Message from Registrar

The hallmark of an educational institute is the provision of quality education. In pursuit of this, every facet of the institute should be in harmony and must exude quality in every possible manner and this is what CUI stands for.

CUI is one of the leading higher education institutes of the country. It is offering variety of programs in the field of Information Sciences and Technology, Engineering, Business Administration, Science, Architecture and Design. The knowledge of these is imparted through highly qualified and competent faculty.

The strategic goal of CUI is to develop a knowledge-based economy that will benefit socioeconomic empowerment. In order to achieve this goal, CUI has implemented stringent measures to focus on quality research, which has led to more than 26000 research publications as of March 2024, whereas during the year 2023, the number stands at 2556 as per the web of science.

Improved learning abilities and healthy personality development are prioritized. In this regard, state of the art labs, lecture halls, and a modern library are also available at CUI. Students can engage in healthy recreational activities by using sports facilities which are accessible to them. Because of this, CUI students have excelled in extracurricular activities, athletics, and academics.

Owing to its high-quality education, innovative research platforms, and thriving global and regional reputation, CUI continues to progress from strength to strength in its international standings in various ranking platforms every year. In the newly announced international rankings 2024, CUI has yet again nailed its position as one of the leading Institutions for higher education. In TIMES Higher Education (THE) world universities rankings, CUI has been placed among 601-800 world best universities. Further, CUI is ranked at #301-400 in Business & Economics, #301-400 in THE Engineering & Technology, #401-500 in Life Sciences #301-400 in Physical Sciences, #401-500 in Computer Science subject rankings 2024. In addition, CUI has been ranked #1 among Pakistani Universities in THE World University Rankings 2024 for Chemical Engineering. Furthermore, CUI is placed in the QS World University Rankings 2024 in 651- 660 band improving significantly from last year 2023 where CUI was bracketed in the range of 1001-1200 band. In the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023, CUI secured 2nd, 3rd, and 4th positions in nearly 14 subjects.

The university also earned recognition in THE Emerging Economies Rankings 2023, #251-300, #174 in THE Asian University Rankings 2023 and # 151–200 in THE Young University Rankings 2023. Furthermore, CUI was ranked #501-600 globally in the Shanghai rankings while being number 01 in Pakistan. Further, CUI was ranked 201-300 in THE University Impact Rankings 2023 for performance in 17 Sustainable Development Goals and secured 1st position in Pakistan, solidifying its position as a leading institution globally and the top-ranked university in Pakistan.

According to the Nature Index, which is an indicator of institutional research performance, has ranked CUI at No. 3 among top Pakistani universities in 2023.

I extend my warmest regards to individuals who aspire to join CUI, an organization dedicated to pursuing excellence in teaching and learning, research and discovery, outreach and public service.

Prof. Dr. Sajjad A. Madani
Registrar