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Tuesday, July 13, 2010

Admission of Foreign/Dual National:

Admission of Foreign/Dual National:

Foreign/Dual Nationality holder candidates residing in Pakistan /intends to study within Pakistan have to follow prescribed procedure of Higher Education Commission for admission of foreign/dual nationals in the Universities of Pakistan. Such candidates are required to provide following documents along with two copies of their admission form; complete in all respect, to the University;

Ø Four duly filled out and signed copies of HEC student information sheet
Ø Two attested copies of Visa and Passport
Ø Two attested copies of Proof of Nationality
Ø Two attested copies of Afghan Refugee Card (if applicable)

For details, please visit HEC website regarding admission procedure of Foreign/Dual National candidates in the Universities of Pakistan;

http://www.hec.gov.pk/InsideHEC/Divisions/AECA/ForeignStudentsAdmission/PAIRBAGS/Pages/Introduction.aspx

BS DUAL DEGREE PROGRAM

BS DUAL DEGREE PROGRAM: For Vu Students only
A “DUAL DEGREE” is an approved course leading to the conferral of two degrees as separate awards upon a candidate who has complied with the Course Requirements of Virtual University of Pakistan for dual degree".
Faculty of Computer Science and Information Technology is already offering BS in Computer Science (BS in CS), BS in Information Technology (BS in IT) and now has designed dual degree Program (BS in CS-BS in IT).
Virtual University’s dual degree program is designed to enhance students’ educational, academic and professional qualifications while minimizing the costs of their studies. Aim of Dual degree is to broaden a student’s knowledge and skills base, also to improve career options in competitive, increasingly interactive fields.
Admission Requirements/Eligibility:
Eligibility for admission to a dual degree program shall be based upon completion of course work requirement of one degree program (either BS in CS or BS in IT) with minimum CGPA 2.25 and the candidate must be a registered student of Virtual University of Pakistan.
However, no candidate shall be allowed to enroll and appear simultaneously in courses of two University i.e., BS in Computer Science, BS in Information Technology programmes leading to two separate degrees / diplomas. The enrolment of such a student in one programme will automatically be cancelled and fee paid will be forfeited.

Courses required for BS in Information Technology
after BS in Computer Science
Course Code
Course Title
Credit hours
MGT-502
Organizational behavior
3
MGT-503
Principles of Management
3
MGT-602
Entrepreneurship
3
ACC-501
Business finance
3
CS-615
Software Project Management
3



Courses required for BS in Computer Science
After BS in Information Technology
Course Code
Course Title
Credit hours
CS-606
Compiler construction
3
CS-607
Artificial Intelligence
3
CS-609
System programming
3
CS-614
Data warehousing
3
MTH-603
Numerical Analysis
3









Candidate after completion of BS course work programme (either in Computer Science or Information Technology) from Virtual University of Pakistan can apply to VU admission office on a special Dual Degree Application Form. He/she would be required to complete one of the course requirements mentioned as under:
(Explanation: candidate for dual degree program, after completion of course work requirements of BS in Computer Science can avail admission to BS in Information Technology or vice versa).
Each student shall register himself/herself for courses in the first semester carrying at least 9 credit hours prescribed for dual degree. A candidate admitted to the course shall for so long as he/she has not completed all the requirements for the degree, enroll himself/herself for each semester subject to the maximum admissible limit of three semesters and the summer session (if any) immediately following failing which his/her admission shall stand cancelled. Minimum cumulative grade point average for obtaining a degree is 2.25 out of 4.
Tuition Fees and Expenses
Tuition fee rates are fixed and are independent of the number of courses being taught in one semester.
Dual Degree Admission Fee Rs. 2000 one time
Registration Fee NIL
Security Rs. 2000 (one time, refundable)
Admission Process Fee: Rs. 1300 per month
Tuition Fee: Rs. 1300 per month
Note: Security and Admission fee are charged once at the start of the first semester (along with one month tuition fee). Security fee is refundable on completion of degree or in case of withdrawal from the University.
Download Admission Form
Download Challan Form

Credit Transfer Policy

Credit Transfer Policy (MBA/MCS/MIT/BS 4-Year ProgramS).
(Apply on or before March 20, 2010)
Students who have completed part of their study in another HEC recognized institution and wish to transfer their credit hours to Virtual University of Pakistan will be accepted for admission by the Virtual University of Pakistan in accordance with the following conditions:
(a) Each student seeking admission on credit transfer basis shall submit an application well before last date of admission on a plain paper to Registrar, Virtual University of Pakistan along with copy of official transcript issued by the previous institution(s).
(b) Transfer of credit hours to Virtual University of Pakistan will be considered on case to case basis by its Equivalence Committee that is authorized to review and approve the equivalence of courses completed at other recognized degree awarding institution.
(c) Courses completed at other institution's prior to transfer shall be shown in the same transcript as exempted issued by university but not counted towards GPA/CGPA requirements. Moreover, transfer student will not be eligible for merit position.
(d) If the committee recommends the student for admission on transfer then he/she will have to submit prescribed admission form including payment of university dues including registration & security fee.

TRANSFER OF CREDIT HOURS OF COURSE(S)
(a) Student who wishes to transfer their credit hours of courses to Virtual University of Pakistan shall be granted exemption to a maximum of 50 % of courses attended in another institute.
(b) Exemption shall be granted only by the Equivalence Committee of the university which are relevant to the degree at the University according to the following conditions:
(i) Course and credit hours shall conform to the program outlines of the Virtual University of Pakistan.
(ii) Courses with less than B grade will not be considered.

COURSE EXEMPTIONS FOR BACHELOR’S DEGREES HOLDERS HAVING ATLEAST 45% MARKS.
Candidates having a Bachelor’s degree with at least 45% marks from a recognized University and admitted to a BS program will be exempted on their request from the following subjects;
English Comprehension (3 credits)
Islamic Studies (1 credit)
Pakistan Studies (2 credit)
The following courses will be exempted for students, who have studied any of the following subjects at the graduation level.


B.A./B.Sc. Graduates
No.
Subjects Studied
Subjects Exempted
Credits
1.
General Mathematics
Calculus and Analytical Geometry
3
2.
Mathematics A Course & Mathematics B Course
Calculus and Analytical Geometry Calculus II
Differential EquationsLinear Algebra
33
33
3.
Statistics
Statistics and Probability
3
4.
General Physics
Circuit Theory/Physics
3
5.
Psychology / Applied Psychology
Psychology
3

B. Com. Graduates
No.
Subjects Studied
Subjects Exempted
Credits
1.
All B.Com Graduates
Financial AccountingFinancial ManagementEconomicsBusiness and Technical English Writing
3333




Engineering Graduates:
All B.E. degree holders from recognized universities shall be exempt from the following courses:
Calculus and Analytical Geometry
Multi Variable Calculus
Differential Equations
Linear Algebra
Statistics and Probability
Circuit Theory
Introduction to Computing

In addition, the following courses will be exempted for students who have qualified the specializations listed below:
No.
Subjects Studied
Subjects Exempted
Credits
1.
Electronic Engineering (all)/Computer Engineering
ElectronicsDigital Logic DesignComputer NetworksData Communications
3333

Tuition Fees and Expenses

Tuition Fees and Expenses
Tuition fee rates are fixed and are independent of the number of courses being taught in one semester. Security, Admission and Registration fee are charged once at the start of the first semester. The remaining charges are payable quarterly. Security fee is refundable on completion of degree or in case of withdrawal from the University.
MCS, MIT, MBA Programs
Admission Fee
Rs. 3,000 one time
Registration Fee
Rs. 1,000 one time
Security
Rs. 5,000 (one time, refundable)
Tuition fee
Rs. 2,000 per month
Fee payable at the time of admission is Rs. 9,000 (includes admission fee, registration fee and security).
BS Programs
Admission Fee
Rs. 2,000 one time
Registration Fee
Rs. 500 one time
Security
Rs. 2,000 (one time, refundable)
Tuition fee
Rs. 1,300 per month
Fee payable at the time of admission is Rs. 4,500 (includes admission fee, registration fee and security).
Diploma in CS & IT
Admission Fee
Rs. 2,000 one time
Registration Fee
Rs. 500 one time
Security
Rs. 2,000 (one time, refundable)
Tuition fee
Rs. 1,850 per month
Fee payable at the time of admission is Rs. 4,500 (includes admission fee, registration fee and security).
Certificate Programs
Registration Fee
Rs. 500 one time
Course fee
Rs. 2,500 per course
Fee payable at the time of admission is Rs. 3,000 for new students and Rs. 2,500 for students who are already registered with the Virtual University.
Overseas Fee StructureA student should deposit his/her fee through FTT (Foreign Telegraph Transfer) or bank draft inclusive of Bank charges that is minimum up to $15 per transaction.
MCS, MIT, MBA Programs
Admission Fee & Registration Fee
$100 one time
Tuition fee
$490 for six months
Fee payable at the time of admission is $590(includes admission fee, registration fee, Tuition fee for six months).
BS Programs
Admission Fee & Registration Fee
$100 one time
Tuition fee
$400 for six months
Fee payable at the time of admission is $500/-(includes admission fee, registration fee, Tuition fee for six months).
Diploma in CS & IT
Admission Fee & Registration Fee
$100 one time
Tuition fee
$400 for six months
Fee payable at the time of admission is $500/-(includes admission fee, registration fee, Tuition fee for six months).
Certificate Programs
Admission Fee & Registration Fee
$25 one time
Tuition fee
$105 per course
Shipment Charges
$40 per course
Fee payable at the time of admission is $25+$145*No. of Courses Registered
Payment Options:

a) Bank transfer(wire/TT/Online)
Bank Information:
I. For Standard Chartered Bank, New York, USA; for onward credit to:
Standard Chartered Bank ,Karachi- SWIFT Code: SCBLPKKX
For Ultimate credit to:
A/C No 05-1888700-01, Virtual University of Pakistan with Standard Chartered Bank, Maulana
Shaukat Ali Road, Johar Town, Lahore, Pakistan.
II. For HBL: SWIFT Code:HABBPKKAA617-Stock Exchange Branch corporate sub centre-Lahore 0866
A/C no.0866-00346412-03, Habib Bank Ltd., Stock Exchange Branch Lahore, Pakistan

b) Through Demand draft:
¨ In the name of Virtual University of Pakistan
¨ Drawn on either of:
a) Standard Chartered Bank, A/C No.05-1888700-01, ,Maulana Shaukat Ali Road,Johar Town, Lahore ,Pakistan
b) HBL, A/C No 0866-00346412-03, Stock Exchange Branch Lahore, Pakistan.
NOTE:
If the DD is not drawn on any of the above named branches, extra charges will be deducted by the bank(minimum up to $15/- )



















All Programs
The schedule for the payment of dues will be notified at the start of each semester. The fees will be deposited in the authorized bank branches by the date announced. If the candidate, once offered admission in a degree program, enrolls himself/herself by depositing university dues and subsequently leaves the university under any circumstances, the university dues already deposited by him shall not be refunded (except security fee) in any case. Refund of tuition fee and other dues can be made to a student only if the University considers the student to be ineligible for the enrollment in a semester.University dues for short professional courses and overseas Pakistani students will be notified from time to time. Students falling in any of these categories are requested to check on the University’s web site.

Admission Schedule

Admission Schedule
Virtual University of Pakistan offers admission twice in an academic year namely spring in the month of January/February and fall in the month of August/September each year (except MSCS that is offered in every fall session.

Admission Procedure:
A candidate (Pakistani National) can obtain admission application form either from Virtual Campus or from VU website www.vu.edu.pk and apply for admission (subject to eligibility criteria) by submitting filled admission form with requisite documents including fee paid challan/Demand Draft (in original) to the nearest Virtual Campus or by mailing at Registrars’ Office (Admissions), Virtual University of Pakistan M.A. Jinnah Campus, Defence Road, Off Raiwind Road, Lahore.Tel: 111- 880 -880-Ext 211-214,223.
Upon receipt of filled admission application form at Registrar’s office, it is processed within seven working days after necessary verification and candidate is intimated firstly through an email (if provided in admission application form). Secondly, via an email to his/her campus (incase campus based student) and finally, by mailing a hard copy admission offer letter and VU information material at his/her mailing address. A list of admitted candidates is also published and updated during admission session at VU website www.vu.edu.pk under admission link.

Admission procedure for Candidates Holding Foreign Nationality (Including Dual Nationality)
Foreign National candidate (including dual nationality holder) seeking admission at Virtual University of Pakistan has to apply for admission (well before the closing date) direct to the Virtual University through a filled admission application form from VU website www.vu.edu.pk with complete educational documents and three copies of student information sheet available www.hec.gov.pk .

Candidate may check his/her admission status by entering his/her admission form no through admitted candidate list interface at www.vu.edu.pk under the admission link.

NOTE:-Incase of any question candidate is requested to mail to the concerned person through an email at relevant email addresses published under the link of “Contact Us” at VU website www.vu.edu.pk .