COMSATS UNIVERSITY ISLAMABAD · VIRTUAL CAMPUS
Frequently Asked Questions
General information about COMSATS University Islamabad and admissions
General Information
Frequently Asked Questions
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COMSATS University Islamabad (CUI).
Commission on Science and Technology for Sustainable Development in the South (COMSATS).
It’s a Federally Chartered, Public sector University.
Yes, University is recognized by the Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan.
There are eight campuses of CUI.
Islamabad campus, Lahore campus, Abbottabad Campus, Sahiwal Campus, Vehari Campus, Wah Campus, Attock Campus, Virtual Campus
Islamabad campus, Lahore campus, Abbottabad Campus, Sahiwal Campus, Vehari Campus, Wah Campus, Attock Campus, Virtual Campus
CUI follows semester system. There are two semesters in a year i.e Spring (February – June) and Fall (September – January)
There is no age limit. CUI provides equal opportunity to all the applicant purely on merit bases.
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).
Yes, COMSATS has highly qualified and experienced faculty in various disciplines in accordance with the guidelines provided by HEC.
No, admissions are offered on open merit basis.
Fall semester commence in 1st week of September, whereas the Spring semester commence in 1st week of February.
CUI does not have credit hours transfer policy from any National or International Institute/university. However, a student of CUI Physical can transfer his/her credit hours to other university either national or international.
| Program | Years | Minimum Semesters | Maximum Semesters |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor | 04 | 08 | 12 |
English is a medium of instruction in CUI
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.
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.
CUI offers full time degree programs
Higher Education Commission is currently in the process of finalizing the Open and Distance Learning (ODL) Policy and related compliance framework for universities in Pakistan. Accordingly, COMSATS University Islamabad will offer online and distance learning degree programs after obtaining the necessary approvals and in full compliance with the applicable HEC policies, guidelines, and regulations.