Sir Syed University of Engineering and Technology ( ur, ) (known as "SSUET") is a
private research university
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located in the urban area of
Karachi, Sindh
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, Pakistan.
The university is honored in the name of notable 19th-century
Indian Muslim
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reformer and philosopher,
Sir Syed Ahmad Khan
Sir Syed Ahmad Khan KCSI (17 October 1817 – 27 March 1898; also Sayyid Ahmad Khan) was an Indian Muslim reformer, philosopher, and educationist in nineteenth-century British India. Though initially espousing Hindu-Muslim unity, he ...
.
Overview
Sir Syed University of Engineering and Technology was founded by the late chancellor,
Z.A. Nizami. Nizami is the former director general of the
Karachi Development Authority (KDA) as well as the president of Aligarh Muslim University Old Boys Association. The university is noted for its strong emphasis on the development on history, philosophy, modern science and engineering. The outstanding real time projects of the university refers Pakistan the technologically sound, on the face of earth.
The university offers academic programmes for
undergraduate
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,
post-graduate
Postgraduate or graduate education refers to academic or professional degrees, certificates, diplomas, or other qualifications pursued by post-secondary students who have earned an undergraduate ( bachelor's) degree.
The organization and stru ...
, and
doctoral studies
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in science and engineering.
The university holds a unique reputation for conducting and engaging research in science, energy, and engineering to meet its international standards.
Furthermore, the university's admission policy also won praise from the public circles for offering world-class science programmes to the students despite their insufficient number of examination seats required for the admission in the engineering universities of the country. Sir Syed University of Engineering and Technology is the only University that offers scholarships to every student who perform well in any semester with a Scholarship grant of 48–54%, which enable many students to perform well continuously in their curriculum years.
History
Sir Syed University of Engineering and Technology is based on the heritage of Sir
Syed Ahmed Khan
Sir Syed Ahmad Khan KCSI (17 October 1817 – 27 March 1898; also Sayyid Ahmad Khan) was an Indian Muslim reformer, philosopher, and educationist in nineteenth-century British India. Though initially espousing Hindu-Muslim unity, he ...
and of the
Aligarh Movement
The Aligarh Movement was the push
to establish a modern system of Western–style scientific education for the Muslim population of British India, during the later decades of the 19th century. The movement's name derives from the fact that i ...
. An education and social reformer, Sir Syed emerged on the scene in the sub-continent towards the middle of the 19th century. In the spirit of the Aligarh Movement, AMUOBA (Aligarh Muslim University Old Boys Association) focused attention on furthering education in Pakistan, especially science and technology. An achievement in this field has been the establishment of Sir Syed University of Engineering and Technology (SSUET). SSUET came into being on 8 October 1993, and its Charter formalities were completed by an Act passed by the Sindh Assembly on 17 September 1995.
The founder of this University is
Z.A. Nizami.
Affiliated institution
Aligarh Institute of Technology (AIT)
Academic profile
SSUET provides degrees in 11 disciplines.
Undergraduate program
The university offer undergraduate programs in various disciplines for
BS and BSc, leading to a bachelor's degree.
Faculty of Electrical and Computer Engineering (FOECE)
Dean: Prof. Dr. Talat Altaf
* BS in
Biomedical Engineering
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* BS in
Biomedical Sciences
* BS in
Biotechnology
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* BS in
Computer Engineering
* BS in
Electrical Engineering
* BS in
Electronic Engineering
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* BS in
Telecommunication Engineering
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* BS in Mobile Communication and Security
* BSc in
Electrical Engineering Technology
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* BSc in
Electronic Engineering Technology
Faculty of Computing and Applied sciences (FOCAS)
* BS in
Bioinformatics
* BS in
Computer Science
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* BS in
Information Technology
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* BS in
Software Engineering
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A software engineer is a person who applies the principles of software engineering to design, develop, maintain, test, and evaluate computer software. The term '' ...
* BS in
Mathematics
Faculty of Civil Engineering and Architecture (FOCVA)
* Bachelor of
Architecture
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* BS in
Civil Engineering
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* BSc in Civil Engineering Technology
Faculty of Business, Management and Social sciences (FOBMS)
* Bachelor of
Business Administration
* BS in Business Administration (2.5 Years Program, For 14 Years Degree Holders only)
Master's program
Faculty of Electrical and Computer Engineering (FOECE)
* MS Biomedical Engineering
* MS Computer Engineering
* MS in Electrical Engineering
* MS in Electronic Engineering
* MS Telecommunication Engineering
Faculty of Computing and Applied sciences (FOCAS)
* MS Computer Science
* MS in Software Engineering
* MS Mathematics
Faculty of Civil Engineering and Architecture (FOCVA)
* MS Civil Engineering
Faculty of Business, Management and Social sciences (FOBMS)
* Master of Business administration
Doctoral degree
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* PhD Biomedical Engineering
* PhD Computer Engineering
* PhD in Electronic Engineering
SSUET has an Institute of Human Settlement and Environment specializing in Environmental Management Science.
Recognized university
Higher Education Commission of Pakistan
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(HEC) places Sir Syed university at No. 12 in its rankings in the engineering category.
It is one of the leading universities in Karachi and is listed among the country's top universities in "engineering and technology" category by the
Higher Education Commission of Pakistan
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, as of 2013.
In addition, the university is also a member of the
Association of Commonwealth Universities of the
United Kingdom
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as well as the member of the
International Association of Universities.
Associations
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International Association of Universities
*
Pakistan Engineering Council
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*
Higher Education Commission of Pakistan
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Association of Commonwealth Universities
Student affairs
Online Classes
Sir Syed University of Engineering & Technology starts
online classes in 2020.
Sport
The university has a sports ground in front of its main gate. This includes a basketball court, volleyball ground and cricket pitch for net practice. Steps for developing hockey and football grounds are in progress. A room contains equipment for health activities and body building.
Indoor games available are table tennis and badminton.
Outdoor games available are cricket, athletic track, soccer field, hockey, basketball and volleyball.
Ahmad Ali Rafi Ahmad S/O Major (R) Rafi uddin Ahmad was one of the brilliant athlete that Sir Syed University has produced. He has many national and international awards under his belt and was named the best sports man of the period from 2004 - 2008.
Music
The university has always promoted extra curricular activities and Musical events are arranged yearly in which opportunities are given to the students who are good in Singing and Music.
Syed Muhammad Umer S/O Major Syed Basith is one of the prominent names in Pakistan's Music Industry who has graduated from Sir Syed University of Engineering and Technology and throughout his tenure in University he was famous for his Musical/Guitars and Singing Skills.
Imran Butt, the vocalist of F&I has also graduated from this university as electronic engineer.
Student Societies
Sir Syed university of engineering & technology has a Literary Art & Cultural forum (SSULACF) formerly known as Brig. Qamarussalam Forum. In this forum extra curricular activities are to be carried out. e.g. debates, Qira'at, Naat, Speeches, Quizzes Musical events & other positive creative activities
IEEE SSUET Student Branch
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) recently opened its student branch in Sir Syed University of Engineering and Technology. The IEEE SSUET Student Branch is responsible for organizing IEEE related seminars along with other technical and non-technical workshops in the university. According to their website, the goal of IEEE SSUET Student Branch is to bring students closer to the latest development that is being made in the field of science and technology and to groom students to be motivated and bring out the best in them to help reshaping the future. IEEE SSUET Student Branch consists of five sub-branches: IEEE SSUET Computer Society, IEEE SSUET EMB Society, IEEE Power and Energy Society, IEEE Robotics and Automation Society, and the recently inaugurated IEEE Women in Engineering Society.
Career planning and placement
The Career Planning and Placement Bureau is aimed at establishing liaison between the engineers/graduates and employers, and provides internships go-ahead forms only to organizations. The objective is to have a department that sets a platform to provide job opportunities for students and employees for the firms, so far the resources at disposable are rudimentary and great amount of efforts and dedication is needed to fulfill its responsibilities which should include :
* Counseling and guidance
* Career planning of students
* Placement services
* Arrangements for visits of delegates/prospective employers
* Projects collaboration
* Research collaboration
* Higher education of counseling
* Collaboration with professional bodies
* Industrial tours
* and workshops
* Exhibitions
* Internship
* Higher education of counseling
Festivals and Events
Academic events
* SSUET Job fair
* Flyover dedication
* Foundation stone laying ceremony
* International Forum For Researchers
* 2nd International student convention Lahore
Sports events
* Seminar: State of sports in Pakistan
* NED Inter University cricket tournament, 2016
* Jashn-e-Azadi cricket tournament
* Ceremony of Astro Truff
* Sports Gala 2018
* HEC zone G Hockey championship 2018-19
* HEC zone G Interuniversity volley ball championship, 2018-19
* Pakistan day tug of war championship
Miscellaneous events
* SSUET new campus' tree plantation drive at education city
* Global Women Entrepreneur
* Forum on Pakistani and European Construction Industry
* Aligarh Muslim University Old Boys’ Association held AGM
Future campus
The second campus of SSUET (200 acres) is planned to be developed in Education City, Karachi. The development of the campus has been delayed and currently in progress.
Notable alumni
*
Sajid Ahmed, Member of
National Assembly of Pakistan and leader of
Muttahida Qaumi Movement – Pakistan
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*
International Hockey Player, (
Pakistan Hockey Federation
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Management positions
The current Patron-in-Chief is Prime Minister Mian Mu ...
)
*
Imran Butt (Furqan Tunio and Imran Butt)
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References
External links
SSUET official site
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Engineering universities and colleges in Pakistan
Universities and colleges in Karachi
Educational institutions established in 1993
Private universities and colleges in Sindh
1993 establishments in Pakistan