National University of Computer and Emerging Sciences

National University of Computer and Emerging Sciences
FAST–NU
Motto Who has taught (writing) by the Pen, has taught Man that which he Knew Not.
Type Private
Established 2000 (2000)
Parent institution
 Foundation for Advancement of Science and Technology
Chancellor Senator Wasim Sajjad[1]
President Mamnoon Hussain
Rector Amir Muhammed
Dean Muhammad Ayub Alvi
Registrar M. Latif Virk
Students ~9,000[2]
Location Islamabad, ICT, PakistanPakistan
Colours Blue, amber        
Nickname FAST–NU
NUCES
Affiliations HEC, PEC
Website www.nu.edu.pk

The National University of Computer and Emerging Sciences (Initials: NUCES and FAST-NU) is a private research university in Pakistan.[3][4] It has multiple campuses based in cosmopolitan cities of Pakistan and has distinction of being the first multi-campus university in Pakistan.[5]

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 by the HEC in 2010.[6] its Engineering programs have been accredited with Pakistan Engineering Council.[7]

History

The Foundation for Advancement of Science and Technology (FAST) was founded and established by BCCI financier Hasan Abidi that provided a large financial capital for university's purpose 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 but the name of Agha Hasan Abedi remains on top who did everything possible to make this dream a reality. FAST selected higher education as a vehicle to pursue its objective of producing scientists and technologists of the highest caliber. 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.[8]

Labs:[8]

Lahore Campus

FAST Lahore, Student Block

The Lahore campus, on 12.5 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.[9]

Research Labs:[10]

Islamabad Campus

The Islamabad Campus is along the Kashmir highway, spread over 15 acres.It is the main campus of the University.[11]

Research Labs:[12]

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.[13]

Research Labs:[14]

Faisalabad Campus

The Faisalabad Campus was founded in 2012. The campus is located on 10 acres of land on Faisalabad Chiniot Road (about 9 Km’s from Faisalabad Motorway interchange - towards Chiniot).[15]

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
Computer Science[16] Green tick Green tick Green tick Green tick
Electrical Engineering[17] Green tick Green tick Green tick Green tick
Mathematics[18] Green tick
Management Sciences[19] Green tick
Masters
Business Administration[20] Green tick Green tick Green tick Green tick
Computer Network & Security[21] Green tick
Computer Science[22] Green tick Green tick Green tick Green tick Green tick
Civil Engineering[23] Green tick
Electrical Engineering[24] Green tick Green tick Green tick Green tick Green tick
Applied Linguistics[25] Green tick
Mathematics[26] Green tick
Management Sciences[27] Green tick
Software Engineering[28] Green tick
Software Project Management[29] Green tick Green tick
Bachelors
Business Administration[30] Green tick Green tick Green tick Green tick
Accounting & Finance[31] Green tick Green tick Green tick Green tick
Computer Science[32] Green tick Green tick Green tick Green tick Green tick
Civil Engineering[33] Green tick
Electrical Engineering[34] Green tick Green tick Green tick Green tick Green tick

Events and festivals

Geek week

Geek even was held in FAST-NU Lahore.more than 1,000 students from all over the country are participating in the Geek Week 2016 at the FAST-National University of Computer and Emerging Sciences (NUCES), to promote the technology in the country.[35]

SOFTEC

SOFTEC is a two-day event organized every year at the Lahore campus of NUCES since 1995. It consists of competitions, including:

PROCOM

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

Procom 2016 entertained over 1300+ Participants from all over Pakistan and was declared as the best edition in the history of Procom.

PROCOM is the yearly flagship event of FAST-NUCES Karachi. It is an educational event which holds competitions in computer science, electrical and electronics engineering, business studies and arts.[36]

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 is one of the events that is organized annually by FAST Islamabad campus since 2001. The event comprises computer science, engineering and business competitions. Teams from all over the country participate. There are also entertainment events.[37][38]

NUTEC

NUTEC is a 3-day event organized by the final year students of FAST Peshawar. It was held in 2013 and 2014 but is in idle due to lack of finances.[39]

It consists of the following competitions as per NUTEC'14

Notable alumni

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Officers of the University". Official Website. NUCES.
  2. ↑ "About FAST & NU". Official Website. NUCES. Retrieved 8 April 2011.
  3. ↑ Headquarters and introduction. "Headquarters and introduction". Headquarters and introduction. Retrieved 3 April 2014.
  4. ↑ Google maps. "Address and location of National University of Computer and Emerges Sciences". Google maps. Google maps. Retrieved 3 April 2014.
  5. ↑ "NU Karachi Campus". NU Karachi Campus. Retrieved 3 April 2014.
  6. ↑ Govt Pakistan. "HEC Listings". Govt Pakistan. Higher Education Commission. Retrieved 3 April 2014.
  7. ↑ http://www.pec.org.pk/schedule_first.aspx
  8. 1 2 "About Karachi Campus". NU official Website. Retrieved 2016-07-31.
  9. ↑ "About Lahore Campus". NU official Website. Retrieved 2016-07-31.
  10. ↑ "Research at Lahore Campus". NU official Website. Retrieved 2016-07-31.
  11. ↑ "About Islamabad Campus". NU official Website. Retrieved 2016-07-31.
  12. ↑ "Research at Islamabad Campus". NU official Website. Retrieved 2016-07-31.
  13. ↑ "About Peshawar Campus". NU official Website. Retrieved 2016-07-31.
  14. ↑ "Research at Peshawar Campus". NU official Website. Retrieved 2016-07-31.
  15. ↑ "About Chiniot-Faisalabad Campus". NU official Website. Retrieved 2016-07-31.
  16. ↑ "PhD (Computer Science)". NU official Website. Retrieved 2016-07-31.
  17. ↑ "PhD (Electrical Engineering)". NU official Website. Retrieved 2016-07-31.
  18. ↑ "PhD (Mathematics)". NU official Website. Retrieved 2016-07-31.
  19. ↑ "PhD (Management Sciences)". NU official Website. Retrieved 2016-07-31.
  20. ↑ "Master of Business Administration". NU official Website. Retrieved 2016-07-31.
  21. ↑ "MS (Computer Network and Security)". NU official Website. Retrieved 2016-07-31.
  22. ↑ "MS (Computer Network and Security)". NU official Website. Retrieved 2016-07-31.
  23. ↑ "MS(Civil Engineering)". NU official Website. Retrieved 2016-07-31.
  24. ↑ "MS (Electrical Engineering)". NU official Website. Retrieved 2016-07-31.
  25. ↑ "MS(LING)". NU official Website. Retrieved 2016-07-31.
  26. ↑ "MS (Mathematics)". NU official Website. Retrieved 2016-07-31.
  27. ↑ "MS (Management Sciences)". NU official Website. Retrieved 2016-07-31.
  28. ↑ "MS (Software Engineering)". NU official Website. Retrieved 2016-07-31.
  29. ↑ "MS (Software Project Management)". NU official Website. Retrieved 2016-07-31.
  30. ↑ "Bachelor of Business Administration". NU official Website. Retrieved 2016-07-31.
  31. ↑ "BS (Accounting & Finance)". NU official Website. Retrieved 2016-07-31.
  32. ↑ "BS (Computer Science)". NU official Website. Retrieved 2016-07-31.
  33. ↑ "BS (Civil Engineering)". NU official Website. Retrieved 2016-07-31.
  34. ↑ "BS (Electrical Engineering)". NU official Website. Retrieved 2016-07-31.
  35. ↑ "Geek week: Students face off in IT competitions at FAST-NU". The Express Tribune. 2015-03-20. Retrieved 2016-07-31.
  36. ↑ "Procom.Net 2015". theunipedia.com. Retrieved 2016-07-31.
  37. ↑ "FAST NaSCon: Proving your scientific, technological skills". The Express Tribune. 2015-05-09. Retrieved 2016-07-31.
  38. ↑ "Fast Islamabad witnessed a grand opening ceremony of naSCon". TECHJUICE.Com. 2015-05-09. Retrieved 2016-07-31.
  39. ↑ "NUTEC '14 Redefining Khyber". pwr.nu.com. 2015-05-09. Retrieved 2016-07-31.
  40. ↑ "Karachi to Hollywood: Pakistani visual effects artist wins third Oscar". The Express Tribune. 2014-04-13. Retrieved 2016-07-31.
  41. ↑ "Fawad Afzal Khan – Complete Biography of Chocolaty Hero". MagMediaNews. Retrieved 31 July 2016.
  42. ↑ "Farhan Saeed Biography". MagMediaNews. Retrieved 31 July 2016.
  43. ↑ "25-year-old scientist from Quetta took part in discovery of gravitational waves". The Express Tribune. 2016-02-15. Retrieved 2016-07-31.
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