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CUST – One of The Best Engineering Universities in Pakistan

  • Posted by Dua Khan
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  • Date August 28, 2023
CUST - One of The Best Engineering Universities in Pakistan

The Capital University of Science and Technology (CUST), Islamabad is one of the best engineering universities in Pakistan. It was established in 1998 and since then, it has been working progressively to be the most outstanding educational institute in a variety of disciplines. 

Energy-Efficient CUST Campus 

The university focuses on developing new ways to conserve energy and be helpful to Pakistan’s environmental welfare. That is why CUST has the most energy-efficient university campus.  Hence, this feature is another factor that makes our institute one of the best engineering universities in Pakistan.

HEC-Approved Range of Engineering Degrees at CUST 

More than 2548 alumni of our engineering department are working on many of the world projects in Pakistan and across the globe. The Higher Education Commission (HEC) has recognised Capital University and all its engineering degrees. Furthermore, all the engineering degree programmes are accredited by Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC). 

Multiple Engineering Departments at CUST - one of the best engineering universities in Pakistan

CUST has three (3) major academic departments of engineering including: 

1. Department of Mechanical Engineering 

The Department of Mechanical Engineering eagerly delivers in-depth knowledge and gives abundant practical exposure to the students. We have three (3) levels of degree programmes for the students including undergraduate, postgraduate and doctorate in this department. Read this article till the end for all the details of one of the best engineering universities in Pakistan; CUST’s engineering department. 

For further details, you can click on the links mentioned below:

a. Undergraduate Degree 

  • BS Mechanical Engineering 

b. Postgraduate Degrees  

The postgraduate degrees include: 

  • MS Mechanical Engineering 
  • MS Engineering Management 

c. Doctorate Degrees 

  • PhD Mechanical Engineering 
  • PhD Engineering Management 

Secondly, we have the department of electrical engineering.  

2. Department of Electrical Engineering 

Our Department of Electrical Engineering has been working towards the goal of providing you with the most academically advanced and technologically equipped degree programmes. This department also has a bachelor’s (BS), MS, and PhD in Electrical Engineering (EE) degree.  

All the degree programmes offered in our electrical engineering department are listed below: 

a. Undergraduate Degree 

The bachelor’s (BS or B.E.) degrees offered are: 

  • BS Electrical Engineering 
  • BS Computer Engineering 

b. Postgraduate Degrees  

CUST postgraduate degrees for this department are: 

  • MS Electrical Engineering 

c. Doctorate Degree 

  • PhD Electrical Engineering 

3. Department of Civil Engineering 

The Department of Civil Engineering is dedicated to training well-qualified and skilled engineers who can design, operate and manage civil engineering projects.  Our university is top-notch because it provides hands-on training with advanced engineering tools.  

You will be able to learn a lot about the civil engineering field with our various degree programmes which are mentioned below: 

 

a. Undergraduate Degree 

  • BS Civil Engineering 

 b. Postgraduate Degrees  

After graduating with a bachelor’s in civil engineering from one of the best engineering universities in Pakistan – CUST, you can apply to our MS for further studies. Moreover, you can pursue the doctorate programme through our PhD that is as follows: 

  • MS Civil Engineering 

 c. Doctorate Degree 

  • PhD Civil Engineering 

Thus, all these departments make CUST one of the best engineering universities in Pakistan. To get yourself enrolled at the Capital University Islamabad, you must meet the admission requirements of the CUST engineering department.  

Engineering Admission Criteria 

The criteria differ from degree to degree. It is different for BS, MS and PhD.  

admission criteria of one o the best engineering universities in Pakistan - CUST

1. Bachelor’s Degree 

At first, for bachelor’s degrees, you must obtain at least 60% marks in aggregate in FSC pre-engineering/ ICS (with physics and math for computer engineering) 

In addition, if you are a diploma holder, you must have a minimum of 60% marks in aggregate in the diploma of engineering of the relevant field of study.  

2. MS Degrees 

Secondly, for MS degrees, you must have at least 16 years of education in the relevant field. Furthermore, you need to maintain a CGPA of at least 2.00/4.00 or 50% marks in the bachelor of the relevant engineering programme.  

3. Doctorate Degrees 

Thirdly, for PhD degrees, what you need is an MS in the relevant field of study as well as a 3.00/4.00 CGPA (semester system) or 60% marks (annual system). You should also obtain a minimum of 60% marks in the NTS GAT subject test.  

In addition to all these requirements, you must submit the statement of purpose for some of the Ph.D. degrees, too. Lastly, you have to pass your interview to confirm your admission to our doctorate programmes. 

Important Note 

  • Additionally, you must pass the CUST admission test or HEC–approved test. 
  • In case of a foreign qualification, you are required to submit equivalence from IBCC. 

The Capital University, Islamabad also offers state-of-the-art facilities and most importantly a rich faculty of well-qualified faculty members. Furthermore, you can avail of scholarships and concessions. In addition to that, vibrant campus life is also a prominent feature offered at the capital university. 

Highly Qualified CUST Faculty  

Why am I saying that CUST is one of the best engineering universities in Pakistan? One of the reasons is our faculty. All our faculty members are highly educated and foreign-qualified professionals. More than 19 faculty members are Ph.D. holders in the engineering department. 

So, all our professors use their professional experience and knowledge to develop the best methodology of teaching. You can gain a lot of insights into the engineering field by studying under the guidance of our amazing mentors at CUST, which is one of the best engineering universities in Pakistan. 

Enrol at CUST – One of The Best Engineering Universities in Pakistan

You can apply to one of the best engineering universities in Pakistan. You can choose any of the educational programmes in our engineering department via the CUST admission portal. Or you can visit our campus in Islamabad. Our fall 2023 admissions are open, so, apply today to not miss your chance to become a qualified engineer. 

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