History
The foundation-conference of COMSATS was held at Islamabad on 4th & 5th October 1994. Representatives from thirty-six countries attended. The participants included twenty-two Ministers, members of the diplomatic community of Islamabad and representatives of international organizations, like UNESCO, UNIDO, UNEP and the World Bank.
Education
Share the knowledge, understanding and creativity by providing a broad range of educational programs among a diverse community of learners and teachers and prepare graduate, professional and undergraduate students as well as non-degree seeking students interested in continuing education and lifelong learning for active roles in competitive and culturally diverse environments.
Research
CUI aspires to be both one of the top research institutions and one of the best higher education providers in the country. It envisages becoming a university by the name of “COMSATS University”, for which the legal documentation is under process with the Government of Pakistan. The vision being pursued by the CUI is to become one of the top 100 universities in the developing world. The CUI further intends to earn a place among the top 500 universities of the world by the year 2020.
COMSATS University Islamabad Key Statistics & Highlights
- #333 Ranking
- 26 Masters
- 46 Scholarships
- 2,525 Academic Staff
- 35,851 Students
- 359 Students (int'l)
- 11,472 Students (female)
COMSATS University Islamabad Overview
COMSATS University Islamabad Scholarships
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COMSATS University Islamabad Student Reviews & Awards
Based on 100 reviews
- 5 Star 36 Reviews
- 4 Star 31 Reviews
- 3 Star 6 Reviews
- 2 Star 2 Reviews
- 1 Star 25 Reviews
Amazing experience and great career opportunities.
Yeah, it was a great experience. I can now have alot of opportunities to look.
Bachelor's university life
What I really appreciated about my study experience was the balance between academic learning and personal growth. The teaching approach encouraged critical thinking rather than rote memorization, which helped me understand concepts more deeply. I also valued the diversity of the student community, as interacting with people from different cultures broadened my perspective and made learning more engaging. Group projects and discussions allowed me to improve my communication and teamwork skills, which I believe are essential beyond the classroom. However, there are a few areas that could be improved. At times, administrative processes were slow and somewhat confusing, especially when it came to course registration and accessing certain student services. Additionally, while the academic support was strong, more structured career guidance and internship opportunities would have made the experience even more beneficial for future planning. Overall, my study experience was enriching and rewarding. It not only helped me grow academically but also shaped my confidence, independence, and ability to adapt to new environments. Despite a few challenges, it was a valuable journey that contributed significantly to both my personal and professional development.
i mostly satisfied for my bachelor degree.
i have learned a lot of things from my university here i find or meet the people who really contribute not only in study but also in grooming. i study here for rest of 4 years but actually it feels like yesterday i got admission this university really feels most to me.
COMSATS University Islamabad Rankings
Study Portals Meta Ranking
Studyportals ranking look at the scores of the most used ranking systems and present you with one number of how well this University performs.
Best Global Universities Rankings
By U.S. News & World Report
Dropped 44 places compared to 2025
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
3 year trend Best Global Universities Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 441 | 289 | 333 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
World University Rankings
By Times Higher Education
The university hasn’t moved up or down in the rankings over the past year.
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
3 year trend World University Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 601 | 601 | 601 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
QS World University Rankings
By TopUniversities
Climbed 47 places compared to 2025
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
3 year trend QS World University Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 651 | 711 | 664 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
Academic Ranking of World Universities
By Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Dropped 100 places compared to 2024
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
3 year trend Academic Ranking of World Universities
| 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| 501 | 601 | 701 |
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Student services
Extend, apply and exchange knowledge between the institute and society by applying scholarly expertise to intellectual, social and technological problems, by helping organizations and individuals respond to their changing environments, and by making the knowledge and resources created and preserved at the institute accessible to the citizens.
Using the resources of its multiple campuses in an integrated fashion, the Institute vies to strengthen the services to the state through the education of a modern work force, research and development, technology commercialization and partnership with business, government and community groups
Library services
COMSATS University Islamabad Junaid Zaidi Library is vital to the education mission of COMSATS University Islamabad. Overall objective of the Junaid Zaidi Library is to select, organize, and maintain print and electronic resources that support the curriculum and information needs of COMSATS University Islamabad academic community.
ICT services
The COMSATS University Islamabad (CUI), Islamabad intends to purchase internet/bandwidth for its campuses located at various cities of Pakistan on “Single-Stage-Two-Envelope”. The proposals are required from the renowned companies having PTA license for provision of internet/bandwidth with verifiable experience in similar domain, i.e supply, installation and support of internet/bandwidth services.
Campus life
Lahore Campus provides what an insightful student is looking for in a learning environment, academic excellence, quality teaching, and constructive extracurricular activities. We endorse that it is crucial for today's student to work in a healthy environment conducive to study. Our faculty not only teaches but mentors the young and impressionable minds. Campus is fully equipped with facilities of international standards ranging from academics to sports activities. It is a marvel of traditional subcontinent architecture surrounded by a lush green grounds and peaceful surroundings.
Sports facilities
The importance of sports in the life of a student is invaluable. It plays a vital role in moulding students’ life and developing human personality. Sports not only teach to maintain the physical stamina, but also empower students with obedience, discipline, the determination to win, will power, etc. Therefore, sports along with the academic results are essential for the mental, moral and physical development of the students. Sports facility is available at all CUI campuses for both male and female students. Following sports are played at CUI:
Student clubs
- Ideas
- Painting Photo Club/ Debating Club/Literacy Club /Entertainment Club
- Bio Com.s
- Comsats Science / General Society / Music Society
- Beautiful Mind
- ACM / D.Unit
- BAZM Literacy Society