The following well-reputed departments exist in the IST that offer specialized academic programs with rigorous training of the students. A list of comprehensive and well-designed undergraduate and graduate level courses are offered by the following departments.

Many of the undergraduate and graduate level courses are offered in collaboration with the Beihang University and Surrey. When the university came into existence, it primarily offered only undergraduate degrees in Aerospace Engineering and Communication Systems Engineering as its core disciplines.The university grew and expanded over the time. An undergraduate program in the field of Material Science & Engineering as well as a graduate program in Communication Engineering was introduced by the IST in 2008. The advent of year 2011, saw the launch of a couple a new programs in the field of Electrical Engineering. The institute is offering many other indigenous programs in partnership with Beihang University (BUAA), Northern Polytechnic University (NPU) in China. Collaborations with the University of Surrey in UK have been made to offer linked master’s programs in several disciplines. The Higher Education Commission accredits all undergraduate programs offered by the university. The Engineering Programs are recognized from the Pakistan Engineering Council.