COMSATS INSTITUTE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY


'COMSATS Institute of Information Technology' (CIIT) is one of the leading institution in Pakistan which is working under the umbrella of COMSATS, with a well-established reputation and a wide range of interests and facilities. Most importantly, it has faculty of international distinction.
COMSATS Institute of Information Technology (CIIT) is distinctive. This has been recognized by the Government, and the major players of Industry, with whom it is working to promote higher education and propagate science and technology in Pakistan. Currently CIIT is imparting education to over '10,000' students nationwide. CIIT attained the status of degree awarding institute vide the Presidential Ordinance No. XXXVIII issued on 12th August, 2000.

Contents
About CIIT
CIIT National Ranking
COMSATS University
Campuses of CIIT in Pakistan
Faculties and departments
Faculty of Information Science and Technology
Faculty of Engineering
Faculty of Business Administration
Faculty of Sciences
External Links
References

About CIIT


The name of COMSATS Institute of Information Technology is synonymous with the leading edge in studies of new and emerging disciplines. Its aim is to remain among the leading institutions of the country for teaching and research in various disciplines. CIIT educate the students in a way that fosters technical excellence, originality and breadth of vision. It try to achieve the aims with the help of qualified faculty, which is drawn largely from the academia as well as industry ensuring that links back into the academic and commercial world are maintained and that students work on real problems, in real time, as in real life. This provides an excellent basis for career progression of its graduates.

CIIT National Ranking


CIIT is ranked at 8th[1] number in the Engineering discipline according to the HEC ranking issued in 2006.

COMSATS University


Federal cabinet of Pakistan approves charter for COMSATS University[2] on Thursday, October 05, 2006 , transformed/upgraded COMSATS Institute of Information Technology into 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.

Campuses of CIIT in Pakistan


Splendor view of COMSATS IIT, M.A. Jinnah Campus, Lahore

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

Islamabad

Lahore

Wah

Abbottabad

Attock

Sahiwal started in 2007

Faculties and departments


Following faculties and their departments are awarding bachelors, masters and doctoral degrees to the students:
Faculty of Information Science and Technology


★ Department of Computer Sciences
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.
Faculty of Engineering


★ Department of Electrical Engineering
#Computer Engineering
#Electronics Engineering
#Telecommunication Engineering
#Power Engineering

★ Department of Chemical Engineering
Faculty of Business Administration


★ Department of Management Sciences

★ Department of Development Studies
Faculty of Sciences


★ Department of Computer Sciences

★ Department of Bio Sciences

★ Department of Physics

★ Department of Mathematics

★ Department of Environmental Sciences

★ Department of Architecture

★ Department of Meteorology

External Links



Alumni mailing lists


CIITLHR - Lahore alumni mailing list

References


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


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