Introduction
The Software Engineering program at ITU is designed to develop professionals who can engineer large, reliable, and efficient software systems through a disciplined, process driven approach. What differentiates this program from Computer Science is that it emphasizes on the systematic design, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance of complex software solutions used in real-world environments; while the Computer Science Program covers theoretical foundations, algorithms, computation, and research-focused problem solving. At ITU, the Software Engineering students gain expertise in software architecture, requirements engineering, project management, quality assurance, DevOps, and human-centered design. This broad spectrum skill-set prepares our graduates for roles that require both technical depth and structured engineering practices.
Graduates of the program are well-positioned to enter high growth industries such as enterprise software development, financial technologies (FinTech), health informatics, telecommunications, cybersecurity, e-commerce, cloud services, automation, and emerging AI-driven product development, where the demand for robust, scalable, and secure software systems continues to rise. In this program, our experienced faculty members strive to nurture the required analytical, applied, and problem-solving skills that will enable our students to excel in these areas. The programs has been designed to give special emphasis on industrial engagement, for which industrial internships and projects have been made part of the curriculum.
Dr. Rehan Ahmad
Assistant Professor and Chairperson Department of Computer & Software
Engineering
PhD – Electrical Engineering, University of Wisconsin-Madison, USA
Departmental Vision
The departmental vision is to be recognized as a center of excellence in the domain of Computer and Software Engineering, by building strong technical expertise, in order to provide innovative solutions to global as well as local technological challenges.
Mission
The departmental mission is to provide the right nurturing environment in order to produce graduates with exceptional creative thinking and problem-solving skills to become creative members of the society. This shall be achieved by exposing them to world-class curriculum, state-of-the-art labs, access to latest research and exposure to latest technical trends via strong industry-academia linkages.
Program Educational Objectives (PEOs)
- To produce graduates with strong Computer and Software Engineering expertise to tackle technological challenges related to the computing industry.
- To produce proactive engineers equipped with comprehensive analytical and problem solving skills to create value through the application of technology.
- To produce responsible and ethical professionals with sound leadership and communication skills.
- To produce graduates with strong entrepreneurial spirit and a desire to further their career by involving themselves in sustained lifelong learning.
Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)
The program learning outcomes for BS in Software Engineering have been defined as follows:
- GA1 Engineering Knowledge: An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering fundamentals and an engineering specialization to the solution of complex engineering problems.
- GA2 Problem Analysis: An ability to identify, formulate, research literature, and analyze complex engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics, natural sciences and engineering sciences.
- GA3 Design/Development of Solutions: An ability to design solutions for complex engineering problems and design systems, components or processes that meet specified needs with appropriate consideration for public health and safety, cultural, societal, and environmental considerations.
- GA4 Investigation: An ability to investigate complex engineering problems in a methodical way including literature survey, design and conduct of experiments, analysis and interpretation of experimental data, and synthesis of information to derive valid conclusions.
- GA5 Modern Tool Usage: An ability to create, select and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and IT tools, including prediction and modelling, to complex engineering activities, with an understanding of the limitations.
- GA6 The Engineer and Society: An ability to apply reasoning informed by contextual knowledge to assess societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant to professional engineering practice and solution to complex engineering problems.
- GA7 Environment and Sustainability: An ability to understand the impact of professional engineering solutions in societal and environmental contexts and demonstrate knowledge of and need for sustainable development.
- GA8 Ethics: Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of engineering practice.
- GA9 Individual and Team Work: An ability to work effectively, as an individual or in a team, on multifaceted and /or multidisciplinary settings.
- GA10 Communication: An ability to communicate effectively, orally as well as in writing, on complex engineering activities with the engineering community and with society at large, such as being able to comprehend and write effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear instructions.
- GA11 Project Management: : An ability to demonstrate management skills and apply engineering principles to one’s own work, as a member and/or leader in a team, to manage projects in a multidisciplinary environment.
- GA12 Lifelong Learning: An ability to recognize importance of, and pursue lifelong learning in the broader context of innovation and technological developments.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants who have successfully completed their F.Sc, ICS (with Physics), DAE or equivalent, A’ Levels, High School Diploma or International Baccalaureate, or will do so in the 2026 session.
- Scored 50% marks or above in Matriculation (Science), or equivalent examination
AND - Scored 50% marks or above in Intermediate or an equivalent examination, with one of the following subject combinations:*
- Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry
- Biology, Physics, and Chemistry
- Mathematics, Physics, and Computer Science
- Passed the ITU Admission test
OR
To be exempted from the ITU Admissions Test:
ECAT 2026
OR
NTS-NAT IE, NAT ICS
OR
HEC USAT-E, HEC USAT-CS
OR
SAT I with at least 550 score in each section: Math and EBRW (Verbal)
Details*
- Successfully cleared the below mentioned subjects in A’ Levels
- Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry
- Biology, Physics, and Chemistry
- Mathematics, Physics, and Computer Science
- A GPA of at least B in American High School Diploma
- Scored at least 28 out of 45 points in International Baccalaureate Diploma Program
- Those applicants who have not studied Mathematics during their HSSC (Pre-Medical) or equivalent degrees (A Levels, HSD, and IB) will have to pass an extra 6 credit hours of foundation Maths courses in addition to the regular semester load.
General Notes
Note: Per HEC rules, candidates who have completed 12 years of education and obtained degrees other than Matriculation (SSC) or Intermediate (HSSC) may be required to obtain an equivalence certificate from the Inter Board Committee of Chairman (IBCC), Islamabad.
AS Level and General Studies are not accepted
Admission Test
Applicants can take the ITU Admission Test, ECAT, NTS OR USAT for admission to ITU.
The ITU Admission Test will be held at the ITU campus an Arfa Software Technology Park in Lahore.
The test will be 90 mins. long and will comprise mostly of Multiple-Choice Questions
For information about dates please click here here.
Entry Test Pattern
Sample Test
Passed the ITU Admission test Or To be exempted from the ITU Admissions Test: ECAT 2026
You must have to upload the result card after declaration of result on ITU admission portal.
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Passed the ITU Admission test Or To be exempted from the ITU Admissions Test: NTS-NAT IE, NAT ICS
You must have to upload the result card after declaration of result on ITU admission portal.
Validity: July 2025 – June 2026
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Passed the ITU Admission test Or To be exempted from the ITU Admissions Test: HEC USAT-E, HEC USAT-CS
You must have to upload the result card after declaration of result on ITU admission portal.
Validity: July 2025 – June 2026
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Applicants who have taken the SAT (through Collegeboard USA) during the last two years, can be exempted from the ITU Admissions Test. SAT scores can be reported to ITU officially from the testing agency. The college code for reporting SAT scores to ITU is 7537. Please refer to the Collegeboard website for details about the SAT test and score report delivery.
You must have to upload the result card and payment proof after declaration of result on ITU admission portal.
| Discipline | Required SAT Test | Minimum Score | ||||
| BS-Computer Science |
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Applicants who have taken the ACT between September 2024 and June 2026 may also be exempted from the ITU Admissions Test. For candidates taking the ACT exam, ACT Composite Score(Consisting of Math, English and reading only) with minimum score of 25 and Science portion with minimum score of 25 are acceptable.
Official ACT scores must be submitted directly to the ITU Admissions Office by the testing agency, i.e., American College Testing Services (ACT), USA. Please refer to the official ACT website for details regarding the ACT test and score reporting procedures.
Applicants are required to upload their ACT score report/result card on the ITU admission portal
Validity: September 2024 – June 2026
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Fee Structure
Fee Structure for BS Program
| Semesters | BS Degree Program | ||
| Tuition Fee | University Dues | Sem. Wise | |
| Total Fee | |||
| Fall-2026 | 164,000 | 47,300 | 211,300 |
| Spring-2027 | 164,000 | 40,000 | 204,000 |
| Fall-2027 | 173,000 | 42,000 | 215,000 |
| Spring-2028 | 173,000 | 42,000 | 215,000 |
| Fall-2028 | 181,000 | 44,000 | 225,000 |
| Spring-2029 | 181,000 | 44,000 | 225,000 |
| Fall-2029 | 190,000 | 46,000 | 236,000 |
| Spring-2030 | 190,000 | 46,000 | 236,000 |
| Total Degree Fee | 1,416,000 | 351,300 | 1,767,300 |
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- A lump sum tuition fee will be charged for the semester as per the total required CR hrs according to the approved roadmap/program structure of the respective degree
- In the year 2026-27, the fee for a summer semester, course repeat/improvement will be charged
* -For BS Programs: Rs.9,600/per credit hour.
Total Annual Cost Per Student (Approx.)
Cost Per Student (2025-2026) in PKR |
|
| Total Annual Cost Per Student (Approx) | 6,73,775 |
|---|---|
| Subsidy from Provincial Government | 1,45,264 |
| Subsidy from Federal Government | 66,161 |
| Subsidy from ITU Endowment & investment incomes | 98,565 |
| Average Per Student Fees Contribution | 3,63,785 |
Fee for International Students
| Particular | Fee for the International Students |
| Admission Fee | 50$ |
| University Dues (Per Semester) | 200$ |
- A 5% annual increment has been implemented on all dues.
- Revised approved fee structure will be implemented from Fall-2025 session.
Program Structure
| Course TitleCredit Hours | Course Title | Credit Hours | ||
| Semester I | Semester II | |||
| Ethics Values & Technology | 3 | Islamic Studies | 2 | |
| Application of Information and Communication Technologies | 3 | Ideology and Constitution of Pakistan | 2 | |
| Programming Fundamentals | 4 | Object Oriented Programming | 4 | |
| Functional English | 3 | Expository Writing | 3 | |
| Calculus and Analytical Geometry | 4 | Software Engineering | 3 | |
| Applied Physics | 1 | Discrete Structures | 3 | |
| Quran Translation-I | 1* | Quran Translation-II | 1* | |
| Semester III | Semester IV | |||
| Linear Algebra | 3 | Civics and Community Engagement | 2 | |
| Software Requirement Engineering | 3 | Probability & Statistics | 3 | |
| Data Structures | 4 | Operating Systems | 3 | |
| Digital Logic Design | 4 | Computer Organization & Assembly Language | 3 | |
| Introduction to Management | 3 | Database Systems | 4 | |
| Quran Translation-III | 1* | Software Design and Architecture | 3 | |
| Quran Translation-IV | 1* | |||
| Semester V | Semester VI | |||
| Artificial Intelligence | 3 | Analysis of Algorithms | 3 | |
| Elective-I (3) | 3 | Elective-III (3/4) | 3/ | |
| Software Construction and Development | 3 | Elective-IV (3) | 3 | |
| Elective-II (3) | 3 | Information Security | 3 | |
| Multivariable Calculus | 3 | Professional Practices | 2 | |
| Entrepreneurship | 3 | Software Project Management | 3 | |
| Semester VI I | Semester VIII | |||
| Parallel & Distributed Computing | 3 | Technical and Business Writing | 3 | |
| Software Quality Engineering | 3 | Computer Networks | ||
| Elective-V (3) | 3 | Elective-VII (3/4) | 3/4 | |
| Elective-VI (3) | 3 | Final Year Project-II | 4 | |
| Final Year Project-I | 2 |
| Course Title | Course Title |
| Electives | Electives |
| Theory of Automata | Global Software Development |
| Human Computer Interaction | Machine Learning |
| Mobile Application Development | Information Systems Audit |
| Web Technologies | Management Information Systems |
| Software Re-Engineering | Internet of Things |
| Cloud Computing with Big Data Analytics | System and Network Security |
| Software Verification and Validation (Testing & QA) | Object Oriented Analysis & Design |
| Computer Architecture | Advanced Database Management |
| Data Science | Computer Graphics |
| Data Encryption and Security | E-Commerce |
| Computer Vision Deep Learning | Multimedia Communication |
| Natural Language Processing | Real-Time Systems |
| Semantic Web | Software Engineering Economics |
| Software Metrics | Systems Programming |
| Topics in Software Engineering | Visual Programming |
