Best Computer Science Universities
1. National University of Science and Technology (NUST), Islamabad
2. FAST NUCES Lahore
3. Punjab University College of Information Technology
4. Comsats University Islamabad
5. Pakistan Institute of Applied Sciences (PIEAS)
6. Information Technology University
7. Air University
8. Ghulam Ishaq Khan Institute of Engineering, Sciences and Technology
9. University of Engineering and Technology
10. Lahore University of Management and Sciences
The best computer science universities
Computer science is one of the most popular fields in the world today. Due to its growing scope in the last few years, most students want to go into computer science. Computer science is the study of both computing technologies, hardware and software. Although it is complicated by programming and algorithms, there is no problem if the university is chosen wisely.
There are many universities that offer a bachelor’s degree in computer science, so choosing the right university is a difficult decision. In this article, for students who want to study computer science in the future, we have arranged Pakistan’s top universities for CS.
1. National University of Science and Technology (NUST), Islamabad.
Address: H-12, Islamabad, Islamabad Capital Territory, Pakistan.
Phone No .: +92 51 90852400.
Email address: ugaadmissions@nust.edu.pk
Fee limit: 110,000 PKR per semester.
NUST is undoubtedly the best University of Engineering, Technology and Computer Science in Pakistan. The NIST School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences (SEECS) teaches international standard computer science and software engineering. The school was established in 1999 as the NIST Institute of Information and Technology.
NUST offers the following programs in computer science.
Bachelor in Software Engineering.
Bachelor in Computer Science.
MS / PhD in Computer Science.
MS in Information Security
Master in Information Technology.
NIST also has the first science and technology park. NIST has many international and national affiliations.
According to the QS rankings, NIST is among the top 400 universities in the world and 80th in Asia. NIST aims to become one of the top universities in the world in the next 10 years. NIST is very selective and very difficult to get admission.
2. FAST NUCES Lahore
Address: FAST, Lahore
Phone Number: (051) 111 128 128
Fee Range: 272000 PKR Annually
Alumni: Fawad Afzal Khan, Farhan Saeed, Xulfi, Mir Zafar Ali, Osman Khalid Butt, Hania Aamir
FAST is one of the best computer science universities in Pakistan. It was established in 2000 by former President and Pakistan’s Army Chief General Pervez Musharraf.
The university offers the following programs:
BS / MS / PhD in Computer Science.
BS artificial intelligence.
BS / MS Data Science.
BS Cyber Security and Digital Forensics.
BS / MS / PhD Software Engineering.
There are five university campuses across the country, but the best is in Islamabad.
FAST has a very difficult semester system and a large number of students fail to pass the semester. FAST currently has 11,000 students enrolled.
3. Punjab University College of Information Technology
Address: Katchery Road، Near Anarkali Bazar، Lahore
Phone Number: (042) 111 923 923
Email Address: webmaster@pucit.edu.pk
Punjab University College of Information Technology is one of the top computer science universities in Lahore, Pakistan. PUCIT was established in 1988 as the Center for Computer Science.
It offers the following computer science programs.
BS / MSc / M.Phil / PhD in Computer Science.
BS Information Technology
BS Software Engineering
Full remote sensing and geographic information systems
The university has many clubs and societies for students. The library and a total of 800 plus computer labs are offered to students.
PUCIT is the best institute for computer science in Lahore with 5000 students enrolled.
4. Comsats University Islamabad
Address: Park Rd, Islamabad, Islamabad Capital Territory
Phone Number: (051) 9247000
Email Address: rizwan_ahmed@comsats.edu.pk
Fee Range: 174,000 PKR Annually
Comsats University Islamabad is one of the best university for computer science in Pakistan. It was established in 1998 by the Commission for Southern Science and Technology for Sustainable Development. In addition to Islamabad’s main campus, it has campuses in Lahore, Vehari, Attock, Sahiwal, Abbottabad and Wah.
The university offers the following programs:
BS Computer Engineering.
BS Computer Science
BS Electrical (Computer) Engineering.
BS Software Engineering
BS Telecommunication and Networking
The university currently has 8,500 students enrolled in Islamabad and 30,000 students enrolled in six other campuses.
According to the QS Rankings 2014, the university is among the top 250 universities in Asia.
5. Pakistan Institute of Applied Sciences
Address: Lehtrar Rd, Nilore, Islamabad, Islamabad Capital Territory
Phone Number: (051) 111 174 327
Email Address: registrar@pieas.edu.pk
Alumni: Munir Ahmad Khan (former PAEC Chairman), Dr. Masood Ahmad, Dr. Samar Mubarakmad, and Dr. Waqas Ahmad
PIEAS is one of the best universities in Pakistan in engineering and computer science. It was established in 1967 as a reactor school. The university is under the auspices of the Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission. The university covers an area of 150 acres and has only one campus in Nellore, Islamabad.
The university offers the following programs:
BS Computer and Information Sciences.
MS / M.Phil Computer and Information Sciences.
D. Computer and Information Sciences
The university currently has 1,100 students enrolled. Like NUST, PIEAS is a very selected university and it takes a lot of hard work to get into it.
According to the QS Rankings 2019, PIEAS is ranked 397th in the world, 146th in Asia and the best in Pakistan.
6. Information Technology University
Address: ARFA Tower, Ferozepur Road, Nishtar Town, Lahore, Punjab
Phone Number: (042) 35880062
Email Address: admission@itu.edu.pk
The University of Information Technology is one of the best and emerging universities in Pakistan. It is located inside the Arfa Software Technology Park, while its 183-acre campus is under construction on Burki Road in East Lahore. The ITU was founded in 2012 by Omar Saif, who previously taught at the Cambridge MIT Institute.
The university offers the following programs:
BS / MS Computer Science.
BS Computer Engineering.
BS Management and Technology
BS Economics with Data Science.
MS Data Science
The University holds various degrees of partnership with Harvard University and maintains partnerships with EDX, IBM and US State Edition.
The university has more than 700 students. Between 2013 and 2016, the university conducted research worth Rs. 700 million.
7. Air University
Address: E-9, Islamabad, Islamabad Capital Territory
Phone Number: (051) 9262557
Email Address: ao@mail.au.edu.pk
Fee Range: 81,800 PKR per semester
Air University is one of the best universities for computer science in Islamabad. It was established in 2002 by the Pakistan Air Force (PAF).
The university offers the following programs:
BE Computer Engineering.
BS Computer Science.
BS Cyber Security
BS Information Technology
BS Software Engineering
Multan also has a university campus.
The university is ranked among the top ten universities in the country by HEC.
8. Ghulam Ishaq Khan Institute of Engineering, Sciences and Technology
Address: District Swabi, Khyber Pakhtoon Khwa، Topi, Swabi, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Phone Number: (0938) 271858
Email Address: ismat@giki.edu.pk
Fee Range: 387,500 PKR per semester
Alumni: Dr. Yarjan Abdul Samad, Taimur Khan Jhagra
GIKI is a private elite university located in Topi, Swabi, KPK. It was founded in 1993 by former President Ghulam Ishaq Khan. Abdul Qadeer Khan, Asghar Qadir and Shaukat Hameed Khan played an important role in elevating the Institute.
The Institute offers the following programs:
BS / MS / PhD Computer Science.
BS Computer Engineering.
GIKI is one of the top companies rated by HEC. There are currently 1670 students enrolled in the institute.
9. University of Engineering and Technology
Address: G.T Road, Staff Houses Engineering University Lahore, Lahore, Punjab
Phone Number: (042) 99029227
Email Address: registrar@uet.edu.pk
Alumni: Ahsan Iqbal, Mehreen Faruqi, Fawad Rana, Junaid Jamshed, Faakhir Mehmood
University and Engineering and Technology (UET) is one of the most respected and top universities in Pakistan. It was established in 1921 as Mughalpura Technical College. In addition to the main campus in Lahore, UET has other campuses in different cities of Pakistan.
The university offers the following programs:
BS Computer Science.
BS Computer Engineering.
UET is a very select university and 50,000 students apply for it every year.
According to the QS rankings, UET is ranked 701st in the world and 200th in Asia. It is ranked 5th in Pakistan by HEC.
10. Lahore University of Management and Sciences
Address: DHA Phase 5, Cantt, Lahore, Punjab
Phone Number: (042) 35608000
Email Address: admission@lums.edu.pk
Alumni: Umar Saif, Hina Rabbani Khar, Adil Najam, Arif Zaman, Amer Iqbal, Ayesha Jalal, Asad Abidi, Osama Siddique, and Pervaiz Hoodbhoy
Lahore University of Management Sciences is a private and non-profit research university. It was founded by Syed Babar Ali in 1984 and since then various schools have been started over time.
The university offers the following programs:
BS / MS / PhD in Computer Science.
MS Technology Management and Entrepreneurship
The university also offers a National Outreach Program (NOP) to provide financial assistance to students. Also, it is one of the most expensive universities in Pakistan.
According to the QS Rankings 2016, LUMS is ranked 110th in Asia and in the top 700 in the world.
Final thoughts.
As it is a tiring activity to find the best university for you to further your career, we have listed all the major universities for computer science in Pakistan. We included almost all basic information about each university, HEC and QS rankings. Also, we listed the courses that universities are offering. I hope this article will really help you find the best place to read and shape your career and personality.
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