First public sector university in Pakistan to be ranked amongst the top 500 universities of the world. A comprehensive university which offers wide range of postgraduate and PhD programs in IT, Engineering, Applied Bio-sciences, Health Sciences, Applied Sciences and Management Sciences. First Pakistani university which offers cutting-edge disciplines like Naval Architecture, Surface Engineering, Energetic Composites, Virology and Immunology, etc.
Has strong Phd faculty and fellowships in medical sciences. Has vibrant international collaborations with 35 universities and research institutions in more than 15 countries. Provides financial assistance and merit scholarships to more than 25% of its students; spent over 74 million rupees in 2007 in this regard.
Has flexible engineering program-allowing change of engineering discipline after one year, based on the aptitude and potential of students. Won two gold and a silver medal out of three gold and silver medals awarded by the Pakistan Engineering Council for years 2005, 2006 and 2007 for Best Graduate of the Year awards.
Its faculty members won seven prestigious awards including President's Gold Medal, Best Researcher, Distinguished Scientist and Best University Teacher awards during 2007. Moving to technology smart campus, supporting research-intensive learning, in the picturesque environment of Sector H-12 Islamabad. Its School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science has been selected as Center of Excellence by renowned multi-national companies.
Ample opportunities for studies and research abroad has vibrant university-industry linkages, strengthened through structured academic programs, Technology Incubation Center and Planned Technology Park Excels in sports and extra-curricular activities. A choice destination for promising youth. In 2007, over 24,000 candidates applied for 1,140 seats in NUST undergraduate program.