Bachelor in Computer Arts (BCA)
Program Overview
Offered by the Faculty of Computing (FC) at our campus in Islamabad.
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Program Description
The Bachelor of Computer Arts (BCA) program is designed to equip students with a comprehensive blend of artistic creativity and cutting-edge digital technology skills. In today’s digital economy, where creative multimedia contributes significantly to online employment and economic growth, this program responds to the demand for highly skilled computer artists capable of producing impactful digital content for branding, publishing, advertising, packaging, and interactive media.
This interdisciplinary program integrates foundational art principles with advanced computer graphics and multimedia technologies, developing aesthetic sensibility alongside technical expertise. Students learn to create visually compelling digital art while applying universal Islamic ethical values, ensuring their work supports societal development and cultural integrity.
The curriculum covers a wide range of subjects including drawing, design, animation, videography, user experience, 3D modeling, and digital media production. Students engage in practical projects, internships, and collaborative assignments that prepare them for diverse professional roles in the digital arts industry.
Graduates of the BCA program emerge as versatile digital artists and designers, ready to contribute innovatively to creative industries, academic research, and entrepreneurial ventures. The program emphasizes lifelong learning, ethical practice, and the use of modern digital tools to navigate and shape the evolving landscape of digital arts and media.
Eligibility Criteria
Bachelor in Computer Arts (BCA)
For Pakistani Nationals
- Minimum 50% aggregate marks each in SSC and HSSC OR equivalent exams (as per IBCC equivalence).
- All non FA/FSc stream candidates must have equivalence certificate of their qualification from IBCC, Pakistan in relevant groups/subjects.
- Relevant groups/subjects requirements: Mathematics
- Candidates with at least 50% marks in Intermediate Pre-Medical (subject combination of Physics, Chemistry and Biology) or equivalent 12 years education are also eligible to apply. Such candidates, if admitted, are required to study additional two Mathematics courses, worth 6 credit hours, during the first year of studies at the institution. The 6 credit hours deficiency course will be counted as non-credited courses and will be reflected on student’s final transcript.
Admissions & Fee Structure
The Bachelor in Computer Arts (BCA) undergraduate degree program is being offered in the following location:
Gulberg Green Campus (Islamabad)
| Intake | Seats | Timings | Days | Admission |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring/Fall | 50 Female | Morning/Day | Week Days | Open |
Fee Structure (First Semester)
| For | Admission | Registration | Card | Tuition* | Exam* | Enrollment* | Lab* | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani Nationals | PKR 9,950 | PKR 2,650 | PKR 605 | PKR 89,186** | PKR 7,125 | PKR 18,430 | - | PKR 127,946 |
** Tuition Fee For 19 Credit Hours @ PKR 4,694 Per Credit Hour
Notes/Instructions For Pakistani Nationals
- Fees exclude taxes & levies if applicable.
- Hostel charges of Rs. 216,000/semester for female and Rs. 180,000/semester for male boarders shall apply to above fee.
- University has discretion to revise course offering or credit hours, which may result in some variation in semester fees.
- University has discretion to revise fees & dues as deemed necessary by the authorities time to time.
Important Dates To Remember
| Period | Starts | Ends | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Application | 1st November 2025 | - | - |
Merit / Selection Criteria
Academic Records: 60%
Entry Test / Interview: 40%
Merit Lists
No Merit Lists Published For This Program.
Scholarships & Financial Assistance
Riphah International University is pleased to offer generous financial assistance to deserving & qualifying students, which ranges from partial to full coverage of tuition.