The journey started in December 2007 from a college of rehabilitation Sciences in Islamabad under the faculty of Health and medical science. In June-2018 due to the exponential growth and extraordinary achievements of the institute, the Board of Governors (BOGs) of Riphah approved and established the independent Faculty of Rehabilitation and Allied Health Sciences (FRAHS). Institutes under the Faculty of Rehabilitation and Allied Health Sciences (FRAHS) at the university campuses known as Riphah College of Rehabilitation & Allied health Sciences (RCRAHS). The faculty has a great contribution to the uplifting of rehabilitation and allied health sciences by enhancing the knowledge, clinical skills, and research competencies. RCRAHS has a significant contribution to the development of the national curriculum for the DPT program under the patronage of the Higher Education Commission (HEC).
Another unique achievement is the establishment of the Rehab Certification Board offering certification in many specialties to fulfill the need of society. The clinical training facilities distinguish the institute from others in the country. The first institute to introduce the concept of Rehab house officers in the country and offer paid house job opportunity to the DPT graduates and also has a paid Postgraduate trainee program in the rehabilitation disciplines. The faculty members also have significant contributions by publishing more than 300 research articles in impact factor journals. The faculty also publish a journal biannually with the title “Journal of Riphah College of Rehabilitation Sciences (JRCRS)” recognized by the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan (HEC) in 2018.