BS Artificial Intelligence – National University of Computer and Emerging Sciences

BS Artificial Intelligence at the National University of Computer and Emerging Sciences profile (FAST-NUCES) is a four-year, eight-semester programme of at least 134 credit hours run by the FAST School of Computing. The university lists six campuses – Islamabad, Lahore, Karachi, Peshawar, Chiniot-Faisalabad and Multan – and BS AI appears on the official degree programmes list; campus-wise availability should be confirmed with the admissions office.

Program Overview

The official page frames the degree around both theory and hands-on skill for AI careers: a computing core, specialisation in artificial intelligence, and an emphasis on applying AI within a code of ethics. Graduates are expected to work as machine learning engineers, data engineers, AI developers, project managers or in risk and reporting roles. Source: FAST-NUCES BS(AI) page. Coursework builds from programming and mathematics through machine learning, deep learning, computer vision and natural language processing to a final year project, and the FAST environment adds coding competitions and industry-linked projects. It suits students who are strong in mathematics and want a specialised AI degree from an institution employers already trust for computing.

Quick Facts

Eligibility Criteria

For all BS computing programmes, including BS Artificial Intelligence, FAST-NUCES requires at least 60% marks in Matric or equivalent and at least 50% in HSSC or equivalent, with Mathematics studied at intermediate level; Pre-Medical students who have passed (or are awaiting) additional Mathematics are eligible, as are candidates awaiting HSSC results. Applicants choose one test route: the FAST-NUCES admission test, SAT, or NTS NAT-IE/NAT-ICS. Source: https://nu.edu.pk/Admissions/EligibilityCriteria.

Admission Process

1. Apply online through the FAST-NUCES admissions site during the application window (tentatively 20 May to 30 June for the 2026 cycle, per the official schedule).
2. Pay the Rs. 3,000 applicant admission fee and select your campus preferences.
3. Appear in the NU admission test (held 29 June to 10 July in the 2026 schedule) or submit a valid SAT or NTS NAT score instead.
4. Check the merit list (22 July in the 2026 schedule) and complete admission formalities between 27 July and 13 August.
5. Pay the admission fee and security deposit; classes started on 17 August in the 2026 calendar.

Merit is computed as admission test 50%, HSSC 40% and SSC 10%, with the cut-off set by the university each year. Source: FAST-NUCES eligibility criteria. The schedule page is marked tentative, so confirm the 2027 dates there. Our FAST-NUCES entry test page describes the NU test format.

Fee Structure

For the academic year 2026-27 (effective Fall 2026) FAST-NUCES charges Rs. 12,000 per credit hour for BS programmes, a one-time admission fee of Rs. 30,000, a refundable security deposit of Rs. 20,000 and a Student Activities Fund contribution of Rs. 2,500 per semester; the applicant admission (application) fee is Rs. 3,000. A typical 15-18 credit semester therefore costs roughly Rs. 180,000-216,000 in tuition. Source: https://www.nu.edu.pk/Admissions/FeeStructure. Merit scholarships and need-based financial assistance are offered through the university; see our scholarships archive.

Career Scope in Pakistan

A FAST AI graduate competes for machine learning engineer, data scientist, computer vision and NLP developer roles with fintech, e-commerce, telecom and AI-focused export start-ups, and the FAST name shortens the path to interviews. International remote work, research positions and MS admissions abroad are common next steps, as is founding a start-up with classmates. The field moves quickly, so a record of deployed models and competition results carries as much weight as grades.

Related Links

• FAST-NUCES profile
• Admission records
• FAST-NUCES entry test page
• BS Computer Science – FAST-NUCES
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Last updated: 18 October 2026. Details change every admission cycle – always confirm with the official university source.