COMSATS is a public sector university residing in Islamabad, Pakistan. The university was established in 1998 as the COMSATS Institute of Information Technology (CIIT), which later became COMSATS University Islamabad. The first charter was granted by the government of Pakistan in 2000. The university holds several campuses in different cities in Pakistan, including Lahore, Abbottabad, Vehari, Attock, Wah, and Sahiwal.
The institution was established to offer affordable, high-quality education and make an investment in the personal and professional development of students. The COMSATS platform allows students to learn in a dynamic atmosphere and to achieve their specific goals. The university offers well-known, research-focused degrees that aid students in having an impact on the world.
Study Programs
The University is providing high-quality education in more than 30 academic programs for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral disciplines. Some of the major departments include the following.
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Department of Computer Science
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Department of Health Informatics
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Department of Economics
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Department of Humanities
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Department of Pharmacy
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Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
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Department of Management Sciences
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Department of Biosciences
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Department of Statistics
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Department of Development Studies
Admission requirements
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The admission requirements at COMSATS University Islamabad vary concerning the department and academic program you look forward to. However, the basic requirements for admissions at COMSATS University for undergraduate programs include intermediate or equivalent studies with a minimum grade of 50%. The scores of the tests were conducted by the respective departments of the university.
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The admission requirements for the graduate degree programs at COMSATS University Islamabad include 16 years of education with a minimum of 2.5 CGPA in the relevant field you are applying for. The university also includes an assessment of a Graduate Assessment Test. The admissions are highly granted on a merit basis.
Scholarships
The institution hopes to educate a significant portion of the people. By offering its students a variety of scholarships, the university helps a lot of students. The following are a few of the local scholarships offered by the university.
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Punjab Educational Endowment Fund (PEEF) Scholarships
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HEC Need-Based Scholarship
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PM's Program for FATA and GB
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PEC Scholarship
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Fauji Foundation Scholarship
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HEC-French Needs-Based Scholarship
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Shahbaz Sharif Merit Scholarship
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Kinship/Siblings Award
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Merit-Based Award Scholarship
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ICT R&D Scholarship
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Benevolent Fund
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Worker Welfare Fund
Students and Alumni
Due to its academic excellence, more than 35,452 students are enrolled in COMSATS University. The university also holds several notable alumni, including the founder of the National Cyber Crime Forensics Lab Pakistan. Apart from several nationals, the university offers admissions to international students and different scholarships as well. According to the officials, there are more than 400 international students currently enrolled in the different campuses of COMSATS from around 18 countries.
Research Facilities
With the recent advances in the education sector, research has become an essential aspect of the educational career of an individual. At COMSATS, there is a strong emphasis on research and publications. The university includes several publications every year in every department. Recently, COMSATS University Islamabad campus has received a total of 6,197 research publications. The QS World Ranking has ranked COMSATS as the number one university in terms of an international research network in Pakistan. The Pakistan Software Houses Association for IT and ITES has ranked COMSATS number 6th for Research and Innovation.
Career Opportunities
Through exceptional training, COMSATS equips its students to succeed in the demands of the working world. Through their abilities and academic learning, they can succeed in the market. Apart from academic knowledge, the ultimate objective is to boost your confidence.
Rankings
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COMSATS was ranked at 501-600 by The Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU).
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The University has been ranked as 801-1000 among the best universities in the world by the Times Higher Education World University Rankings.
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COMSATS was ranked number 2nd by the Times Higher Education World University Rankings in Pakistan.
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As per the QS Asian Universities Rankings, COMSATS University Islamabad was ranked 135th.
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The Young University Ranking has declared COMSATS at 251-300.
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QS Asia Rankings has declared COMSATS University Islamabad among the top 150 universities.
Key Persons at COMSATS:
Name | Designation | Contact Details |
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Prof. Dr. Sajid Qamar | Rector |
Telephone: +92-51-924-7005 Email: rectoer@comsats.edu.pk |
Prof. Dr. Sajjad A. Madani | Registrar |
Telephone: +92 51 90495137 Email: registrar@comsats.edu.pk |
COMSATS UNIVERSITY ISLAMABAD CAMPUS Contact Information
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COMSATS University Islamabad, Park Road, Tarlai Kalan, Islamabad 45550, Pakistan
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Contact #+92-51-9247000-92470
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Emailadmissions@comsats.edu.pk
Course & Programs Offered
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COMSATS University Islamabad Campus offers more than 68 course and programs in folowing disciplines and study levels.
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Bachelors
Masters
Ph. D
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Above list of programs is created based on data with us. More details on these programs can be found at the institution’s own website.
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Some of the programs COMSATS University Islamabad Campus offers include courses like
Bachelor of Architecture Bachelor of Design Master of Science in Computer Science Master of Science in Information Security PhD Physics PhD Meteorology& more.
COMSATS UNIVERSITY ISLAMABAD CAMPUS Fee Structure
Find our latest fee structure that COMSATS University Islamabad Campus has in place for various study programs. Find below fee structures for some programs.
- Bachelor of ArchitectureTotal 1st Semester Fee 157,000
- Master of Science in Energy Management (MSEM)Total 1st Semester Fee 61,750/Rs
- PhD PhysicsTotal 1st Semester Fee 67,600/Rs
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