Postgraduate Office
Universities are the highest seats of learning and innovation. The revision of curricula in existing degree programs and the introduction of new programs aligning with market trends are always required for the success of any progressive and world-ranked institution. To effectively manage degree programs, coordination and coherence between academic departments and administrative departments is pivotal. The Postgraduate Office was established for the effective management, monitoring and quality assurance of Master's and Doctoral degree programs. The Office coordinates academic activities, oversees theses and synopsis evaluations, monitors research progress, conducts academic audits and runs TUF’s first journal titled. “Innovations in STEAM: Research & Education (ISRE)”.
Scope
The scope of the Postgraduate Office includes all academic, administrative, and quality control duties related to the University's MPhil, MS, and PhD programs. This office will ensure that all postgraduate academic activities proceed efficiently, and the office will collaborate with departments, supervisors, faculty, and relevant committees. The office will also oversee the entire editorial process of the ISRE journal, from manuscript submission to final publication, ensuring that the journal meets recognized scholarly and ethical standards. All operations will be carried out in accordance with the policies and guidelines of the Higher Education Commission, and international best practices of academic publishing.
Objectives
- To provide an ideal environment for quality research and training to MS/MPhil/PhD scholars and supervisors to produce rich scholarly contributions.
- To strengthen postgraduate academic governance and maintain high standards of teaching and research.
- To ensure effective coordination among departments, supervisors, and committees for the timely completion of postgraduate programs.
- To promote academic integrity and quality assurance through regular review and audit processes.
- To enhance the visibility, quality, and impact of the ISRE journal at the national and international levels.
Functions and Responsibilities
The Postgraduate Office serves as a central administrative and academic body responsible for overseeing all matters related to MPhil, MS, and PhD programs. The office performs the following specific functions and responsibilities:
1. Supervises the thesis and synopsis review process for all postgraduate programs.
2. Monitors the research progress of postgraduate scholars in coordination with departments, supervisors, and relevant committees.
3. Organizes training workshops on research design, academic writing, and ethical compliance.
4. Conducts academic audits to ensure compliance with institutional and regulatory standards.
5. Reviews, updates, and implements the approved Scheme of Studies for MPhil, MS, and PhD programs.
6. Undertakes curriculum mapping, analysis, and revision in alignment with national and international standards.
7. Standardizes course codes, credit hours, and approved content through a centralized system to ensure uniformity across departments.
8. Ensures adherence to academic policies, rules, and standards within the departments.
9. Monitors faculty performance and teaching quality through evaluations and feedback mechanisms.
GRADUATE EDUCATION POLICY 2023
The Graduate Education Policy (GEP) 2023 of HEC was adopted by TUF following statutory process. The policy is publicly available at: https://www.hec.gov.pk/english/services/faculty/Plagiarism/Documents/Graduate-Education-Policy.pdf