Sir Syed University of Engineering and Technology

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Sir Syed University of Engineering & Technology is located in Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan.The University is the first technical private university at the time of its inception in Pakistan i.e on 8th October 1993 and its chartered passed by Sindh Assembly on 17th September 1995,University has been named after Sir Syed Ahmad Khan. The first and current chancellor of the university is Mr. Z. A. Nizami formerly associated with the KDA (Karachi Development Authority) and the KBCA (Karachi Building Control Authority). Sir Syed University of Engineering and Technology has over 3,500 students in Bachelor of Science Programmes and over 200 students in Master of Science Programmes. The faculty consists of more than 150 highly educated members. Presently, it is providing degree-course instruction in five disciplines.

Currently a large campus of SSUET is under construction at the suburbs of Karachi. This campus is supposed to be operational by 2015. After its completion the university will be Asia's largest university area-wise. This would be on a land of 200 Acres.

1 Programs
2 Historical Need
3 At Present
4 Students' Affairs
5 External links

[edit] Programs

Bachelor degree:

Masters degree:

Computer Networks
Software Engineering

There is also specilization in Electronics Enginnering in

Telecommunications
Industrial Electronics and Management

Also there is an Institute of Human Settlement and Environment which is governing the course of Environmental Management Science in specilisation field

[edit] Historical Need

Sir Syed University of Engineering and Technology cherishes the heritage of Sir Syed Ahmed Khan and of the Aligarh Movement. A great educational and social reformer, Sir Syed emerged on the scene in the Sub-Continent towards the middle of the 19th century. At a critical juncture of history, he came up with more education as the centrepiece of a framework of hope and action for the Muslims of the area. A monument to Sir Syed’s approach making mission was the well-known Mohammedan Anglo-Oriental College at Aligarh that later become the famous Muslim University.

The driving force behind these institutes was the well-known Aligarh Movement, brought forth by relentless work by Sir Syed, his associates and immediate followers. Although conceived in a particular context of the subcontinent, the Movement is remarkably universal and timeless in the essence of its appeal and applicability.

Pakistan owes to Sir Syed and to the Aligarh Movement in a special way. What was started basically as an educational and social movement, became all embracing and inevitably encompassed a political movement as well, leading finally to the creation of new country. The torchbearers of the Aligarh Movement and the students of the Aligarh Muslim University did a yeoman service to the struggle for Pakistan. When the country came in to being, the old boys of Aligarh remained in the forefront to run the country at every level and in every walk of life. True to its representation of the movement, AMUOBA made distinctive efforts in the field of education, and a notable fruition of those efforts is Sir Syed University of Engineering and Technology.

Following Sir Syed's basic mission and abiding by the spirit of the Aligarh Movement, AMUOBA has focused attention from the very beginning on furthering education in the country, especially that of science and technology. A significant achievement in this field has been the establishment of Sir Syed University of Engineering and Technology (SSUET). Through sustained and intense effort by the Association, SSUET came into being on 8th October 1993, and its Charter formalities were finally completed by an Act passed by the Sindh Assembly on 17th September 1995.

The strength of Sir Syed University of Engineering and Technology has steadily increased to the present about 3,400+ students of BS Programme, 124 students of MS Programme, and some 124-faculty members. Presently, it is providing degree-course instruction in five disciplines, namely,

• Computer Engineering • Electronic Engineering • Biomedical Engineering • Civil Engineering • Computer Science

electrical engineering
arban engineering
eronotical engineering

Masters course in • Networks • Software Engineering

Having the distinction of being the first technical university in the country in the private sector, Sir Syed University of Engineering and Technology itself has maintained a completely self-reliant and non-political profile. Consistent with the underlying principles of the Aligarh Movement, SSUET lays special emphasis on quality of education, discipline and the feeling of brotherhood among the students.

[edit] At Present

Sir Syed University of Engineering and Technology has been sponsored by Aligarh Muslim University Old Boys' Association of Pakistan, Karachi. It was set up through Sindh Government Ordinance No. XII of 1993 dated 6th October, 1993 and the Charter granted by Governor of Sindh on 8th October, 1993. The Act was passed by the provincial Assembly of Sindh on 17th September, 1995 and assented by Governor of Sindh on 16th October 1995, and published in the Gazette as "Sir Syed University of Engineering and Technology, Act 1995 - Sindh Act No. X of 1995."

The Association decided to establish a high class University of Engineering and Technology as a Centre of Excellence offering instructions of International Standard with integrated programmes dealing with the fast growing technologies of the world with courses designed to produce qualified personnel of high calibre specialising in new technologies needed in developing countries. This objective is in line with the Government policy of inducting the private sector for promoting Education in Engineering and Technical subjects at under-graduate and post-graduate levels.

In its first phase, the University has been established on a plot of 8 acres in Block-5 of Gulshan-e-Iqbal on Main University Road. For future expansion, a plot measuring 200 acres has been acquired on link road.

The Aligarh Muslim University Old Boys' Association has a long and cherished history of its association with and engagement in Educational and cultural activities. It had established "Aligarh Institute of Technology" for imparting Diploma level Course nine years back and is now a leading institution in the Country.The Association had also a plan under consideration for setting up a Technical University. After the announcement of Government policy in December 1992, wherein universities were allowed in the Private Sector, concerted efforts were made to that effect through a National Committee of Sir Syed University of Engineering & Technology for this purpose.

There were only two Engineering Colleges in the country at the time of Independence in 1947. Due to concerted and determined efforts of the Government, a reasonable improvement was made over the years but it still lacked a break-through in quality education. It is difficult for the technical education centres to produce the necessary skilled and trained man-power and expertise needed to cope with rapidly emerging technologies. The 6th and 7th Five-year Plans threw sufficient light on the importance and need of the development of facilities for producing technical/vocational Engineers and Research Workers. It was as a result of all these factors that a final move was made which resulted in the establishment of Sir Syed University of Engineering & Technology, Karachi on 8th October 1993.

Within a short span the University has achieved a commendable position. It is now the member of "International Assosiation of Universities" and "Assosiation of Common Wealth Universities". An other worth mentioning fact is, that Sir Syed University of Engineering and Technology is being represented on the "Governing Board" of "International Association of Universitites" through its Vice Chancellor who is, one of the members of this board. The board has forty members representing different parts of the world and advises UNESCO on higher education.

The prospects for employment of graduates from this University are bright in view of their expected quality education and training. The demand for highly qualified Engineers and Scientists specializing in new disciplines of engineering and technology is increasing because of the need to modernise and automate the industry so as to be competitive in the International Export Market for manufactured goods. Sir Syed University of Engineering & Technology can, it is hoped meet the challenges of self reliance in scientific research and development.

This in not mere expectation, but the facts and figures show that government, semi-government and private organisations prefer to engage the graduates of this University because of their skill and quality of Education.

[edit] Students' Affairs

Sports

The Sports Activities in Sir Syed University are integral part of the schedule of working of the University. The University has managed to acquire a sports ground in front of its main gate. The University has been taking speedy steps to develop this ground in to the sports complex. In this regard it will be worth mentioning that in this ground university has developed basket ball court, volley ball ground and cricket pitch for net practice. Rooms for boys and girls separately.Steps for developing Hockey and Football grounds are in progress. The most significant features of sports facilities at Sir Syed University are the newly developed Gymnasium. This Gymnasium contains all necessary equipment , which are requires for Gymnasium activities and Body Building. The majority of the students are showing their interest in gymnasium and a number of students taking part in event pertaining the gymnasium is much more than in other sports activities.

In-door and Out-door Games University is providing both In-door and Out-door sports activities.

Following In-door games are available: -Table Tennis -Badminton

Following Out-door games are available: -Cricket -Athletic Track -Soccer Field -Hockey -Basket Ball

To Encourage Girls Students Sports Activities a Committee headed by a Senior Lady Faculty Member has been constituted. This Committee Organized the Following events and competition for girls students.

-Races 100/200 yards -Javelin Throw -Short Part Discus Throw -Long Jump -Relay Race Sir Syed University Basket Ball Performance of last three or Four Months

First Tournament 2006

Sindh Jamshoro University Gala Games.

Sir Syed University has 3rd Position against Karachi University in Sindh Gala Games 2 nd Tournament 2006

HEC Organized Basket Ball Tournament Qualifying round. HEC Organized Basket Ball Tournament Qualifying round in zone (F) the Venue is Karachi University and Sir Syed University Played two matches.

1st Match have played between Sir Syed University and Hamdard University and the 2 nd Match played versus Karachi University and reach the All Pakistan Basket Ball Tournament Peshawar, Sir Syed University again Qualify 3 rd Position and beaten Sindh University Jamshoro.

3 rd Tournament 2006 5 Th Aga Khan Inter University Basket Ball Tournament

Aga Khan Basket Ball Tournament Eight University Team Participated in this tournament 2006 and made two groups of this tournament 1 st group lead by Aga Khan University and 2 nd University lead by Sir Syed University .

Sir Syed University group champion and runner-ups team of this tournament

Scholarships

There are various (Sir Syed University & privately funded) Scholarships awarded to undergraduate students of Sir Syed University each year, of available Scholarships as enumerated below:

a) Merit Scholarships The merit scholarships are awarded to 18 students on their outstanding exam result the list of which is provided by the Examination Department. Each batch is awarded 6 scholarships.

Technology

Scholarships

Computers 2

Electronics 2

Biomedical 2

Civil 2

Each scholarship is of Rs. 15,000/- to the position holders of all the technologies.

b) University Scholarship The criteria of awarding the university scholarship is:

GPA should be at least 2.70 per semester.

Student should be regular with at least 80% attendance.

Income of the deserving students should be less than Rs.1, 50,000/- per anum.

Priority will be given to those students who are from low-income group or their parents are jobless.

Each scholarship is of Rs 15,000/- to the deserving students of all the technologies. The scholarships are not given in cash; it is adjust in the tuition fees of the student. The number of scholarships includes the merit scholarships, the university scholarships, and the renewal of scholarships.

c) Renewal of Scholarship The criteria for the renewal of the scholarship is as follows:

The average GPA of the student applying of the renewal of scholarship should be 2.70.

The student should be regular with at least 80% attendance.

Discipline

Apart from the endeavors made by the Department of Student Affairs, there are some other factors as well, that have had a very positive effect on improvement of the discipline/uniform. They are:

Deployment of Guards from OREL The guards from OREL, Clad in uniform giving robust look, have added to the effectiveness of the security system. The Students do realize that the present security has some persons, who are alien to them and will call a spade a spade. In the presence of the present security the tendency of the students to neglect the instructions from the administration has very much been discouraged. Stand on the Punishments Awarded The stand, taken by the University to remain strict on the punishments awarded to the students on their wrong deeds during examination, has dispelled the wrong notion that punishments are ultimately waived off. This has made them cautious and compelled to respect university rules.

[edit] External links

Sir Syed University of Engineering & Technology

Aligarh - Muslim University & the Movement
History:	1857 War of Independence - Hindi-Urdu controversy - Aligarh Movement - MAO College - Aligarh Muslim University - Pakistan movement
Pioneers:	Sir Syed - Mohsin-ul-Mulk - Viqar-ul-Mulk - Maulana Hali - Shibli Nomani - Hakim Ajmal Khan - more...
Alumni:	Ross Masood - Maulana Mohammad Ali - Liaquat Ali Khan - Khawaja Nazimuddin - Zakir Hussain - Abdur Rab Nishtar - Sheikh Abdullah - Ziauddin Ahmed - Maulana Shaukat Ali - Zafar Ali Khan - more...