BS Computer Science – COMSATS University Islamabad

BS Computer Science at COMSATS University Islamabad profile (CUI) is a four-year, eight-semester degree of at least 133 credit hours run by the Department of Computer Science. It is CUI’s flagship programme and is available at the Islamabad, Lahore, Abbottabad, Wah, Attock, Sahiwal and Vehari campuses, which makes it one of the most accessible computing degrees in Punjab, KP and the federal capital.

Program Overview

The curriculum follows the HEC computing framework: programming fundamentals and object-oriented programming, data structures and algorithms, discrete mathematics, digital logic and computer architecture, operating systems, databases, software engineering, computer networks, artificial intelligence and a two-semester final year project, with electives in areas such as web and mobile development, machine learning and cyber security. CUI’s computer science departments are among the largest in the country by enrolment, so the degree suits students who want a broad, industry-oriented foundation with many campus choices rather than a narrow specialisation.

Quick Facts

Eligibility Criteria

The Undergraduate Guide sets one entry requirement for all Department of Computer Science degrees, including BS Computer Science: Intermediate with Mathematics (FSc Pre-Engineering, ICS or equivalent) or Pre-Medical, with at least 50% marks; Pre-Medical entrants must pass the prescribed Mathematics courses within two semesters. A valid NTS NAT score (NAT-I category) is required. Source: CUI Undergraduate Guide 2025-26.

Admission Process

1. Create an account at admissions.comsats.edu.pk and fill in personal, address and education details.
2. Enter your NTS NAT result or roll number (on-campus NTS sittings are arranged by CUI).
3. Select up to three programme-campus preferences.
4. Upload the checklist documents, submit the form and pay the processing fee by bank challan.
5. Check campus-wise merit lists and deposit the first-semester fee by the stated deadline.

Merit for non-engineering programmes is Matriculation 10%, Intermediate 40% and NTS test 50% (source: Undergraduate Guide). Fall 2026 admissions opened on 31 May 2026 and classes began after orientation on 6-7 September 2026; the Spring 2027 cycle is normally advertised around November-December. Test details are on our COMSATS entry test (NTS NAT) page.

Fee Structure

The official fee page (last updated for Fall 2025 and marked as subject to revision) lists the Computer Sciences group at Rs. 146,000 per semester, made up of Rs. 139,000 tuition and Rs. 7,000 registration, with a one-time admission fee of Rs. 22,000 and a Rs. 10,000 degree fee at graduation. Rates for Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 may be higher. Source: https://www.comsats.edu.pk/fee-structure.aspx. Scholarship routes, including HEC need-based awards, are summarised in our COMSATS admission record.

Career Scope in Pakistan

A CUI computer science graduate is a familiar hire for software houses in Islamabad, Lahore and Rawalpindi, for telecom and banking IT departments and for export-focused development firms. Because the degree is offered in smaller cities too, many graduates also start freelancing or join regional software companies in Sahiwal, Vehari, Abbottabad and Wah. Further study (MS CS at CUI or elsewhere) and teaching are common routes as well.

Related Links

• COMSATS University Islamabad profile
• COMSATS Undergraduate Admissions 2026-27
• COMSATS entry test (NTS NAT) page
• BS Artificial Intelligence – COMSATS
• BS Data Science – COMSATS
• COMSATS Islamabad Campus
• All programs
• Admission guides

Last updated: 18 October 2026. Details change every admission cycle – always confirm with the official university source.