COMSATS University Lahore was established in 2002 as a campus of COMSATS Institute of Information Technology (CIIT), which later became COMSATS University Islamabad. It is recognized by the Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan and is chartered by the government of Pakistan.

CUL offers a variety of undergraduate and graduate programs in fields such as engineering, computer science, business administration, natural sciences, social sciences, and humanities. The university focuses on providing quality education and maintaining academic standards.

CUL provides modern facilities, including well-equipped classrooms, laboratories, libraries, and sports facilities, to support students' academic and extracurricular activities.

COMSATS University Lahore offers various scholarships to support deserving students. Scholarships include merit-based awards for outstanding academic performance, need-based assistance for students with financial constraints, and special scholarships for specific categories such as sports achievements or students from underrepresented regions.

CUL ranks 1st in the field of Chemical Engineering in Pakistan (301-350 in World) according to QS Rankings 2020.