NUCES
   HOME

TheInfoList



Click Here for Items Related To - NUCES
OR:
NUCES on:   [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Amazon]

The National University of Computer and Emerging Sciences (NUCES) (), commonly known as Foundation for Advancement of Science and Technology (FAST), is a
private Private or privates may refer to: Music * "In Private", by Dusty Springfield from the 1990 album ''Reputation'' * Private (band), a Denmark-based band * "Private" (Ryōko Hirosue song), from the 1999 album ''Private'', written and also recorded ...
research university A research university or a research-intensive university is a university that is committed to research as a central part of its mission. They are "the key sites of Knowledge production modes, knowledge production", along with "intergenerational ...
with multiple campuses in different cities of Pakistan.


Overview

The university is the first multi-campus university in Pakistan, having five modern
campuses A campus traditionally refers to the land and buildings of a college or university. This will often include libraries, lecture halls, student centers and, for residential universities, residence halls and dining halls. By extension, a corp ...
based in different cities.University Overview of National University of Computer and Emerging Sciences on UniRank website (University Rankings by an international website)
Retrieved 10 February 2020 These campuses are located in
Chiniot Chiniot ( Punjabi, Urdu: ) is a city and the administrative headquarters of Chiniot District in the province of Punjab, Pakistan. Located on the bank of the river Chenab, it is the 28th most populous city in Pakistan. It is also known for ...
-
Faisalabad Faisalabad, formerly known as Lyallpur, is the List of cities in Punjab, Pakistan by population, second-largest city and primary List of cities in Punjab, Pakistan by population, industrial center of the Pakistani province of Punjab, Pakistan ...
,
Islamabad Islamabad (; , ; ) is the capital city of Pakistan. It is the country's tenth-most populous city with a population of over 1.1 million and is federally administered by the Pakistani government as part of the Islamabad Capital Territory. Bu ...
,
Karachi Karachi is the capital city of the Administrative units of Pakistan, province of Sindh, Pakistan. It is the List of cities in Pakistan by population, largest city in Pakistan and 12th List of largest cities, largest in the world, with a popul ...
,
Lahore Lahore ( ; ; ) is the capital and largest city of the Administrative units of Pakistan, Pakistani province of Punjab, Pakistan, Punjab. It is the List of cities in Pakistan by population, second-largest city in Pakistan, after Karachi, and ...
,
Multan Multan is the List of cities in Punjab, Pakistan by population, fifth-most populous city in the Punjab, Pakistan, Punjab province of Pakistan. Located along the eastern bank of the Chenab River, it is the List of cities in Pakistan by populatio ...
and
Peshawar Peshawar is the capital and List of cities in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa by population, largest city of the Administrative units of Pakistan, Pakistani province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. It is the sixth most populous city of Pakistan, with a district p ...
, providing a standard educational environment and recreational facilities to 11,000 students, out of which 500 are faculty members and a quarter is covered by female students. Founded as Federally Chartered University, it was inaugurated by President
Pervez Musharraf Pervez Musharraf (11 August 1943 – 5 February 2023) was a Pakistani general and politician who served as the tenth president of Pakistan from 2001 to 2008. Prior to his career in politics, he was a four-star general and appointed as ...
in July 2000. It is consistently ranked among the leading institutions of higher education in the country and ranked top in computer sciences and information technology by the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan in 2020. Its
engineering Engineering is the practice of using natural science, mathematics, and the engineering design process to Problem solving#Engineering, solve problems within technology, increase efficiency and productivity, and improve Systems engineering, s ...
programs are accredited with the
Pakistan Engineering Council The Pakistan Engineering Council (Urdu: ; acronym: PEC) is a professional body for accreditation of engineering education and regulation of engineering profession in Pakistan. It was established on 10 January 1976 by the Parliament under th ...
. FAST is a not-for-profit educational institution charging subsidized fees from its students. Besides this, FAST offers different financial assistance programs for deserving students in the form of loans.


History

The Foundation of Advancement of Science and Technology was founded and established by Justice (Retd) Syed Akhlaq Hussain and the
Bank of Credit and Commerce International The Bank of Credit and Commerce International was an international bank founded in 1972 by Agha Hasan Abedi, a Pakistani financier. The bank was registered in Luxembourg with head offices in Karachi and London. A decade after opening, BCCI had ...
financier An investor is a person who allocates financial capital with the expectation of a future return (profit) or to gain an advantage (interest). Through this allocated capital the investor usually purchases some species of property. Types of in ...
.
Hasan Abidi Hasan Abidi (Urdu: حسن عابدی) (7 July 1929 – 6 September 2005) was a Pakistani journalist, writer, political activist and an Urdu language poet. Early life and career He was born on 7 July 1929 in Zafarabad, Jaunpur district, Utt ...
, founder of BCCI, provided a large financial capital for the university to promote research in
computer sciences Computer science is the study of computation, information, and automation. Computer science spans theoretical disciplines (such as algorithms, theory of computation, and information theory) to applied disciplines (including the design and ...
and
emerging technologies Emerging technologies are technology, technologies whose development, practical applications, or both are still largely unrealized. These technologies are generally innovation, new but also include old technologies finding new applications. Emer ...
during the 1980s. Later this foundation established the National University of Computer and Emerging Sciences which was inaugurated by Former President and Chief of Army Staff General Pervez Musharraf in 2000. It is privileged to be the first private sector university, having multiple campuses set up under the Federal Charter granted by Ordinance No.XXIII of 2000, dated 1 July 2000. Established in 1980, the sponsoring body of FAST university was registered by the
Government of Pakistan The Government of Pakistan () (abbreviated as GoP), constitutionally known as the Federal Government, commonly known as the Centre, is the national authority of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, a federal republic located in South Asia, con ...
as a
charitable institution A charitable organization or charity is an organization whose primary objectives are philanthropy and social well-being (e.g. educational, religious or other activities serving the public interest or common good). The legal definition of a cha ...
. FAST was a pioneer in Pakistan's IT sector development by offering the country's first
undergraduate Undergraduate education is education conducted after secondary education and before postgraduate education, usually in a college or university. It typically includes all postsecondary programs up to the level of a bachelor's degree. For example, ...
computer science curriculum, with its headquarters in Islamabad. FAST is considered to be one of the top IT programs in Pakistan, alongside LUMS, GIKI and NUST. Many alumni of FAST have risen to senior positions in companies like Alphabet, Meta and Amazon.


Campuses

National University of Computer and Emerging Sciences is a university in Pakistan, with a multi-campus setup and its central administration based in Islamabad. The university operates five campuses in Islamabad, Karachi, Lahore, Peshawar, Multan and Faisalabad.


Islamabad Campus

The FAST National University Islamabad campus is situated at A.K Brohi Road, H-11/4 and serves as the university's main hub.


Karachi Campus

The FAST National University Karachi campus has two branches: the main campus, located on the National Highway, and the city campus, located in Block-6 PECHS.


Lahore Campus

The FAST National University Lahore campus is situated in Faisal Town and spans 12.5 acres of land. At the Lahore campus, students have access to only studies. Now,there are multiple societies that students can join.


Peshawar Campus

The Peshawar campus of the FAST National University is for students seeking an education in technical fields. It is located in the
Hayatabad Hayatabad is a suburb on the western outskirts of Peshawar, the capital of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan. It borders the now defunct Federally Administered Tribal Areas, Tribal Areas and is close to Torkham, Pakistan, Torkham, which ...
suburb of
Peshawar Peshawar is the capital and List of cities in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa by population, largest city of the Administrative units of Pakistan, Pakistani province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. It is the sixth most populous city of Pakistan, with a district p ...
. Students can pursue degree programs in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, and Business Administration.


Chiniot-Faisalabad Campus

The Faisalabad campus of the FAST National University is the fifth and newest addition to the university's network of campuses. It is located on 22 acres of land on the Faisalabad-Chiniot Road, approximately nine kilometers from the Faisalabad Motorway interchange. The Faisalabad campus offers degree programs in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, and Business Administration.


Multan Campus

FAST National University, Multan Campus is located in the city of
Multan Multan is the List of cities in Punjab, Pakistan by population, fifth-most populous city in the Punjab, Pakistan, Punjab province of Pakistan. Located along the eastern bank of the Chenab River, it is the List of cities in Pakistan by populatio ...
, in the province of
Punjab, Pakistan Punjab (, ) is a Administrative units of Pakistan, province of Pakistan. With a population of over 127 million, it is the Demographics of Pakistan, most populous province in Pakistan and the List of first-level administrative divisions by popu ...
. The campus provides easy access to students from all over the region.


Academic Profile

FAST university offers
undergraduate Undergraduate education is education conducted after secondary education and before postgraduate education, usually in a college or university. It typically includes all postsecondary programs up to the level of a bachelor's degree. For example, ...
,
post-graduate Postgraduate education, graduate education, or graduate school consists of academic or professional degrees, certificates, diplomas, or other qualifications usually pursued by post-secondary students who have earned an undergraduate (bachelor' ...
and
doctoral programs A doctorate (from Latin ''doctor'', meaning "teacher") or doctoral degree is a postgraduate academic degree awarded by universities and some other educational institutions, derived from the ancient formalism '' licentia docendi'' ("licence to teach ...
in business and sciences, at their campuses. The availability of bachelor programs depends on the campuses.


Undergraduate Studies

The undergraduate courses are offered by university in different disciplines for bachelor's in sciences and business, leading to a bachelor's degree. In Pakistan, a bachelor's degree in computer science from FAST is highly regarded in the field of technology and is often considered equivalent in prestige to a MBBS degree from a reputable medical university in their respective fields.


Faculty of Computing

Dean: Jawwad Shamsi Degrees offered: * BS (Artificial Intelligence) * BS (Computer Science) * BS (Cyber Security) * BS (Data Science) * BS (Financial Technologies) * BS (Software Engineering) * BS (Computer Engineering) *NEW*


Faculty of Engineering

Dean: Dr Saima Zafar Degrees offered: * BS (Civil Engineering) * BS (Electrical Engineering)


Faculty of Management Sciences

Head of School: Dr. Sadia Nadeem Degrees offered: * BBA * BS (Accounting and Finance) * BS (Business Analytics) * BS (Financial Technologies)


Graduate Studies

The university offers post graduate studies for different disciplines for master's in sciences and business, leading to a master's degree.


Faculty of Computing

Dean: Jawwad Shamsi Degrees offered: * MS (Artificial intelligence) * MS (Computer Networks & Security) * MS (Computer Science) * MS (Data Science) * MS (Software Engineering) * MS (Software Project Management)


Faculty of Engineering

Dean: S.M Sajid Degrees offered: * MS (Civil Engineering) * MS (Electrical Engineering)


Faculty of Management Sciences

Dean: M. Ayub Siddiqui Degrees offered: * MBA * MS (Accounting and Finance) * MS (Business Analytics) * MS (Management Sciences)


Faculty of Science & Humanities

Dean: Dr.Summaira Sarfraz Degrees offered: * MS (Applied in linguistics) * MS (Mathematics)


Doctor of Philosophy

Degrees offered: * PhD (Civil Engineering) * PhD (Computer Science) * PhD (Electrical Engineering) * PhD (Management Sciences) * PhD (Mathematics) * PhD (Software Engineering)


Notable alumni

*
Farhan Saeed Farhan Saeed (born 14 September 1984) is a Pakistani singer-songwriter, actor and entrepreneur. Saeed is the former lead vocalist of the Pakistani band Jal and owns the Cafe Rock restaurant in Lahore. He sings in Urdu and Punjabi. He made hi ...
- singer, actor *
Fawad Khan Fawad Afzal Khan (born 29 November 1981) is a Pakistani actor, producer, screenwriter, songwriter and singer known for his work in films and television. Khan is a recipient of several accolades, including a Filmfare Award, two Lux Style Awards ...
– singer, actor * Mir Zafar Ali – visual effects artist who won an
Academy Award The Academy Awards, commonly known as the Oscars, are awards for artistic and technical merit in film. They are presented annually by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) in the United States in recognition of excellence ...
for the animated film '' Frozen'' (2013)IT pioneer in Pakistan, FAST eyes more programmes in future
The News International (newspaper), Published 21 May 2014, Retrieved 10 February 2020 *
Osman Khalid Butt Osman Khalid Butt () is a Pakistani film, television and theatre actor, writer and choreographer. He is best known for his role as Wali Sohaib Khan in '' Diyar-e-Dil'' (2015), Faaz Ibrahim in '' Chupke Chupke'' (2021) and Malik Shahzain in '' Eh ...
– actor *
Xulfi Zulfiqar "Xulfi" Jabbar Khan (born 28 October 1980) is a Pakistani composer, singer-songwriter, music producer and a guitarist. Starting his career in 1994, Khan is the recipient of multiple awards in Pakistan. He is currently working on the te ...
– musician, singer, music producer, song composer *
Hania Amir Hania Aamir (born 12 February 1997) is a Pakistani actress and influencer who works in Urdu television and films. She began her acting career with the comedy film '' Janaan'' (2016) and made her television debut with '' Titli'' (2017) with late ...
— Actress
Zain Shahid — Head of Performance Marketing at onic Pakistan


Research labs

FAST-National university encourages the growth of research in university. It has its research labs in four campuses, Islamabad, Lahore, Peshawar and Karachi. It is further accredited as one of the leading research institutions of computer science in the country.


See also

*
List of medical schools in Pakistan In Pakistan, a medical school is more often referred to as a medical college. A medical college is affiliated with a university as a department which usually has a separate campus. As of January 2019, there are a total of 114 medical colleges in ...
**
List of medical schools in Islamabad Medical education Medical education is vocational education, education related to the practice of being a medical practitioner, including the initial training to become a physician (i.e., medical school and internship (medical), internship) a ...
**
List of medical schools in Punjab, Pakistan Medical education in Punjab, Pakistan, forms a vital pillar of the province's healthcare infrastructure, housing some of the country's most renowned medical institutions. With approximately 60 medical colleges, representing nearly 40% of Pakistan ...
**
List of medical schools in Sindh In Pakistan, a medical school is more often referred to as a medical college. A medical college is affiliated with a university as a department which usually has a separate campus. The medical schools in province of Sindh are both private and p ...
**
List of medical schools in Balochistan Medical education in Balochistan is expanding to address the province's healthcare needs. By 2026, Balochistan aims to graduate 470 MBBS-qualified doctors from its public sector medical colleges. The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) has ...
**
List of medical schools in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Medical education in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) has seen significant growth, with the province now offering a total of 2,635 medical seats across both public and private institutions. Khyber Medical University (KMU), established in 2007, serves as ...
**
List of medical schools in Azad Kashmir Medical education in Azad Kashmir has seen significant growth over the past decade, with the establishment of several institutions aimed at producing skilled healthcare professionals. There are currently four main medical colleges in AJK. These col ...
**
List of medical schools in Gilgit-Baltistan A list is a set of discrete items of information collected and set forth in some format for utility, entertainment, or other purposes. A list may be memorialized in any number of ways, including existing only in the mind of the list-maker, but ...
*
List of universities in Pakistan Higher education in Pakistan is the systematic process of students continuing their education beyond secondary school, learned societies and two-year colleges. The governance of higher education is maintained under the Higher Education Commission ...
**
List of universities in Islamabad Higher education in Islamabad is a key driver of academic and research excellence in Pakistan. The city is home to over 25 universities, catering to a diverse student body. Approximately 100,000 students are enrolled in various higher education i ...
**
List of universities of Punjab, Pakistan The province of Punjab, Pakistan has over 100 universities and higher education institutions. Lahore, the capital of Punjab, hosts the University of the Punjab one of the most prestigious universities in South Asia. The Punjab government, in coll ...
**
List of universities in Sindh Higher education in Sindh, Pakistan, has seen significant growth, with numerous public and private universities offering a variety of academic programs. Karachi, the provincial capital, is home to some of the country's top institutions, such as the ...
**
List of universities in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Higher education in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK), Pakistan, has seen notable progress, with 25 universities and degree-awarding institutions as of 2023. The government has allocated around 10% of its budget to the education sector, aiming to enhance ed ...
**
List of universities in Balochistan Higher education in Balochistan has seen steady growth but still faces significant challenges. The province has 11 public universities and over 50 private institutions. The literacy rate in Balochistan stands at approximately 54%, with a lower perc ...
**
List of universities in Azad Kashmir Higher education in Azad Kashmir, Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) has seen significant growth in recent years. The University of Azad Jammu & Kashmir, established in 1980, is the largest institution in the region, offering a diverse range of programs ...
**
List of universities in Gilgit-Baltistan A list is a set of discrete items of information collected and set forth in some format for utility, entertainment, or other purposes. A list may be memorialized in any number of ways, including existing only in the mind of the list-maker, but ...


References

{{DEFAULTSORT:National University of Computer And Emerging Sciences Educational institutions established in 2000 2000 establishments in Pakistan Programming contests Private universities and colleges in Pakistan Engineering universities and colleges in Pakistan Private universities and colleges in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Computer science institutes in Pakistan Universities and colleges in Lahore Universities and colleges in Peshawar Bank of Credit and Commerce International Universities and colleges in Islamabad Universities and colleges in Punjab, Pakistan