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Industrial and technological development in Pakistan has been quite rapid since its
independence and particularly recent growth in the industrial sector in Pakistan. The main
fields of development have been related to the enhancement of agriculture, establishment
and up-gradation of industries and exploration of the indigenous resources. This
development has resulted in an increased demand for qualified engineers in different fields in
addition to other professionals. In order to meet this demand and to provide an opportunity
of engineering education to the masses, the federal, as well as provincial Governments, are
trying their best to setup facilities for providing quality technical education. So, there is a dire
need of best electrical engineering universites in Pakistan to produce competent Electrical
Engineers.

In order to promote Engineering education in Pakistan, the Government of Pakistan has

established a number of engineering universities and technical colleges throughout the
 country.

After completing intermediate/ A-levels, candidates have to make a hard decision of choosing
the best engineering university. Choice of an engineering school depends upon a number of
factors considering the quality of education, infrastructure, accreditation with PEC (Pakistan
Engineering Council), lab facilities, faculty strength and qualification, international
collaborations, geographic location, research output, employer reputation and of course
prestige.

To save future electrical engineers for the predicament of choosing the best electrical
engineering university in Pakistan, we have compiled a list of best electrical engineering
institutes in Pakistan. We have considered the factors mentioned above, the HEC (Higher
Education Commission) and QS (Quaqurelli Symonds) World University Rankings while
compiling this list. Without further ado, here’s the list of the best electrical engineering
universities of Pakistan:

Table of Contents 
1. National University of Science & Technology (NUST), Islamabad
2. Pakistan Institute of Engineering & Applied Sciences (PIEAS), Islamabad
3. Ghulam Ishaq Khan Institute (GIKI) of Engineering Sciences & Technology, KPK
4. Institute of Space Technology (IST), Islamabad
5. University of Engineering & Technology, Lahore
6. Mehran University of Engg. & Technology, Jamshoro, Sindh
7. University of Engineering. & Technology, Peshawar
8. Comsats Institute of Information Technology (CIIT), Islamabad
9. University of Engineering and Technology, Taxila
10. NED University of Engineering & Technology, Karachi
11. Final Words

National University of Science & Technology

(NUST), Islamabad
 NUST campus in Islamabad, one of the best electrical university in the
country.

With one of the best infrastructure and an excellent startup culture, NUST is the top-most
priority for a career in Electrical Engineering. NUST was established in 1991 as a higher
education institute with a focus on science and technology. It received the charter in 1993.
Over the years, the university has expanded it’s scope, vision, services and stature. It has
become a leading research institute and one of the best electrical engineering university in
Pakistan.

For candidates aspiring to pursue a career in one of the best Electrical Engineering
university, NUST is a good choice. Besides good academics, NUST encourages its students to
take part in co-curricular and extra-curricular activities. The institute has won quite a few
national and international competitions including but not limited to Robotics, Hackathons,
Shell EcoMarathon, Formula Car Designs, Drones and many more.

NUST School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (SEECS).

 At H-12 campus (Islamabad), SEECS (School of Electrical Engineering and Computer
Science) offers undergraduate and post-graduate programs for Electrical Engineering and
Computer Science. SEECS offers bachelor programs in Electrical Engineering, Software
Engineering and Computer Science. Postgraduate programs are also offered in Electrical
Engineering, Information Security, Information Technology and Innovative Techniques in
Learning (ITL).

Pakistan Institute of Engineering & Applied

Sciences (PIEAS), Islamabad

PIEAS ranks number in Pakistan in QS World University Ranking 2019.

PIEAS is a leading research institute that has made its name as a preeminent research
university in special areas of engineering and applied sciences. With an excellent student to
faculty ratio, rigorous curriculum and a focus on research, PIEAS clearly stands out among
other institutes and is considered one of the best electrical engineering university in South
East Asia. In HEC National Universty rankings of 2006, 2013 and 2014, PIEAS has secured
number 01 position among all the universities of Pakistan.

Dept of Electrical Engineering at PIEAS, the best electrical engineering university

in Pakistan.
 Also, in QS rankings, both World and Asian, PIEAS has secured top positions while
competing with other STEM-based institutes. Another positive aspect of PIEAS is its serene
and placid environment. It is nestled among halcyon mountains of Nilore near the suburbs of
Islamabad. Students do enjoy good weather, chilly winters and never-ending sessional
exams.

Ghulam Ishaq Khan Institute (GIKI) of

Engineering Sciences & Technology, KPK
The Ghulam Ishaq Khan Institute of Engineering Sciences and Technology (GIKI ) is one of
the most prestigious engineering institutes of Pakistan. GIKI is known the world over for
setting a standard of excellence in the field of engineering. Over the years, the institute has
produced bright, innovative graduates employed at some of the most respectable firms all
over the world. The Institute aspires to be a center of excellence in engineering sciences and
technology, which acts as an effective agent of change and a model for others to emulate. It is
autonomous and independently chartered and is funded by the private sector. It strives to
attract faculty of outstanding talent and ability to provide the students a supporting and
enabling environment. It hopes to produce graduates who distinguish themselves by their
professional competence, humanistic outlook and ethical rectitude, pragmatic approach to
problem-solving, and organizational and managerial skills. Given these attributes, they
should be able to respond adequately to the needs of Pakistan and be the vanguard of their
techno-industrial transformation.

Apart from its outstanding academic programme, GIK is also known for the versatility and
vibrancy of its extra-curricular scenario. All of these activities are student-organized. At
present, GIK has more than 20 student societies. These organizations provide the students
with various opportunities to indulge in their aesthetic interests and experience working in a
professional environment. Moreover, these societies instill in their members the priceless
qualities of teamwork and leadership.

Institute of Space Technology (IST), Islamabad

The past century has been host to many technological advancements resulting in a gradual
progression towards the betterment of society. Space science as such has been a vital force
behind this advancement and has revolutionalized the process.
 In this backdrop, it was decided in the year 2002 to establish an educational institution that
would impart specialized education in space and related science to bring our nation at par
with the international community. Thus, the Institute of Space Technology came into
existence in September 2002 offering undergraduate degrees in Aerospace Engineering and
Communication Systems Engineering as its core disciplines.

Starting from fall 2011, the institute launched an additional undergraduate program in the
field of Electrical Engineering. Apart from these indigenous programs, the institute is
collaborating with Beihang University (BUAA), Northern Polytechnic University (NPU),
China and University of Surrey (UniS), UK to offer linked master’s programs in more than
dozen areas. The undergraduate programs offered by IST are approved by Higher Education
Commission and accredited by Pakistan Engineering Council.

With HEC’s foreign faculty program, IST has a significant number of specialized teaching
staff who have brought home with them years of experience from abroad.

The state-of-the-art training facilities enable the students to acquire hands-on experience, an
acute requirement in the professional world. Some notable achievements over the past year
have been the up gradation of the experiment and research facilities. Equipment like
subsonic and supersonic wind tunnels have been set-up. IT facilities have been further
enhanced with the addition of high-end-servers and broadband internet accessibility.

During your stay, you will meet intellectual challenges, develop invigorating ideas and brace
tough competition. IST can foster you to become a leader. The choice is yours to make.

University of Engineering & Technology, Lahore

The University of Engineering and Technology located in the northern part of Lahore on
the historical “Grand Trunk Road (G.T. Road)”, near the magnificent Shalimar Gardens built
during the great Mughal Empire.

The institution started its career in 1921 as the ‘Mughalpura Technical College’. Later it
became the ‘Maclagan Engineering College’, a name given to it in 1923 when Sir Edwards
Maclagan, the then Governor of the Punjab who laid the foundation stone of the main
building, now called the Main Block, which still retains its majesty despite the wear and tear
of over eight decades.
 At that stage, the institution offered courses of study in only two disciplines; Electrical
Engineering and Mechanical Engineering. In the year 1932, the institution was affiliated with
the University of the Punjab for the award of a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering. In 1947, at
the time of independence, the Institution was offering well-established B.Sc. Degree Courses
in Civil, Electrical and Mechanical Engineering. In 1954 it started a Bachelor’s Degree course
in Mining Engineering, the first-ever of its kind in the country. However, the real expansion
and development of the institution commenced in 1962 on its transformation into the ‘West
Pakistan University of Engineering & Technology’, and within a few years Bachelor’s Degree
Courses were started in Chemical Engineering, Petroleum & Gas Engineering, Metallurgical
Engineering, Architecture, and City & Regional Planning.

Later, the University started to develop its postgraduate programs, and by 1970’s it was
offering Master’s Degree Courses in various specializations of engineering, architecture,
planning and allied disciplines. Later, Ph.D. Degree Program was also instituted in a number
of disciplines. Later on renamed University of Engineering & Technology in 1972.

Keeping in view the upcoming power crises situation in the country, in 2004 the University
established its own Power Generation Unit with the capacity of 2 Mega Watts later enhanced
to 3 Mega Watts and became first and only countrywide educational institution who has its
own Power Generation Unit. To meet the growing demands for the Engineering graduates
and allied disciplines in the country, the University started an expansion program in the new
millennium. Consequently, the teaching and research capacity of the UET was enhanced and
the establishment of the satellite campuses was taken up. At present, the University has three
satellite campuses; the Faisalabad Campus, the Kala-Shah-Kaku Campus, and the Rachna
College.

All the campuses of UET offer bachelor degree in Electrical Engineering. Electrical
ENgineering degree can be acquired in specialized disciplines of Power, Electronics,
Computer Systems and Telecommunicatoin Engineering. Lahore campus offers all of the four
streams.

UET Lahore is one of the best electrical engineering university due to its qualified faculty,
state-of-the-are facilities and solid infrastructure. Alumni of UET Lahore have been serving
Pakistan since the independence and they will continue serving incessantly.

Mehran University of Engg. & Technology,

Jamshoro, Sindh
 MUET is the best electrical engineering university in the Sindh province. The number of
students admitted to the First Year classes of all the disciplines under a regular scheme at
Jamshoro is 1053 out of which 1000 candidates are admitted from Sindh Province, including
Karachi Division, according to a precisely calculated ratio of population and other
considerations. 34 applicants are admitted from other parts of Pakistan while 19 seats are
reserved for the foreigners. Whereas under Self Finance Scheme and Special Scheme 548 and
86 candidates are admitted from Sindh province respectively.

The number of students admitted to the First Year classes of all four disciplines at Khairpur
Mir’s Campus is 244 out of which 60 candidates are admitted under Self Finance Scheme.
The detailed distribution of the seats is given in Prospectus.

Most of the laboratories and workshops of the teaching departments are properly equipped
and practical as well as didactic training is imparted to the students wherever applicable.
Continuous efforts are ongoing to upgrade these facilities for the practical training and new
equipment is acquired for this purpose. Additionally, training to the concerned staff is also
organized within the University as well as outside. In some cases, where the training facilities
are not available within the University, the students are sent to suitable institutes in Karachi
or elsewhere to undergo adequate training. Every department has been provided an adequate
number of personal computers and e-mail and Internet facilities for the training and use of
the students as well as teaching staff.

Hostel facilities are also available for about 1000 students on the campus both male and
female; which are located at walking distance from the teaching departments. These hostels
are equipped with necessary facilities including bathrooms, reading rooms, game rooms,
dining halls, etc. Other facilities available for the students include medical care, transport,
games and recreation, Library and so on.

University of Engineering. & Technology,

Peshawar
University of Engineering and Technology (UET), Peshawar , is a premier institution of
higher learning in the field of engineering sciences. Established as the university in 1980,
today it boasts twenty two departments, covering an entire spectrum of engineering
disciplines, from the traditional such as electrical and mechanical, to the cutting-edge
technologies such as electronics, mechatronics and industrial engineering. To-date, more
than eighteen thousand of our graduates are serving the needs of Pakistan, and many have
achieved a high position of responsibility and excellence in their chosen fields. Besides
bachelors degree courses, there is a robust post-graduate program, where scholars are
engaged in rigorous training and research leading to Master’s and PhD degree

Over the last few years, with the Higher Education Commission’s support, UET has
completed a number of research and infrastructure development projects, with a combined
portfolio of Rs. 9 billion. Currently, UET Peshawar has five campuses at Mardan, Abbottabad,
Bannu, Kohat and Jalozai offering quality engineering education to the people at their
doorsteps.

UET Peshawar is continuously pushing towards its vision to achieve the highest level of
engineering excellence and contribute to the socio-economic development of society with the
knowledge and expertise of its graduates. A strong research base and academic programs are
the focus of researchers and students from across the country, and UET Peshawar welcome
diverse thoughts and new perspectives in engineering and technology fields.

Peshawar Campus

With a modest beginning in 1952 as a “constituent” college of Peshawar University, UET,

Peshawar was established in 1980 and is now one of the best electrical engineering institutes
in the province of KPK. Located in this historic city, Peshawar Campus is a reflection of the
surrounding environment. While the ambiance on campus is predominantly academic, there
is a strong cultural flavor, easily discernable in every facet of its activities. Our unique cultural
diversity is readily recognizable. There are many disciplines at Peshawar for students to
choose from. These are supported by well-equipped laboratories, departmental research,
central library, sports facilities and enough dormitory accommodation to house most
students that need campus housing.

Mardan Campus

As a result of our growth in the last few years, students were offered an option to get
admission in other regions of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Mardan Campus was inaugurated in
2002, offering three engineering undergraduate programmes that include
Telecommunication Engineering and Computer Software Engineering and recently Electrical
Engineering.

Abbottabad Campus
 Abbottabad Campus was inaugurated in October, 2002, and is based in the old premises of
Ayub Medical College. The city of Abbottabad gained fame as a city of schools and colleges.
Establishment of a campus of UET, Peshawar in Abbottabad has not only addressed a
longstanding public demand but also enhanced the city’s image as a seat of learning.

Bannu Campus

Bannu Campus became operational in May 2002, in the premises of the comprehensive High
School. This has brought higher education in engineering sciences to this neglected middle-
southern region. Currently, two traditional disciplines in engineering sciences are offered,
and efforts are afoot to consolidate these programs. Large investment is strengthing
laboratories and upgrading infrastructure are being done to make this into a worldclass
facility.

Kohat Campus

The administrative and academic control of Engineering Programs of Kohat University of

Science and Technology (KUST) was handed over to UET Peshawar on April 3, 2012. At
present, UET Kohat Campus is offering B.Sc Electrical Engineering in leased premises. We
are working with the provincial government to house this campus in its own premises.

Jalozai Campus

The campus funded by HEC at the cost of Rs. 6,565,272 Million is being established on Pabbi
Cherat Road at 11 KM Southwards from GT Road in district Nowshera. Total area of the
campus is 402 acres and the total covered area is approximately 1,021,233 sq.ft. With living
strength of 3240 students. At present, UET Jalozai Campus is offering B.Sc programmes in
Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering and Mechanical
Engineering.

Comsats Institute of Information Technology

(CIIT), Islamabad
The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering began its journey in September
2001 at CUI campuses of Islamabad, Abbottabad and Wah, and has made big strides in its
brief span of existence. The peer-departments at CUI Lahore, Attock, which were established
in 2002 and 2007 respectively, offer a congenial environment for studying various disciplines
 of Electrical Engineering. Our curriculum is unique in that it enables students to learn the
techniques required to solve complex engineering problems and at the same time equips
them with managerial and professional skills.

Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering was initially established as the

Computer Engineering Department at the Johar campus, Islamabad in the year 1999. Along
with hiring faculty renowned for its expertise in research and application of technology, the
institute established state-of-art laboratories equipped with latest and highly sophisticated
equipment where students spend the time to innovate and engineer basics as well novel ideas
to supplement the theoretical course work.

Initially, Microprocessor Lab, Electronics Lab and Computer Science Labs were established
to meet the needs of our students. Later in 2002, the Very-Large-Scale-Integration (VLSI)
Lab was also established to further enhance the working and learning opportunities for our
students. With the availability of latest facilities along with the efforts of our competent
faculty and staff, we were able to gain recognition from HEC within a year.

Following the accomplishments of Computer Engineering program, CU took a lead and

became one of the premier institutions to launch Telecom Engineering program in the region.
With the inclusion of Telecom Engineering program, the initially established Computer
Engineering Department was transformed into the Department of Electrical and Computer
Engineering.

Recently the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering was shifted to the
Permanent campus, Chak Shahzad, Islamabad, where the university has established nine new
labs with latest cutting edge technology and equipment. These new labs are an added
addition to our intellectual armament. Moreover, with a whole building block at our disposal,
the university is now better able to design an environment particularly suited to technological
learning. The cutting edge facilities and state of the art labs make Comsats one of the Best
Electrical Engineering University in Pakistan.

University of Engineering and Technology, Taxila

The department started with a humble intake of 31 students but with the focus and effort to
meet the growing demands of industry and emphasis on the quality of education and skill,
Computer Engineering, as a result, was granted HEC’s recognition in August 2000 and PEC’s
recognition in 2003. With the introduction of Telecom Engineering program, we were able to
 satisfy the demand of the robust Telecom industry in Pakistan. Our Telecom degree is also
HEC and PEC recognized.

With the phenomenal increase in students’ enrollment in 1970’s, a plan to establish

additional campuses of the University of Engineering and Technology Lahore was conceived.
As a result of that, the University College of Engineering Taxila was established in 1975. For
three years it functioned at Sahiwal. In 1978 it was shifted to its permanent location at Taxila.
The College continued its working under the administrative control of the University of
Engineering and Technology, Lahore till October 1993. During this month it received its
charter as an independent university under the University of Engineering and Technology
Taxila Ordinance 1993. At present total enrollment of undergraduate and postgraduate
students is above 2000.

UET Taxila boasts a research intensive and highly technical Electrical Power Engineering
program. It offers full funding for Masters programs and thus is considered one of the Best
Electrical Engineering University in upper areas of Punjab.

Administration
The Governor of Punjab is the Chancellor and the Education Minister of Punjab is the Pro-
Chancellor of the University. The Syndicate is the governing/legislative body and the
Academic Council is the highest academic body of the University. The Vice-Chancellor is the
Chief Executive and Academic Officer of the University. He is assisted by Deans of Faculties,
Chairmen of Departments, Directors and Principal Officers of the University – the Registrar,
the Treasurer, the Controller of Examinations and the Project Director, to ensure that the
provisions of the University Act, the Statutes and the Regulations are faithfully observed and
implemented.

Location
The University campus is located on the outskirts of Taxila at a distance of 5 km from the city.
It is situated near railway station Mohra Shah Wali Shah on Taxila-Havelian branch line. The
city of Taxila is 35 km from the twin cities of Islamabad and Rawalpindi on the main
Rawalpindi-Peshawar highway. The University buses commute daily between the campus
and the cities of Islamabad, Rawalpindi and Wah Cantt. The campus covers an area of 163
acres. All the teaching departments, a residential colony for teachers/ employees, student
hostels, guesthouse, post office and bank are housed on campus.
NED University of Engineering & Technology,
Karachi
The NED University of Engineering & Technology was established in March 1977 under an
act of the Provincial Assembly of Sindh after upgrading of the former NED Government
Engineering College, which was set up in 1921. The NED University is thus one of the oldest
institutions in Pakistan for teaching and is the Best Electrical Engineering University in
Sindh. Prior to this, the D.J.Sindh College, used to run classes to train subordinates for the
Sindh P.W.D., the Municipalities and Local Boards.

The first-full time Principal of NED Engineering College was Mr. G.N.Gokhale who joined on
1st July 1923. Prior to this, Rai Sahib Bhupatrai had acted as Honorary Principal. The first
professor (and Vice Principal) was Mr. S.B. Jannarkar who, along with Mr. Gokhale, did all
the spadework in organizing and equipping the various departments and ordering the
equipment for the Power House, Boiler Room, Hydraulics Laboratory, Engine Room and
Machine Shops.

On the 1st of March, 1977 the NED Government Engineering College became the NED
University of Engineering and Technology. From an enrolment of 50 students in 1923, the
student population, at both undergraduate and graduate levels, has now gone up to nearly
7000. The faculty of Bio-Medical Engineering is located at NED LEJ Campus for which the
land and building – estimated value Rs. 350 million – was donated by (Late) Latif Ebrahim
Jamal, a well known philanthropist.

On the 1st of March, 1977 the NED Government Engineering College became the NED
University of Engineering and Technology. From an enrolment of 50 students in 1923, the
student population, at both undergraduate and graduate levels, has now gone up to nearly
7000. The faculty of Bio-Medical Engineering is located at NED LEJ Campus for which the
land and building – estimated value Rs. 350 million – was donated by (Late) Latif Ebrahim
Jamal, a well known philanthropist.

Final Words
So, the article gave you a basic introduction to the best electrical engineering universities in
the country. All of them impart quality education to the students and are equipped with state-
of-the-art labs and facilities. You may select the one you consider the Best Electrical
Engineering University based on your personal choice. Do you want any other university to
be included in the list? Let us know in the comments section.
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