to make excellent progress towards its goals. The focus of study here is existing diseplines of academic purcuts, practical application and individual research. The CSAS as a matter of policy keeps on reviewing its syllabi continuously. This is done with an aim to update our students with contemporary issues and news. We believe in quality education. For the purpose of sharing of knowledge, organizing national and international seminars and conferences, have been our routine academic activities. We have planned to hold such seminars and conferences for the coming years. I wish you best of luck for your study plans.

Director
Centre for South Asian Studies

Centre for South Asian Studies

University of the Punjab was established in 1975 under Area Study Centre Act No.XLV of 1975 by the Federal Government and was attached to the University of the Punjab, Lahore. The Act provides that the Areas Study Centre will undertake contemporary study of the states and governments of the region, particularly those which affect Pakistan. One of the functions of the Centre as defined in the above act is to initiate M.Phil / Ph.D. and Research programmes in the relevant disciplines of social sciences

Our Programs

M.Phil in South Asian Studies

MPhil in Asian Studies is a postgraduate research degree that offers a deep dive into the cultures, histories, languages, and societies of Asia.

Ph.D. in South Asian Studies

Ph.D. in Asian Studies is an advanced, research-intensive degree that explores the rich and diverse cultures, histories, languages, and societies of Asia.

Seminars & Events

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CSAS Organized Seminar on Dr. B. R. Ambedkar’s Influence on Global Human Rights’ Thoughts

University of the Punjab, Lahore in collaboration with Jinnah- Ambedkar Chair organized a one-day seminar on “Dr. B. R. Ambedkar’s Influence on Global Human Rights’ Thoughts

Significance of SCO for Regional Cooperation & Development

The Centre for South Asian Studies (CSAS), University of the Punjab, Lahore, in collaboration with COPAIR is organized a One Day Seminar

A One Day Seminar Non- traditional security challenges in South Asia

Non- traditional security challenges in South Asia

Future of South Asia: Conflict and Strategic Stability

A Round-Table discussion held on “Future of South Asia: Conflict and Strategic Stability” in the Centre for South Asian Studies (CSAS), University of Punjab, Lahore

Global Peace & Security: Navigating the Future

Centre for South Asian Studies in Collaboration with World BEYOND War Organization USA, hosted an Online International Conference ” Global Peace & Security: Navigating the Future”.

Chinese delegation

A three member Chinese delegation from Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, Beijing-China visited Centre for South Asian Studies (CSAS) University of the Punjab, Lahore.

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An **MPhil in Asian Studies** prepares graduates for roles in research, policy, education, and cultural institutions, often serving as a pathway to a PhD. A **PhD** opens doors to advanced academic positions, high-level research, diplomacy, and consultancy focused on Asia’s diverse regions and global influence.