National University of Computer and Emerging Sciences

National University of Computer and Emerging Sciences
Former names
 FAST Institute of Computer Science
Motto الذی علم بالقلم۔ علم الانسان ما لم يعلم۔
Motto in English
 Who has taught by the pen, has taught man that which he knew not.
Type public
Established 2000 (2000)
Parent institution
 Foundation for Advancement of Science and Technology
Chancellor Wasim Sajjad[1]
President Wasim Sajjad[2]
Rector Dr. Muhammad Ayub Alvi
Dean Dr. Muhammad Ayub Alvi
Students ~9,000[3]
Location Islamabad, ICT, PakistanPakistan
Campus Chiniot Faisalabad, Karachi, Lahore, Peshawar
Colours Blue, amber        
Nickname FAST–NU
NUCES
FAST
FAST-NUCES
Affiliations HEC, PEC,
Website www.nu.edu.pk

The National University of Computer and Emerging Sciences (Initials: NUCES and FAST-NU) (Sindhi: نيشنل يونيورسٽي آف ڪمپيوٽر اينڊ امرجنگ سائنسز‎) is a public research university in Pakistan.[4][5] It has multiple campuses based in Pakistan cities and was the first multi-campus university in Pakistan.[6]

It is consistently ranked among one of the leading and top institutions of higher learning in the country, securing its top rank in the computer sciences/IT category from the HEC in 2010.[7] its Engineering programs have been accredited with Pakistan Engineering Council.[8]

History

Foundation of Advancement of Science and Technology (FAST) was founded and established by BCCI financier Hasan Abidi which provided a large financial capital for the university to promote research in computer sciences and emerging technologies in 1980.FAST later established National University of Computer and Emerging Sciences in 2000.

Campuses

Karachi Campus

In 1984, FAST Karachi was founded with the efforts of many people, particularly Agha Hasan Abedi. FAST selected higher education as a vehicle to produce scientists and technologists of the highest calibre. FAST pioneered the development of IT industry in Pakistan by offering the country’s first undergraduate program in Computer Science. Today, this University, sponsored by FAST, stands recognized as the leader and trend-setter in this field in Pakistan and abroad.

Apart from the first FAST-NUCES campus at Shahrah e Faisal (for graduate studies), the flagship campus is located on a 6-acre site in Shah Latif Town on the National Highway, thirty kilometers east of Karachi airport. The campus has classrooms, laboratories, auditorium, seminar rooms, and a library.[9] Labs:[9]

  • Electronics
  • Electrical
  • Control Engineering
  • Signal Processing
  • Telecommunications
  • Networking
  • Multimedia and
  • Computer Labs

Lahore Campus

FAST Lahore, Student Block

The Lahore campus, on approximately 20 acres, is located in Faisal Town in greater Lahore. The campus consists of three blocks, built from brickwork and marble domes. It has open courts and grounds for outdoor games and recreational purposes. [10]

Research Labs:[11]

  • Center for Information Visualization and Intelligent Computing (Civic)
  • Multi-Media Lab (MML)
  • Center for Research on Management and Governance (CRMG)
  • Software Engineering Research Center (SERC)
  • Liberty Lab for Robotics

Islamabad Campus

The Islamabad Campus is along the Kashmir highway, spread over 15 acres.It is the main campus of the University.[12]

Research Labs:[13]

  • Software Quality Engineering and Testing (QUEST)
  • Software Engineering Research Center (SERC)
  • MANAGEMENT ADVANCEMENT RESEARCH CENTRE - MARC
  • ReVeaL (Recognition, Vision and Learning) Research Group
  • Artificial Intelligence & Machine Leaning [AIM]
  • HALP (Huawei Authorized Learning Partner)
  • HAINA (Huawei Authorized Information and Network Academy)

Peshawar Campus

FAST Peshawar, Student Block

The Peshawar campus was founded in 2001 and it covers an area of 4 acres. It is located 160 Industrial Estate, Jamrud Road, Peshawar.[14]

Research Labs:[15]

  • Decision Support Systems Group
  • National University Systems and Simulations Group (NuSyS)
  • Center for Research in High Performance Reconfigurable Computing

Chiniot-Faisalabad Campus

Situated at the junction of Pakistan’s industrial hub—Faisalabad and the historically rich city like lahore of Chiniot in suburbs of River Chenab, the Chiniot - Faisalabad campus is the 5th campus of the university. The campus is located on 22 acres of land on Faisalabad Chiniot Road (about 9 km from Faisalabad Motorway interchange, towards Chiniot).

Contact Information Loonaywala Stop (9 km from Motorway Interchange) Faisalabad-Chiniot Road Tel: (041) 111-128-128 Fax: (041) 260 7272 Faislabad Website.[16]

Degree Programs

The disciplines and the degree programs offered by FAST have been tabulated below. The regular duration of BS and MS / M Phil degree programs is 4 and 2 years, respectively.

Discipline Programs Offered In Campuses
Islamabad Karachi Lahore Peshawar Faisalabad PHD Green tick Computer Science[17] Green tick Green tick Green tick Green tick Green tick Green tick Electrical Engineering[18] Green tick Green tick Green tick Green tick Green tick Green tick Mathematics[19] Green tick Green tick Green tick Green tick Green tick Green tick Management Sciences[20] Green tick Green tick Green tick Green tick Green tick Green tick Masters Green tick Business Administration[21] Green tick Green tick Green tick Green tick
Computer Network & Security[22] Green tick Green tick Green tick Green tick Green tick Green tick Computer Science[23] Green tick Green tick Green tick Green tick Green tick
Civil Engineering[24] Green tick Green tick Green tick Green tick Green tick Green tick Electrical Engineering[25] Green tick Green tick Green tick Green tick Green tick
Applied Linguistics[26] Green tick Green tick Green tick Green tick Green tick
Mathematics[27] Green tick
Management Sciences[28] Green tick
Software Engineering[29] Green tick
Software Project Management[30] Green tick Green tick
Bachelors
Business Administration[31] Green tick Green tick Green tick Green tick
Accounting & Finance[32] Green tick Green tick Green tick Green tick
Computer Science[33] Green tick Green tick Green tick Green tick Green tick
Civil Engineering[34] Green tick
Electrical Engineering[35] Green tick Green tick Green tick Green tick Green tick

Events and festivals

Geek week

Geek event was held in FAST-NU Lahore. More than 1,000 students from all over the country participated in the Geek Week 2016 at the FAST-National University of Computer and Emerging Sciences (NUCES), to promote the technology in the country.[36]

PROCOM

PROCOM is a two-day event organized every year at the Karachi campus of NUCES since 1998.

PROCOM is the yearly flagship event of FAST-NUCES Karachi. It is an educational event which holds competitions in computer science, electrical and business studies.[37]

PROCOM hosts participants from all over Pakistan and FAST students themselves. Companies also participate ranging from software houses to career counseling firm to engineering giants. Scholars as well as professionals from various fields attend PROCOM as guests, observers and judges to witness the proficiency of the students.

NaSCon

NaSCon (National Solutions Convention) is one of the events that is organized annually by FAST Islamabad campus since 2001. NaSCon serves as a practical platform for developing Business and Technological Solutions and supporting a sustainable society. It is Pakistan's most successful student-run technology-centric mega event, and has received tremendous recognition over the decade from Pakistan's leading media powerhouses including Express News, Dawn, The News, Geo, ARY, and many others. The event comprises computer science, engineering and business competition. Teams from all over the country participate. There are also entertainment events.[38][39]

NUTEC

NUTEC is a 3-day event, started in 2009 but ceasing after 2014, but resumed in 2018. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government, Mega Challenge.[40][41]

Notable alumni

References

  1. ↑ "Officers of the University". Official Website. NUCES.
  2. ↑ "Officers of the University". Official Website. NUCES.
  3. ↑ "About FAST & NU". Official Website. NUCES. Retrieved 8 April 2011.
  4. ↑ Headquarters and introduction. "Headquarters and introduction". Headquarters and introduction. Retrieved 3 April 2014.
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  7. ↑ Govt Pakistan. "HEC Listings". Govt Pakistan. Higher Education Commission. Archived from the original on 13 November 2013. Retrieved 3 April 2014.
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  10. ↑ "About Lahore Campus". NU official Website. Retrieved 2016-07-31.
  11. ↑ "Research at Lahore Campus". NU official Website. Retrieved 2016-07-31.
  12. ↑ "About Islamabad Campus". NU official Website. Retrieved 2016-07-31.
  13. ↑ "Research at Islamabad Campus". NU official Website. Retrieved 2016-07-31.
  14. ↑ "About Peshawar Campus". NU official Website. Retrieved 2016-07-31.
  15. ↑ "Research at Peshawar Campus". NU official Website. Retrieved 2016-07-31.
  16. ↑ "About Chiniot-Faisalabad Campus". NU official Website. Retrieved 2016-07-31.
  17. ↑ "PhD (Computer Science)". NU official Website. Retrieved 2016-07-31.
  18. ↑ "PhD (Electrical Engineering)". NU official Website. Retrieved 2016-07-31.
  19. ↑ "PhD (Mathematics)". NU official Website. Retrieved 2016-07-31.
  20. ↑ "PhD (Management Sciences)". NU official Website. Retrieved 2016-07-31.
  21. ↑ "Master of Business Administration". NU official Website. Retrieved 2016-07-31.
  22. ↑ "MS (Computer Network and Security)". NU official Website. Retrieved 2016-07-31.
  23. ↑ "MS (Computer Network and Security)". NU official Website. Retrieved 2016-07-31.
  24. ↑ "MS(Civil Engineering)". NU official Website. Retrieved 2016-07-31.
  25. ↑ "MS (Electrical Engineering)". NU official Website. Retrieved 2016-07-31.
  26. ↑ "MS(LING)". NU official Website. Retrieved 2016-07-31.
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