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COMSATS University Islamabad

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world rank  3099

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Overview

Established in 2000, the COMSATS University Islamabad is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the metropolis of Islamabad (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Islamabad CT. This institution also has branch campuses in Abbottabad, Attock, Lahore, Wah, Vehari and Sahiwal. Officially recognized by the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan, COMSATS University Islamabad (CUI) is a very large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 30,000-34,999 students) coeducational Pakistani higher education institution. COMSATS University Islamabad (CUI) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 23-year-old Pakistani higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 30-39% making this Pakistani higher education organization a very selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. CUI also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

COMSATS University Islamabad's Control Typepublic

Entity

COMSATS University Islamabad's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

COMSATS University Islamabad' Size by Total Enrollmentvery large-sized

Selectivity

COMSATS University Islamabad's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratevery selective

University Identity

Name
Name (Non Latin) کامسیٹس یونیورسٹی اسلام آباد
Acronym CUI
Founded 2000
Motto Learn To Excel
Colours Blue and white
Mascot COMSIAN
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University Location

Address Park Road, Chak Shahzad
Islamabad
44000 Islamabad CT
Pakistan
COMSATS University Islamabad's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
COMSATS University Islamabad Phone Number +92 (51) 924 7000-3
COMSATS University Islamabad Fax Number +92 (51) 924 7006
Other locations Abbottabad, Attock, Lahore, Wah, Vehari and Sahiwal

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following COMSATS University Islamabad's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify COMSATS University Islamabad's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This COMSATS University Islamabad's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at COMSATS University Islamabad.

COMSATS University Islamabad: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

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Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

uniRank publishes below some basic COMSATS University Islamabad's admission information.

COMSATS University Islamabad's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


COMSATS University Islamabad's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has COMSATS University Islamabad a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

COMSATS University Islamabad's acceptance rate range is 30-39% making this institution a very selective higher education institution.


COMSATS University Islamabad's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.

COMSATS University Islamabad has more than 600 international students.

COMSATS University Islamabad's Admission Office Admission Office

Park Road, Chak Shahzad
Islamabad, Pakistan 44000
(51) 904 9802


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Size and Profile

Introduction

University size and profile can be important factors to consider when choosing a university. Here are some potential reasons why University size and profile can affect students when choosing a university.


Size and Profile

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for COMSATS University Islamabad.

COMSATS University Islamabad's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

COMSATS University Islamabad has an enrollment range of 30,000-34,999 students making it a very large-sized institution.


COMSATS University Islamabad's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 2,000-2,499 academic employees (Faculty).


COMSATS University Islamabad's Control Type Control Type

COMSATS University Islamabad is a public higher education institution.


COMSATS University Islamabad's Entity Type Entity Type

COMSATS University Islamabad is a non-profit higher education institution.


COMSATS University Islamabad's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Suburban setting.


COMSATS University Islamabad's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

COMSATS University Islamabad does not have any religious affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

What are the most common University facilities and services? Read our two guide articles about University Facilities and University Services to learn more.


University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of COMSATS University Islamabad's main facilities:


COMSATS University Islamabad's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. Visit COMSATS University Islamabad's Library


COMSATS University Islamabad's Housing University Housing

This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.


COMSATS University Islamabad's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.



University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of COMSATS University Islamabad's main services:


COMSATS University Islamabad's Financial Aid Financial Aid

This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.

COMSATS University Islamabad's Study Abroad Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

COMSATS University Islamabad's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


COMSATS University Islamabad's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported

COMSATS University Islamabad's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


COMSATS University Islamabad's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

COMSATS University Islamabad is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Higher Education Commission of Pakistan

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

2000


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important COMSATS University Islamabad's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Government of Pakistan
  • Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC)
  • National Computing Education Accreditation Council (NCEAC)


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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

University memberships and affiliations to external organizations can be important for several reasons... read our article about university affiliations and memberships to learn more.


Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important COMSATS University Islamabad's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU)
  • Talloires Network
  • Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC)
  • National Computing Education Accreditation Council (NCEAC)

Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

uniRank shows a structural diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the COMSATS University Islamabad 's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.


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Social Media

Introduction

Social media can be a powerful tool for Universities to communicate with current students, alumni, faculty, staff and the wider community. But how can social media be important for prospective students? Read our article about the importance of Social Media for universities and prospective students to learn more.


Social Media

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Facebook Facebook

COMSATS University Islamabad's Facebook page COMSATS University Islamabad's official Facebook page

Twitter X (Twitter)

COMSATS University Islamabad's X (formerly Twitter) page COMSATS University Islamabad's official Twitter page

YouTube YouTube

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Instagram Instagram

COMSATS University Islamabad's Instagram page COMSATS University Islamabad's official Instagram channel

LinkedIn LinkedIn

COMSATS University Islamabad's main LinkedIn profile

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Free Online Courses

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