NED University of Engineering & Technology
The NED University of Engineering & Technology is a public university located in the urban area of Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan. It is one of the oldest universities in Pakistan, named after Parsi landowner Nadirshaw Edulji Dinshaw and a recognised degree awarding university of Pakistan by the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan, a government-appointed body.[2][3][4][5]
Former names | Prince of Wales Engineering College |
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Type | Public |
Established | 1921 |
Vice-Chancellor | Sarosh Hashmat Lodi |
Academic staff | 451[1] |
Students | 12279[1] |
Undergraduates | 9496[1] |
Postgraduates | 2643[1] |
122[1] | |
Location | , , |
Campus | Urban |
Campus size | 156 acres (63 ha) |
Colours | Blue, maroon, amber |
Nickname | NEDUET |
Affiliations | Pakistan Engineering Council, Higher Education Commission of Pakistan, Washington Accord |
Website | www |
History
Founded in 1921, as Prince of Wales Engineering College,[4] later renamed as NED Government Engineering College, 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 and was renamed in 1977.[4] The university is named after its benefactor Nadirshaw Edulji Dinshaw.[4]
Campuses
The university is spread across three campuses; the main campus, the city campus, and the LEJ campus[6]
Faculties and departments
It is organized into following six faculties[7][8]
Faculty of Civil and Petroleum Engineering (CPE)
The faculty of Civil and Petroleum Engineering comprises following departments.
- Department of Civil Engineering
- Department of Urban and Infrastructure Engineering
- Department of Petroleum Engineering
- Department of Earthquake Engineering
Faculty of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering (MME)
The faculty of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering comprises the following departments.
- Department of Mechanical Engineering
- Department of Textile Engineering
- Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
- Department of Automotive and Marine Engineering
Faculty of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE)
The faculty of Electrical and Computer Engineering comprises the following departments.
- Department of Electrical Engineering
- Department of Computer and Information Systems Engineering
- Department of Electronic Engineering
- Department of Telecommunications Engineering
- Department of Bio-Medical Engineering
Faculty of Information Sciences and Humanities (ISH)
The faculty * Department of Telecommunications Engineering of Information Sciences and Humanities comprises the following departments.
- Department of Software Engineering
- Department of Computer Science & Information Technology
- Department of Mathematics
- Department of Physics
- Department of Chemistry
- Department of Humanities
Faculty of Chemical and Process Engineering (CPE)
The faculty of Chemical and Process Engineering comprises the following departments.
- Department of Chemical Engineering
- Department of Materials Engineering
- Department of Metallurgical Engineering
- Department of Polymer and Petrochemical Engineering
- Department of Food Engineering
- Department of Environmental Engineering
Faculty of Architecture and Management Sciences (AMS)
The faculty of Architecture and Management Sciences comprises the following departments.
- Department of Architecture and Planning
- Department of Economics and Management Sciences
Degree Programs
NED University offers different undergraduate, postgraduate, and PhD programs,.[1][9] The university offers programmes in engineering, science, and architecture for undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral studies.[4] It is a member of Association of Commonwealth Universities of the United Kingdom.[10]
Affiliated Colleges
- Government College of Technology (GCT)
- Institute of Industrial Electronics Engg. (IIEE)[11]
- Institute of Aviation Technology, PAF[12]
- PCSIR Pak Swiss Training Centre (PSTC)[13]
- Karachi Tools, Dies & Moulds Centre
- Pakistan Marine Academy[14]
- Usman Institute of Technology[15]
- College of Management Sciences[16]
NED Academy
To provide low-cost educational and professional training to existing professionals, NED University established the NED Academy.[17] 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 masters by Research and PhD programs. Different research groups and centers are also working in the University. The university publishes three research journals namely NED University Journal of Research, Journal of Social Sciences & Interdisciplinary Research, Journal of Research in Architecture & Planning.
Scholarships
The university offers Need cum Merit scholarships and distinguished student scholarships for students securing top three positions in class. Most of these are provided by private foundations, NGOs, and alumni of NED University.
Vice-Chancellors
- Sarosh Hashmat Lodi (2017 – present)[3]
Notable alumni
- Ashraf Habibullah, S.E. co-creator of the first computer-based structural-engineering applications and Founder, President, and CEO of the structural-engineering software company Computers and Structures, Inc.[18]
- Khurram Murad: Pakistani Islamic scholar
- Rizwan Ahmed: Pakistan Administrative Service officer, NED University alumni[19]
- Moiz Ullah Baig[20] (International Scrabble player - Pakistan Scrabble Champion 2018 & World Junior Scrabble Champion 2018)
- Syed Murad Ali Shah: 29th and current chief minister of Sindh and a member of the Sindh Assembly.[21]
- Elahi Bux Soomro: ex-Speaker of the National Assembly of Pakistan.
- Mohammad Aslam Uqaili: Vice-chancellor Mehran University of Engineering and Technology.
- Saeed Anwar: international cricketer, former captain of Pakistan cricket team.
- Mehdi Hasnain: Industry Expert, Entrepreneur, Trainer, Motivational Coach, Co-Founder of Tohfay.com, The Bun Story and Global President for Hunar Foundation.
- Ali Haider: musician, singer and actor.
- Waqar Zaka: Pakistani VJ-turned-television host.[22]
See also
References
- NED University Annual report 2016-17. "NED University Annual report 2016-17". NED University.
- "Higher Education Commission of Pakistan (HEC) Recognised Universities and Degree Awarding Institutions (NED University included on the list)". Higher Education Commission of Pakistan website. Retrieved 20 December 2020.
- Najam Soharwardi (30 May 2017). "With new VC at the helm, winds of change start blowing at NED University". The News International (newspaper). Retrieved 20 December 2020.
- "Our University". NED University. Retrieved 15 June 2020.
- "Our University | NEDUET Website". www.neduet.edu.pk. Retrieved 25 July 2020.
- NED University. "NED University Contact Details". NED University. Retrieved 6 April 2018.
- NED University. "NED University faculties and departments". NED University. Retrieved 24 March 2018.
- NED University Prospectus. "NED University prospectus". NED University. Retrieved 24 March 2018.
- ilmkidunya.com. "Programs and Courses in NED University of Engineering & Technology Karachi Pakistan". www.ilmkidunya.com.
- "NED University is a member of Association of Commonwealth Universities". Association of Commonwealth Universities website. Archived from the original on 21 September 2013. Retrieved 21 December 2020.
- "IIEE - Institute of Industrial Electronics Engineering". iiee.edu.pk.
- "Institute of Aviation Technology". www.paked.net.
- "PCSIR Islamabad". www.pcsir.gov.pk.
- "Pakistan Marine Academy". marineacademy.edu.pk.
- "Usman Institute of Technology". www.uit.edu.
- ilmkidunya.com. "College of Management & Sciences (COMS), Karachi Pakistan". www.ilmkidunya.com.
- NED Centre of Continuing Engineering Education
- "Ashraf Habibullah, Biography" (PDF). NED Alumni Association of Southern California website. Embassy Suites, Anaheim, California. 18 July 2009. p. 6. Archived from the original (PDF) on 16 June 2013. Retrieved 21 December 2020.
- "Rizwan Ahmed appointed new TDAP secretary". Daily Times (newspaper). 18 November 2016. Retrieved 21 December 2020.
- Exclusive Interview of Moiz Baig | Nayi Baat | Neo News, retrieved 8 November 2019
- Hafeez Tunio (27 July 2016). "Murad Ali Shah will be new Sindh CM". The Express Tribune (newspaper). Retrieved 20 December 2020.
- Rafay Mahmood (14 February 2013). "I am giving Pakistanis a platform to vent their frustrations: Waqar Zaka". The Express Tribune (newspaper). Retrieved 21 December 2020.