NED University of Engineering and Technology

NED University of Engineering and Technology

Motto	Building a Better World for Tomorrow
Type	Public
Established	1921 (1921)
Vice-Chancellor	Prof. Dr. M. Afzal Haque
Registrar	Ghazanfar Hussain
Academic staff	250
Students	8458
Location	Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan
Campus	Urban
Colours	Blue, Maroon,, Amber
Nickname	NEDUET
Affiliations	PEC, HEC
Website	www.neduet.edu.pk

NED

Location in Karachi

The NED University of Engineering and Technology, is a public research university located in the urban area of Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan.^[1] It is one of the oldest institution of higher learning in Pakistan and is noted for its strong emphasis on higher learning in science and technology.^[2]

Founded in 1922 as a technical project to provide training to civil engineers working in building the Sukkur Barrage, the university came to its modern form after being established by the British government.^[2] The university is named for its benefactor, donor, and philanthropist, Nadirshaw Eduljee Dinshaw by the government.^[2] Besides its focus on science and engineering programmes, the university also offers wide range of academic programmes in philosophy, humanities, and fine arts for undergraduate, post-graduate, and doctoral studies.^[2] The university is also a member of Association of Commonwealth Universities of the United Kingdom.^[3]

Primarily, its financial endowment and the scientific research is directed towards the development of the engineering, management, natural, and medical sciences.^[2] Organized into six science faculties as well as various associated research institutions affiliated with the university in Karachi.

Faculties and Departments

The university offers graduate and post-graduate degrees in engineering and science disciplines.

NED Academy

Inauguration of first formula SAE car in Pakistan by NED Students

To provide cheap educational and professional in training to existing professionals, NED University established NED Academy.^[4] The academy has two sections:

Centre for Continuing Engineering Education (CCEE),
Centre for Multidisciplinary Postgraduate Programmes (CMPP).

CCEE

CCEE offers courses for Engineering, Information Technology, Management and Conversion Programs. Short and long duration courses are offered in these subjects.

Research

Although the main focus of the university had been on its teaching programs, the university has started M.Eng. by Research and PhD programs. The university publishes a research journal – NED University Journal of Research.^[5] As of now university is lacking in scientific research and this is one of the main reasons for universities low ranking. Engr. Talha Shakil Mallick is the primarily research engineer successively as an extension innovator between Industry & Institute. However University is making headway and attempting all endeavors to create an inventive group of researchers so to take care of and satisfy the demand of industry. Toward the end of 2020 University is pointing that more than 50% of its personnel will be PhD. In the university's Computer Systems department, a research lab has been developed known as Koshish Foundation Research Lab.

Scholarships

The university offers Need cum Merit scholarships, and distinguished student scholarships for students securing top three positions in class.^[6] Most of these are provided by private foundations, NGOs, and Alumni.

Notable alumni

Elahi Bux Soomro: ex-Speaker of the National Assembly of Pakistan.
Khurram Murad: Pakistani Islamic scholar
Abdul Quayyum Khan Kundi, ex-President Pakistan Chamber of Commerce USA, businessmen, columnist
Ashraf Habibullah, S.E.^[7] (B.S. 1969): co-creator of the first computer-based structural-engineering applications^[8] and Founder, President, and CEO of the structural-engineering software company Computers and Structures, Inc.^[9]
Saeed Anwar: International cricketer, former captain of Pakistan cricket team.
Ali Haider: Musician, singer and actor.
Farhat Ishtiaq: Writer, author and screenwriter, most recognised for her novel 'Humsafar'.
Rashid Latif: International cricketer, former captain of Pakistan cricket team.
Roland deSouza: consultant and activist.

Events

The University also hosts events such as Musical events, Sports Events and IT events. Its famous IT event of Pakistan is ITEC (Information Technology Exhibition & Competition), it is an annual mega IT event organised by the students of university's Department of Computer Science and Information Technology. It is an all Pakistan competition with the participation of almost all the major universities, sending their skilled students with IT niche.^[10] Recently in December, NEDUET hosted DICE Energy 2014. Around 41 projects were registered in the exhibition.^[11] Dr.Abdul Qadeer Khan was the chief guest.

References

↑ Google maps, Google maps. "Location and address of NED University". Google maps (Public domain). Google maps. Retrieved 20 September 2013.
1 2 3 4 5 NED Press. "University introduction". NED Press. Retrieved 20 September 2013.
↑ "ACU Members". ACU Members. Retrieved 20 September 2013.
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↑ "List of Scholarships" (PDF). Neduet.edu.pk. Retrieved 2012-11-18.
↑ "Search Results for Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors, Ashraf Habibullah". Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists. California Department of Consumer Affairs. Retrieved 20 April 2012.
↑ "ETABS receives "Top Seismic Product of the 20th Century" Award" (PDF). Press Release. Structure Magazine. 2006. Retrieved 20 April 2012.
↑ Key Note Speaker Ashraf Habibullah, Biography (PDF). NEDAASC 2009 International Convention. Embassy Suites, Anaheim, California: NED Alumni Association of Southern California. 18 July 2009. p. 6. Retrieved 20 April 2012.
↑ "ITEC | Information Technology Exhibition and Competition - National Grand IT Event". Neditec.org.pk. 2012-07-06. Retrieved 2012-11-18.
↑ http://dice.neduet.edu.pk. Missing or empty |title= (help)

External links

NED University of Engineering and Technology – Official website

Coordinates: 24°55′54″N 67°06′46″E / 24.931792°N 67.112646°E / 24.931792; 67.112646

Institutions and colleges affiliated with NED University of Engineering and Technology

Pakistan Marine Academy Institute of Industrial Electronics Engineering KANUPP Institute of Nuclear Power Engineering PAF Institute of Aviation Technology Government College of Technology

Colleges and universities in Karachi

Engineering universities in Pakistan

Azad Kashmir

Mirpur	Mirpur University of Science and Technology

Balochistan, Pakistan

Khuzdar	Balochistan University of Engineering and Technology

Quetta	Balochistan University of Information Technology, Engineering and Management Sciences

Islamabad

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Abbottabad	COMSATS Institute of Information Technology University of Engineering and Technology, Peshawar

Nowshera	College of Aeronautical Engineering Military College of Engineering (Pakistan)

Peshawar	Abasyn University CECOS University of Information Technology and Emerging Sciences City University of Science and Information Technology, Peshawar IQRA National University National University of Computer and Emerging Sciences University of Engineering and Technology, Peshawar Sarhad University of Science and Information Technology

Other	Ghulam Ishaq Khan Institute of Engineering Sciences and Technology (Swabi) University of Engineering and Technology, Peshawar (Bannu) University of Engineering and Technology, Peshawar (Mardan)

Punjab

Faisalabad	Government College University, Faisalabad National Textile University NFC Institute of Engineering and Fertilizer Research University of Agriculture, Faisalabad University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore University of Faisalabad

Lahore	COMSATS Institute of Information Technology Government College University, Lahore Hajvery University Institute of Engineering and Technology (Pakistan) Lahore College for Women University Lahore University of Management Sciences National University of Computer and Emerging Sciences The Superior College University of Central Punjab University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore University of Lahore University of Management and Technology, Lahore University of South Asia (Pakistan) University of the Punjab

Multan	Bahauddin Zakariya University Muhammad Nawaz Sharif University of Agriculture Muhammad Nawaz Sharif University of Engineering & Technology NFC Institute of Engineering and Technology

Rawalpindi	Army Public College of Management Sciences College of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering COMSATS Institute of Information Technology (Wah) Dr. A. Q. Khan Institute of Computer Sciences and Information Technology Fatima Jinnah Women University Foundation University, Islamabad HITEC University (Taxila) Institute of Engineering and Technology (Pakistan) Military College of Signals University of Engineering and Technology, Taxila University of Wah (Wah Cantonment)

Other	Islamia University (Bahawalpur) Rachna College of Engineering and Technology (Gujranwala) University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore (Sheikhupura) University of Engineering and Technology, Taxila (Chakwal) University of Gujrat (Gujrat)

Sindh

Karachi	Bahria University Dawood University of Engineering and Technology Hamdard University Indus University Iqra University Institute of Business Management Institute of Industrial Electronics Engineering Karachi Institute of Economics and Technology National University of Computer and Emerging Sciences NED University of Engineering and Technology Pakistan Navy Engineering College Sir Syed University of Engineering and Technology Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Institute of Science and Technology Usman Institute of Technology University of Karachi

Other	Mehran University of Engineering and Technology (Jamshoro) Quaid-e-Awam University of Engineering, Science and Technology (Shaheed Benazir Abad) Sindh Agriculture University (Hyderabad, Sindh) Sukkur Institute of Business Administration (Sukkur)

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