BS Applied Computing
What BS Applied Computing covers, how it differs from Computer Science, careers, and where to study it in Pakistan.
Quick Facts
| Degree Level | BS |
|---|---|
| Discipline | Computer Science |
| Offered By | 2 universities in our directory |
BS Applied Computing is a four-year undergraduate degree emphasising the practical application of computing to real problems — building and deploying working systems rather than studying computation theoretically.
Applied Computing vs. Computer Science
Computer Science covers algorithms, theory and the science of computation, and is the stronger foundation for research and postgraduate study. Applied Computing weights implementation more heavily — software development, databases, systems, deployment and integration — and suits students who want to build things and enter industry directly. Job markets overlap substantially for development roles.
What You’ll Study
Coursework covers programming and software development, data structures, databases, web and mobile application development, networks and systems, cloud fundamentals, and applied project work, usually with a substantial final-year build.
Career Scope & Salary in Pakistan
Graduates work in software development, web and mobile development, systems integration, cloud and DevOps, database administration and technical consulting. Entry-level developer salaries commonly fall in the PKR 50,000-120,000 per month range, rising to PKR 200,000-400,000 with three to five years for strong developers, according to public salary platforms.
As across computing, specialisation pays: cloud, security and data skills command more than generalist development, and remote work for international clients is a realistic route to higher income.
Admission Requirements
Intermediate (FSc/ICS or equivalent) with the relevant subjects, plus the admission test used by the university concerned. Check each university’s admissions page for the current cycle.
Where You Can Study This
- 2 universities
- 2 cities
- 1 public
- 1 private
| University | City | Sector | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Engineering & Technology, Lahore | Lahore | Public | 4 years |
| Iqra University | Karachi | Private | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between Applied Computing and Computer Science?
Computer Science emphasises algorithms, theory and the science of computation and is stronger for research and postgraduate study. Applied Computing weights implementation — development, databases, systems and deployment — and suits direct entry to industry. Development job markets overlap substantially.
What salary can Applied Computing graduates expect in Pakistan?
Entry-level developer roles commonly run PKR 50,000-120,000 per month, rising to PKR 200,000-400,000 with three to five years for strong developers, according to public salary platforms. Cloud, security and data specialisations pay above generalist development.