Quaid-i-Azam University - QAU vs National University of Science and Technology - NUST vs Islamabad Medical and Dental College - IMDC vs Riphah International University vs Capital University of Science and Technology - CUST

Side-by-side comparison from 107 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)
Quaid-i-Azam University - QAU: wins 1/7 categories
National University of Science and Technology - NUST: wins 2/7 categories
Islamabad Medical and Dental College - IMDC: wins 0/7 categories
Riphah International University: wins 3/7 categories
Capital University of Science and Technology - CUST: wins 0/7 categories
Air University Islamabad: wins 1/7 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Biochemistry
Best programme: Civil Engineering
Best programme: Computer Science
Best programme: Biotechnology
Islamabad, Pakistan
4.10
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Category ratings
Facilities
3.38
4.10
Win
Not rated
4.08
3.80
4.00
Location
4.19
4.47
Win
Not rated
4.08
2.80
4.25
Professors
4.21
4.14
Not rated
4.31
4.00
4.33
Win
Internationality
3.90
3.59
Not rated
4.00
Win
3.20
3.33
Student life
4.31
Win
4.22
Not rated
4.17
3.60
3.78
Value
4.48
4.27
Not rated
4.54
Win
3.60
4.11
Accommodation
3.46
3.76
Not rated
3.77
Win
2.80
3.22
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Strong academic programs and research focus.
  • +Highly cooperative and approachable faculty.
  • +Sense of community and belonging among students.
  • +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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  • +High quality education and knowledgeable professors
  • +Modern facilities and conducive learning environment
  • +Supportive atmosphere and vibrant campus life
  • +Strong academic programs and knowledgeable, supportive faculty.
  • +Valuable development of critical soft skills and personal confidence.
  • +Scholarships and diverse program offerings.
  • +Cooperative faculty & student-centric feedback
  • +Practical, real-world application of learning
  • +Strong, modern curriculum with specialized programs
Cons
  • -Administrative and management issues cause student difficulties.
  • -Outdated or insufficient facilities hinder the student experience.
  • -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 poor maintenance are often cited.
  • -Communication breakdowns and lack of clear information are significant problems.
  • -Administrative and management issues create frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and insufficient resources hinder learning.
  • -Ineffective teaching and lack of support negatively impact student experience.
  • -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.
Rating summary
What students say

Excelling in student life and value, this university receives particularly high marks for its student experience and perceived worth. Professors and location also score well, indicating positive aspects in these areas. However, facilities and accommodation represent the lower-rated categories, suggesting potential areas for improvement. Internationality is rated 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 university garners strong praise, particularly for its **Value**, achieving the highest rating. Professors are also highly regarded. While student life and location receive solid scores, and internationality is well-received, the **Accommodations** emerge as the relatively weakest area, though still rated above average. Facilities also perform well.

This university's ratings show a mixed performance. Academics and campus experience are notable strengths, with Professors receiving a high mark of 4 and Student Life scoring a respectable 3.6. However, the university faces challenges in its physical environment and student support, as indicated by lower scores for Location and Accommodation, both at 2.8. Internationality and Value are 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.

Reviews summary
Highlights

Approximately 74% of 29 reviews are positive, highlighting academic excellence, research emphasis, and inspiring learning environments. A single negative review, about 3.5%, mentioned financial issues impacting student facilities.

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 4.62/5 average rating from 13 reviews, ~100% of feedback is positive. Students highlight a strong learning environment, knowledgeable professors, and excellent facilities. No negative feedback was provided.

With a 4.8/5 average rating from 5 reviews, students highlight strong academics and knowledgeable, supportive faculty. Scholarship opportunities are also a significant positive. No negative feedback was provided.

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.

Rating distribution
5★
45%
49%
0%
62%
80%
33%
4★
34%
31%
0%
38%
20%
44%
3★
17%
16%
0%
0%
0%
22%
2★
3%
4%
0%
0%
0%
0%
1★
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
Most useful review
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Good University

Quaid-i-Azam University is a very good option for the students of Pakistan. It is the best university of Pakistan. I belong to psychology department and have completed my masters from this university in mid 2020. It is a public university. The university has best Natural sciences department in whole Pakistan. Talking about its professors they are one of the most talented professors of Pakistan. Talking about its international status again being the best university in Pakistan. Many students from Asia and Africa comes to Quaid-i-Azam university. The location of this university is very good as it is present in Islamabad the capital of Pakistan. The university area wise is huge. Talking about its student life its not very good nor very bad either the main problem is religions groups of the university that are the main problem. Accommodation is poor hostels are present but i personally would prefer talking hostel outside of campus. Facilities are present and are good.

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