Top Best Engineering Universities in Pakistan 2020

Hey friends, in this article we will see “Top Best Engineering Universities in Pakistan 2020 ”  as according to the new survey “Pakistan currently has the largest percentage of young people in its history” which means that the number of students are applying for different universities of Pakistan but “Studying at a well-known university which provides quality education is one of the key factors behind a successful professional career”.

That’s why it is important to do research before applying to any “Engineering University of Pakistan”.

A few months back Higher Education Commission of Pakistan published a ranking list of Public and Government Universities of Pakistan for different Categories,

the ranking criteria were based on high-quality assurance, the number of researchers published in each year, the number of teaching quality, social integration, finance and facilities, and community development.

Best Engineering Universities in Pakistan 2020:

1: National University of Sciences & Technology (NUST), Islamabad:

National University of Science & Technology or most commonly known as NUST is one of the Prestigious University of Pakistan, It is ranked 1st in the HEC rankings in the Engineering Category, it was first established in March 1991.

In the short period of time, NUST achieved success and excellence and become top 1st best University of Pakistan in the Engineering Category and also it is ranked among the top 50 best universities in the world. The Quality of Education in the NUST is one of the reasons for its ranking, NUST has achieved many National and International Awards.

NUST offers Education in:

1. Chemical Engineering
2. Electrical Engineering
3. Mechanical Engineering
4. Materials Engineering
5. Environmental Engineering
6. Aerospace Engineering
7. Mechatronics Engineering
8. Civil Engineering
9. Geoinformatics Engineering
10. Avionics Engineering
11. Computer Engineering
12. Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering

Nust is well known for its Electrical and Mechatronics Engineering Department.

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2: Pakistan Institute of Engineering and Applied Sciences (PIEAS):

Pakistan Institute of Engineering and Applied Science, also known as PIEAS  is the second-best Engineering Univerisity of Pakistan according to the HEC ranking of Pakistan.

PIEAS was established in 1967, it is a public institute which focuses on the study of Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. It is located in the Islamabad, Punjab, Pakistan. It is the 2nd best Engineering Univerisity of Pakistan according to HEC rankings, whereas according to QS Asia Ranking it is 106th Best Engineering University.

PIEAS offers education in:

1. Chemical Engineering
2. Electrical Engineering
3. Mechanical Engineering
4. Metallurgy and Materials Engineering
5. Nuclear Engineering
6. Computer and Information Sciences
7. Physics

PIEAS is well known for its Electrical and Mechanical Engineering and for Physics Department.

Some of the Notable Alumni from PIEAS are:  Munir Ahmad Khan, Dr. Masood Ahmad, Dr. Samar Mubarakmad, Dr. I.H. Qureshi

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3: Ghulam Ishaq Khan Institute of Engineering Sciences and Technology:

Ghulam Ishaq Khan Institute of Engineering Science and Technology or most commonly known as GIK is one the best engineering university in Pakistan, as per HEC rankings, GIK is ranked as 3rd Best Engineering University of Pakistan.

GIK is a Private research university located in the Topi, Swabi, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. It was established in 1993 by former President of Pakistan Ghulam Ishaq Khan.

GIK achieved fame and name within few years, GIK is famous for its World Class Engineering Studies, one of the precious things about GIK is that famous Pakistani Scientist Dr. Abdul Qadeer Played the vital role in the strong foundation of the university.

GIK offers Education in:

1. Faculty of Engineering Sciences
2. Faculty of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering
3. Faculty of Mechanical Engineering
4. Faculty of Material Sciences and Chemical Engineering
5. Faculty of Management Sciences and Humanities

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4: Institute of Space Technology, Islamabad:

Institute of Space Technology or commonly known as IST, is one of the best engineering university in Pakistan, as per HEC ranking Institute of Space Technology is ranked 4th Best engineering university in Pakistan. IST is a public research university located in the Islamabad, Punjab, Pakistan.

IST focuses on the studies of Aerospace Engineering, astronomy, and astronautics it was established in the year 2002 by Pakistan National Space Agency. IST offers Bachelor and Master degree with the partnership of the University of Surrey and Beihang University.

IST offers Education in:

1. Aeronautics & Astronautics
2. Electrical Engineering
3. Applied Mathematics & Statistics
4. Materials Science & Engineering
5. Mechanical Engineering
6. Space Science
7. National Centre for Remote-Sensing & Geo-Informatics
8. Humanities & Sciences

5: University of Engineering & Technology, Lahore:

University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore most commonly referred to as UET, Lahore is one the best engineering university in Pakistan, according to HEC it is ranked top 5th, and according to QS world ranking it is ranked as 701 among 10000 universities whereas according to Asia universities ranking it is ranked among 200 best universities.

UET, Lahore is a public research university located in the Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. It was founded in 1921 as Maclagan Engineering College named after (Edward Douglas MacLagan).

UET Lahore is well known for its collaboration with Queen Mary University, University of South Carolina, University of Manchester and has conducted researches funded by Microsoft, Huawei, MontaVista, and Cavium Networks.

UET Lahore offers Education in:

1. The university consists of 33 departments
2. Computer Science and Engineering
3. Electrical Engineering
4. Mechanical Engineering
5. Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
6. Mechatronics & Control Engineering
7. Civil Engineering
8. Transportation Engineering
9. Architectural & Building Engineering
10. Environmental Engineering and Management
11. Metallurgical and Materials Engineering
12. Product and Industrial Design
13. Chemical Engineering
14. Polymer and Process Engineering
15. Petroleum Engineering
16. Mining Engineering
17. Geological Engineering
18. School of Architecture and Design
19. City and Regional Planning
20. Humanities and Natural Sciences
21. Mathematics
22. Physics
23. Chemistry
24. Business Management

UET, Lahore is famous for its Mechanical Engineering and Civil Engineering Department.

Notable Alumni from UET, Lahore are: Adil Najam (Boston University professor), Abdul Qadeer Khan (Shan-e Pakistan), Fawad Rana, Parvez Butt (Nuclear Engineer), Junaid Jamshed (Mechanical Engineer and Pop Singer), Najam Sheraz (Civil Engineer).

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6: Mehran University of Engineering & Technology, Jamshoro:

Mehran University of Engineering and Technology, Jamshoro or commonly referred as MUET is one of the best engineering university in Pakistan, according to HEC rankings it is ranked as 6th best engineering university of Pakistan. MUET Jamshoro has the membership with Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission, Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU) U.K and University of Leeds, UK.

MUET Jamshoro is a public research university established in July 1976, as a campus of University of Sindh, and a year later become an independent university. MUET Jamshoro offers a degree of the bachelor program, Masters, and Ph.D. programme.

MUET Jamshoro offers education in:

1. Architecture Engineering
2. Basic Sciences And Related Studies
3. Bio-Medical Engineering
4. Chemical Engineering
5. City And Regional Planning
6. Civil Engineering
7. Computer Systems Engineering
8. Electrical Engineering
9. Electronics Engineering
10. Industrial Engineering
11. Mechanical Engineering
12. Metallurgy And Materials Engineering
13. Mining Engineering
14. Petroleum And Natural Gas Engineering
15. Software Engineering
16. Telecommunication Engineering
17. Textile Engineering

Mehran University of Engineering and Technology, Jamshoro is famous for its Civil and Electrical Engineering Department.

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7: University of Engineering & Technology, Peshawar:

University of Engineering and Technology, Peshawar or also known as UET Peshawar, is one the best engineering university of Pakistan, according to new HEC ranking of Pakistan, UET Peshawar is ranked as 7th Best Engineering University in Pakistan. UET Peshawar was established in 1980, with the motto of “We Engineers, the Nation’s Future”. UET Peshawar is a proud member of the Association of Commonwealth Universities of the United Kingdom.

UET Peshawar has five campuses, the main campus is situated in Peshawar whereas other campuses are Mardan, Kohat, Abbottabad, Bannu, and Jalozai offering well quality education to the future of Pakistan.

UET Peshawar has more than twenty departments offering education in:

1. Department of Agricultural Engineering
2. Department of Civil Engineering
3. Department of Computer System Engineering
4. Department of Chemical Engineering
5. Department of Electrical Engineering
6. Department of Mechanical Engineering
7. Department of Industrial Engineering
8. Department of Mining Engineering
9. Department of Telecommunication Engineering
10. Department of Electronics Engineering
11. Department of Architecture
12. Department of Computer Science and Information Technology
13. Department of Basic Sciences and Islamiat
14. Department of Mechatronics Engineering

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8: Air University, Islamabad:

The Air University or commonly known as AU, Islamabad, is one of the best engineering university of Pakistan, it is ranked as the 8th Best Engineering University in Pakistan according to HEC ranking. AU Islamabad is affiliated with Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) and Higher Education Commission (HEC) AU is also a member of the Association of Commonwealth Universities of the UK.

Air University is a public research university located in the Islamabad, Punjab, Pakistan established in 2002 by Pakistan Air Force which offers Education in Bachelors, Masters and Ph.D. degree.

Air University, Islamabad offers Education in:

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 (BSAF)

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9: University of Engineering and Technology Taxila:

University of Engineering and Technology Taxila, is one of the best engineering university in Pakistan, as per the new Higher Education Commission Rankings UET Taxila is ranked as 9th Best engineering University of Pakistan.

UET Taxila is a public university located in the Taxila, Punjab, Pakistan, it was first established in the year of  1975 as a campus of University of Engineering and Technology Lahore (UET Lahore) and become independent in the year of 1993.

UET Taxila offers a degree in Bachelor programme, Masters, and P.HD in different departments:

1. Computer Engineering
2. Telecom Engineering
3. Software Engineering
4. Electrical Engineering
5. Electronics Engineering
6. Mechatronics Engineering
7. Civil Engineering
8. Industrial Engineering
9. Environmental Engineering
10. Mechanical Engineering
11. Engineering Management

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10: National Textile University:

National Textile University of NTU is one of the best engineering university of Pakistan, according to the HEC 2015 Ranking it is ranked as 10th best engineering university of Pakistan. It is the first institution of textile education in Pakistan. and it was established in 1959.

It has four faculties followed as:

1. Faculty of Engineering and Technology

• Department of Yarn Manufacturing
• Department of Weaving
• Department of Knitting
• Department of Textile processing
• Department of Garment]] Manufacturing
• Department of Polymer Engineering
• Department of Materials and Testing

2. Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

• Department of Design
• Department of Humanities and Social Sciences

3. Faculty of Sciences

• Department of Computer Science
• Department of Applied Sciences

4. Faculty of Management Sciences

• Department of Management Sciences

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11: NED University of Engineering & Technology, Karachi:

NED University of Engineering & Technology, Karachi or commonly referred as NED is one the best engineering university of Pakistan, according to the HEC ranking NED is ranked as 11th best engineering university in Pakistan, it is one of the oldest university in Pakistan established in 1921.

It was first started for the study of Civil Engineering to provide training to civil engineers working in building the Sukkur Barrage, the university is named after a British donor, and philanthropist, Nadirshaw Eduljee Dinshaw (NED). 

NED University is a member of Commonwealth Universities of the UK and offers a degree of bachelor program, Masters, and PhD programme.

NED University, Karachi offers Education in:

1. Faculty of Civil and Petroleum Engineering (CPL)
2. Faculty of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering (MME)
3. Faculty of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering (MME)
4. Faculty of Information Sciences and Humanities (ISH)
5. Faculty of Information Sciences and Humanities (ISH)
6. Faculty of Architecture & Management Sciences (AMS)

Notable Alumni from NED are: Elahi Bux Soomro, Khurram Murad (Founder and CEO of the  software company), Saeed Anwar (Cricketer), Syed Murad Ali Shah

Top 10 Engineering Universities in Pakistan:

1. National University of Sciences & Technology (NUST), Islamabad
2. Pakistan Institute of Engineering and Applied Sciences (PIEAS)
3. Ghulam Ishaq Khan Institute of Engineering Sciences and Technology
4. Institute of Space Technology, Islamabad
5. University of Engineering & Technology, Lahore
6. Mehran University of Engineering & Technology, Jamshoro
7. The University of Engineering. & Technology, Peshawar
8. Air University, Islamabad
9. University of Engineering and Technology Taxila
10. National Textile University

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FAQs

1. How many Engineering universities are in Pakistan?

There are more than 115 engineering universities in Pakistan that provide the appropriate education for the future of this country. However, a little research is needed to enter any of these engineering universities in Pakistan. Your professional career is based on the institute that you plan to receive an engineering education. Therefore, you should enter any institution after a proper study of this university, because your future is based on the qualifications you will receive.

2. Which is the Number 1 University in Pakistan?

According to QS Ranking, Pakistan’s six universities made the top 800 list. Pakistan Institute of Engineering and Applied Sciences (PIEAS) ranked top than other universities with an overall ranking number of 373, National University of Sciences and Technology NUST ranked at 417, Quaid-e-Azam University ranked at number 551-560, Lahore University of Management Sciences ranked at 551, University of Engineering and Technology in Lahore 801-1000.

3. Global University Ranking

On the other hand, recent research has revealed that there are 7 Pakistani Universities which made to the top 1000 list among QS World University Rankings. These are as follows:

1. Pakistan Institute of Engineering and Applied Sciences PIEAS at #397
2. National University of Sciences and Technology NUST at #417
3. Quaid-i-Azam University QAU at #551-560
4. Lahore University of Management Sciences LUMS at #701-750
5. COMSATS Institute of Information Technology at #751-800
6. University of Engineering and Technology UET Lahore at #801-1000
7. University of Punjab PU Lahore at #800-1000

4. Are Pakistani Universities Good?

Pakistani universities have been ranked in the top 1000 QS World University rankings, so yes the quality of education has improved over time. The HEC Higher Education Commission supervised the educational institute in terms of funding, teaching quality, and research results.

Therefore, Pakistani universities in general are highly efficient, with high competition between educational institutes.

The ranking of Pakistani engineering universities in a list of the top ten also shows that the HEC of the Higher Education Commission has analyzed the entire education sector.

5. Which Engineering is best in Pakistan?

Engineering has a wide range of areas. If we talk about Pakistan, the highest paid jobs are civil engineering, but on the other hand, electrical engineering and electronic engineering have a wide range of jobs.

6. Which university is best for Engineering?

With so many top universities in Pakistan, it is difficult to single out the best. However, NUST is listed as the top best engineering university in Pakistan, followed by PIEAS.

7. Best Engineering Universities as per the latest HEC Rankings.

8. Is Engineering a good career in Pakistan?

Engineering does not have much reach in Pakistan. Even engineering fields that have job opportunities are not very well paid. A person who has a fashion design degree could get a better paid job than an engineer.

9. What are the top 5 Engineering fields?

The top 5 engineering fields in Pakistan are:

• Civil Engineering
• Computer Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Software Engineering

10. Which Engineering has the highest salary in Pakistan?

Civil engineering is considered the highest paid field in Pakistan, and its average salary is plus 4 lacs.

11. What is the hardest Engineering?

Electrical engineering is considered to be the most difficult engineering field. Electrical engineering students must learn about electromagnetics, electrical insulation, wireless communication, etc. And they need the right specialization to deal with different electronic devices.

12. Which Engineering is most in demand?

Civil engineering and software engineering are most in-demand in Pakistan. Construction is the highest paid job, so a huge number of people choose this field.

13. Which Engineering is the best in the future?

Given the current state of technology, software engineering seems to be the best for the future.

14. Which Engineering is the easiest?

Mechanical engineering requires only the theory of science and mathematics, so it is considered one of the easiest engineering degrees.

15. Which Engineering is best for Girls?

Most engineering fields require outdoor work, so computer engineering is more suitable for girls because it is done in the office.