Welcome to our step-by-step guide to the admission procedure at the Virtual University of Pakistan.
Virtual University Admission Schedule Spring 2024
The Virtual University of Pakistan offers admissions two times in a year: spring (in February/March) and Fall (in August/September).
Virtual University Admission Schedule for Spring 2024
How to Apply online for Admission in Virtual University
Virtual University Academic Programs and Admission Eligibility Criteria
Virtual University Faculty of Arts
- BS – Mass Communication, Economics, English (Applied Linguistics), Psychology, Sociology.
- ADP – Arts, Mass Communication, Psychology.
- Diploma – Applied Psychology, Television Production, English Language Teaching, Linguistics.
Faculty of Arts Admission Eligibility Criteria for BS and ADP Programs
- Intermediate (12 years of education)/ A- Level or equivalent qualification with at least 45% marks.
- Candidates having 33%-44% marks will be eligible for admission after the successful completion of “Zero Semester” (except for BS English Program).
- BS Psychology Programs is only offered within Pakistan.
- For BS courses, applicants having a B.A./B.Sc./Associate Degree (14 years of education) from an HEC recognized university/ institute with at least 45% marks or CGPA 2.00 out of 4.0 are also eligible for course exemption.
Admission Eligibility for Diploma Programs
- A Bachelor’s or Associate Degree (14-Year of education) or Equivalent qualification from a recognized University/Institute with at least 45% marks or CGPA 2.00 out of 4.
Zero Semester at Virtual University
Faculty of Education
- B.Ed. (Hons) – Education, Early Childhood Care, and Education
- B.Ed. Elementary 2.5-Year
- B.Ed. Secondary 1.5-Year
- ADP – Education, Early Childhood Care, and Education
- Diploma – Education
Faculty of Education Admission Eligibility Criteria
- Intermediate (12 years of education)/ A- Level or equivalent qualification with at least 45% marks.
- B.Ed. Elementary and Diploma admission require a minimum Graduation and B.Ed. Secondary 1.5-Year required qualification is either a 2-year Master’s or 4-year BS Degree, or an equivalent qualification.
Faculty of Computer Science and Information Technology
- BS – Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering.
- ADP – Computer Science, Computer Networking, Database Management system, Web Design, and Development.
- Diploma – Computer Science, Information Technology.
Faculty of CS & IT Admission Eligibility Criteria
- These programs require an intermediate/ A-Level / Equivalent qualification with Mathematics, having at least 50% marks (45% for Diploma).
- Students who have not studied Mathematics at an intermediate level have to take two deficiency courses.
Faculty of Management
- BS – Business Administration, Business & Information Technology (BBIT), Commerce, Public Administration.
- ADP – Accounting & Finance, Business Administration, Commerce, Islamic Banking, Human Resource Management, Operations Management, Sales and Marketing, Supply Chain Management.
- Diploma – Accounting, Accounting & Finance, Banking & Finance, Business Administration, Entrepreneurship & SMS Management, Finance, Human Resource Management, Marketing Management, Public Administration.
Faculty of Management Admission Eligibility Criteria
- These programs require an intermediate/ A-Level / Equivalent qualification with at least 45% marks.
- For Diploma programs a minimum Bachelor’s Degree is required.
Faculty of Science and Technology
- BS – Mathematics, Bioinformatics, Biotechnology, Zoology
- ADP – Science
- Diploma – Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology
Faculty of Science and Technology Admission Eligibility Criteria
- Intermediate / A -level / I. Com / DAE or equivalent relevant qualification with Mathematics having at least 45% marks.
- BS Biology-related programs require Intermediate with Pre-medical or equivalent qualification.
- The qualification required for the BS Bioinformatics course is an intermediate qualification with an Engineering/Pre-Medical/Computer Science degree or an equivalent qualification with at least 45% marks.
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Specialization Certificate
The program is open to graduates with 16 years of education in various disciplines and aims to enhance their skills and improve their educational, academic and professional qualifications while minimizing the cost of study. This will also expand students’ knowledge and enhance career opportunities in a rapidly changing and competitive business environment.
Areas of Specialization Certificate
Students can choose an area of specialization from the following groups. The study plan for all groups is as follows.
- Banking
- Finance
- Human Resource Management
- Management
- Marketing
Documents Required For VU Admission
The applicants fulfill the basic admission requirements of a degree / diploma programs must possess the following documents:
- Meeting with the minimum prescribed admission requirements for the particular study program
- Valid CNIC / B Form number
- Valid Email address (Preferably applicant’s own)
- Cell Phone number (Preferably applicant’s own)
- Photographs of applicant (Passport Size with Blue Background)
- Scanned documents with clear readability
Merit Base Programs Information
Applicants seeking admission to BS Bioinformatics, BS Biotechnology, BS Zoology, Diploma in Bioinformatics and Diploma in Molecular Biology Biology courses must select their lab preference as grades are determined based on LAB Wise.
The list of successful candidates for the BS degree programs will be published on the Virtual University website on the dates specified in the admissions schedule. Successful candidates will pay their fees on time.
Virtual University Campus Address
VU’s own list of locations and addresses can be viewed via a link to the VU website:
Virtual University of Pakistan, Islamabad Campus
Head Office, Sir Syed Memorial Society, Sector G 5, 19-Attaturk Avenue, Islamabad. Phone: 0423 – 111 880 880; Ext. Nos. 9668, 347, 9619
Virtual University of Pakistan, Lahore Campus
M.A. Jinnah Campus, Defense Road, off Raiwind Road, Lahore. Phone: 0423 – 111 880 880; Ext. Nos. 241, 344, 349