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. Sarosh Hashmat Lodi
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.^[2]

Founded in 1922 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 offers 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]

^[2] It is organized into six science faculties as well as 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, chemical engineering and mechanical engineering.

NED Academy

Inauguration of first formula SAE car in Pakistan by NED students

To provide cheap educational and professional training to existing professionals, NED University established the 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]

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.
Syed Murad Ali Shah: chief minister of Sindh.
Muhammad Shoaib Ahmad Siddiqui : Director General Excise, Taxation & Narcotics Sindh-Pakistan

Events

The university hosts musical events, sports events and IT events. Its IT event is ITEC (Information Technology Exhibition & Competition), organised by the students of university Department of Computer Science and Information Technology. It is an all Pakistan competition with the participation of almost all the major universities.^[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.
↑ NED Centre of Continuing Engineering Education
↑ NED Research Journal
↑ "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.
↑ DICE Foundation - NED University

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 Jammu & Kashmir

Mirpur	Mirpur University of Science and Technology

Balochistan

Khuzdar	Balochistan University of Engineering and Technology
Quetta	Balochistan University of Information Technology, Engineering and Management Sciences

Islamabad Capital Territory

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

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