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COMSATS - LANCASTER Dual Degree Programme

About Dual Degree Programme:

A Dual Degree Programme (DDP) is now becoming a popular phenomenon with its worldwide recognition in higher education systems. Students successfully completing the DDP earn two degrees in a cost-effective manner by paying only a fraction of cost involved in obtaining both the degrees separately. DDP provides better choices of jobs and careers for their recipients, especially when the two degrees are earned from institutions of two different continents/countries.

The COMSATS-Lancaster Dual Degree Programme is designed to equip the young and fresh FA/FSc/A-level pass students for future challenges. It is meant to create confidence among the students so that they can get worldwide recognition and acceptance for opting for careers or for pursuing higher education. The Programme has been launched in Pakistan by the two top-ranked institutions: COMSATS Institute of Information Technology, ranked among the top 6 institutions of higher education in Pakistan, and Lancaster University, which is ranked in the top ten of all the major UK league tables 6th in Guardian, 10th in Times and 8th in Independent.

Throughout this programme, students interact with the best minds in academia. Once in the loop, they become part of one of the largest learning fraternities coupled with the campus facilities and learning environment of the Lancaster University and the CIIT . Initially, the DDP has been launched from Fall 2010 in the disciplines of Management Sciences, Computer Science, Electrical (Computer) Engineering and Electrical (Telecom) Engineering. However, plans are underway to include other disciplines also.

International Education Standards in Pakistan

The COMSATS – Lancaster Dual Degree Programme is the first of its kind in Pakistan in which the curriculum of a Pakistani university has been validated by a well reputed British University.
The students entering into the DDP will receive education at CIIT but will be evaluated and examined at the standard of Lancaster University. Thus DDP brings the International Education System to Pakistan.
Implementation of international standards regarding the quality of teaching and evaluation process for the students of Dual Degree.
The Dual Degree scheme has been approved by the Senate of Lancaster University in its meeting held on 7th October 2009 while the Academic Council of the CIIT approved the academic framework of the Dual Degree Programme.

Why I Chose the Dual Degree Programme:-

Arooba Khalid - BSBA My experience at COMSATS has truly been a remarkable one. This institute made me feel as though I was a part of something that was greater than myself. The encouragement, the challenge, the education and the diversity of people from different walks of life was simply astounding. It has given me uncountable opportunities to improve and polish my skills. I think COMSAT’S environment is a great place for spiritual, emotional and mental growth and stimulation. You really do see a change in yourself after the first year.
Muhammad Tauqeer - BTE DDP (Dual Degree Programme) is now becoming a popular phenomenon with its worldwide recognition in higher education systems. DDP brings the benefit of an international degree at a highly affordable cost without even leaving the comfort of home. It simultaneously offers two degrees, One from COMSATS Institute of Information Technology, Lahore, Pakistan and the other from Lancaster University, UK.
Shanza Haider - BSBA CIIT is one of the leading universities in Pakistan and together with Lancaster have developed an innovative and long standing partnership. Upon successful graduation students will be awarded two degrees, one from CIIT and one from Lancaster University. Under this institutional arrangement, students at the campus are able to study for undergraduate degree schemes in the areas of Business, Computer Technology & Engineering. The degree programmes developed and conducted at COMSATS University are validated by Lancaster University. After successful completion of the honors degree students will be awarded two certificates, making them graduates of both COMSATS University and Lancaster University. It gives me a chance to experience different sides of university life and academic programs. It is hard, not going to lie...but I just do my best to present myself as a motivated individual who has direction, personality, and brilliance. The institute wants those who are going to do something with their education, so find what you want to do and be ready to portray that in your writing and your activities. Just know what you are getting yourself into. This is a hard school, do not expect to coast through it. Apply if you are ready for the challenge and if you are ready to meet the demands. This school wants the best, and it gets the best & I guess the breadth of my learning in the end will be perceived to be a 'good thing'.
Syed Muhammad Ali - BTE A Dual Degree Programme, sometimes called a Conjoint Degree, Dual Degree, or Simultaneous Degree Programme, involves a student working for four years and earning two different degrees of equally valued international repute in the end. The biggest incentive in joining the DDP for me was the opportunity to earn highly regarded International degree from Lancaster University which is ranked in top ten universities of UK and National degree from CIIT which is also ranked in top seven universities of Pakistan. I’ll be honored to have Degrees from COMSATS and Lancaster at the same time and I am glad to be part of this Dual degree Programme. I am honored to be part of the First Dual Degree Batch all over Pakistan because the Programme is faster, efficient and less expensive than pursuing two separate degrees sequentially. Most of all CIIT - Lancaster offers you a truly international educational experience.
Adeel Ahmed Khan - BSBA The Dual Degree Program offered by COMSATS and Lancaster University has provided us an opportunity to earn two degrees at the price of one. Highly qualified faculty of both COMSATS and Lancaster Universities are well versed and they inspire us to always take out our best. The highly dynamic environment at campus, video conference lectures by the Lancaster Faculty, excellent examination system and the peculiar nature of the program itself, makes it the best choice of anyone desirous of achieving excellence in his higher education.
Hamayun Khan - BTE I chose Dual Degree Programme because students in Pakistan are being offered a unique higher education opportunity with Dual Degree from Lancaster University and COMSATS Institute of Information Technology. The DDP has been launched with a view to preparing the students to face the challenging environment of a competitive world as competent and confident professionals. This Programme is a major step towards the enhancement of educational standards of the country. Mostly foreign qualified faculty has been hired with specialization in diverse fields such as communication, electronics, thermodynamics, physics, automation, semiconductors, etc. Dual Degree gives an opportunity to prove that Pakistanis can compete with the people of foreign countries in different fields of life.
Umar Farooq - BSBA Without any shadow of doubt Dual Degree Programme is like blessing which has paved the way for the students to get two degrees simultaneously and become distinguished from others. I consider myself fortunate to be a part of it. We get the best qualified teachers under whose guidance and modern teaching methods we are able to polish our skills. Frequent activities like video conferencing, educational movies help us to groom and boost our self confidence. Being a part of the programme definitely gives us the feeling of that diamond which proudly sparkles amongst gold.
Saad Khan - BTE For the first time in Pakistan, COMSATS Institute of Information Technology is providing two degrees in a single package, which includes one degree of COMSATS which is among the top institutes of Pakistan and the other one is of Lancaster which is among the top 10 universities of the world. I chose DDP because it is cost effective and provides us better choices for jobs and career. It also brings International education to Pakistan. Their excellent environment and high standard of teaching would enhance our skills and this Programme would also provide us better opportunities for higher education. The faculty is foreign qualified and last but not the least, the students of DDP will be considered as the external students of Lancaster University and the graduates will be alumni of both Lancaster and CIIT.
Ahmad Hassan - BSBA While focusing on the merits of the dual degree program, we do have a lot of things to say. Entering into the Degree Programme we enjoy the support of the scholarship we get while securing notable points in entry test and F.Sc. At the end of the program we are honored with the dual degree, one from Lancaster while the other from COMSATS. After graduating as a graduate of two notable universities one has a lot of opportunities in excelling others in the field.
Usman Shahid - BTE The Dual Degree Programme is one of the best higher educational opportunities offered in Pakistan. Firstly, we are offered two degrees instead of one in the same timeframe. Secondly, students earn these two degrees in a cost-effective manner by paying only a fraction of cost involved in obtaining both degrees. Moreover, these two degrees are earned from two renowned institutions in two different countries. This enlarges the canvass of choices of jobs for their recipients in the future. These features convinced me to choose Dual Degree Programme.
Hafiz Abdul Haseeb - BTE COMSATS Institute of Information Technology has done a great job with Lancaster University by managing the Dual Degree Programme in Pakistan. I wanted to get admission in this Programme when I read an outstanding advertisement about it in the newspaper. Now I am very happy and proud to be a part of it.
M. Hasanat Amjad - BTE I enrolled myself for DDP due to its following merits. First of all, it is cost effective as compared to studying abroad. Secondly, it offers two degrees for one four year Programme. Thirdly, the educational standards set by Lancaster University are being strictly followed and maintained by COMSATS. The faculty members are highly qualified and expert in their fields.
Omer Hayat - BTE It is a rare opportunity to get an external degree with some major advantages. DDP by COMSATS and Lancaster provides us this opportunity. This Programme ensures the highest standards of education of Lancaster University in Pakistan at an affordable expense. This Programme also gives us the opportunity to avail facilities of both COMSATS and Lancaster University by becoming the alumni of both universities.
Arsalan Asif Khawaja - BTE In this competitive era, most people desire to go abroad for studies but it is not possible for everyone to do so. COMSATS is the first institution to provide this precious opportunity to get a foreign degree without giving-up the leisure of our homes. The moment I heard about this offer, I decided to join this Programme. The ever-growing reputation of COMSATS in recent years made me more curious and without a delay, I made my mind to join it.
Zohair Raza - BTE DDP is a unique Programme offered by the university in collaboration with Lancaster University, UK. It is a very beneficial and low-cost Programme which offers its students two degrees at the end of 4 years, one from COMSATS and the other from Lancaster University. All these attractive features and my aim to become a good educationist brought me here and I am very proud of my choice.
Asad Raza - BTE There are various reasons as to why I chose to pursue the COMSATS – Lancaster DDP. Every reason was given very careful consideration as it was one of the most important decisions of my life. The beautiful architecture of the newly built campus was very appealing when I first visited the institution. The DDP itself was the most vital reasons as it offered two degrees from top ranked UK and Pakistani universities. I did extensive research on both universities and was quite impressed with what I learned. Their Bachelors in Tele-Communication Engineering is widely accredited. This led me to choose the DDP as the perfect launching pad for my life.
Nawal Mazhar - BTE COMSATS has given us the precious opportunity to get a foreign degree without giving up the leisure of our homes. The COMSATS-Lancaster Dual Degree Programme is designed to equip the young and fresh FA/F.Sc/A-level pass students for future challenges. Throughout this Programme, students will be interacting with the best minds in academia. The COMSATS – Lancaster Dual Degree Programme is the first of its kind in Pakistan in which the curriculum of a Pakistani university has been validated by a well reputed British University. All these things made me think of joining the DDP.
Muhammad Babar Baig - BTE This is indeed the first of its kind in Pakistan. After examining the Lancaster Block, I was sure that my stay here would be a memorable one. The teachers here are highly qualified and exceptional. Why shouldn’t I be a part of this wonderful institution? So I joined BTE as a first DDP batch.
Saad Hameed - BTE The DDP attracted me a lot because CIIT Lahore, among top 7 universities of Pakistan, is now in collaboration with Lancaster University UK. Lancaster University is one of the best universities in the UK. I’m going to have its degree by living in Pakistan; it seems a good deal for me.