City University of Science and Information Technology

City University of Science & Information Technology, (CUSIT) Peshawar is one of the first private-sector universities, chartered by the government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, recognized by the Higher Education Commission (HEC), Accredited by the Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC). The University as an extension of Peshawar Model Educational Institutes (PMEI) founded in 1979 with an aim to impart quality education at an affordable cost.

Initially, a primary school was established by Muhammad Zahoor Sethi (Founder), comprising just one moderate campus with 300 students. But, in due course of time, the continuous efforts of our highly qualified faculty and dedicated management paid off and resulted in the establishment of nine separate school campuses, three degree college campuses for boys and two degree college campuses for girls, with a combined strength of over 23,000 students.

Recognizing the extraordinary reputation of PMEI in providing quality education from primary to bachelor level, the government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa granted the charter of City University of Science & Information Technology, Peshawar on 30th August, 2001. The University was inaugurated by Lt. Gen.(R) Syed Iftikhar Hussain Shah, the then Governor, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on October 06, 2001, Dr. Abdul Qadeer Khan was also present at the inauguration. The foundation stone of the new campus at Dalazak Road was laid by the then Governor, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The new Campus is spread at an area of over 90 kanals, with a covered area of 100,000 sq. ft. This campus started its full-fledged academic activities since 11th March, 2009. It was inaugurated by the then Speaker, Provincial Assembly on 12th March, 2011. The university is managed through university bodies such as Board of Governors, Academic Council, Board of Advanced Studies & Research, Board of Faculties, Selection Board and Finance & Planning Committee. The day-to-day affairs of the university are managed by the Vice Chancellor with the help of Deans and Heads of Department. All the efforts of City University's management, administration and faculty are directed to produce competent and efficient professionals who will effectively contribute in taking Pakistan to technological and economic glories.

Our Mission is: To deliver high quality academic programs in Sciences, Engineering Technologies, Social Sciences and Humanities, based on State of the Art Knowledge, Skills, Attitude. To attract and nurture quality minds (Students and Faculty of high caliber) who will contribute towards the national and global knowledge economy for the socio-economic development at regional and global levels. To develop and nurture strong research culture and climate within a dynamic, efficient and effective team of academic and support staff. To be financially self-sustaining through high quality education, cutting edge research, national and international collaboration and commercialization of R&D products and services.

It is an established fact that education plays a vital role in the survival and success of individuals as well as nations. In this modern age, no nation can progress without education. It is necessary for us to produce graduates of the highest intellectual calibre, and thus find a respectable place amongst the developed nations of the world. Our main source of inspiration, Islam guides us towards the pursuit of knowledge and education. It is thus our duty to follow the golden principles of Islam, and excel in both the religious and the modern education.

It is a source of great satisfaction that, by the grace of Almighty Allah, the university has progressed by gigantic leaps. It has gained a coveted position among the private sector universities of Pakistan and is enjoying the trust and confidence of students and parents.

Here, at the City University of Science & Information Technology (CUSIT), Peshawar, We are striving for excellence through hard-work, dedication, devotion and sincerity towards our goals. Your confidence in the CUSIT motivates us to keep working hard, and to provide you with the best possible educational environment.