Engineering Universities’ Ranking is based on evaluating the quality of teaching, quality assurance research, financial and facilities, as well as the development of community integration and social integration.
In this article, we look at the top 10 engineering colleges in Pakistan which are accredited by HEC. These universities are classified by their:
- Finance
- Facilities offered by universities
- Quality of teaching
- Quality Assurance (QA)
- Research
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The most appealing part of this piece is you can also find additional details about the universities, including their location, the courses offered, and campuses. Let’s look at the top 10 most prestigious engineering universities in Pakistan.
List of 10 Best Engineering Universities in Pakistan
1. University of Engineering & Technology, Lahore
The University of Engineering & Technology is also called UET. It is situated in Lahore “city of gardens”. UET is also regarded as one of the most prestigious institutions in Pakistan. The university was founded with the name of Mughalpura Technical College.
This is the main campus in Lahore and the University includes three other campuses: the Faisalabad campus, Kala-Shah Kaku Campus as well as Rachna College.
UET mostly focuses on engineering, science, technology, and math courses. It offers admission to diverse 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
- Most importantly, UET is well-known by the Mechanical Department.
2. Pakistan Institute of Engineering and Applied Sciences
It is located in the lush green areas of Islamabad, Pakistan Institute of Engineering and Applied Sciences is also called PIEAS is the second-best engineering university in Pakistan. The university is also thought of as to be the best 1st university in Pakistan in the past HEC rankings.
It was founded as a public-sector university in the year 2000. PIEAS alumni also received national civil awards for their numerous contributions to the nation.
PIEAS is a strong partner with IEEE, the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, and IEEE.
According to the latest HEC rankings, PIEAS University is listed as the 2nd most prestigious engineering college in Pakistan.
3. National University of Sciences and Technology Islamabad
A university that has become a landmark in itself. It is located in one of the stunning capital cities in the globe, NUST is a public engineering university that is run by the Pakistan Army itself with sub-campuses located in Rawalpindi, Risalpur, and Karachi. National University of Sciences and Technology is also known as NUST. It is the most prestigious university in the engineering field in Pakistan. NUST has won numerous international and national awards at numerous conferences.
At the beginning of 2017, the rank was 524. However, in 2019, its ranking is 417. It was anticipated that by 2020, the rank will fall to below 400. This is an incredible rank in these fields.
NUST university was established by combining military and civilian resources. Its main campus is situated within Islamabad and the campuses at Rawalpindi, Risalpur, and Karachi.
No doubt that all the universities are top-quality at NUST, but it is well-known because of its Electrical as well as Mechanical Engineering Department.
According to the latest HEC rankings, NUST university is listed as the 1st best engineering university in Pakistan.
4. Ghulam Ishaq Khan Institute of Engineering Sciences and Technology
It is situated in the gorgeous city of Swabi located in The KPK, Ghulam Ishaq Khan Institute of Engineering Sciences also called GIKI is definitely an entity to reckon with when it comes to engineering education. It is a private institution.
The university has a 400-acre campus that offers engineering instruction in all significant Engineering fields. Ghulam Ishaq Khan Institute of Engineering Sciences and Technology is called GIKI. It was established in 1993 and is situated within TOPI located in Pakistan. It’s a private institution and that’s why it is more expensive compared to different universities in Pakistan.
GIKI university was named after the name of the former President Ghulam Ishaq Khan. The most notable things we love about the university are Abdul Qadeer Khan, Asghar Qadir, and Shaukat Hameed Khan’s evaluation of the university. Professor. Abdul Qadeer Khan also is a registered associate professor in the Department of Physics.
One of the most impressive things we can see is the tower of the clock found in GIKI university, which we might not see in other universities. The clock tower makes the surroundings visible for miles and gives a glimpse of Tarbela Dam.
According to the latest HEC ranking, the university of GIKI is also listed as the 4th spot as the best engineering university in Pakistan.
5. University of Engineering & Technology, Peshawar
University of Engineering & Technology is commonly referred to as UET. The goal for UET Peshawar is “To Be Among the Top Universities of the World through Education, Research and Innovation”.
In 2002, the university was renamed Khyber Pakhtunkhwa University of Engineering and Technology, Peshawar but after 2002, the name changed to “University of Engineering and Technology Peshawar”.
The university also has several campuses such as Peshawar Campus Abbottabad Campus, Bannu Campus, Kohat Campus, Jalozai Campus.
UET Peshawar is also a part of the Association of Commonwealth Universities of the United Kingdom. It has a variety of programs.
- Agriculture Engineering
- Architecture
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Science & IT
- Computer Systems Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Electronics Engineering
- Industrial Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Mechatronics Engineering
- Mining Engineering
- Software Engineering
- Telecommunication Engineering
According to the new HEC rankings, UET Peshawar university is also placed on the list of the top 5 top engineering colleges in Pakistan.
6. Institute of Space Technology, Islamabad
Institute of Space Technology is commonly referred to as IST which was established in the year 2002 and is under the auspices of the Pakistan National Space Agency. It is situated within Islamabad (capital of Pakistan). IST university, after forming the collaboration in partnership with Beihang University and the University of Surrey provides a variety of undergraduate and graduate programs.
IST has a variety of societies promoting various activities within the university, for example, Hawks Adventure is a very active adventure club.
IST provides various programs in the following categories.
- Aerospace Engineering
- Avionics Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Materials Science & Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Space Science
- Mathematics
IST is well-known in the fields of astronomy and astronautics and aerospace engineering.
According to the new HEC ranking, IST University is also listed as the 6th most prestigious engineering university in Pakistan.
7. Air University, Islamabad
The university is located in the foothills of Margalla Hills, Air University Islamabad has earned a distinct place among the public universities that offer the latest engineering information and top research faculty. Air University or commonly known as AU.
AU was founded in 2002 and is located within Islamabad (capital of Pakistan). AU is a university that is public but is managed by the Pakistan Air Force’s Education Command.
It also has a second campus which is located in Multan. The courses that this university offers are as follows.
- Electrical Engineering
- Mechatronics Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Business Administration (BBA)
- Aerospace Engineering
- Physics
- Computer Science
- Mathematics
- English
- Avionics Engineering
- Management Sciences
- Accounts and Finance
According to the latest HEC ranking AIR University is also listed as the 7th most prestigious engineering college in Pakistan.
8. University of Engineering and Technology, Taxila
University of Engineering and Technology, Taxila is also known in the form of “UET Taxila”. It was established in the year 1975 as an academic college part of UET Lahore.
Sub campus is also known as the UET Taxila Chakwal Campus. It houses the central library, as well as eight hostels.
- UET Peshawar offers education in a variety of programs.
- Electronic and Electrical Engineering
- Mechanical and Aeronautical Engineering
- Telecommunication and Information Engineering
- Civil and Environmental Engineering
- Industrial Engineering
- Basic Sciences and Humanities
According to the latest HEC rating UET Texila university is also placed on the list of the top 10 most prestigious engineering colleges in Pakistan.
9. NED University of Engineering & Technology, Karachi
NED university was founded in 1921 and is considered to be one of the most prestigious universities in Pakistan. The university was established in 1921. was set up to create the civil engineers to work in the construction of the Sukkur Barrage.
The university is named after the name of its patron Nadirshaw Eduljee Dinshaw. NED University has three campuses, which include
- The main campus
- The city campus
- The LEJ campus
- NEW provides education through a variety of programs that include
- Civil and Petroleum Engineering (CPE)
- Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering (MME)
- Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE)
- Information Sciences and Humanities (ISH)
- Chemical and Process Engineering (CPE)
- Architecture and Management Sciences (AMS)
According to the new HEC rankings, NED University is listed as the 9th most prestigious engineering university in Pakistan.
10. Mehran University of Engineering & Technology, Jamshoro
Mehran University of Engineering & Technology also known by its acronym Mehran university, or MUET is among the top universities in Pakistan.
It was founded in 1976 and is located in SINDH. In the years prior to 1976, it was considered an institution part of SINDH, the University of Sindh.
Mehran University is well-known for its civil and electrical courses in civil and electrical.
- Affiliated Campuses and Colleges
- MUET SZAB Campus, Khairpur Mir’s
- MUET Jacobabad Campus
- Government College of Technology, Hyderabad
- The Hyderabad Institute of Arts, Science, and Technology, Hyderabad
- Mehran College of Science and Technology, Hyderabad
According to the latest HEC rankings, Mehran university is placed as the 8th most prestigious engineering university in Pakistan.
