1. What is the full name of University?
   Answer COMSATS University Islamabad (CUI).

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2. What is an abbreviation of COMSATS?
   Answer Commission on Science and Technology for Sustainable Development in the South (COMSATS).

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3. Is CUI a private or Public Sector University?
   Answer It’s a Federally Chartered, Public sector University.

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4. Is University recognized by Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan?
   Answer Yes, University is recognized by the Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan.

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5. How many campuses does university have?
   Answer There are eight campuses of CUI.
   Islamabad campus, Lahore campus, Abbottabad Campus, Sahiwal Campus, Vehari Campus, Wah Campus, Attock Campus, Virtual Campus

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6. What is system of education being followed at CUI?
   Answer CUI follows semester system. There are two semesters in a year i.e Spring (February – June) and Fall (September – January)

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7. Is there any age limit for applying for admission in Undergraduate degree programs?
   Answer There is no age limit. CUI provides equal opportunity to all the applicant purely on merit bases.

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8. How frequently are admissions offered at CUI?
   Answer: COMSATS University Islamabad (CUI) typically offers admissions twice a year, in the Fall and Spring semesters. Admissions for online/distance learning programs are expected to resume around Spring 2027, subject to approval from the Higher Education Commission (HEC).

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9. Does Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) recognize engineering programs of CUI?
   Answer Yes, all the engineering programs offer by CUI are recognized by Pakistan Engineering council.

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10. Does COMSATS University has highly qualified faculty in various disciplines?
    Answer Yes, COMSATS has highly qualified and experienced faculty in various disciplines in accordance with the guidelines provided by HEC.

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11. Does NCEAC and NBEAC recognize computer science and Management Science programs of CUI?
    Answer Yes, all degree programs at all campuses of CUI are recognized by HEC and their relevant accreditation bodies.

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12. Does COMSATS University have lab facilities?
    Answer Yes, COMSATS have latest and well-equipped relevant laboratories to support programs being offered at Undergraduate and Graduate level.

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13. Does COMSATS have computer lab facilities?
    Answer: Yes, COMSATS provides modern classrooms and well-equipped computer labs with high-speed internet access. For distance learning students, these academic and technical facilities will be accessible through COMSATS physical campuses and designated student facilitation centers across Pakistan.

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14. Does COMSATS have library facilities?
    Answer: Yes, all campuses of COMSATS offer state-of-the-art library facilities with access to extensive digital resources, databases, subject-specific books, and academic journals. Distance learning students can also benefit from these resources through COMSATS physical campuses and designated student facilitation centers across Pakistan.

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15. Is there is any self-finance / quota system in COMSATS?
    Answer No, admissions are offered on open merit basis.

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16. When do the classes commence?
    Answer Fall semester commence in 1^st week of September, whereas the Spring semester commence in 1^st week of February.

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17. Does CUI entertain transfer/migration cases?
    Answer CUI does not have credit hours transfer policy from any National or International Institute/university. However, a student of CUI can transfer his/her credit hours to other university either national or international.

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18. What is a duration of undergraduate and graduate (MS/P.hD) degree programs?
    Answer

    Program	Years	Minimum Semesters	Maximum Semesters
    Bachelor	04	08	12
    MS	02	04	08
    Ph.D	03	06	14

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19. What is a medium of instruction in CUI?
    Answer English is a medium of instruction in CUI

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20. If my name on CNIC / Passport is different which is mentioned on my academic documents. How can I get the same name on my degree/transcript issued by CUI?
    Answer At the time of admission, the applicant is required to enter his/her personal data (name, father name, Date of Birth (DOB)) in accordance to his/her Secondary School Certificate (SSC) / O-Levels certificate. However, in case of any change in student name, you will be first required to get the SSC/O-Level DMC / Certificate revised and submit the revised SSC/O-Level certificate to CUI for change in name.
    Please note that, you need to apply for the change in name or father name or DOB well before the printing of final transcript.
    In case of applying after printing of transcript / Degree, you will be required to pay the prescribed fee.

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21. Is there any part time degree programs or short course(s) / diploma offered by CUI?
    Answer CUI offers full time degree programs

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