VU study scheme: every program, semester by semester
The courses Virtual University sets for each semester of its 95 programs, from BS and associate degrees to diplomas and certificates. Open a program to see its courses, credit hours and prerequisites.
Faculty of Arts
20 programsDepartments: Economics · English · Mass Communication · Psychology · Sociology · Islamic Studies and Pakistan Studies
BS
4 yearsAssociate Degree Programs
2 yearsDiploma
1 yearBS-Lateral
2 yearsFaculty of Computer Science and Information Technology
16 programsDepartments: Computer Science
MS
2 yearsAssociate Degree Programs
2 yearsDiploma
1 yearBS-Lateral
2 yearsFaculty of Education
8 programsDepartments: Education
B.Ed
1.5 yearsB.Ed
2.5 yearsAssociate Degree Programs
2 yearsBS-Lateral
2 yearsFaculty of Management
35 programsDepartments: Management Sciences · Public Administration
MS
2.5 yearsBS
4 yearsAssociate Degree Programs
2 years- Associate Degree in Accounting & Finance
- Associate Degree in Business Administration
- Associate Degree in Business Analytics
- Associate Degree in Commerce
- Associate Degree in Human Resource Management
- Associate Degree in Islamic Banking
- Associate Degree in Operations Management
- Associate Degree in Public Administration
- Associate Degree in Sales and Marketing
- Associate Degree in Supply Chain Management
Diploma
1 yearSpecialization Certificate
One semesterFaculty of Science & Technology
15 programsDepartments: Biological Sciences · Mathematics · Statistics
BS
4 yearsAssociate Degree Programs
2 yearsDiploma
1 yearBS-Lateral
2 yearsOther programs
1 programZero Semester
4 months, one semesterQuestions about the VU study scheme
The study scheme on vu.edu.pk is the official version.
What is a study scheme?
The list of courses for each semester of a program, with credit hours and prerequisites. VU publishes one for every program.
How do I find the study scheme for my program?
Find your faculty on this page and open your program, or type its name in the search box at the top.
What is the difference between BS and BS-Lateral?
BS runs for 4 years and BS-Lateral for 2. In BS Computer Science, the 4 BS-Lateral semesters have the same courses as semesters 5 to 8 of the 4-year program.
What does ADP mean?
Associate Degree Program, a 2-year degree. VU offers 26 of them, in all 5 faculties.
Where does this information come from?
From the study scheme pages on vu.edu.pk, last checked on 18 Oct 2026. If vu.edu.pk or VULMS shows something different, they are correct.
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