COMSATS Institute of Information Technology, founded in the belief that understanding enriches all people, is dedicated to the search for truth through advancement of learning and extending the frontiers of knowledge; to the sharing of this knowledge through education in an academically diverse range of disciplines; and to the application of this knowledge to benefit the people of Pakistan in particular, and Muslim Ummah and the world, as a whole. The Institute's mission is threefold: Research and Discovery: Generate and preserve knowledge, understanding, and creativity by instigating enquiry, conducting high-quality research and promoting scholarship, that benefit students, scholars, and communities across the country, the Muslim Ummah, and the world, at large. Teaching and Learning: Share that knowledge, understanding, and creativity by providing a broad range of educational programs among a diverse community of learners and teachers, and prepare graduate, professional, and undergraduate students, as well as non-degree-seeking students interested in continuing education and lifelong learning, for active roles in competitive and culturally diverse environs. Outreach and Public Service: Extend, apply, and exchange knowledge between the Institute and society by applying scholarly expertise to intellectual, social and technological problems, by helping organizations and individuals respond to their changing environments, and by making the knowledge and resources created and preserved at the Institute accessible to the citizens. Using the resources of its multiple campuses in an integrated fashion, the Institute vies to strengthen the services to the state through the education of a modern work force, research and development, technology commercialization, and partnership with business, government and community groups.