National University of Sciences and Technology

country rank	2
world rank	1572

University Overview

Founded in 1991, National University of Sciences and Technology is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Islamabad (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Islamabad CT. This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): Karachi, Rawalpindi, Risalpur. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Higher Education Commission, Pakistan, National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST) is a medium-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 9,000-9,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 28 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment.

University Identity

Name	National University of Sciences and Technology
Name	نیشنل یونیورسٹی آف سائنس اینڈ ٹیکنالوجی
Acronym	NUST
Founded	1991
Motto	Defining Futures
Colours	Blue and white
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University Location

Address	Sector H-12 Islamabad (population range: 1,000,000-5,000,000) 44000 Islamabad CT Pakistan
T	+92 (51) 9085 1101
F	+92 (51) 9085 1107
Other locations	Karachi, Rawalpindi, Risalpur

Study Areas and Degree Levels

uniRank Study Areas/Degree Levels Matrix^™
	Undergraduate		Postgraduate
	PreBach degrees PreBachelor degrees	Bachelor degrees Bachelor degrees	Master degrees Master degrees	Doctoral degrees Doctoral degrees

Arts & Humanities A&H
Business & Social Sciences B&S
Language & Cultural L&C
Medicine & Health M&H
Engineering Eng
Science & Technology S&T

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Important: please contact or visit the official website of National University of Sciences and Technology for detailed information on areas of study and degree levels currently offered; the above uniRank Study Areas/Degree Levels Matrix^™ is indicative only and may not be up-to-date or complete.

Yearly Tuition Range

uniRank Tuition Range Matrix^™
	Undergraduate	Postgraduate
Local students Local student	0-1,000 US$ (0-750 Euro)	0-1,000 US$ (0-750 Euro)
International students Int'l student	2,500-5,000 US$ (1,800-3,700 Euro)	2,500-5,000 US$ (1,800-3,700 Euro)

Important: the above uniRank Tuition Range Matrix^™ does not include room, board or other external costs; tuition may vary by areas of study, degree level, student nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact the appropriate National University of Sciences and Technology's office for detailed information on yearly tuitions which apply to your specific situation and study interest; the above uniRank Tuition Range Matrix^™ is indicative only and may not be up-to-date or complete.

University Admissions

Gender	Men and Women (coed)
International Students	Yes, international applicants are welcome to apply for admission
Selection Type	Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades
Admission Rate	Not available
Admission Office	Registration Br, NUST Campus, Sector H-12 Islamabad 44000 +92 (51) 9085 1041

Important: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by areas of study, degree level, student nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact the National University of Sciences and Technology's Admission Office for detailed information on a specific admission selection policy and acceptance rate; the above University admission information is indicative only and may not be complete or up-to-date.

Size and Profile

Student Enrollment	9,000-9,999
Academic Staff	1,000-1,499
Control Type	Public
Entity Type	Non-Profit

Academic Calendar	Semesters
Campus Setting	Urban
Religious Affiliation	None

Facilities and Services

Library	Yes
Housing	Yes
Sport Facilities	Yes

Financial Aids	Yes
Study Abroad	Yes
Distance Learning	Not reported

Important: please contact or visit the official website of National University of Sciences and Technology for detailed information on facilities and services provided, including the type of scholarships and other financial aids offered to local or international students; the information above is indicative only and may not be complete or up-to-date.

Accreditations

Institutional Accreditation or Recognition

Higher Education Commission, Pakistan

Year of first Accreditation

1991

Other Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

Government of Pakistan
Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC)
Pakistan Council for Art and Design (PCATP)
National Computing Education Accreditation Council (NCEAC)
National Business Education Accreditation Council (NBEAC)

Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially accredit, charter, license or, more generally, recognize National University of Sciences and Technology as a whole (Institutional Accreditation or Recognition) or its specific programs/courses (Programmatic Accreditation). Memberships and affiliations to organizations which do not imply any formal, extensive and/or legal process of accreditation or recognition are included in the specific Memberships and Affiliations section below. Please report errors and additions taking into consideration the above criteria.

Memberships and Affiliations

Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU)
Talloires Network
International Network for Quality Assurance Agencies in Higher Education (INQAAHE)
Asia-Pacific Quality Network (APQN)
International Association of Universities (IAU)
Association of Management Development Institutions in South Asia (AMDISA)
United Nations Academic Impact (UNAI)
International Association of Science Parks (IASP)
Association of Quality Assurance Agencies of the Islamic World (AQAAIW)

Academic Structure

Online Courses

iTunes U

Not reported

Open Education Consortium

Not reported

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Site last updated: Thursday, 7 March 2019

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