BS Artificial Intelligence – Information Technology University

ITU’s BS Artificial Intelligence (BSAI) is a four-year undergraduate program offered by the Information Technology University in Lahore. It was launched to give students a dedicated AI pathway alongside the established BSCS, and it draws on a department of roughly eight AI faculty members according to the official page.

Program Overview

Where a general computer science degree spends its upper years on systems and software engineering, the BSAI track at ITU concentrates on the mathematics and algorithms behind intelligent systems: linear algebra, probability and statistics, machine learning, deep learning, computer vision, natural language processing and reinforcement learning, with a compulsory final year project that requires at least 90 passed credit hours first. The program is a good fit for students who like mathematics as much as coding and who want to work on data-driven products, research or automation rather than purely application development.

Quick Facts

Eligibility Criteria

ITU requires at least 50% marks in both Matriculation and Intermediate (or equivalent), with the Intermediate in an eligible group such as Pre-Engineering, Pre-Medical or ICS. A-Level applicants need three passes in Group I or Group II subjects (AS Level and General Studies are not counted), IB applicants need 28 of 45 points, and American High School Diploma holders need a B GPA. Candidates without Mathematics at Intermediate are admitted on the condition that they pass two foundation Mathematics courses (6 credit hours) in the first year. The ITU Admission Test (minimum 50%) is mandatory unless exempted by SAT I with 550 or above in Math and EBRW (taken within the last two years, college code 7537) or a USAT-CS/USAT-E/USAT-GS score of at least 50% taken within the last year. Source: ITU BSAI page.

Admission Process

1. Apply online at application.itu.edu.pk during the admission window announced on the ITU admissions calendar.
2. Upload academic documents and, if claiming exemption, the SAT or USAT result card with proof of payment.
3. Appear in the ITU Admission Test in Lahore (90 minutes, mostly multiple-choice questions).
4. Selection weightage for BSAI is 50% academic record and 50% admission test, per the official norms page.
5. Wait for the merit list, then deposit the first semester fee within the given dates to secure admission.

Fee Structure

The official BSAI page lists a Fall 2026 semester total of Rs 211,300, a per-credit-hour rate of Rs 9,600, and a projected total degree cost of Rs 1,767,300 (Rs 1,416,000 tuition plus Rs 351,300 university dues over eight semesters). A 5% annual increase applies to dues. International students pay USD 50 admission fee and USD 200 dues per semester. Source: itu.edu.pk BSAI fee section. Scholarship and need-based aid details are in our scholarships section.

Career Scope in Pakistan

Demand for AI skills in Pakistan is concentrated in Lahore, Karachi and Islamabad, where software exporters, e-commerce and fintech companies, and government data initiatives such as those run with the Punjab Information Technology Board hire machine learning engineers, data scientists, computer vision developers and MLOps engineers. ITU’s research culture also means a meaningful share of BSAI graduates continue to postgraduate study. Freelance and remote AI work for international clients is another realistic route for graduates with a strong project portfolio.

Related Links

• ITU university profile
• BS Computer Science at ITU
• ITU Main Campus page
• ITU admission test
• Admissions archive
• Admission guides

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