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About CIIT
COMSATS University Islamabad (CIIT) — public non-profit university. It is located in Islamabad, Pakistan. The higher education institution is among the youngest in the country. CIIT is working together with Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU), Talloires Network.
The university is ranked number 711 in QS World University Rankings 2025. The educational institution is in 601 position of Times Higher Education World University Ranking (THE).
CIIT offers bachelor and master programs in different fields of study.
Location
Islamabad, Pakistan
Establishment year
1998
Students
33,030
International students
330
Female students
32%
Acceptance rate
40%
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As in many other universities in the country, the academic calendar at CIIT is divided into two semesters. But for convenience, tuition fees are calculated per year. Tuition fees at CIIT are equal for locals and foreigners, and start from 459 USD per year. Thanks to financial support programs, students have the opportunity to fully or partially cover the cost of education. The exact cost of programs and information on the availability of scholarships can be found on the website of the university.
When choosing an educational institution, it is necessary to take into account additional costs: accommodation, transportation, educational materials, meals and personal expenses.
You can apply for an undergraduate program at CIIT if you have a good academic record and a GPA score of at least 2. You also need to successfully pass the entrance exams. Before applying to the university, you need to pass an exam for knowledge of the English language. The university accepts the results of IELTS or TOEFL. The minimum IELTS score is 5. The TOEFL score is not lower than 60.
GPA
2
IELTS
5
TOEFL iBT
60
Master's degree at CIIT
When considering candidates for master's programs, the admission committee of the university pays attention to the student's academic performance during the undergraduate program. To confirm your level of English, you must pass IELTS or TOEFL. The minimum TOEFL score for admission is 60. IELTS — 5 or higher.
IELTS
5
TOEFL iBT
60
CIIT campus
The campus of the educational institution is suburban. It combines the features of a rural and urban campus. Students live separately from the city and create a close-knit community. At the same time, they are not very far from the city and have access not only to urban entertainment, such as cinemas and restaurants, but also to outdoor activities. Students have access to the extensive scientific library of the university. The collection of scientific papers helps them in conducting research. CIIT regularly invites foreign students to participate in exchange programs. For locals, this is a unique opportunity to get in touch with the cultures of other countries, meet representatives of different nationalities and make friends around the world.
If you want to stay in Pakistan after graduation, one of your options is to apply for a work visa. To do this, you need to get an offer from an employer. We talk about other options for immigration in our article.
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