National Textile University

National Textile University, Pakistan

Emblem of National Textile University
Former names
 Institute of Textile Technology since 1959, National College of Textile Engineering (NCTE) affiliated with University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore since 1976
Motto "Innovate and Lead"
Established 1959
Type Public
Rector Prof. Dr. Malik Mumtaz (Acting)
Chancellor President of Pakistan
Academic staff
 100
Undergraduates 1000 students (per annum)
Postgraduates 150 students (per annum)
Location Faisalabad, Punjab,  Pakistan
Colors      Maroon      Blue
Affiliations Pakistan Engineering Council, Higher Education Commission, National Computing Education Accreditation Council (NCEAC)
Website National Textile University Official Website
INNOVATE & LEAD

National Textile University, or NTU, is the premier institution of Textile Education in Pakistan. It was formerly known as National College of Textile Engineering (NCTE) affiliated with University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore since 1976. The University campus is spread over an area of more than 62 Acres. The University is located in the outskirts of city of Faisalabad about 12 km from the city center on Sheikhupura road. National Textile University is affiliated with National Computing Education Accreditation Council (NCEAC), Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) and Higher Education Commission of Pakistan (HEC). Pakistan had inherited a very weak industrial base in the aftermath of independence. Textile sector was one of the sectors of Pakistani economy, which were in a comparatively better shape than others. Even then it was not enough to produce the number of jobs that could reduce the rampant unemployment rate in the absence of basic infrastructure facilities and a sound industrial base in the country.

Throughout all these years, Pakistan's textile Industry has evolved and developed into a formidable force in steering the nation's economy forward, due to the entrepreneurial spirit of Pakistani industrialists and an established agricultural base in the shape of indigenous Cotton production. Textile sector now accounts for about $12 Billion worth of exports annually, out of Pakistan's total $25 Billion exports. Textile has become a sector which keeps on fetching more and more foreign capital to reinforce fragile Pakistani economy.

The role of National Textile University (formerly, National Institute of Textile Technology, West Pakistan and then National College of Textile Engineering) in propelling Pakistan's Textile Industry in the forward direction is mammoth. It holds the privilege of being a pioneering institution in the field of Textiles, over all these years, this institution has catered for the industry's ever increasing demand of Textile engineers and skilled diploma holders. According to some estimates, 90% of Textile engineers in Pakistan's Textile Industry, identify National Textile University as their alma mater.

Over all these years, Pakistan has seen a major surge in the number of Textile institutions, which offer diverse degree programs in the field of Textiles. A matter of prodigious delight and honor for National Textile University's students and alumni alike is that, even with such a fierce competition, industrial establishment still prefers Textile engineers holding a degree from National Textile University. This reaffirms their trust in the technical and academic prowess of engineering professional from this distinguished institution.

History

Established in 1959.

Location

The university is located in Sheikhupura Road, Faisalabad, Pakistan.

Faculties

Faculty of Engineering & Technology

Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences

Faculty of Sciences

Faculty of Management Sciences

Academic programs (degrees awarded)

Undergraduate programs

Engineering programs (4 years)

Non-engineering programs (4 years)

Postgraduate programs

Engineering programs

Non-engineering programs

Departmental Societies

Other Societies

National Computing Education Accreditation Council (NCEAC)

The BSCS Program of National Textile University (NTU) Faisalabad is accredited as top-ranked (W) category by National Computing Education Accreditation Council (NCEAC), Islamabad, a project of Higher Education Commission (HEC), Govt. of Pakistan. This accreditation decision is performed during the meeting held on 13 July 2012. The department of Computer Science of NTU is the first in Faisalabad region, which has been awarded as a top-ranked (W) category.

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