University of Science and Technology, Lahore
University of Science and Technology is a private-sector university in Lahore, Punjab, recognised by the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan.
Quick Facts
| Location | Lahore |
|---|---|
| Province | Punjab |
| Private or Government | Private |
| Institution Type | University |
| HEC Recognition | HEC Recognized |
| Website | https://ust.edu.pk/ |
About
University of Science and Technology, Lahore is a private-sector university in Lahore, Punjab, recognised by the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan.
The name places University of Science and Technology in the engineering and technology stream, a category that carries its own accreditation requirements beyond HEC recognition.
Location and Address
The institution is located at Focal Person :, Registrar, (UST), 7-Madina Park, Bedian Road, Lahore Cantt, Punjab-Pakistan., Contact No: 0342 222 3636, 0311-7771237.
Degree Programs
This university offers 1 engineering programmes. PEC accreditation is granted to a specific programme at a specific university — a degree accredited elsewhere is not automatically accredited here — so confirm the status of your chosen programme directly with the Pakistan Engineering Council before enrolling.
| Program | Duration | Eligibility | Fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| BS Applied Psychology | — | ||
| BS Computer Science | — | ||
| BS Cyber Security | — | ||
| BS English | — | ||
| BS Generic Nursing | — | ||
| BS Generic Nursing | — | ||
| BS Human Nutrition and Dietetics | — | ||
| BS Information Technology | — | ||
| BS Software Engineering | — | ||
| BSc Civil Engineering Technology | — | ||
| MBA | — | ||
| MPhil Business Administration | — | ||
| MS Computer Science | — |
Admissions
Engineering admission normally combines HSSC (pre-engineering) results with an entry test — the provincial ECAT in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, or an institution’s own test elsewhere. The decisive check is Pakistan Engineering Council accreditation: PEC accredits a specific programme at a specific campus, so a degree title that is accredited at one institution may not be at another. Graduating from a non-accredited engineering programme prevents PEC registration, which is required to practise as an engineer. Ask University of Science and Technology for the PEC accreditation status of the exact programme and campus you are applying to. As a private-sector institution, fees are set institutionally rather than by government schedule, and can differ substantially between programmes — ask for the full per-semester schedule, not just the first instalment.
Applying in Punjab
Public-sector engineering admission in Punjab runs through the ECAT administered by UET Lahore, while medical and dental admission uses the national MDCAT. Punjab operates one of the country’s largest public university systems, so applicants typically hold offers from several institutions at once and should compare merit positions before accepting.
HEC Recognition and Accreditation
University of Science and Technology holds Higher Education Commission recognition. That status confirms the institution is chartered and empowered to award degrees whose attestation the HEC will process. Recognition is institutional, however, and does not by itself confirm that any particular programme is accredited by its professional body. For engineering programmes the operative approval is Pakistan Engineering Council accreditation of that specific programme at that specific campus.
Disciplines
Contact Details
- Address: Focal Person :, Registrar, (UST), 7-Madina Park, Bedian Road, Lahore Cantt, Punjab-Pakistan., Contact No: 0342 222 3636, 0311-7771237, Email Address: [email protected], [email protected]
- Official website: ust.edu.pk
Frequently Asked Questions
Is University of Science and Technology recognized by HEC?
Yes. The Higher Education Commission of Pakistan lists University of Science and Technology as a recognised institution, which means its degrees can be attested by the HEC and are accepted for further study and public-sector employment. Recognition applies to the institution; individual programmes may additionally require accreditation from a professional council.
Is University of Science and Technology private or government?
University of Science and Technology is a private-sector institution. Private institutions set their own fee schedules rather than following a government scale, so ask for the complete per-semester cost across the full degree rather than only the first instalment.
What entry test is required for admission to University of Science and Technology?
Engineering admission normally requires an entry test — the ECAT in Punjab, an ETEA test in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, or an institutional test elsewhere — alongside HSSC pre-engineering results. Confirm the current requirement on the institution's own admissions page, since criteria and closing dates change each cycle.
Does HEC recognition mean every programme at University of Science and Technology is accredited?
No. HEC recognition confirms the institution is chartered to award degrees. Individual programmes in regulated fields need separate accreditation — the Pakistan Engineering Council for engineering, PMDC for medicine and dentistry, the Pakistan Bar Council for law, NCEAC for computing. A programme can sit inside a recognised institution without holding that professional accreditation, so check the specific programme before enrolling.
Where is University of Science and Technology located?
University of Science and Technology is located in Lahore, Punjab. Full address and contact details are listed above; the official website is ust.edu.pk.