Virtual University of Pakistan
The Virtual University, Pakistan’s first University based completely on modern Information and Communication Technologies, was established by the Government as a public sector, not-for-profit institution with a clear mission: to provide extremely affordable world class education to aspiring students all over the country.
Using free-to-air satellite television broadcasts and the Internet, the Virtual University allows students to follow its rigorous programs regardless of their physical locations. It thus aims at alleviating the lack of capacity in the existing universities while simultaneously tackling the acute shortage of qualified professors in the country.
By identifying the top Professors of the country, regardless of their institutional affiliations, and requesting them to develop and deliver hand-crafted courses, the Virtual University aims at providing the very best courses to not only its own students but also to students of all other universities in the country.
The Virtual University of Pakistan holds a Federal Charter, making its degrees recognized and accepted all over the country as well as overseas.
The University opened its virtual doors in 2002 and in a short span of time its outreach has reached over sixty cities of the country with more than a hundred associated institutions providing infrastructure support to the students. Pakistani students residing overseas in several other countries of the region are also enrolled in the University’s programs.
Programme
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN COMPUTER SCIENCE
Master of Science (MS) in Computer Science is a research based degree program being offered by Department of Computer Science at Islamabad, Karachi, Lahore, Peshawar and Sialkot. The program is designed to produce academicians and professionals of high quality throughout the country. Course work designed for MS in Computer Science provides a breadth based knowledge of the field whereas the specialization equips the students with in-depth knowledge of a specific area of computer science.
Duration
It is a two-year duration program spread over four semesters. Each semester has 18 weeks duration.
Eligibility Requirements
16-year education i.e., BS in CS, BS in IT, BCS (Hons) MCS, MIT, M.Sc (CS). Candidate must have at least 2.50 CGPA out of 4.00 or first division. Each candidate is required to pass the NTS – GAT-General.
Entry Test (NTS-GAT-General) will be held at Virtual Campuses in the above-mentioned cities on Sunday 23rd September 2007 at 9:00 am. For detailed information about NTS Test (GAT-General) visit NTS website http://www.nts.org.pk/GAT/GAT.asp.
Candidate already qualified NTS-GAT-General has to attach photocopy of valid NTS result with their admission form.
Assessment of Study Progress
The students’ study progress evaluation mechanism is based on continuous assessment throughout the semester by giving assignments, online quizzes, Graded Moderated Discussion Boards (GMDBs), mid-term and final term examinations.
Award of Degree
For the award of the Master of Science in Computer Science degree, a student is required to complete the 24-credit hours course work program and six-credit hour thesis research with minimum CGPA of 3.00 out of 4.00.
Courses of Study
Following are the courses of MS (CS) program. The courses may be revised from time to time as a result of continuous review to bring them at par with courses being taught at top class foreign universities. While reviewing the courses, need of local industry and job market is also given full consideration. MS (CS) program is 30-credit hours program comprised of followings:
I. Core Courses : (12 Credit hours)
· Theory of Computation
· Advanced Computer Architecture
· Advanced Operating Systems
· Advanced Algorithms Analysis & Design
II. Specialization Courses: (9 Credit hours)
(A) Computer Networks
· Advanced Computer Networks
· Wireless Networks
· Probability and Stochastic Processes
· Network Computing
(B) Software Engineering
· Advanced Software Engineering
· Software Quality Assurance
· Software Requirements Engineering
· Formal Methods for SE
III. Elective Course: (3-Credit hour)
The students will have the option to select 3-credit hours elective course from various courses offered by Virtual University of Pakistan.
Fee Structure
Admission Fee (Once): Rs. 5,000
Registration Fee (Once): Rs. 2,000
Security Fee (Once, refundable): Rs. 5,000
Enrollment Fee/Semester: Rs. 4,000
Tuition Fee/credit hour: Rs. 2,500
Thesis Fee: Rs. 14,000
Fee payable at the time of submission of admission application form is Rs. 16, 500/- (includes admission fee, registration fee, security, fall semester enrolment fee and NTS test fee). If a candidate has already qualified NTS test then NTS fee Rs. 500/- will be adjusted later.
Admission schedule
Last date to submit application: September 15, 2007
NTS Test Date: September 23, 2007
Display of Merit List: September 27, 2007
Orientation: September 29, 2007
Commencement of Classes: October 1, 2007
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in these days we give midterm exam.i live in Bahawalpur and my center is Sadiq Public School, Bahawalpur.This center is very far from my home.yeh bhi koi masla nahi hae center to kahin bhi ban sakta hae.but the main problem that i face during the exam is that k center ka gate sirf five minutes pehly open hota hae… or gate kae bahar students ka bohat ziada rush ho jata hae, traffic block ho jaty hae jiss ki waja sae log bohat ziada disturb hoty hain… or dosri main waja yeh hae kae iss waja sae parants bohat ziada pareshan hotaey hain…iss k ilawa room tak padel jana parta hae aik to itni shadeed garmi mae center itna ziada door hae oper sae bahar bohat deer tak rokna parta hae….. yeh sirf mera hi problem nahi hae,balky bohat sae students bhi pareshan hain…… we request you to please solve this problem….
About time pakistan begins to stop fighting and starts worrying about education and the peoples needs
PLEASE SEND ME DETAIL SHORT COURSES ABOUT INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND ADOBE PHOTOSHOP
i want to be software engineer plz give me admission in bs(software engineer)
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and i wana make friends in UNIVERSITY.
i want to take admission in Virtual University I dont know his scope HEC Ranking Can some one Giude me I want take admission in M.IT
VU is good option. but there are some real problems for those who have not enough time to study and are not self sufficient in studies. Full day study is required, and those with jobs can merely pass.
As VU is getting tougher and tougher. VU is setting its standard among others arc rivals. So in that students also have to work double hard.
But VU must also reckon that students of far farlong areas have not facilitated well for studies. Physical medium is yet have many benefits which must be compromised by VU.
VU must adopt a middle way, in which student can adopt a study policy of his own.
VU exam system is experimented a lot. I think there should be standard Exam center at District levels for VU exams, with UPS and AC service for all.
and VU must not make study a difficult process, which it is doing right now.
Hope VU is progressing in right way.
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I need a mid term and final term exam time shdule
gime me detail if any
i need mid term & final term virtual university time shdule which time of paper and also about submit a assignements
give me a detail ok
I need friend
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i wnw take admission in bba (fall admissions 2008) i have done ma hsc in medical can ne body help me….
I am also the student of VU and doing Masters in Computer Science. I think VU is the best university in Pakistan. You can compare it with any institute in Pakistan.
I m also vu student doing bba in 4rth semester.mere nazer me vu se achi university koi nahin.
i want to knoe about short computer couse and how i can take admission throw online
Visit the official website of Virtual University of Pakistan http://www.vu.edu.pk there you will find the answers of all your questions like Academic Calender, courses offered etc.
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I’m too much inspired from VU.Cuz Its providing latest online education system. Which is Unique in Pakistan. By which you don’t need to remember the whole topic word by word as like other University’s syllabus but only to learn the concept.
Can anyone tell me the last date of form submission for Fall 2008?
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EAST OR WEST VU IS THE BEST. ONLY COMPETENT STUDENTS CAN SCORE IN VU NO DUFFERS CAN SUSTAIN VU. LOVE U VU
Dear All
Recently, i have completed my 4year BS in computer Scienc from VU as home study.I would like to say that VU is the best University for all people of all categories as courses taught at VU are corresponded with all the standard intitutes.
As a homestudy student, i would say that it is possible but is very tough.There are many my collegues , doing job with me , are studying at VU.Please note “Regular study is key to success at VU”. I love VU.
regards.
Aoa.
plz send infomation about short coures and diploma coures in I.T &
in electronics.
thanks
I am a student of VU, and has completed BSBA. Its best in the academic. But i don’t know about its market value.
I simply say that i love VU
please send me detail about short courses information technology.
banchod university hay chutiya bananay ka aadda hay VU….is se acha tu brothel centre main ja girls admission le lo ma li loriyo….
There is NO COORDINATION BETWEEN INSTRUCTORS. ALL INSTRUCTORS GIVE SAME DATE AND TIME FOR UPLOADING ASSIGNMENTS OR TAKING ONLINE QUIZ ETC. BY DOING SO, THE WEB SITE OF VIRTUAL UNIV. REMAINS BUSY AND MANY STUDENTS GET LOWER GRADES ON ACCOUNT OF BUSY WEB SITE, QUESTION INTERFACE, LOWEST SPEED OF WEB SITE. SOME ONE SHOULD MUST THINK OF IT. THE OTHER PROBLEM IS THAT WAPDA IS PLAYING A VERY BAD ROLE IN DESTRUCTION OF ECONOMY OF PAKISTAN AND DESTROYING THE CAREERS OF STUDENTS OF VU. VU STUDY NEEDS INTERNET AND COMPUTER IN ALL CASES. BUT WHEN EVER A STUDENT SETS MIND TO SIT FOR STUDY, WAPDA SHUTS DOWN THE ELECTRICITY AND STUDENTS CAN NOT STUDY PROPERLY.
I WOUOLD LIKE TO SUGGEST THAT ATLEAST 10 % TO 15 % ADDITIONAL MARKS SHOULD BE GRANTED TO ALL STUDENTS OF VU
Recently, i have completed my Masters in computer Scienc from Islamia university BahawalPur.I would like to say that VU is the best University for all people of all categories as courses taught at VU are corresponded with all the standard intitutes.
i would say that it is possible but is very tough.There are many students , doing job are studying at VU.Please note “Regular study is key to success at VU”. I love VU.
regards.
Recently, i have completed my Masters in computer Science from Islamia university BahawalPur (BahawalNagar Campus)My Roll NO was 353. I want to study VU for MS program. I select VU for study. I would like to say that VU is the best University for all people of all categories as courses taught at VU are corresponded with all the standard intitutes.
i would say that it is possible but is very tough.There are many students , doing job are studying at VU.Please note “Regular study is key to success at VU”. The Virtual University, Pakistan’s first University based completely on modern Information and Communication Technologies, was established by the Government as a public sector, not-for-profit institution with a clear mission: to provide extremely affordable world class education to aspiring students all over the country.
I love VU.
regards.
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main BS software engineering karna chahta hun meri age 21 years hy aur main pakistan steel ka employ hun koi mjhy bata sakta hy k BS software engineering ka kya procedure hy aur time kya hy
aap mjhy meri yahoo id py inform kar sakty hain pls yahoo id py he information send kijye ga meri yahoo id hy
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kia koi muje bata sakta hai k VU me software engineering ka kitna merit hai??? aur I.C.S me minimum kitne marks hone chahiyen VU me admission k liye???/ plz plz. u can inform me on my email i.e.
gemini_921@hotmail.com.
i m new in vu.i want to know about exams.how it is conduted .is it online schedule or in written form.plzzzzz help me plz.
hi every one. i am a student of BBA(hons) in university of education. i also want to take lecture of vu.but i don’t know the code of related subjects. plz help me.i will be thankful to all u guys my contact number is 03215916593
Hello dear you will soon find virtual university previous papers , previous assignments , hanouts online lectures , news , jobs, entertainment, mobiles and much more by visiting http://www.itsolutions or http://www.itsolutions.way.to
Virtual University of Pakistan is a good distance learning university established by the Government of Pakistan.
pta nai yaro ye ksi university he kuch smh nai ata
shayd mujey punjab university me jan chahye tha
Hi i want apply for BCS honors online study because i have no time to attend reqular classes anybody who knows the prodecure please guide me.
Thnx & Regards
Atif Khan
dear VU is best uni of pakistan palying important role in expanding standard education. students just that are able to get admisiion in VU mst be self sufficient nad hardworker otherwise u will fail. i would like to tell u that VU stdy pattern is such that increase our confidence on our abiliies and enhance our capabilities . becoz we have to done all oue work ourself
i agree that duffer can not take admission in VU becoz vu unhian bahir phaink day gy hahahahaha
mazaq mat laina mery bat ko i m serious
Salam
i m student of BS Computer Science 5th semester From VU.
I agree with you that duffers are not allowed but i advised all that dont join VU join a regular university if you want to learn something.
I WANT TO DO CCNA, DATABASE PROGRAMS, DESIGNING ETC. WILL SOMEONE TELL ME ABOUT THE BEST INSTITUTES FOR THESE COURSES AND ABOUT THEIR FEES.