Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto Institute of Science and Technology - SZABIST vs National University of Science and Technology - NUST vs Islamabad Medical and Dental College - IMDC vs Capital University of Science and Technology - CUST vs Air University Islamabad

Side-by-side comparison from 82 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Capital University of Science and Technology - CUST (4.80)
Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto Institute of Science and Technology - SZABIST: wins 1/7 categories
National University of Science and Technology - NUST: wins 6/7 categories
Islamabad Medical and Dental College - IMDC: wins 0/7 categories
Capital University of Science and Technology - CUST: wins 0/7 categories
Air University Islamabad: wins 0/7 categories
Shifa Tameer-e-Millat University: wins 0/7 categories
Abasyn University Islamabad Campus: wins 0/7 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Bachelor of Business Administration
Best programme: Civil Engineering
Best programme: Bachelor of Software Engineering
Islamabad, Pakistan
4.10
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Category ratings
Facilities
3.69
4.10
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4.00
4.00
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Location
4.13
4.47
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3.17
4.25
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Professors
4.44
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4.14
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4.17
4.33
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Internationality
3.25
3.59
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3.50
3.33
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Student life
4.07
4.22
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3.83
3.78
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Value
3.75
4.27
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3.83
4.11
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Accommodation
2.63
3.76
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3.17
3.22
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Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Supportive and qualified faculty providing engaging guidance.
  • +High-quality programs with a focus on student development.
  • +Inspiring atmosphere and excellent facilities.
  • +Supportive faculty and well-structured courses, particularly in engineering, IT, and management
  • +Vibrant campus life with numerous clubs, societies, and events
  • +Research focus and analytical development, with programs relevant to industry

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  • +Academic quality and supportive faculty
  • +Diverse, accredited programs and flexible learning
  • +Scholarships and valuable soft skills development
  • +Cooperative faculty & student-centric feedback
  • +Practical, real-world application of learning
  • +Strong, modern curriculum with specialized programs

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Cons
  • -Inefficient administrative processes and poor communication are frustrating.
  • -Outdated facilities and lack of modern resources hinder learning.
  • -Limited career support and unclear future prospects cause concern.
  • -Outdated curriculum and lack of engaging events.
  • -Toxic university environment and frequent illness among students.

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  • -Administrative and management issues are a frequent source of frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and a lack of modern resources are often criticized.
  • -Inconsistent teaching quality and curriculum relevance are common complaints.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause significant frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and resources are a major concern.
  • -Course content and teaching quality are often perceived as inadequate.

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Rating summary
What students say

Academic and student life aspects generally shine, with **Professors** receiving the highest marks (4.44) and **Student Life** (4.07) and **Location** (4.13) also scoring well. Conversely, **Accomodation** presents a clear area for improvement, indicated by the lowest rating (2.63). **Facilities** (3.69) and **Value** (3.75) fall in the mid-range, while **Internationality** (3.25) scores moderately.

Overall, the university garners positive feedback, with its **Location** standing out as the strongest area, achieving a rating of 4.47. **Facilities** and **Student Life** also received favorable scores around 4.1 and 4.2 respectively. Areas for potential improvement include **Internationality** and **Accomodation**, which received lower ratings of 3.59 and 3.76. **Value** for money is also a significant strength at 4.27.

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This institution presents a generally positive profile with notable strengths in its facilities and professors, both receiving ratings of 4 and above. Student life and value also score well. Conversely, location and accommodation appear to be areas for improvement, with the lowest ratings. Internationality is moderately rated.

Academically and experientially, the university receives strong marks. Professors are highly rated at 4.33, closely followed by location at 4.25 and value at 4.11. Facilities also score well with a 4. Student life, while decent at 3.78, is a relative area for improvement, and accommodation at 3.22 and internationality at 3.33 are the lowest-scoring aspects.

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Reviews summary
Highlights

With an average rating of 4.06/5, approximately 75% of reviews are positive, highlighting friendly atmospheres, helpful teachers, and engaging classes. Negative feedback is minimal, representing about 0% of all feedback.

Around 80% of 51 reviews praise the university's amazing environment, supportive faculty, and strong campus life. A few (~4%) mention outdated curriculum or a toxic environment.

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With a 4.83/5 average from 6 reviews, ~0% negative feedback is noted. Students praise modern facilities, flexible options, and accredited programs. Academic strength, supportive faculty, and scholarships are frequently highlighted.

With ~89% positive sentiment, students praise cooperative faculty and practical learning, highlighting opportunities for academic and personal growth. A small amount of feedback (~11%) did not contain negative comments.

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Rating distribution
5★
31%
49%
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83%
33%
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4★
44%
31%
0%
17%
44%
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3★
25%
16%
0%
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22%
0%
0%
2★
0%
4%
0%
0%
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1★
0%
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