COMSATS Institute of Information Technology

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COMSATS Institute of Information Technology
COMSATS Institute of Information Technology
Motto: We Aim To Inspire
Established: 2000
Type: Public
Chancellor: Minister of Science and Technology
Rector: Dr. S.M Junaid Zaidi
Students: 10000+ (Undergraduate + Postgraduate)
Location: Islamabad (Headquarters), Pakistan Flag of Pakistan
Campus: Islamabad,Lahore, Abbottabad, Wah, Attock, Sahiwal
Mascot: COMSIAN
Affiliations: Higher Education Commission
Website: www.ciit.edu.pk

COMSATS Institute of Information Technology (CIIT) is an institution for higher education in Pakistan. It comes under the umbrella of Commission on Science and Technology for Sustainable Development in the South (Asia) or COMSATS, an international organization with a wide range of interests and facilities.

Currently CIIT imparts education to over 10000 students nationwide. CIIT attained the status of degree awarding institute vide the Presidential Ordinance No. XXXVIII issued on 12th August, 2000.

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[edit] CIIT national ranking

CIIT is ranked at 8th[1] number in the Engineering discipline according to the HEC ranking issued in 2008.

[edit] COMSATS University

The Federal Cabinet of Pakistan charter for COMSATS University[2] on Thursday, October 05, 2006 , transformed/upgraded COMSATS Institute of Information Technology into a university. The charter for COMSATS university is in line with the Model University Ordinance 2002 and would enable the university to open new departments and faculties.


[edit] Campuses of CIIT in Pakistan

CIIT has currently six campuses around Pakistan equipped with modern facilities for the students and the faculty:

M.A. Jinnah Campus, Lahore

CIIT Gujrat is in the phase of construction. While the following Campuses have been approved by the federal government:

  • Vehari (Punjab)
  • Larkana (Sindh)
  • Quetta (Baluchistan)

The following campuses are envisaged by the CIIT:

  • Karachi
  • Two campuses in Rural Sindh

[edit] Faculties and departments

[edit] Faculty of Information Science and Technology

In coming years, CIIT is expected to receive a significant number of scholars (Ph.D) who are currently studying in developed countries on university scholarships. CIIT also offerers MS program leading to Ph. D.

[edit] Faculty of Engineering

  1. Computer Engineering
  2. Electronics Engineering
  3. Telecommunication Engineering
  4. Power Engineering

[edit] Faculty of Business Administration

[edit] Faculty of Sciences

[edit] References

  1. ^ CIIT ranked 8th in engineering schools of Pakistan http://www.hec.gov.pk/QualityAssurance/Ranking_lists.htm
  2. ^ Cabinet approval for COMSATS University http://www.ciit.edu.pk/?Link=NewsEvents/NewsDetail&NewsID=191

[edit] External links

CIIT Official website

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Colleges and Universities in Islamabad
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Colleges and Universities in Lahore
Allama Iqbal Medical College: Jinnah Hospital • COMSATS Institute of Information Technology • Center for Research in Urdu Language Processing • Forman Christian College • Government College University • Institute of Management Sciences • King Edward Medical University: Mayo Hospital • Kinnaird College • Lahore College for Women University • Lahore University of Management Sciences • Minhaj International University • National College of Arts • National University of Computer and Emerging Sciences • Pakistan School of Fashion Design • University of Central Punjab: Punjab College of Business Administration, Punjab Institute of Computer Science • University of Education • University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore • University of Lahore • University of Management and Technology • University of the Punjab: Hailey College of Commerce, Oriental College, University College of Information Technology • University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences • Centre for High Energy Physics