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Capital University of Science & Technology
Capital University of Science & Technology (CUST) in Islamabad is a renowned private university known for its emphasis on science, technology, engineering, and management education. Established in 1998 as MAJU (Muhammad Ali Jinnah University) and later rebranded as CUST, the university is recognized by the Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan and accredited by various professional bodies. CUST offers a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs in disciplines like engineering, computer science, business administration, and social sciences. With a modern campus, state-of-the-art research facilities, and a focus on innovation, CUST provides students with quality education and opportunities for professional growth. The university maintains strong industry linkages and encourages research, entrepreneurship, and hands-on learning experiences to prepare graduates for competitive job markets globally. HistoryCUST was established in 1998 as a campus of Muhammad Ali Jinnah University, Karachi.[1] AcademicsFacultiesFaculty of Computing
Faculty of Management and Social Sciences
Faculty of Engineering
Faculty of Pharmacy
Faculty of Health and Life Sciences
ResearchResearch is a crucial part of CUST's vision and mission. CUST has many research groups working in each of its departments doing extensive research on industrial problems. Just in 2022, Higher Education Commision of Pakistan (HEC) accepted 7 proposals of research by CUST under National Research Program for Universities.[2] CUST also has an Office of Research, Innovation and Commercialization (ORIC) that is recognized by HEC[3] and a research center known as Jinnah Business Research Center. Journals
CampusCUST is known to have a highly developed campus and is recognized as one of the most energy-efficient campuses in Pakistan. It has modern and state-of-the-art facilities. Sport facilities
Energy efficient campusThe university has a dedicated sustainability committee known as "Directorate of Sustainability and Environment".[4] Campus is also fully self-sufficient [5] ParkingCust has separate parking areas for bikes, buses and cars. Foreign collaborationsInternational Universities: Capital University of Science and Technology (CUST) has collaborated with renowned international universities to facilitate two-way knowledge exchange and foster academic excellence. These include University of California, Berkeley, Graz University of Technology, Gheorghe Asachi Technical University of Iași, Università degli Studi di Brescia, University of Bremen, Ohio State University, Télécom Paris, University of Évora, University of Massachusetts, and University of Technology Malaysia. These collaborations focus on joint research, faculty and student exchange, participation in the Erasmus Programme, and organizing academic events. Quality networks and associationsCapital University of Science and Technology (CUST) is involved in several international quality networks, ensuring adherence to global academic and research standards. Other entities: CUST has the following notable collaborations:
International rankings
According to the 2023 Times Higher Education World University Ranking, the Capital University of Science & Technology is ranked between 601 and 800 internationally. In the 2023 QS Asian University Rankings, it holds the 160th position in the Southeastern Asia category. Additionally, it is among the top ten universities in Pakistan and ranks 326th among 922 global universities in the international sustainability ranking by UI GreenMetric. See also
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