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VU Diploma in Computer Science study scheme: both semesters

Every course in Diploma in Computer Science at Virtual University, semester by semester, with credit hours and prerequisites.

Faculty of Computer Science and Information Technology 1 year · 2 semesters Checked against vu.edu.pk on 18 Oct 2026
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Semester 1

8 required
Diploma in Computer Science semester 1: required courses
Required Prerequisite Credit hours
CS101 Introduction to Computing
None 3
CS201 Introduction to Programming
None 3
CS201P Introduction to Programming (Practical)
None 1
CS302 Digital Logic Design
None 3
CS302P Digital Logic Design (Practical)
None 1
ENG201 Business and Technical English Writing
None 3
MTH5101 Calculus I
None 3
VU001 Introduction to e-Learning
None 1

Semester 2

8 required
Diploma in Computer Science semester 2: required courses
Required Prerequisite Credit hours
CS202 Fundamentals of Front End Development
None 3
CS301 Data Structures
CS201 3
CS301P Data Structures (Practical)
None 1
CS304 Object Oriented Programming
CS201 3
CS304P Object Oriented Programming (Practical)
None 1
CS403 Database Management Systems
CS201 3
CS403P Database Management Systems (Practical)
None 1
CS601 Data Communication
None 3

From the Diploma in Computer Science study scheme on vu.edu.pk. Last checked 18 Oct 2026. If vu.edu.pk or VULMS shows something different, they are correct.

Programs in the Faculty of Computer Science and Information Technology

All VU programs

Departments: Computer Science

MS

2 years

BS

4 years

Associate Degree Programs

2 years

Diploma

1 year

BS-Lateral

2 years

Questions about Diploma in Computer Science

The study scheme on vu.edu.pk is the official version.

How many semesters is Diploma in Computer Science at VU?

Diploma in Computer Science has 2 semesters over 1 year.

Which courses are in semester 1 of Diploma in Computer Science?

Required: CS101 Introduction to Computing, CS201 Introduction to Programming, CS302 Digital Logic Design, ENG201 Business and Technical English Writing, MTH5101 Calculus I, CS201P Introduction to Programming (Practical), CS302P Digital Logic Design (Practical), VU001 Introduction to e-Learning.

Where does this study scheme come from?

From the Diploma in Computer Science study scheme 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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