FAST and COMSATS are the two top choices for BS CS/IT programs in Pakistan. FAST has been dominating the CS education for a number of years in Pakistan, while COMSATS has shown some extra-ordinary progress in the recent past and has given a tough competition to FAST in this regard. A number of Students face difficulty in deciding between the two. Here we are presenting a comparison of both the universities.
Please note that Selection of a university is a very important decision, and it is not always like one university will always be the best for everyone, the environment, facilities and institution's approach towards academics and balance between curricular and extra-curricular activities matter a lot in this regard. A social student may find it difficult to adjust in a highly academically structured environment, while a dedicated and introvert type student may find difficulties in a university where more importance is given to social activities. Hence it is very important to know about your priorities and making the right choice.
Statistical Comparison of COMSATS and FAST
HEC Ranking
COMSATS:- #1 in CS & IT,
FAST:- #2 in CS
Campuses currently operating:-
FAST:- 5
COMSATS:- 7
Ranked in ASIA:-
FAST:- Not Ranked
COMSATS:- IN Between 200-250
Dual Degree:-
FAST:- Not Available
COMSATS:- Only for Lahore Campus
Why you should choose FAST for CS Program
- One of the best CS degrees or perhaps the best in Pakistan
- Great Job Placement rate, alumni are employed by almost every big company including Microsoft, Google etc
- A large number of alumni are pursuing MS/PhD degrees in international universities.
- New programs like Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security
- Best computer labs, and facilities, their syllabus is up-to-date.
- You will find many opportunities, get to know the latest trends in the market, projects are really difficult and practical.
- FAST offers a 50% or even upto 100% fee waiver to deserving students. The waived fee can be returned back to university in ten years or when you get a good enough job after degree you can repay it back in easy installments.
- FAST is academically very strong, requires its students to put their best efforts, engage in practical applications of the IT fields.
- Graduation rates are low, this is because FAST require a lot of efforts, hard work and full commitment from its students towards their studies
- Getting a higher GPA is very tough. Their grading system is very tough.
- Lack of Social and Extra-curricular activities. You may not even find time for summer vacation plans.
- FAST-NUCES is challenging, and demands a lot of effort from the student side
Why you should choose COMSATS?
- Good opportunities for personal development, i.e. sports, extra-curricular and co-curricular activities.
- Ranked #1 in CS & IT in Pakistan.
- It is a semi Government University. So the fee per semester is usually in range and is not heavy on your pocket.
COMSATS offers very good facilities to its students; its computer labs are very good. - Large Number of students and alumni
- Large number of programs offered
- You can find time for your social life.
- Large campus area, lush green lawns and more spacious campuses than FAST.
- Ranked 2nd best university in Research in Pakistan.
- Chances of passing out / graduation rates are higher than FAST.
- COMSATS is investing heavily in different areas and is progressing at a greater rate.
- COMSATS may be regarded as a Large Scale University, where you can find variety of students and teachers that will help you broaden your exposure to the real world.
- COMSATS students participate more in different co-curricular and extra-curricular activities, projects and competitions.
- COMSATS Islamabad has become the first university in Pakistan offering hybrid teaching
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