City University of Science and Information Technology

What City University of Science and Information Technology does

City University of Science and Information Technology (CUSIT) is a private, HEC-recognized university chartered in 2001 by the Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and headquartered on Dalazak Road, Peshawar, Pakistan. It operates a multi-faculty campus built around four multi-story buildings on its own land, delivering undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs across ten departments: Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, English, Health Sciences, Management Sciences, Mathematics, Nursing, Pharmacy, Psychology, and Zoology. Programs range from four-year BS degrees (Computer Science, Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Civil/Electrical Engineering, Accounting & Finance, BBA) to professional doctorates such as Pharm-D (five years, 198 credit hours) and DPT (five years, 175 credit hours), plus MS/M.Phil/MBA and Ph.D. tracks in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, and Management Sciences. The university holds ten-plus programmatic accreditations from PEC, NCEAC, NBEAC, NACTE, PCATP, NTC, Pharmacy Council, Nursing Council, and Allied Health Professionals Council.

CUSIT's technology footprint centers on a paperless IT infrastructure spanning student, faculty, parent, and management communications, plus state-of-the-art laboratories refreshed on an ongoing basis. The International Office runs dedicated web systems for managing partnerships, exchanges, and alumni tracking, while admission runs through centralized portals (cup.edu.pk, admissions.cup.edu.pk). The university has built an international articulation stack with the University of Essex (UK, 3+1 program), UTAR (Malaysia, 2+2), and Fenerbahce University (Turkey, semester exchange), supplemented by channel partnerships with IDP and Career Advisory Service.

Revenue is generated through annual tuition and academic fees across the program portfolio, channeled via centralized online admissions and Fall/Spring intake cycles. Goodwill/CUSIT Talent Scholarships and ACCA/ICMA paper-exemption partnerships create price-discount and credentialing levers for student acquisition. The university is founder-owned (Zahoor Sethi, Chairman) with a multi-stakeholder Board of Governors that includes government and British Council representation; it is not PE/VC-backed, and no financial statements are publicly disclosed. Geographic footprint is primarily Pakistan, with student-mobility channels into the UK, Malaysia, and Turkey.

Name

City University of Science and Information Technology

Legal name

City University of Science and Information Technology

Website

https://cityuniversity.edu.pk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Short description

City University of Science and Information Technology (CUSIT) is a privately chartered Pakistani university in Peshawar offering undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs across engineering, computing, health sciences, management, and social sciences, supplemented by international articulation pathways in the UK, Malaysia, and Turkey.

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Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Technical Universities with Computing, Data & AI Focus (EDAHAEAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Technical Universities with Specialized Engineering Domains (EDAHAEAI)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Engineering degree programs
• Health sciences education
• Computer science degrees
• Pharmacy professional training

Headquarters

HQ city

Peshawar

HQ country

Pakistan

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Academic Fees: CUSIT generates primary revenue through tuition fees charged for various undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs. Programs include B.Sc. Civil Engineering (4 years, 139 Credit Hours), B.Sc. Electrical Engineering (4 years, 133 Credit Hours), Pharm-D (5 years, 198 Credit Hours), DPT (5 years, 175 Credit Hours), and various BS, MS, MBA, and Ph.D. programs across multiple disciplines. Fee structures are available for download from the university website.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

City University of Science and Information Technology (CUSIT) is a private university in Peshawar, Pakistan that delivers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degree programs across Engineering (Civil, Electrical), Computer Science (including AI and Data Science), Health Sciences (Pharmacy, DPT, Nursing, Allied Health), Management Sciences, Mathematics, English, Psychology, and Zoology. Revenue is generated primarily through tuition and academic fees charged to admitted students across these multi-year programs, supplemented by scholarship-funded enrollments and international articulation pathways.

Product overview

City University of Science and Information Technology (CUSIT) is a private university in Peshawar offering a comprehensive portfolio of undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs across multiple disciplines. The institution operates as a multi-departmental university with programs in Engineering (Civil, Electrical), Computer Science (including AI and Data Science specializations), Health Sciences (Pharmacy, Nursing, DPT, Medical Lab Technology), Management Sciences (Business Administration, Accounting, Economics), Mathematics, English, Psychology, and Zoology. CUSIT also provides international education services through its International Office, facilitating student exchanges, partnerships with global universities (University of Essex, UTAR Malaysia, Fenerbahce University), and study abroad programs. The university's academic offerings include professional degrees like Pharm-D and DPT, ACCA-affiliated accounting programs, and specialized AI/Data Science undergraduate degrees.

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Functional benefit

Products and services

• BS Artificial Intelligence Four-year undergraduate degree program in Artificial Intelligence covering AI concepts, machine learning, and applications, offered by the Computer Science department.
• BS Data Science Four-year undergraduate degree program in Data Science covering data analysis, statistics, and predictive modeling, offered by the Computer Science department.
• BS Computer Science Four-year undergraduate degree program in Computer Science with multiple specializations, offered by the Computer Science department.
• B.Sc. Civil Engineering Four-year undergraduate degree program (139 Credit Hours, 8 semesters) in Civil Engineering, offered by the Civil Engineering department and accredited by PEC.
• B.Sc. Electrical Engineering Four-year undergraduate degree program (133 Credit Hours, 8 semesters) in Electrical Engineering with Telecommunication/Power specializations, accredited by PEC.
• BBA (Bachelor of Business Administration) Four-year (138 Credit Hours) Bachelor of Business Administration program offered by the Management Sciences department, with ICMA paper exemptions available to students.
• BS Accounting & Finance (ACCA) Four-year undergraduate degree in Accounting & Finance that grants students 9 ACCA paper exemptions, accelerating the path toward ACCA certification.
• Pharm-D (Doctor of Pharmacy) Five-year professional pharmacy degree (198 Credit Hours, 10 semesters) preparing students as pharmacists, with NOC granted by the Pharmacy Council of Pakistan.
• DPT (Doctor of Physical Therapy) Five-year (175 Credit Hours, 10 semesters) professional doctorate in physical therapy, registered with the Allied Health Professionals Council.
• BS Nursing Four-year (8 semesters) Bachelor of Science in Nursing program, accredited by the Pakistan Nursing and Midwifery Council.
• MS Computer Science Two-year (4 semesters, 33 Credit Hours) Master of Science in Computer Science program for graduate students seeking advanced study.
• MS Software Engineering Graduate program in Software Engineering for BS-SE/BCS degree holders seeking master's-level qualification.
• MS Electrical Engineering Graduate program in Electrical Engineering for B.Sc. Electrical Engineering holders seeking master's-level qualification.
• Ph.D Management Sciences Three-year doctoral program in Management Sciences for students who have completed MS/M.Phil degrees and seek advanced research careers.
• Ph.D Computer Science Doctoral program in Computer Science for advanced research by students who have completed master's-level qualifications.
• International Office Services Gateway service providing student exchange programs, international partnerships, visa assistance, study abroad guidance, scholarships, and faculty development for CUSIT students seeking global education pathways.

Quantifiable outcome

• BS Accounting & Finance students receive 9 ACCA exemptions
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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AI maturity

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AI capability6 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of Pakistan (ICMA Pakistan)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 February 2026MoU signed on February 19, 2026 between ICMA Pakistan and CUSIT Management Sciences Department. Students of BBA, BS Accounting & Finance, and MBA programs receive exemptions of up to 12 ICMA papers along with access to various scholarship opportunities. This partnership strengthens academia-industry collaboration with dignitaries including President ICMA FCMA Mr. Ghulam Mustafa Qazi participating.
• Bogzaici University, TurkeycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 February 2026Partnership for potential student exchanges and academic collaboration. Meeting conducted as part of Turkish Universities Fair 2026.
• Bayburt University, TurkeycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 February 2026Partnership meeting held for potential academic collaboration and student exchange programs.
• Adiyaman University, TurkeycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 February 2026Partnership meeting conducted for academic collaboration opportunities with Turkish university.
• Directorate of Science and Technology (DoST), Khyber PakhtunkhwacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 October 2025Government partnership for innovation and technology initiatives. Director General DoST and Dr. Taza Gul (Director, DoST) participate in CUSIT's disruptive innovation board, recognizing the university's vision for technological advancement.
• Durshal (Project Director Mr. Pir Amad)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 October 2025Government-funded startup incubation initiative partnering with CUSIT for entrepreneurial development and startup ecosystem advancement.
• British Council (KP Region)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 October 2025Mr. Muhammad Qureshi (Head of KP Region, British Council) joins CUSIT board recognizing university's international education initiatives and global connectivity efforts.
• National Business Education Accreditation Council (NBEAC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 June 2025MoU signed between CUSIT and NBEAC Training & Development Wing on June 16, 2025. Focus areas include faculty development, curriculum enhancement, and accreditation readiness. Represented by Executive Director Mr. Muhammad Ayub Sethi, Vice Chancellor Engr. Dr. Nasrullah Khan, and Dean Dr. Naveed from CUSIT.
• University of Essex, UKflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 February 20253+1 Program Partnership where students complete 3 years at CUSIT and final year at University of Essex. Program available for BS-CS, BS-SE, BBA, BS-Accounting & Finance. Progression program for Masters available. Degree awarded by University of Essex providing world-class education and international exposure.
• University of Tunku Abdul Rehman (UTAR), MalaysiaflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 February 20252+2 Partnership program where students study 2 years at CUSIT and 2 years at UTAR Malaysia. Degree awarded by UTAR Malaysia.
• Fenerbahce University, TurkeycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 February 2025Semester exchange program where students study one semester at Fenerbahce University, Turkey.
• IDP PartnershipminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 10 February 2025IDP provides study abroad counseling and support, access to global universities, application assistance, and visa assistance services.
• Career Advisory Service (CAS)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 10 February 2025CAS provides counseling and support for study in Malaysia, access to Malaysian universities, application assistance, and visa assistance.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Iqra University: Iqra University is a private-sector Pakistani university with multiple campuses offering Business, Computing, and Engineering programs at affordable tuition, mirroring CUSIT's positioning as a chartered private university serving cost-conscious students.
• Riphah International University: Riphah is a private Pakistani university with multiple campuses offering Engineering, Computing, Health Sciences, and Business programs — a directly comparable chartered private-sector peer with PE backing.
• University of Central Punjab (UCP): UCP is a private Lahore-based university offering Engineering, Computing, Business, and Health Sciences programs with PE backing (Asia Frontier Capital) — a comparable private multi-disciplinary peer with similar program breadth to CUSIT.
• FAST National University: FAST-NUCES is a major private Pakistani university with a strong Computer Science and Engineering portfolio and multiple campuses, directly comparable to CUSIT in its tech-focused private-sector higher education positioning.
• COMSATS University Islamabad: COMSATS is a federally chartered multi-campus university with strong Computer Science, Engineering, and Business programs across Pakistan, directly competing with CUSIT for STEM students in the private higher education market.
• SZABIST (Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto Institute of Science and Technology): SZABIST is a private Pakistani institution offering Computing, Engineering, Business, and Media programs across multiple campuses — competing with CUSIT for the same mid-tier private higher education segment in Pakistan.

Broad incumbents

• National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST): NUST is Pakistan's leading federally chartered research university with national brand recognition in Engineering, Computing, and Business — setting the quality benchmark that CUSIT's engineering and CS programs must compete against.
• Bahria University: Bahria is a large multi-campus private university offering Engineering, Computing, Business, and Health Sciences programs across Pakistan with strong employer branding, comparable to CUSIT's multi-disciplinary portfolio.
• Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS): LUMS is Pakistan's premier private university offering programs across management, engineering, and social sciences at a national scale — a benchmark for premium private higher education in Pakistan against which CUSIT competes.

Regional players

• Abasyn University: Abasyn is a private Peshawar-based university offering Computing, Business, and Engineering programs in KPK — directly comparable as a regional private-sector competitor serving the same Peshawar student market as CUSIT.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance11 records

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