Software Engineering is defined as the analysis of a problem/requirement and then designing, creating, and testing a software product that satisfies those requirements. The scope of this field is vast and far-reaching and Software engineers are required by almost every industry. Hence the interest in this field has motivated multiple Universities to offer courses in this domain. Below we list down the top 10 Universities offering Software Engineering courses in Islamabad.
Universities Offering Software Engineering in Islamabad:
- Air University
- Bahria University, Islamabad
- Comsats Institute Of Information Technology
- International Islamic University
- National University Of Modern Languages, Islamabad
- National University Of Science & Technology
- Capital University Of Science And Technology
- Riphah International University
- Iqra University Islamabad
- SZABIST
1. AIR UNIVERSITY
BACHELOR of INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Degree Awarded: Bachelor of Information Technology
Duration: 4 Years/ 8 Semesters
Credit Hrs: 132
Course Option: Full Time
Eligibility:
- FSc Pre-Engineering or ICS or Equivalent with Minimum 50% marks
- Entry Test
- Interview
Contact:
Address: Main Campus PAF Complex
Service Road E-9 / E-8, Islamabad, Pakistan, 44000
UAN: 051-111-247-864 (051-111-AIR-UNI)
Fax: 051-9260158
Tel: 051-9262557-9 Ext: 209,318
2. BAHRIA UNIVERSITY ISLAMABAD
Bachelor of Software Engineering
Duration: 4 Years
Number of Semesters: 8
Number of weeks per semester: 18
Total number of credit hours: 134
Non-Engineering Courses (Minimum): 40
Engineering Courses (Maximum): 94
MS Software Engineering
Duration: 2 Years
Number of Semesters: 4
Total Program Credit Hours: 33
Total No. of Courses: 30
Contact:
Address: Shangrilla Road, Sector E-8 Islamabad
Phone: +92-51-926000
3. COMSATS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering:
Minimum Duration: 04 Years
Minimum No. of Semesters: 08
No. of Credit Hours in each Semester: 12 – 21
Total No. of Courses of the Program: 42
Total No. of Credit Hours of the Program: 133
Master of Science in Software Engineering
Duration: 2 Years
Core Courses: 4, 12CHrs
Elective Courses: 04, 12CHrs
Total Credit hours for course work: 24CHrs
Thesis: 6CHrs
Total No. of Credit Hours of the Program: 30CHrs
Eligibility:
- Intermediate or equivalent with a minimum of 50% marks from an accredited institution.
- *NTS-NAT test score with minimum 50% marks.
Contact:
Department of Computer Science,
COMSATS University Islamabad, Islamabad Campus
Park Road, Tarlai Kalan,Islamabad 45550, Pakistan.
Tel: +92 51 8318470
4. INTERNATIONAL ISLAMIC UNIVERSITY
B.S. SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
Software Engineering Core Courses: 58 Chrs
Software Engineering Elective Courses: 21 CHrs
General Education Courses: 54 CHrs
Total: 133 CHrs
M.S. SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
Software Engineering Core Courses: 12 CHrs
Software Engineering Elective Courses: 12 CHrs
Research Thesis: 9 CHrs
Total: 33 CHrs
Contact:
H-10, Islamabad, Islamabad Capital Territory 44000
5. NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF MODERN LANGUAGES
BACHELORS IN SOFTWARE ENGINEERING- BS(SE):
- Duration: 4years
- Level: BS
- Shift: Both
- Credit Hrs: 136
- Semesters: 8
Eligibility:
Intermediate with at least 50% marks.
MASTERS IN SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
- Duration: 2 years
- Level: MS
- Shift: Evening
- Credit Hrs: 30
- Semesters: 4
Eligibility:
(a) Masters Degree (16 years of education) in the relevant discipline, from an HEC recognized University.
(b) Valid GRE international /NTS/NUML devised GAT-subject score and interview.
(c) Written/subjective portion of NUML GAT-S
Contact:
Mr. Aaqib Adeel Department – Coordinator
Phone: 051 9265100 Ext:2063
6. NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE and TECHNOLOGY
Bachelors in Software Engineering:
Bachelors in Software Engineering is offered by the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Islamabad (SEECS).
Duration: 4 years
Semesters: 8
No. of courses: 44
Credit hours: 132
Eligibility:
- FSc Pre-Engineering Group
- FSc Computer Science Group
Contact:
UAN: +92-51-111-11-6878
Address: NUST Campus, Sector H-12, Islamabad, Pakistan
7. CAPITAL UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
BS SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
- Software Engineering Core Courses: 57CHrs
- Elective Courses: 15CHrs
- Supporting Science Courses: 12CHrs
- SE Domain Supporting: 09CHrs
- General Education: 31CHrs
- Design Project: 6CHrs
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
- FSC/ICS/A-Level with Maths or equivalent securing at least 50% marks cumulatively.
- CUST Admission Test or HEC Approved Test.
Contact:
UAN: +92-51-111-555-666
Phone: +92-51-4486700-4
Email: info@cust.edu.pk
Address:
Capital University of Science & Technology
Islamabad Expressway,
Kahuta Road, Zone-V, Islamabad.
8. RIPHAH INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY
B.S. SOFTWARE ENGINEERING:
Duration: 4 Years
Semesters: 8
Credit Hours: 133
Admission: Fall & Spring
Timings: 08:00am to 05:00pm (Mon to Fri)
Selection Criteria:
Academic Qualification: 60%
Test/Interview: 40%
MASTERS IN SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
Study Mode: Full Time
Duration: 2 Years
Semesters: 4
Credit Hours: 33
Admission: Spring & Fall Semesters
Timings: Weekdays Evening
Eligibility:
16 years of education in relevant discipline with CGPA 2.00 or 50% marks
Contact:
Sector I-14, Hajj Complex, Islamabad.
UAN: 111-RIPHAH (747424)
Phone: +92 (51) 844 6000-7
Fax: +92 (51) 831 3141
9. IQRA UNIVERSITY ISLAMABAD:
BS in Software Engineering:
Duration: 4 years
Semesters: 8
No. of courses: 43
Minimum Program Credit Hour(s): 137
Eligibility Criteria: BSc. with Mathematics having minimum 2nd Division
MS In Software Engineering:
Duration: 2 years
Semesters: 4
Core Courses: 5, 15CHrs
Electives: 4, 12CHrs
Thesis: 2, 06CHrs
Total: 11, 33CHrs
Contact:
E-mail: info@iqraisb.edu.pk
Telephone: +92-51-111-264-264
Fax: +92-51-4438315
Address:
5, Khayaban-e-Johar, H-9 Islamabad
10. SZABIST:
B.S. SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
Core Courses: 24CHrs
Electives: 15CHrs
Supporting: 9CHrs
General Education: 18CHrs
University Electives: 12CHrs
Mathematics Science Foundation: 12CHrs
Total: 130CHrs
Eligibility:
- A-Level (minimum 3 passes)
- An intermediate or equivalent qualification from any IBCC recognized institution with a minimum of 50% marks.
- An entrance test and group discussion or interview, conducted at SZABIST.
- *Candidates with a Mathematics background will be given preference
Contact:
Street # 09, Plot # 67
Sector H-8/4, Islamabad, Pakistan
051-4863363-65
szabist-isb.edu.pk
CONCLUSION:
In all these are the top 10 Universities in Islamabad offering Bachelor’s and Master’s courses in Software Engineering. Our comprehensive list of admission requirements and program details shall enable you to choose the university best fit for your software career goals.
