The National University of Computer and Emerging Sciences (Initials: NUCES and FAST-NU) (Sindhi: ????? ????????? ?? ??????? ???? ?????? ???????) is a public research university in Pakistan. It has multiple campuses based in Pakistan cities and was the first multi-campus university in Pakistan.
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 from the HEC in 2010. its Engineering programs have been accredited with Pakistan Engineering Council.
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History
The Foundation for Advancement of Science and Technology (FAST) was founded and established by BCCI financier Hasan Abidi which provided a large financial capital for the university to promote research in computer sciences and emerging technologies in 1980.FAST later established National University of Computer and Emerging Sciences in 2000.
Maps National University of Computer and Emerging Sciences
Campuses
Karachi Campus
In 1984, FAST Karachi was founded with the efforts of many people, particularly Agha Hasan Abedi. FAST selected higher education as a vehicle to produce scientists and technologists of the highest calibre. 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. Labs:
- Electronics
- Electrical
- Control Engineering
- Signal Processing
- Telecommunications
- Networking
- Multimedia and
- Computer Labs
Lahore Campus
The Lahore campus, on approximately 20 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.
Research Labs:
- Center for Information Visualization and Intelligent Computing (Civic)
- Multi-Media Lab (MML)
- Center for Research on Management and Governance (CRMG)
- Software Engineering Research Center (SERC)
- Liberty Lab for Robotics
Islamabad Campus
The Islamabad Campus is along the Kashmir highway, spread over 15 acres.It is the main campus of the University.
Research Labs:
- Software Quality Engineering and Testing (QUEST)
- Software Engineering Research Center (SERC)
- MANAGEMENT ADVANCEMENT RESEARCH CENTRE - MARC
- ReVeaL (Recognition, Vision and Learning) Research Group
- Artificial Intelligence & Machine Leaning [AIM]
- HALP (Huawei Authorized Learning Partner)
- HAINA (Huawei Authorized Information and Network Academy)
Peshawar Campus
The Peshawar campus was founded in 2001 and it covers an area of 4 acres. It is located 160 Industrial Estate, Jamrud Road, Peshawar.
Research Labs:
- Decision Support Systems Group
- National University Systems and Simulations Group (NuSyS)
- Center for Research in High Performance Reconfigurable Computing
Chiniot-Faisalabad Campus
Situated at the junction of Pakistan's industrial hub--Faisalabad and the historically rich city like lahore of Chiniot in suburbs of River Chenab, the Chiniot - Faisalabad campus is the 5th campus of the university. The campus is located on 10 acres of land on Faisalabad Chiniot Road (about 9 km's from Faisalabad Motorway interchange - towards Chiniot).
Contact Information Loonaywala Stop (9 km from Motorway Interchange) Faisalabad-Chiniot Road Tel: (041) 111-128-128 Fax: (041) 260 7272 Faislabad Website.
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.
Events and festivals
Geek week
Geek event was held in FAST-NU Lahore. More than 1,000 students from all over the country participated in the Geek Week 2016 at the FAST-National University of Computer and Emerging Sciences (NUCES), to promote the technology in the country.
PROCOM
PROCOM is a two-day event organized every year at the Karachi campus of NUCES since 1998.
PROCOM is the yearly flagship event of FAST-NUCES Karachi. It is an educational event which holds competitions in computer science, electrical and business studies.
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 (National Solutions Convention) is one of the events that is organized annually by FAST Islamabad campus since 2001. NaSCon serves as a practical platform for developing Business and Technological Solutions and supporting a sustainable society. It is Pakistan's most successful student-run technology-centric mega event, and has received tremendous recognition over the decade from Pakistan's leading media powerhouses including Express News, Dawn, The News, Geo, ARY, and many others. The event comprises computer science, engineering and business competition. Teams from all over the country participate. There are also entertainment events.
NUTEC
NUTEC is a 3-day event, started in 2009 but ceasing after 2014. However a similar event was carried out in 2015 by Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government, Mega Challenge.
Notable alumni
- Mir Zafar Ali - first Pakistani to win Oscar Award
- Fawad Khan- singer and Actor
- Farhan Saeed- singer and owner of Cafe Rock
- Zulfiqar Jabbar Khan- singer and music producer
- Imran Khan (Scientist)- scientist and part of LIGO team 2016
- Muhammad Asadullah (Researcher) - Outstanding Young Researcher of Pakistan
See also
- Foundation for Advancement of Science and Technology (FAST)
- FAST Institute of Computer Science
- Center for Research in Urdu Language Processing
References
External links
- Official website
- Karachi Campus
- Islamabad Campus
- Lahore Campus
- Peshawar Campus
Source of article : Wikipedia
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