Top 10 Best Engineering Univerisities In Pakistan   2024

Best Engineering Universities

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In this article we review the top 10 best engineering universities in Pakistan that are recognized by HEC. All these universities are categorized based on its

Finance

Facilities provided by universities

Teaching quality

Quality Assurance (QA)

Research

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The best part of this article is that here you can find the other details of the universities like its location, courses and other campuses. So let’s review the top 10 best engineering universities in Pakistan.

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1.   National University of Sciences and Technology (Islamabad)

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National University of Sciences and Technology also abbriviated as NUST. It is the top most university in the field of engineering in Pakistan. NUST achieve many national and international awards in various conferences.

In the start of 2017 its rank is 524 but in 2019 its rank is 417 and its was expected that in 2020 its rank become will raise below 400. That is quite amazing ranking in these fields.

NUST university was built after merging civilian and military resources. The main campus is present in Islamabad and the other campuses are present in Rawalpindi, Risalpur and Karachi.

There is no doubt all the schools are very good in NUST but it is well known for its Electrical and Mechanical Engineering Department.

 

As per new HEC ranking NUST university is also ranked on the top 1^st engineering university in Pakistan.

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2.   Pakistan Institute of Engineering and Applied Sciences

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Pakistan Institute of Engineering and Applied Sciences also known as PIEAS and it is the second best university in engineering in Pakistan. This university is also considered the top 1st best university in Pakistan in previous HEC rankings.

It was established as a public sector university in 2000. PIEAS alumni also received the national civil awards in their various contributions.

PIEAS has strong collaboration with the American Society of Mechanical Engineers and IEEE.

 

As per new HEC ranking PIEAS university is also ranked on the top 2^nd best engineering university in Pakistan.

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3.   University of Engineering & Technology, Lahore

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The university of Engineering & Technology is also known as UET. It is located in the Lahore “city of gardens”. UET is also considered in the oldest universities in Pakistan. This university started its career as Mughalpura Technical College. The main campus is present in Lahore and also this  University has three satellite campuses; the Faisalabad Campus, the Kala-Shah-Kaku Campus, and the Rachna College .

UET mainly focus on science, technology, engineering and mathematics courses. It provides the admission in various courses e.g.

 

Biomedical Engineering,

Architecture and Planning

Chemical, Metallurgical and Polymer engineering

Civil Engineering

Earth Sciences

Electrical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Natural Sciences, Humanities and Islamic Studies

 

Mainly UET is famous for its Mechanical Department.

 

According to the latest HEC ranking UET Lahore rank on the top 3^rd best engineering university in Pakistan.

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4.   Ghulam Ishaq Khan Institute of Engineering Sciences and Technology

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Ghulam Ishaq Khan Institute of Engineering Sciences and Technology is also known as GIKI. It was founded in 1993 and located in TOPI in Pakistan. It is a private university that’s why this is very expensive than the other universities in Pakistan.

 

GIKI university is named on the name of former President Ghulam Ishaq Khan. One of the most prestigious thing that we like is Abdul Qadeer Khan, Asghar Qadir, and Shaukat Hameed Khan evaluate the university. Dr. Abdul Qadeer Khan also registered as the associate professor of the Physics.

The one of most amazing this that we can notice is the clock tower that is present in GIKI university that might not see in such universities. This clock tower makes the surroundings visible far various miles and also provides the view of Tarbela Dam.

As per new HEC ranking GIKI university is also ranked on the top 4^th best engineering university in Pakistan.

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5.   University of Engineering & Technology, Peshawar

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University of Engineering & Technology is also known as UET. The vision of UET Peshawar is "To Be Among the Top Universities of the World through Education, Research and Innovation".

In 2002 this university named as Khyber Pakhtunkhwa University of Engineering and Technology, Peshawar but after 2002 its name changes to "University of Engineering and Technology Peshawar". 

This university also has various campuses like Peshawar Campus, Abbottabad Campus, Bannu Campus, Kohat Campus, Jalozai Campus.

UET Peshawar is also a member of the Association of Commonwealth Universities of the United Kingdom. It offers various programs

1. Agriculture Engineering 
2. Architecture 
3. Chemical Engineering
4. Civil Engineering
5. Computer Science & IT
6. Computer Systems Engineering 
7. Electrical Engineering 
8. Electronics Engineering 
9. Industrial Engineering 
10. Mechanical Engineering 
11. Mechatronics Engineering 
12. Mining Engineering 
13. Software Engineering 
14. Telecommunication Engineering

As per new HEC ranking UET Peshawar university is also ranked on the top 5^th best engineering university in Pakistan.

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6.   Institute of Space Technology, Islamabad

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Institute of Space Technology is also known as IST that is Established in 2002 under the auspices of the Pakistan National Space Agency. It is located in Islamabad (capital of Pakistan). IST university after making the partnership with Beihang University and University of Surrey offers various ungraduated and graduate programs.

IST has different socities for promoting various activities in there university like Hawks Adventure is very active adventure club.

IST offers various programs in the followings.

1. Aerospace Engineering
2. Avionics Engineering
3. Electrical Engineering
4. Materials Science & Engineering
5. Mechanical Engineering
6. Space Science
7. Mathematics

 

 

IST is well known in the fields of astronomy, aerospace engineering and astronautics.

As per new HEC ranking IST university is also ranked on the top 6^th best engineering university in Pakistan.

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7.   Air University, Islamabad

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Air University or commonly known as AU. AU is established in 2002 and located in Islamabad (capital of Pakistan). AU is the public university but comes under the management of Pakistan Air Force's education command.

This university also has the other campus that is present in Multan.

The programs that this university provides are following.

1. Electrical Engineering
2. Mechatronics Engineering
3. Mechanical Engineering
4. Business Administration (BBA)
5. Aerospace Engineering
6. Physics
7. Computer Science
8. Mathematics
9. English
10. Avionics Engineering
11. Management Sciences
12. Accounts and Finance

 

As per new HEC ranking AIR university is also ranked on the top 7^th best engineering university in Pakistan.

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8.   Mehran University of Engineering & Technology, Jamshoro

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Mehran University of Engineering & Technology or normally known as Mehran university or MUET  is one of the best university in Pakistan.

It was established in 1976 and located at SINDH. So before 1976 it is known as a campus of the University of Sindh.

Mehran University is well known for its electrical and civil programs.

 

As per new HEC ranking Mehran university is also ranked on the top 8^th best engineering university in Pakistan.

Affiliated Campuses and Colleges

1. MUET SZAB Campus, Khairpur Mir's
2. MUET Jacobabad Campus
3. Government College of Technology, Hyderabad
4. The Hyderabad Institute of Arts, Science, and Technology, Hyderabad
5. Mehran College of Science and Technology, Hyderabad

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9.  NED University of Engineering & Technology, Karachi

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NED university was established in 1921 and it is considered in the oldest universities of Pakistan. In late 1921 this university was established to produce the civil engineers that will work in building the Sukkur Barrage.

The university is named on the named of its benefactor Nadirshaw Eduljee Dinshaw. NED university has 3 campuses that includes

The main campus

The city campus

The LEJ campus

 

NEW offers education in various programs that includes

1. Civil and Petroleum Engineering (CPE)
2. Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering (MME)
3. Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE)
4. Information Sciences and Humanities (ISH)
5. Chemical and Process Engineering (CPE)
6. Architecture and Management Sciences (AMS)

 

As per new HEC ranking NED university is also ranked on the top 9^th best engineering university in Pakistan.

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10.  University of Engineering and Technology, Taxila

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University of Engineering and Technology, Taxila is known as “UET Taxila”. It was established in 1975 as a campus of UET Lahore.

Sub campus is also located as UET Taxila Chakwal Campus. It has a central library and 8 hostels.

UET Peshawar offers the education in various programs.

1. Electronic and Electrical Engineering
2. Mechanical and Aeronautical Engineering
3. Telecommunication and Information Engineering
4. Civil and Environmental Engineering
5. Industrial Engineering
6. Basic Sciences and Humanities

 

 

As per new HEC ranking UET Texila university is also ranked on the top 10^th best engineering university in Pakistan.

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So here we listed the top 10 best Engineering universities or colleges in Pakistan that was based on the HEC ranking.

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