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About CIIT
CIIT Mission:- COMSATS Institute of Information Technology, founded in the belief that understanding enriches all people, is dedicated to the search for truth through advancement of learning and extending the frontiers of knowledge; to the sharing of this knowledge through education in an academically diverse range of disciplines; and to the application of this knowledge to benefit the people of Pakistan in particular, and Muslim Ummah and the world, as a whole. The Institute's mission is threefold:
- Research and Discovery: Generate and preserve knowledge, understanding, and creativity by instigating enquiry, conducting high-quality research and promoting scholarship, that benefit students, scholars, and communities across the country, the Muslim Ummah, and the world, at large.
- Teaching and Learning: Share that knowledge, understanding, and creativity by providing a broad range of educational programs among a diverse community of learners and teachers, and prepare graduate, professional, and undergraduate students, as well as non-degree-seeking students interested in continuing education and lifelong learning, for active roles in competitive and culturally diverse environs.
- Outreach and Public Service: Extend, apply, and exchange knowledge between the Institute and society by applying scholarly expertise to intellectual, social and technological problems, by helping organizations and individuals respond to their changing environments, and by making the knowledge and resources created and preserved at the Institute accessible to the citizens. Using the resources of its multiple campuses in an integrated fashion, the Institute vies to strengthen the services to the state through the education of a modern work force, research and development, technology commercialization, and partnership with business, government and community groups.
CIIT Ranking:-
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| Research Output |
7 (Total 114) |
| Cumululative Impact Factor (ISI) * |
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It is a matter of pride for the CIIT that it has been able to record remarkable achievements in terms of ranking of it Engineering degree programs as well as research productivity of the faculty members, given its brief history.
The Higher Education commission (HEC) has carried out an exercise for the ranking of institutes of higher education in Pakistan. According to HEC’s ranking of engineering universities, CIIT is at number 8 among the engineering institutes of higher education during 2006.
In terms of research output, CIIT has been ranked at number 7 amongst the institutions of higher education numbering more than 114 in the country during 2006, as notified by HEC.
CIIT has also been ranked number 7 in research ranking of Universities on the basis of cumulative Impact Factor based on Institute of Scientific Information (ISI) web of knowledge (USA), as notified by HEC.
* Cumulative Impact Factor based on Institute of Scientific Information (ISI) web of knowledge (USA)
CIIT Campuses:-
CIIT currently has seven campuses in Islamabad, Lahore, Wah, Abbottabad, Attock, and Sahiwal, while six more campuses are in pipeline including
Gujrat, Toba Tek Singh, Karachi, Quetta, Vehari, and Larkana. The future plans also envisage opening of more campuses in the provinces of Sindh and Balochistan, as well as overseas.
Currently the CIIT is offering 41 different degree programs in the fields of Information and Communication Technology, Management Sciences, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Bio-sciences, Development Studies, Environmental Science, Meteorology, and Architecture and Design. The present student strength is around 13,239 with
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CIIT Board of Governors:-
The affairs of CIIT are governed by the Board of Governors (BOG) consisting
of eminent Scientists, Educationists and Policymakers. The Board, headed by Executive
Director, COMSATS, has representation from the Ministry of Science and Technology,
Ministry of Information Technology, Ministry of Education, Higher Education Commission,
NESCOM, PAEC etc., and the academia. The day to day affairs of CIIT are taken care of
by the Rector, Dr. S.M. Junaid Zaidi, who is the academic and administrative head
of the Institute. The Rector performs his functions in accordance with the general
policy guidelines of the CIIT, laid down by the BOG.
Following are currently the members of the BOG:
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Dr. Imtinan Elahi Qureshi, T.I., |
Convener |
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Executive Director, |
Board of Governors |
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Commission on Science & Technology
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COMSATS Secretariat, G-5/2,
Islamabad |
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Mr K. B. Rind |
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Secretary,Ministry of Science and Technology,
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Board of Governors |
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4th Floor, Evacuee Complex, F-5,
Islamabad |
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Mr. Imtiaz Qazi |
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Secretary, Ministry of Education,
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Board of Governors |
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Block-D, Secretariat, Islamabad |
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Dr. Naveed A. Malik,
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(Nominee of Chairman HEC),
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Rector,Virtual University,
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Prof Dr Khalid Mahmood Khan, S.I., |
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Vice Chancellor,
University of Arid Agriculture,
Rawalpindi |
Board of Governors |
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Dr Samar Mubarakmand, N.I., H.I., S.I., |
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Member (Science & Technology), |
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Room No. 126, P Block,
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Pakistan Secretariat, Islamabad |
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Dr N. M. Butt, S.I., |
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House No. 155, Street No. 15, |
Board of Governors |
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Scientist Emeritus, P.A.E.C, |
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E-7, Islamabad |
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Dr Anwar ul Haq, S.I., PoP, T.B., |
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House No. 69, Street No. 36, E-11/3
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Board of Governors |
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Islamabad |
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Dr S. M. Junaid Zaidi, S.I., |
Member |
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Rector,
COMSATS Institute of Information Technology , |
Board of Governors |
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Dr Shaukat Ali Hayat, |
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Director CIIT |
Board of Governors |
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Defence Road, Off Raiwind Road, |
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Lahore |
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Dr Muhammad Tahir Mukhtar, |
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Director CIIT Attock Campus, |
Board of Governors |
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Prof Dr Mahmood A. Bodla, |
Member |
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Director CIIT,
Sahiwal / Vehari Campus |
Board of Governors |
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Dr. Munir Akhtar |
Member |
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Director CIIT, Wah Campus |
Board of Governors |
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Prof. Dr. Raheel Qamar, T.I. |
Member |
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Incharge |
Board of Governors |
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CIIT, Islamabad Campus |
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Dr. Khan Gul Jadoon
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Director,
COMSATS Institute of Information Technology
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Abbottabad Campus. |
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Prof. Dr. Talat Afza |
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Dean, Faculty of Business Administration, |
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CIIT, Lahore Campus |
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Dr. Arshad S. Malik |
Secretary |
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Registrar,
COMSATS Institute of Information Technology |
Board of Governors |
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Islamabad |
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Rector's Message:-
In this technology pervasive environment, the attainment of higher education is
becoming a much sought after goal of the
youth of the nation. I am positive that
for the academic and research pursuits, COMSATS Institute of Information Technology
(CIIT) is the most preferred destination for the best students, teachers, researchers
and scholars.
Our motto: ‘join the best to bring out the best.’
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Since its establishment in 2000, the CIIT has always been at the forefront of innovations
and has played an active part in shaping the modern day higher education. It has
approximately 9000 full time students studying a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate
and research degree programs. By offering a broad range of disciplines the CIIT
encompasses the issues that are of real interest to professionals, prospective employers
and to you as students. Our institution has more than 900 academic and active research
staff. Many of our faculty are academics of world renown and they are doing research
at the cutting edge of the respective disciplines. The expertise is reflected in
our teaching and has made this institution a credible center of excellence both
in quality teaching and research.
The CIIT is one of the largest and fastest grown research oriented institutions
in Pakistan. The recent 2006-HEC Research Assessment Exercise has confirmed
our institute’s position as one of the top 10 research institutions with departments
undertaking research of national and international excellence. During 2006, the
CIIT earned the singular honor of being ranked at number seven among 114 institutions
of higher education in the country on account of research output by its
qualified faculty. Similarly among the Engineering disciplines, the CIIT was ranked
at number eight in the country. Our commitment to the advancement of knowledge
and our remarkable achievements in research is evidence of our success. This success
has led to the increasing number of students joining the CIIT every year.
Alongside such finesse in academic performance, the institute takes pride in the
strong links it has established with business and industry, which helps students
understand and experience the dynamics of the market place. Our growing international
reputation is evident in the prestigious exchange agreements (MoUs) the CIIT holds
with some of the best institutions, the notable being the University of Illinois
at Urbana-Champaign (USA), Harbin Institute of Technology (China), University of
Essex (UK) and many others.
The CIIT also recognizes that our students, while facing a highly competitive technological
environment would be functioning at higher levels. As such, the CIIT places a strong
emphasis on preparing the students for the work place. The employers recognize
the value of a degree from the CIIT and our graduates are among the highest paid
in the country. Our career development offices have made positive headway in this
direction and the employers rate our career services as most proactive.
If you choose to study at the CIIT you will be joining one of the most forward looking
institutions. We are committed to our distinguished reputation as a world class
seat of learning for graduate studies and research. Our right choice will place
you in good stead for the acquisition of advanced knowledge and your job prospects
after studying at the CIIT would second to none.
With Best Wishes,
Dr. S. M. Junaid Zaidi, Sitara-i-Imtiaz
Rector CIIT
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Degree Awarding Status:-
The CIIT was granted Degree Awarding Status by the Federal Government vide Presidential
Ordinance No. XXXVIII issued on August 12, 2000.
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Culled from the Gazette of Pakistan, the facsimile of the Presidential Ordinance
is reproduced here:
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Registration No
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PART I
Acts, Ordinances, President's Orders and Regulations
GOVERNMENT OF PAKISTAN
MINISTRY OF LAW, JUSTICE, HUMAN RIGHTS AND
PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS
(Law. Justice Human Rights Division)
Islamabad, the 12thAugust, 2000
No. F. 2( I )/2000-Pub. -- The following Ordinance made by the President
is hereby published for general information :-
ORDINANCE No. XXXVIII OF 2000
AN
ORDINANCE
to provide for the establishment of the COMSATS Institute of Information
Technology
WHEREAS the Commission on Science and Technology for Sustainable Development in
the South (COMSATS) has expressed the desire to establish COMSATS Institute of Information
Technology;
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