Virtual University of Pakistan
VU Fee Estimator
Estimate total tuition, hostel, transport and exam costs for your full degree, including any scholarship waiver. This page uses the official VU grading and merit rules, so the result matches what your Lahore campus transcript or merit list will show.
Estimated cost per semester
PKR 60,000
Total cost of the degree
PKR 505,000
Includes VU one-off admission charges.
Official VU grading scale
Credit hour based semester system with online quizzes, assignments and proctored finals.
| Grade | Grade points | Marks (%) |
|---|---|---|
| A | 4.00 | 85-100 |
| A- | 3.67 | 80-84 |
| B+ | 3.33 | 75-79 |
| B | 3.00 | 71-74 |
| B- | 2.67 | 68-70 |
| C+ | 2.33 | 64-67 |
| C | 2.00 | 61-63 |
| C- | 1.67 | 58-60 |
| D+ | 1.33 | 54-57 |
| D | 1.00 | 50-53 |
| F | 0.00 | Below 50 |
How to use this fee estimator
Frequently asked questions
How much does a degree at VU cost?
Public universities like VU vary widely by programme. Enter the per-semester or per-credit tuition from the current VU fee schedule above and the estimator adds hostel, transport, admission and examination charges for the full degree.
Does VU allow instalments?
Most Pakistani universities including VU allow fee payment in two or three instalments per semester on written application to the treasurer, sometimes with a small service charge.
Are hostel and transport charges included in tuition?
No. Hostel, mess, transport, security deposit and examination fees are billed separately from tuition, which is why the total cost of a degree is usually well above the advertised tuition.
How do scholarships change the total?
A merit or need-based waiver at VU normally applies to tuition only. Enter the waiver percentage above to see the realistic net cost you still have to pay.