University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore

Coordinates: 31°34′48″N 74°21′22″E / 31.57993°N 74.3561°E / 31.57993; 74.3561
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University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore
جامعہ ہندسیہ و تکنیکیہ لاہور
Lahore, Punjab
,
Pakistan

31°34′48″N 74°21′22″E / 31.57993°N 74.3561°E / 31.57993; 74.3561
Campus300 Acres
MascotUETian
Websiteuet.edu.pk

The University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore (UET Lahore) is a public university located in Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan specializing in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) subjects.[1][2][3] It is the oldest and one of the most selective engineering institutions in Pakistan.

History and overview

Founded in 1 January 1921 in

Taxila in 1978 and became an independent university in 1993 called the University of Engineering and Technology, Taxila.[6]

Today, it is widely considered one of the best and most prestigious engineering universities in Pakistan where more than 50,000 students apply for admission every year.[7]

The university, as of 2016, had a faculty of 881 people of which 257 had

QS World University Ranking put it as 236th in world in the category of Engineeing & Technology in the year 2024. It is also ranked 101-150 in the category of Petroleum Engineering, 201-250 in Electrical & Electronics Engineering, 251-300 in Mechanical Engineering, 351-400 in Chemical Engineering and 401-450 in Computer Science & Information Systems in the world by the same publication in 2024.[2][1] Meanwhile, in Asia the university ranking is currently ranked at No. 165th.[11] As of 2023,
Computer Science is the highest-merit and most sought after discipline at UET Lahore (at Undergraduate Level).

Aerial Panorama of UET Lahore and its surrounding

The government of Punjab commemorated the 100th anniversary of UET by issuing a Commemorative coin and a Postage stamp in January 2022.[12]

Location

Khayaban e Fazal, the newly constructed entrance of UET Lahore

The campus is situated on the

Shalimar Gardens
.

Sub campuses and constituent colleges

Sub-campus/Constituent college name Location Establishment
Rachna College of Engineering and Technology
 Wazirabad 2003
UET Faisalabad Campus
 Faisalabad 2004
UET New Campus Kala Shah Kaku (Sheikhupura District) 2006
UET Narowal Campus Narowal 2012
UET Narowal Campus (Temporary Building)
UET Lahore City Campus, Main Block

Research centers

Laser and Optronics Center

The university consists of the following research centers:

  • Al-Khawarizmi Institute of Computer Science (KICS)
  • Huawei – UET Joint TeleComm and IT Center[13]
  • Center for Language Engineering[14]
  • ZTE – UET Joint TeleComm Center[15]
  • Laser and Optronics Center[16]
  • Energy Research Technologies Development Center[17]
  • Institute of Environmental Engineering and Research[18]
  • DSP and Wireless Communication Center[19]
  • Center of Excellence in Water Resources Engineering[20]
  • Research Center[21]
  • Software Engineering Center[22]
  • Manufacturing Technologies Development Center[23]
  • Automotive Engineering Center[24]
  • Nano Technology Research Center[25]
  • Innovation and Technology Development Center
  • Engineering Services UET Pakistan (Pvt) Limited (ESUPAK)[26]
  • Center for Energy Research and Development
  • BioMedical Engineering Center

More than 870 students are foreign students and more than 1000 are female students.[27]

Academics

University rankings
Global – Overall
QS World[28]801-1000 (2023)
Regional – Overall
QS Asia[29]183 (2022)

Teaching faculty

The faculty consists of 741 people including 14 international faculty members; around 122 have doctoral degrees.[30] Its faculty holds one Tamgha-e-Imtiaz, one Sitara-i-Imtiaz, one Izaz-e-Kamal Presidential Award and nine HEC Best Teacher Awards.

The university has established a Directorate of Research, Extension and Advisory Services which strives for the promotion and organization of research activities. The Al-Khwarizmi Institute of Computer Sciences is a notable name in Pakistan's research activity in computer sciences.

Co-curricular, extracurricular activities and student societies

The university has a sports complex, consisting of a swimming pool, tennis court, table tennis court, squash court and a cricket stadium used for athletics. The university has several football grounds. Apart from sports-related facilities, there are societies to promote co-curricular activities and seminars.[31]

The National Library of Engineering Science

National Library of Engineering Sciences

The National Library of Engineering Science, inaugurated by Faisal bin Abdul-Aziz Al Saud, is the central library of the university with a seating capacity for 400 readers and more than 125,000 volumes of books, 22,000 volumes of bound serials and 600 issues of scientific and technical serials on diverse fields.[32] The Library has the honor of having recently been chosen by the Higher Education Commission to serve as the primary resource center for engineering and technical education. It is a three-story building in front of Allah Hu Chowk.

Notable alumni

  • Ahsan Iqbal was a federal minister of Pakistan
    Ahsan Iqbal was a federal minister of Pakistan
  • Mosharraf Hossain is a Bangladeshi politician
    Mosharraf Hossain is a Bangladeshi politician
  • Mehreen Faruqi is an Australian politician
    Mehreen Faruqi is an Australian politician

References

  1. ^ a b "Category Wise Rankings - Higher Education Institutions in Pakistan". Higher Education Commission Commission of Pakistan website. Archived from the original on 25 May 2013. Retrieved 22 October 2022.
  2. ^ a b "Only 13 Pakistani Universities make it to QS World Subject Rankings". The Dawn (newspaper). 24 March 2023. Retrieved 24 March 2023.
  3. ^ "Location and address of the UET". Google Maps. Retrieved 22 October 2022.
  4. ^ "Born in Lahore, a young PEC eyes eventful century". Times of India. 21 November 2020. Retrieved 22 October 2022.
  5. ^ "UET Lahore | History of University of Engineering and Technology".
  6. ^ Hassan, Muzammil. "UET Lahore - the University of Engineering and Technology". www.uet.edu.pk. Retrieved 22 October 2022.
  7. ^ "UET Facts in Numbers". Archived from the original on 31 January 2021. Retrieved 22 October 2022.
  8. ^ Hassan, Muzammil. "UET Lahore - University of Engineering and Technology". www.uet.edu.pk. Retrieved 11 September 2016.
  9. ^ Hassan, Muzammil. "List of International Linkages of UET Lahore". www.uet.edu.pk. Retrieved 22 October 2022.
  10. ^ Hassan, Muzammil. "UET Lahore - University of Engineering and Technology". University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore website. Retrieved 22 October 2022.
  11. ^ "University of Engineering and Technology (UET) Lahore". QS TopUniversities.com website. 16 July 2015. Retrieved 22 October 2022.
  12. ^ "Governor Punjab Unveiled Commemorative Coin and Postage Stamp of UET". uet.edu.pk.
  13. ^ "HUTIC is under construction".
  14. ^ "Center for Language Engineering".
  15. ^ "ZTE-UET Telecommunication Centre". Archived from the original on 10 January 2011. Retrieved 22 October 2022.
  16. ^ "Laser & Optrnics Center".
  17. ^ [1]
  18. ^ "..Institute of Environmental Engineering & Research." Archived from the original on 10 January 2011.
  19. ^ "Laser & Optrnics Center".
  20. ^ "CEWRE – Centre of Excellence in Water Resource Engineering, UET, Lahore".
  21. ^ "....::::Research Center, UET, Lahore::::".
  22. ^ "..Software Engineering Center, UET, Lahore".
  23. ^ "Laser & Optrnics Center".
  24. ^ "::::::Automotive Engineering Center Labs::::::".
  25. ^ "::::Nanotechnology Research Centre:::::".
  26. ^ "ESUPAK".
  27. ^ Hassan, Muzammil. "UET Lahore - University of Engineering and Technology". www.uet.edu.pk. Retrieved 15 April 2018.
  28. ^ "Top Universities QS World University Rankings 2023". Retrieved 22 October 2022.
  29. ^ "QS Asia University Rankings 2022". Retrieved 22 October 2022.
  30. ^ Hassan, Muzammil. "UET Lahore - University of Engineering and Technology". www.uet.edu.pk. Retrieved 15 April 2018.
  31. ^ "Entrepreneur Muhammad Saqib Javed advocates for IT exports to benefit the Pakistani economy at the SNYES seminar hosted by UET Science Society". Lahore Herald. 16 February 2023.
  32. ^ "National Library of Engineering Sciences catalog".
  33. ^ Hassan, Muzammil. "UET Lahore - University of Engineering and Technology". www.uet.edu.pk. Retrieved 22 October 2022.
  34. ^ "Adil Najam Named Dean of Pardee School of Global Studies - BU Today - Boston University". bu.edu. Retrieved 22 October 2022.
  35. ^ "Ishfaq Ahmad". Ranger.uta.edu. Retrieved 22 October 2022.

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