University of Management and Technology, Lahore
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Former names | Institute of Leadership & Management |
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| Type | Private |
| Established | 1990 |
| Chairman | Professor Dr Hasan Sohaib Murad |
| Rector | Professor Dr Muhammad Aslam |
Academic staff | 600+ faculty members with 135+ PhDs and 20 HEC approved supervisors) |
Administrative staff | 1000+ |
| Students | 12,000+ |
| Location | Lahore & Sialkot, Punjab, Pakistan |
| Campus | Urban |
| Affiliations | HEC, PEC |
| Sports | Cricket, Football, Tennis, Volleyball, Table Tennis, Squash, Chess, Hockey, American Football, Rugby and others. |
| Mascot | UMTian |
| Website |
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The University of Management and Technology (UMT) (Urdu: یونیورسٹی آف مینیجمنٹ اینڈ ٹیکنالوجی) is a private university located in Johar Town, Lahore, Pakistan. The University is government-chartered and is recognized by the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan (HEC).
UMT is a project of Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM) Trust which was established in 1990.
The University is a member of Asia Pacific Quality Network (APQN), The Association of Advance Collegiate Institutions of Business (AACSB), Association of Management Development Institutions in South Asia (AMDISA), Association of Management Development Institutions in Pakistan (AMDIP) and European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD).
The BS Electrical Engineering degree program offered by the university is accredited by Pakistan Engineering Council. MBA and BBA degree programs offered by the university are accredited by NBEAC. BS programs in computer science and software engineering are accredited by the NCEAC. AMDISA has awarded Full SAQS accreditation for a period of five years to the business school of the university.
History
UMT is a project of Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM) Trust. ILM was established in 1990.
UMT – now an independent, not-for-profit, private institution of higher learning – received her degree-granting charter first as the Institute of Management and Technology (IMT) in 2002 through an Act of the Assembly of the Punjab. Later, on 16 June 2004, IMT became University of Management and Technology through the passing of a similar Act by the Punjab Assembly.
Academics
The university offers bachelor, master and doctoral degree programs in 150+ disciplines such as Commerce, Accounting, Business Administration, Banking and Finance, Business and IT, Computer Science, Economics, Education, Electrical Engineering, Aviation, Management, Supply Chain, Textile Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Information Systems, Linguistics, Media and Communication, Agri-business, School Management, Social Sciences, Educational Leadership Management, Law, English Language Teaching, and Food and Dairy Technology. Electrical Engineering has been accredited by Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC).
University Campuses
The purpose-built 200+ kanal main campus of the University is located in Johar Town, Lahore. It has an academic block, library and learning resource center, classrooms, science and engineering laboratories, facilities for indoor/outdoor sports and a newly built cafeteria. Facilities are continuously being added and development and extension work is in progress. A mosque and a new building is under-construction in the premises of main campus.
The sub-campus of the University is located in Sialkot. UMT is the first private sector university to establish HEC approved sub-campus in Sialkot, the city known for the manufacturing and export of items such as surgical and musical instruments, sports goods, leather goods and textile goods. The sub-campus was formally opened in Sialkot on May 2, 2012. The campus is spread over 20 kanals of land and is situated in Small Industrial Estate road which is the central part of Sialkot city. Sialkot sub-campus of the university has several multimedia classrooms, laboratories, computer labs, campus wide WiFi internet facility, learning resources, offices and surveillance system. For extracurricular activities, a dedicated 56 kanals of land has been acquired near Daska.
Hostels
UMT has two separate hostels for male and female students. Students are accommodated on ‘first come first served basis.’The hostels offer independent messing and recreation areas. Pick and drop facility is provided to hostel residents.The university boys hostels is situated at Wahdat Road, Lahore while girls hostel is in Wapda Town.
Clubs and Societies
- Iqbalian
- UMT English Speaking Union
- UMT Literary Society
- UMT Scholastic Society
- UMT Opera House
- UMT Archie
- UMT Debating Society
- UMT Character Building society
- UMT Toastmasters
- UMT Theatre
- UMT Mime
- UMT Drama Club
- UMT Comedy Club
- UMT Media Club
- UMT Quizzical Society
- UMT Environment Protection Society
- UMT Islamic Society
- UMT Pet Lovers
- UMT Social Welfare Society
- UMT Talks Club
- UMT Active Minds Club
- UMT Calligraphy Club
- UMT Painting and Sketching Club
- UMT 3D Street Art Club
- UMT Photography Club
- UMT Entertainment Club
- UMT Film Making club
- UMT Blood Donors Society
- UMT Nutritionist Club
- UMT Psychotherapist Club
- UMT Engineering Society
- UMT CS Society
- UMT Entrepreneurs Society
- UMT Girls Club
- UMT Adventure Club
- UMT Rovers Crew
- UMT Cine Circle
- UMTECH
- UMT Pakistan Forum
- UMT Rhythm of Unity
- UMT Heart Beat of Pakistan
- UMT Overseas Club
- UMt Marshals
- UMT Sports Club
- UMT Event Management Specialist Team
- UMT Model United Nations
- UMT constitutions Club
Centers
- China Pakistan Economic Corridor
- Knowledge Future
- Exclusive Education
- Human rights and Justice
- E-Learning
- Nordic European Studies
- Academic Writing Center
- Supply Chain Research
- Globally Responsible Leaders
- Graduate Research
- Entrepreneurship and Innovation
- Retail and Services Marketing
- Trade Competitiveness
- Mathematics and its Applications
- Advancement of Systems and Technology
- Teaching and Learning
- Terrorism Research Initiative
- Global Dialogue
- Enterprise and Technology Advancement
- Pak-Turkey Study Center
- Center for Industrial Services and Research
International Linkages
- South West University of Finance and Economics, China
- University of Bedfordshire, UK
- Multimedia University, Malaysia
- Stockholm University, School of Business, Sweden
- Eastern Michigan University (EMU)
- Near East University
- Marmara University
- AIMST, Malaysia
- Alumni Association, Southeast Missouri State University
- Boston Theological Institute, U.S.A. [collaborating with SLP]
- Boston University School of Law, U.S.A. [collaborating with SLP]
- CEVRO Institute, Czech Republic [collaborating with SLP]
- Charles Sturt University, Australia
- Chayes International Public Service Fellowships, Harvard Law School, U.S.A. [collaborating with SLP]
- Eastern Michigan University, USA
- European Law Students’ Association, Belgium [collaborating with SLP]
- Friedrich Alexander University, Germany [collaborating with SLP]
- George Mason University, USA
- Georgetown University, USA
- Harvard Law School
- Heidelberg Law NMUN, Heidelberg University, Germany [collaborating with SLP]
- HITIT University, Turkey
- Human Rights Program, Harvard Law School, U.S.A. [collaborating with SLP]
- IESEG School of Management, France
- Katholeik Universitiet Leuven, Belgium [collaborating with SLP]
- Leiden University, Netherlands [collaborating with SLP]
- Malaysian University of Science and Technology (MUST)
- Marmara University, Istanbul, Turkey
- Max Planck Foundation for International Peace and the Rule of Law, Germany [collaborating with SLP]
- Near East University, Turkey
- Northeastern Illinois University, USA
- Northern Illinois University
- South Asia Initiative, Harvard University, U.S.A. [collaborating with SLP]
- South East Missouri State University, USA
- Southwestern University of Finance and Economics, China
- St. John's Seminary, The Theological Institute
- Stein Center for Law and Ethics, Fordham University School of Law, U.S.A. [collaborating with SLP]
- Turkish Aviation Academy
- Texas Tech University, USA
- Tianjin Polytechnic University, China
- University of Antwerp, Belgium [collaborating with SLP]
- University of Bedfordshire, UK
- University of Essex, UK
- University of Rennes, France
- West Liberty University, USA
- Wuhan University of Technology, China
Scholarships and Financial Assistance
- Merit Scholarships are granted to the participants seeking admission in bachelor's degree programs at the time of admission on submission of proof of marks/grades obtained in the Intermediate/A-Level examination.
- Brothers and sisters of alumni as well as current students receive tuition fee waivers depending upon the number of their brothers and sisters who have studied or are currently enrolled in any degree program.
- The university offers discount for ILM colleges students.
Notable Alumni
- Misbah-ul-Haq (Cricketer, Pakistan National Cricket Team)
- Sajjad Karim (Member of the European Parliament)
- Professor Dr. Usman Tariq
- Uzair Khawar (Director)