There are many renowned civil engineering universities in Pakistan such as the National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), the Ghulam Ishaq Khan Institute of Engineering Sciences and Technology (GIKI), the COMSATS University Islamabad (CUI), NED Karachi and many more that has a well-established reputation in the field of civil engineering and offers a comprehensive education to its students.
- 1. National University of Science and Technology (NUST)
- 2. NED University of Engineering and Technology, Karachi
- 3. KPK University of Engineering and Technology, Peshawar
- 4. University of Engineering and Technology (UET-Lahore)
- 5. University of Engineering and Technology (UET-Taxila)
- 6. COMSATS University Islamabad
- 7. Ghulam Ishaq Khan (GIK) Institute of Engineering Sciences and Technology, Swabi
- 8. University of Management and Technology (UMT), Lahore
- 9. Mehran University of Engineering and Technology (MUET), Jamshoro
- 10. BUITEMS
- 11. CECOS University of IT and Emerging Sciences, Peshawar
- 12. Mirpur University of Science and Technology (MUST), AJK
There are many sub-specialties within the field of civil engineering. Some of the more common sub-specialties include structural engineering, geotechnical engineering, transportation engineering, and water resources engineering.
The field of engineering that deals with building and maintaining constructions like bridges, highways, and dams is known as Civil Engineering. A civil engineer’s duties include planning, building, and maintaining infrastructures like roads, dams, pipelines, trains, and airports.
Both the public and commercial sectors engage in civil engineering. Applying scientific and mathematical concepts to the planning, development, and administration of infrastructure, facilities, and systems that benefit communities is included in civil engineering.
It is among the most challenging vocations in Pakistan today, and several top institutions offer this education. In this article, we will compiling the top ranked Universities of Pakistan that are offering Civil Engineering Degrees.
1. National University of Science and Technology (NUST)
The National University of Science and Technology, NUST short is one of Pakistan’s greatest universities offering Civil Engineering. The National University of Science and Technology (NUST) is a world-renowned institution of higher learning located in Islamabad, Pakistan.
NUST is committed to providing quality education and research opportunities to its students and faculty. The university offers a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs in engineering, business, computer science, and other disciplines. NUST also has a strong commitment to community service and outreach, and is actively involved in various social and development projects in Pakistan.
National University of Sciences And Technology (NUST) Islamabad is one of the top public universities in Islamabad, Pakistan. It is ranked #334 in QS World University Rankings 2023.
Type: Public
Address: Scholar Avenue, H-12, Islamabad
Website: http://www.nust.edu.pk/
1.1 NUST Offering Degrees in Civil Engineering
NUST is offering the following degrees in Civil Engineering. All campuses don’t offer MS and PhD in Civil Engineering. However, B.E. Civil Engineering Degree is being awarded throughout its campus in Pakistan.
- B.E Civil Engineering
- MS Civil Engineering
- Ph.D. Civil Engineering
1.2 NUST Campuses: Offering Civil Engineering Degree
There are three campuses that are offering Civil Engineering Degrees.
- School of Civil and Environmental Engineering (SCEE), Islamabad
- Military College of Engineering (MCE), Risalpur
- NUST Balochistan Campus, Quetta
These details of these campuses are given below.
1.2.1 School of Civil and Environmental Engineering (SCEE), Islamabad
The National University of Sciences and Technology, Pakistan established the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering (SCEE) in 2008 by combining four existing institutes: the NUST Institute of Civil Engineering, the National Institute of Transportation, the Institute of Geographical Information System, and the Institute of Environmental Sciences and Engineering.
1. To develop NUST as a Comprehensive, Academic and Research led university with a focus on Creativity, Innovation and Entrepreneurship so as to amicably negotiate Social, Economic and Environmental challenges faced by the country.
2. With foundations based on principles of Merit, Transparency and Fair Play, nurture talent by providing equal opportunity to all segments of polity.
3. Empower students to develop their full potential, acquiring leadership and social skills, to act as agents of change within the society.
4. Improve global visibility by enhancing mutually beneficial linkages with international organisations and partner universities.
5. Strengthen NUST financially to enable the university to achieve its goals by raising awareness amongst local and international Pakistani diaspora including Alumni base around the world.
6. Ensure conducive learning and working environment for students and staff at par with international standards.
Mission Statement – NUST
Contact Details: School of Civil and Environmental Engineering (SCEE), Islamabad
Address: JXRM+6R5, Kashmir Hwy, H-12, Islamabad, Islamabad Capital Territory
Website: https://scee.nust.edu.pk/
Phone: 051-8864501
***Please do add the ’92’ as the Country Code if you are dialing from Foreign Country.
Google Map: School of Civil and Environmental Engineering (SCEE), Islamabad
1.2.2 Military College of Engineering (MCE), Risalpur
It was founded by the Pakistan Army. For officers, technical cadets, and civil students, MCE offers courses in civil engineering, transportation engineering, structural engineering, geotechnical engineering, construction management, mining engineering, disaster emergency management, water resources engineering, and water resource management.
Contact Details: Military College of Engineering (MCE), Risalpur
Address: 3X3Q+3Q6, Risalpur, Nowshera, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Website: https://mce.nust.edu.pk/departments/
Phone: 0923-631667
***Please do add the ’92’ as the Country Code if you are dialing from Foreign Country.
Google Map: Military College of Engineering (MCE), Risalpur
1.2.3 NUST Balochistan Campus, Quetta
NUST Balochistan Campus (NBC) University’s Civil Engineering Department provides a four-year Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering and has international certified faculty members with diverse experience and competence. The curriculum was designed in compliance with Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) norms.
The Civil Engineering Department’s educational method at NBC is linked with the Outcome Based Education (OBE) system, which is focused on reaching certain results in terms of student learning.
Contact Details: NUST Balochistan Campus, Quetta
Address: Kach Road, near Sheikh Mohammad Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Cardiac Centre, Quetta, Balochistan 87300
Website: nbc.nust.edu.pk
Phone: 081-2825875
***Please do add the ’92’ as the Country Code if you are dialing from Foreign Country.
Google Map: NUST Balochistan Campus, Quetta
2. NED University of Engineering and Technology, Karachi
Nadirshaw Eduljee Dinshaw (NED) University of Engineering and Technology was established in 1921. NED is one of Pakistan’s oldest and greatest universities.
The NED’s Civil Engineering Department seeks to be a leader in teaching, research, and innovation in civil engineering and related subjects in order to create professional engineers and leaders who contribute to purposeful and sustainable development at the national and global levels.
Acquire education and research excellence in engineering and allied disciplines to produce leadership and enabling application of knowledge and skills for the benefit of the society with integrity and wisdom.
Mission Statement – NED Karachi
NED University is ranked 351-400 in QS Asian Rankings 2021 (Top 2.5% among 12,000+ Universities in Asia)
Type: Public
Address: Service Rd, NED University Of Engineering & Technology, Karachi, Karachi City, Sindh
Website: https://ced.neduet.edu.pk/
Phone: 021-99261261
***Please do add the ’92’ as the Country Code if you are dialing from Foreign Country.
2.1 NED Karachi Offering Degrees in Civil Engineering
NED Karachi is offering the following Degree Programmes in the field of Civil Engineering;
- B.E Civil Engineering
- MS Civil Engineering
- Ph.D. Civil Engineering
Google Map: NED Karachi
3. KPK University of Engineering and Technology, Peshawar
UET Peshawar is one of Pakistan’s leading civil engineering universities. The institution also represents Commonwealth universities in the United Kingdom. The UET Peshawar is organized into four facilities, with a total of 22 departments covering a wide range of engineering studies and disciplines.
The specified syllabi and test criteria compare favourably to the standards of under-graduate work created in the United Kingdom, the United States, and Canada.
To produce highly qualified, well-rounded professionals through education who play a leading role in the society by powering and driving knowledge-based economy and offer research services and innovation for sustainable development.
Mission Statement – UET Peshawar
Address: 2F3P+67R University campus, University Rd, Rahat Abad, Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Website: https://www.uetpeshawar.edu.pk/
3.1 Academic Programs: UET Peshawar
- B.Sc. Civil Engineering
- M.Sc. Civil Engineering
- Ph.D. Civil Engineering
Public Sector Ι Chartered by Government of KPK
3.2 UET Peshawar Campuses: Offering Civil Engineering Degree
There are 2 campuses of UET Peshawar main campus that are offering degree in Civil Engineering Program.
3.2.1 UET Peshawar, Main Campus
In UET Peshawar in addition to academic work, final year students must complete a project under the supervision of a senior faculty member. During the session, study trips and extended lectures are also organised for the students’ benefit.
To produce civil engineers having the knowledge, skills, and professional attitude that will enable them to develop innovative, safe, economical, and sustainable solutions for society.
Mission Statement – Civil Engineering Department – UET Peshawar
Website: https://www.uetpeshawar.edu.pk/civil.php
Address: 2F3P+67R University campus, University Rd, Rahat Abad, Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Phone: 91-9216796-8
Website: https://www.uetpeshawar.edu.pk/civil.php
Google Map: UET Peshawar – Main Campus
3.2.2 UET Peshawar, Jalozai Campus
Civil engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, telecommunication engineering, computer science and information technology, chemical engineering, petroleum and gas engineering, and industrial engineering are all available at the UET Jalozai campus. It also teaches non-engineering courses including architecture and CSIT.
Address: University of Engineering & Technology, Jamrud Road Peshawar
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan.
Phone: 91-9216796-8
Website: https://www.uetpeshawar.edu.pk/civiljalozai.php
Google Map: UET Peshawar – Jalozai Campus
3.3.3 UET Peshawar, Bannu Campus
Address: XJ9J+6WP، near new sabzi mandi, Bannu, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Google Map: UET Peshawar – Bannu Campus
4. University of Engineering and Technology (UET-Lahore)
The University of Engineering and Technology also famously known as UET is one of Pakistan’s oldest and largest universities. UET is well known for having the best lecturers.
To play a leading role as a University of Engineering and Technology in teaching, research, innovation and commercialization that is internationally relevant and has a direct bearing on national industrial, technological and socio-economic development.
Mission Statement – UET Lahore
TYPE: Public
Website: https://civil.uet.edu.pk/
The University offers the following programs:
- Mechanical Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Biomedical Engineering
- Civil Engineering and much more.
4.1 UET Lahore Campuses: Offering Civil Engineering Degree
4.1.1 UET Lahore – Main Campus
To Impart High Quality Civil Engineering Education Through Modern Teaching and Research for the National and International Socio-Economic Development.
Mission Statement – Department of Civil Engineering – UET Lahore
Address: G. T. Road, Staff Houses Engineering University Lahore, Lahore, Punjab 39161.
Phone: 042-99029216
***Please do add the ’92’ as the Country Code if you are dialing from Foreign Country.
Google Map: UET Lahore – Main Campus
4.1.2 UET Lahore – Narowal Campus
To impart high quality civil engineering education through modern teaching and research for the national and international socio-economic development.
Mission Statement – UET Lahore – Narowal Campus
The Department of Civil Engineering is a constituent department of the Narowal Campus of the University of Engineering & Technology Lahore. It was founded in 2013.
Address: 3QX7+2XW, Muridke Road, Narowal, Punjab
Phone: 0542-920351
***Please do add the ’92’ as the Country Code if you are dialing from Foreign Country.
5. University of Engineering and Technology (UET-Taxila)
The University of Engineering and Technology Taxila is also knowns as UETT. It was established in 1993.
Type: Public
Address: UET – HMC Link Rd, Taxila, Rawalpindi, Punjab 47050
Website: https://www.uettaxila.edu.pk
UET Offers:
- Structural Engineering
- Geotechnical Engineering
- Transportation Engineering
- Water Resources and Irrigation Engineering
6. COMSATS University Islamabad
“COMSATS stands for Commission on Science and Technology for Sustainable Development in the South. It is an inter-governmental organization of 25 countries.”
6.1 COMSATS Campuses: Offering Civil Engineering Degree
There are 3 campuses till date that are offering well reputed and highly acknowledgeable degree in Civil Engineering.
- COMSATS University Islamabad, Sahiwal Campus
- COMSATS University Islamabad, Abbottabad Campus
- COMSATS University Islamabad, Wah Cantt Campus
6.1.1 COMSATS University Islamabad, Sahiwal Campus
The Civil Engineering Department at COMSATS University Islamabad, Sahiwal Campus was established in April 2015, following the approval of the CUI Executive Committee (CEC) in its 85th meeting on February 2, 2015, subject to the completion of all formalities, including clearance from the Pakistan Engineering Council. Two batches have received Level-1 OBE-Accreditation as of the date of publication of this piece.
Address: COMSATS University Rd, off GT road،, Sahiwal, Sahiwal District, Punjab 57000.
Phone: 040-4305005
***Please do add the ’92’ as the Country Code if you are dialing from Foreign Country.
Website: http://ww2.comsats.edu.pk/civil_swl/
Google Map: COMSATS University Islamabad, Sahiwal Campus
6.1.2 COMSATS University Islamabad, Abbottabad Campus
The department of Civil Engineering at COMSATS University Islamabad (CUI), Abbottabad Campus was formed in April 2012, after the approval of COMSATS’s central executive committee at its 59th meeting on April 6, 2012.
Address: University Road, Abbottabad, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa 22060.
Phone: 0992-383596
***Please do add the ’92’ as the Country Code if you are dialing from Foreign Country.
Website: https://www.cuiatd.edu.pk/civil-engineering/
Google Map: COMSATS University Islamabad, Abbottabad Campus
6.1.3 COMSATS University Islamabad, Wah Cantt Campus
To prepare competent Civil engineering graduates aware of professional, ethical and social responsibilities for dynamic engineering careers in industry, academia and research both locally and abroad.
Mission Statement – COMSATS University Islamabad – Wah Campus
Address: Mall Road, Quaid Avenue, Wah Cantt, Rawalpindi, Punjab.
Phone: 051-9314382
***Please do add the ’92’ as the Country Code if you are dialing from Foreign Country.
Website: http://ww2.comsats.edu.pk/civil_wah/
Google Map: COMSATS University Islamabad, Wah Campus
7. Ghulam Ishaq Khan (GIK) Institute of Engineering Sciences and Technology, Swabi
The Ghulam Ishaq Khan (GIK) Institute of Engineering Sciences & Technology was first established in 1993. The private university is located in KPK.
Type: Private
Address: Tarbela Road, District Swabi, Khyber Pakhtoon Khwa, Topi, Swabi, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa 23640.
Phone: 0938-271858
***Please do add the ’92’ as the Country Code if you are dialing from Foreign Country.
Website: https://giki.edu.pk/dce/
GIK offers a BS degree in Civil Engineering.
Google Map: Ghulam Ishaq Khan (GIK) Institute of Engineering Sciences and Technology, Swabi
8. University of Management and Technology (UMT), Lahore
The University of Management and Technology, commonly known by its more popular abbreviation, UMT is one of the top private universities in Pakistan.
UMT is ranked in the greatest possible HEC category for Pakistani universities, W4, which is where UMT currently stands.
Type: Private
Address: C-II Block C 2 Phase 1 Johar Town, Lahore, Punjab 54770.
Phone: 042-111300200
***Please do add the ’92’ as the Country Code if you are dialing from Foreign Country.
Website: https://admissions.umt.edu.pk/prog/BS-CE.aspx
UMT offers B.S., M.S. and Ph.D degrees in Civil Engineering.
Google Map: University of Management and Technology (UMT), Lahore
9. Mehran University of Engineering and Technology (MUET), Jamshoro
The Mehran University of Engineering and Technology famously known as MUET has been rated the 8th top university of Civil engineering.
To equip our undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral students with advance knowledge through collaborative opportunities emerged from linkages with academia, industry and government.
Mission Statement – MUET, Jamshoro
Type: Private
Address: Mehran University of Engineering and Technology, Indus Hwy, Jamshoro, Sindh 76062
Phone: 022-2772250
***Please do add the ’92’ as the Country Code if you are dialing from Foreign Country.
Website: https://www.muet.edu.pk/departments/civil-engineering
Mehran University of Engineering and Technology (MUET), Jamshoro is offers only BE Civil Engineering degree to date.
Google Map: Mehran University of Engineering and Technology (MUET), Jamshoro
10. BUITEMS
The Balochistan University of Information Technology, Engineering, and Management Sciences, famously known as BUITEMS is one of the top universities in Pakistan.
To produce competent professionals of high ethical values, enabling them for executive positions in civil engineering, higher studies in prestigious universities, life-long learning, and societal leadership. Also, to provide a dynamic learning environment that emphasizes on sustainable engineering practices, problem-solving skills, teamwork, communication, promote cutting edge research and leadership skills.
Mission Statement – BUITEMS Quetta
Type: Public
Address: Airport Road, Baleli Road, Quetta, 87300.
Phone: 081-111717111
***Please do add the ’92’ as the Country Code if you are dialing from Foreign Country.
Website: https://www.buitms.edu.pk/Civil-Engineering
BUITEMS offers B.E. Civil Engineering Degree only till date.
Google Map: BUITEMS – Balochistan University of Information Technology, Engineering, and Management Sciences, Quetta
11. CECOS University of IT and Emerging Sciences, Peshawar
The CECOS University of IT and Emerging Sciences is a private institution in Peshawar, Pakistan. It was started in 1986.
Type:: Private
Address: Street 1, Sector F 5 Phase 6 Hayatabad, Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa 25000.
Phone: 091-5860291
***Please do add the ’92’ as the Country Code if you are dialing from Foreign Country.
Website: https://cecos.edu.pk
The mission of Civil Engineering Department to impart the highest quality of education to its students, producing knowledgeable, technically savvy, and internationally competitive graduates.
Mission Statement – CECOS University, Peshawar
CECOS University, Peshawar is offers the following degrees in Civil Engineering;
- BSc Civil Engineering
- BSc Civil Engineering Technology
- MS Civil Engineering
- Ph.D. Civil Engineering
Google Map: CECOS University, Peshawar
12. Mirpur University of Science and Technology (MUST), AJK
The Mirpur University of Science and Technology, famously known as (MUST), is one of the leading universities in Pakistan.
Type: Public
Address: College Road, New Mirpur City, Azad Jammu, and Kashmir
Phone: 058279-61037
***Please do add the ’92’ as the Country Code if you are dialing from Foreign Country.
Website: https://must.edu.pk/?page_id=9439
Civil Engineering Department is committed to impart contemporary Civil Engineering education, socioeconomic development through quality graduates capable of playing leadership role through the process of continual innovation, research, creativity and entrepreneurship.
Mission Statement – MUST, AJK
The Mirpur University of Science and Technology is offering the following degrees in Civil Engineering;
- B.Sc. in Civil Engineering
- M.Sc. in Structural Engineering
Google Map: MUST AJK
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