Admission at Virtual University Islamabad Fall 2025 is now open for a great range of undergraduate, graduate, diploma, and certificate courses for Pakistan’s students. Renowned for its flexible online education paradigm, reasonably priced tuition, and governmental acknowledgment, VU is a federal public university specializing in elearning. This guide offers thorough information on available programs, eligibility requirements, fee breakdo
wn, grading system, necessary documents, merit lists, and significant dates—all geared to assist you in applying easily if you intend to apply in Fall 2025.
1. Overview & Admission Timeline
- University type: Public, e‑learning; established 2002; HEC ‘W’ category, federal charter vuapex.pk+14en.wikipedia.org+14en.wikipedia.org+14.
- Intakes: Twice a year – Spring (Feb–Mar) and Fall (Aug–Sep) feestructure.com.pk+2vu.edu.pk+2vuharbanspura.pk+2.
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Fall 2025 timeline:
- Open: July 7, 2025
- Last date (all programs): September 5, 2025
- MS/MPhil test: Sept 16, 2025
- Results & fee deadlines until October 3
- Classes begin: October 6, 2025
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2. Faculties & Programs Offered
VU Islamabad spans five faculties vuapex.pk+14vu.edu.pk+14feestructure.pk+14:
- Faculty of Computer Science & IT: BS (CS, SE, IT), MS Computer Science
- Faculty of Arts: BS (Economics, English, Mass Comm, Psychology, Sociology) + Diplomas
- Faculty of Management: BBA, BBIT, B.Com, Public Admin; MS in Management
- Faculty of Education: B.Ed. (Hons‑Elementary & ECCE), MS/MPhil Education
- Faculty of Science & Technology: BS in Math, Bioinformatics, Zoology; MS/MPhil programs
Also offers: Associate degrees (ADP), diplomas, short certificates, zero‑semester, and specialization courses. You can read also Upgraduate programme of PU.
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3. Eligibility & Merit List
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BS/ADP: Minimum FSc/FA (2nd Division / 45%)
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MS/MPhil: 16‑year bachelor’s with ≥50%, plus entrance test for MS/MPhil majors feestructure.pk+13study.com.pk+13educated.pk+13
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Merit lists: Published post-admissions, accessible via prospectus or LMS portal
4. Required Documents
- Intermediate or bachelor’s degree certificate
- CNIC/B‑Form
- Passport-size photo
- MS/MPhil: NTS or VU entrance test result
- Additional docs: Domicile, exemption/transfer certificate (if applicable)
5. Fee Structure & Semester Calculations
All fees are in PKR for local students, as per VU’s official fee chart
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| Program | Admission Fee | Registration | Security (Refund) | Enrollment/Semester | Tuition/credit hr | Convocation |
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| Cook BS/ADP/B.Ed | 3,000 | 2,500 | 2,000 | 1,000 | 935 | 2,000 |
| MS Degree | 7,000 | 2,500 | 10,000 | 500 | 2,750 | 2,000 |
| Diploma/Certifications | 3,000 | 2,500 | 2,000 | 500 | 1,430 | – |
| Zero/Specialization/Short Courses | Vary (3,000–500) | 500 | – | 500 | 4,400 (spec) or * | – |
- Admission + Registration + Security + Enrollment = 8,500
- 4‑cr hr per semester = 4 × 935 = 3,740
- Example – BS (Fatima Studies):Total semester fee ≈ 12,240 PKR (plus lab fees if applicable) vu.edu.pk+15eduinfo.pk+15handbook.vu.edu.pk+15
- MS Program: ~3,750 per credit hour with semester and one-time charges eduinfo.pk.
6. Grading & Evaluation
VU uses a 4.0 GPA scale with ranges :
- A+ (90‑100%) = 4.00
- A (85‑89.99%) = 4.00
- A– (80‑84.99%) = 3.66
- B+ (75‑79.99%) = 3.33, …
- D (50‑60.99%) = 1.0
- F < 50 = 0.0
Grading factors: assignments/quizzes (via LMS), midterm + final exams (on-campus) study.com.pk+4scholaro.com+4dailyilm.com+4dailyilm.com.
7. Study Material & LMS
- Textbooks, lecture videos, slides: Available via Virtual University Learning Management System (VULMS) & OpenCourseWare.
- Labs & practicals: Managed at affiliated/private campuses; mobile science labs also in use vu.edu.pk+9vu.edu.pk+9en.wikipedia.org+9.
- Student support: Handbooks, orientation vids, Q&A forums, virtual classrooms.
8. Special Concessions
- Disabled students: Entitled to fee waivers & relaxation (see fee chart’s “Disabled Students Fee Structure”) vuapex.pk+11vu.edu.pk+11feestructure.pk+11
- Late submission fees: ₹1,500–3,000 for late project/report submissions en.wikipedia.org+1eduinfo.pk+1
- Scholarships: Based on academic excellence, financial need; partners include PBF, NBP, Punjab Board schemes etc. vu.edu.pk+1vu.edu.pk+1.
9. Key Admission Tips
- Start early: Admissions open July 7; apply before Sept 5.
- Prepare documents well: Especially NTS/VU test results for postgraduate studies.
- Use fee calculator: Available on VU site for accurate cost estimation.
- Stay in touch: Check LMS for merit lists, orientation schedules, scholarships.
- Lab & exam planning: Choose a practical campus close to you; college-based for theory via LMS.
Outbound References
- VU Prospectus & Fee Charts: Available on official site
- Grading System: Scholaro’s GPA scale
- Admissions & Deadlines: EduInfo.pk, Educated.pk, NTS Results
