Sukkur IBA University has extended the application deadline for its One-Year Diploma in 3D Animation and Visual Effects to October 2, 2026, giving prospective students additional time to apply for the Fall 2026 intake. The programme, offered through the university’s School of Animation, is designed to help students turn creative ability into industry relevant technical skills within the field of 3D animation and visual effects.
The diploma programme is open to applicants who have completed Intermediate level education or above, positioning it as an accessible entry point for students coming directly from higher secondary education rather than requiring a prior university degree. According to the updated admissions timeline, interviews for shortlisted candidates will take place on October 8 and 9, 2026, with classes scheduled to commence on October 19, 2026, giving the university a structured timeline to move from the extended application deadline through candidate evaluation and into the start of coursework within a roughly two and a half week window.
The programme’s promotional material highlights training on Unreal Engine, a widely used real time 3D creation tool within the animation and visual effects industry, suggesting the curriculum is built around exposure to industry standard software commonly used in professional animation, gaming, and visual effects production pipelines. Fee details shared as part of the admissions announcement include a non-refundable admission fee of Rs. 5,000, along with a quarterly fee of Rs. 30,000, with a 10 percent discount available for students who choose to pay the full programme fee upfront rather than in quarterly installments.
Interested applicants can apply online through the university’s designated application portal, with the option to access the application link either directly or by scanning a QR code included in the university’s promotional materials. The extended deadline gives Sukkur IBA University additional time to attract applicants for the programme, reflecting a broader effort by the institution to expand its offerings in creative technology fields such as animation and visual effects, an area that continues to see growing interest among students in Pakistan looking to build careers in digital content creation, gaming, and media production industries.
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