National University of Computer and Emerging Sciences

The National University of Computer and Emerging Sciences (NUCES) (Urdu: قومی جامعہ برائے کمپیوٹر و علومِ ظہوری سائنس), also known as Foundation for Advancement of Science and Technology (FAST), is a private research university with multiple campuses in different cities of Pakistan.[1][2]

National University of Computer and Emerging Sciences
قومی جامعہ برائے کمپیوٹر و علومِ ظہوری سائنس
Other name
  • NU, FAST, FAST-NUCES
Former name
FAST Institute of Computer Science
Motto
الذی علم بالقلم۔ علم الانسان ما لم يعلم۔
Motto in English
[He] who has taught by the pen--has taught man that which he knew not. (Quran 96:4-5)
TypePrivate (non-profit)
Established2000 (2000)
Parent institution
Foundation for Advancement of Science and Technology
(Established in 1980)
Accreditation
ChancellorWasim Sajjad
RectorDr. Aftab Ahmed
Academic staff
532
Students11,000
Location
Islamabad
,
Pakistan
CampusFaisalabad, Karachi, Lahore, Peshawar, Islamabad
Colours   Bleu de France, amber
Websitewww.nu.edu.pk
Karachi campus
Islamabad Campus

Overview

The university is the first multi-campus university in Pakistan, having five modern campuses based in different cities.[3] These campuses are located in Chiniot-Faisalabad, Islamabad, Karachi, Lahore and Peshawar, 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 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.[4] Its engineering programs are accredited with Pakistan Engineering Council.[5] 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. FAST is considered to be very strict in Pakistan.

History

The Foundation of Advancement of Science and Technology was founded and established by Bank of Credit and Commerce International financier. Hasan Abidi, founder of BCCI, provided a large financial capital for the university to promote research in computer sciences and emerging technologies during 1980s.[3] 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.[3] 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 July 1, 2000.

Established in 1980, the sponsoring body of FAST university was registered by Government of Pakistan as a charitable institution. FAST was a pioneer in Pakistan's IT sector development by offering the country's first undergraduate computer science curriculum, with its headquarters at Islamabad.

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, and Faisalabad.

Islamabad Campus

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

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 a variety of indoor and outdoor sporting facilities, including football, volleyball, badminton, cricket, basketball, lawn tennis, table tennis, and jogging. Swimming, rowing, and athletics are also available through off-campus arrangements.

Peshawar Campus

The Peshawar campus of the FAST National University is for students seeking an education in technical fields. It is located in the heart of the city.

At the Peshawar campus, students can pursue degree programs in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, and Business Administration, taught by a dedicated and highly qualified faculty.

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.

Academic Profile

FAST university offers undergraduate, post-graduate and doctoral programs in business and sciences, at their campuses. The availability of bachelor programs depend 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.

Faculty of Computing

Dean: Jawwad Shamsi

Degrees offered:

  • BS (Artificial Intelligence)
  • BS (Computer Science)
  • BS (Cyber Security)
  • BS (Data Science)
  • BS (Software Engineering)

Faculty of Engineering

Dean: Dr Saima Zafar

Degrees offered:

  • BS (Civil Engineering)
  • BS (Electrical Engineering)
  • BS (Internet of Things)
  • BS (Robotics)

Faculty of Management Sciences

Dean: M. Ayub Siddiqui

Degrees offered:

  • BBA (4 years)
  • BS (Accounting and Finance) (4 years)
  • BS (Business Analytics) (4 years)

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 (2 years[6])
  • MS (Accounting and Finance) (2 years)
  • MS (Management Sciences) (2 years)

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

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.

References
  1. Accredited universities, institutions' list issued Dawn (newspaper), Published 14 February 2004, Retrieved 10 February 2020
  2. "Address and location of the National University of Computer and Emerging Sciences". Google Maps website. Retrieved 10 February 2020.
  3. University Overview of National University of Computer and Emerging Sciences on UniRank website (University Rankings by an international website) Retrieved 10 February 2020
  4. "A Government-recognized university (HEC Listings)". Higher Education Commission (Pakistan) website. Archived from the original on 13 November 2013. Retrieved 10 February 2020.
  5. "Accredited Engineering Programmes in Pakistan(First Schedule)". Pakistan Engineering Council website. Archived from the original on 9 November 2018. Retrieved 10 February 2020.
  6. "MBA - Program Details".
  7. "Farhan Saeed | Tv.com.pk". tv.com.pk. Retrieved 1 April 2021.
  8. IT pioneer in Pakistan, FAST eyes more programmes in future The News International (newspaper), Published 21 May 2014, Retrieved 10 February 2020
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