Sir Syed University of Engineering & Technology
Also known as SSUET
A private engineering university in Karachi, founded 1993 under the Aligarh Muslim University Old Boys' Association. Offers engineering, computing, business and applied sciences programmes, with an unusually current computing catalogue.
Quick Facts
| Founded | 1993 |
|---|---|
| Location | Karachi |
| Province | Sindh |
| Private or Government | Private |
| Institution Type | University |
| HEC Recognition | HEC Recognized |
| Website | https://ssuet.edu.pk/ |
| Campuses | 1 |
About
Sir Syed University of Engineering & Technology (SSUET) is a private engineering university in Karachi offering engineering, computing, business and applied sciences programmes. It is one of the larger private engineering institutions in Sindh.
Degree Programs
Teaching is organised into faculties covering electrical and computer engineering, computing and applied sciences, civil engineering and architecture, and business and management sciences.
The catalogue is unusually broad for an engineering university and notably current in its computing provision. Alongside conventional electrical, electronic, computer, civil, biomedical and telecommunication engineering, it offers degrees in areas many Pakistani universities have not yet added — internet of things, cloud computing, computer network and security, information security engineering, AI security and cyber intelligence, and robotics and intelligent machines. Business programmes include entrepreneurship and digital technology management, and applied sciences include biotechnology, bioinformatics, biomedical sciences, medical technology and clinical psychology.
SSUET also runs Bachelor of Engineering Technology programmes in civil, computer, electrical and electronics disciplines. These are a distinct qualification stream from engineering degrees and are treated differently by the Pakistan Engineering Council, so confirm the registration implications before choosing between them.
Postgraduate provision covers master’s degrees across engineering and computing, including data engineering and information management and a climate change and environmental informatics programme, with doctoral programmes in biomedical engineering, computer engineering, electronics engineering and mathematics.
This university offers 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.Architecture | 5 years | FSc Pre-Engineering or an equivalent qualification, plus the engineering entrance test used by the university. Merit combines intermediate results with test performance. | — |
| B.Tech Civil Engineering Technology | 4 years | FSc Pre-Engineering or an equivalent qualification, plus the engineering entrance test used by the university. Merit combines intermediate results with test performance. | — |
| B.Tech Computer Engineering Technology | 4 years | FSc Pre-Engineering or an equivalent qualification, plus the engineering entrance test used by the university. Merit combines intermediate results with test performance. | — |
| B.Tech Electrical Engineering Technology | 4 years | FSc Pre-Engineering or an equivalent qualification, plus the engineering entrance test used by the university. Merit combines intermediate results with test performance. | — |
| B.Tech Electronics Engineering Technology | 4 years | FSc Pre-Engineering or an equivalent qualification, plus the engineering entrance test used by the university. Merit combines intermediate results with test performance. | — |
| BBA | 4 years | FSc Pre-Engineering or an equivalent qualification, plus the engineering entrance test used by the university. Merit combines intermediate results with test performance. | — |
| BBIT | 4 years | FSc Pre-Engineering or an equivalent qualification, plus the engineering entrance test used by the university. Merit combines intermediate results with test performance. | — |
| BS AI Security and Cyber Intelligence | 4 years | FSc Pre-Engineering or an equivalent qualification, plus the engineering entrance test used by the university. Merit combines intermediate results with test performance. | — |
| BS Artificial Intelligence | 4 years | FSc Pre-Engineering or an equivalent qualification, plus the engineering entrance test used by the university. Merit combines intermediate results with test performance. | — |
| BS Bioinformatics | 4 years | FSc Pre-Engineering or an equivalent qualification, plus the engineering entrance test used by the university. Merit combines intermediate results with test performance. | — |
| BS Biomedical Engineering | 4 years | FSc Pre-Engineering or an equivalent qualification, plus the engineering entrance test used by the university. Merit combines intermediate results with test performance. | — |
| BS Biomedical Sciences | 4 years | FSc Pre-Engineering or an equivalent qualification, plus the engineering entrance test used by the university. Merit combines intermediate results with test performance. | — |
| BS Biotechnology | 4 years | FSc Pre-Engineering or an equivalent qualification, plus the engineering entrance test used by the university. Merit combines intermediate results with test performance. | — |
| BS Business Analytics | 4 years | FSc Pre-Engineering or an equivalent qualification, plus the engineering entrance test used by the university. Merit combines intermediate results with test performance. | — |
| BS Civil Engineering | 4 years | FSc Pre-Engineering or an equivalent qualification, plus the engineering entrance test used by the university. Merit combines intermediate results with test performance. | — |
| BS Clinical Psychology | 4 years | FSc Pre-Engineering or an equivalent qualification, plus the engineering entrance test used by the university. Merit combines intermediate results with test performance. | — |
| BS Cloud Computing and Information Sciences | 4 years | FSc Pre-Engineering or an equivalent qualification, plus the engineering entrance test used by the university. Merit combines intermediate results with test performance. | — |
| BS Computer Engineering | 4 years | FSc Pre-Engineering or an equivalent qualification, plus the engineering entrance test used by the university. Merit combines intermediate results with test performance. | — |
| BS Computer Network and Security | 4 years | FSc Pre-Engineering or an equivalent qualification, plus the engineering entrance test used by the university. Merit combines intermediate results with test performance. | — |
| BS Cyber Security | 4 years | FSc Pre-Engineering or an equivalent qualification, plus the engineering entrance test used by the university. Merit combines intermediate results with test performance. | — |
| BS Data Science | 4 years | FSc Pre-Engineering or an equivalent qualification, plus the engineering entrance test used by the university. Merit combines intermediate results with test performance. | — |
| BS Digital Technology Management | 4 years | FSc Pre-Engineering or an equivalent qualification, plus the engineering entrance test used by the university. Merit combines intermediate results with test performance. | — |
| BS Economics and Mathematics (Joint Major) | 4 years | FSc Pre-Engineering or an equivalent qualification, plus the engineering entrance test used by the university. Merit combines intermediate results with test performance. | — |
| BS Electrical Engineering | 4 years | FSc Pre-Engineering or an equivalent qualification, plus the engineering entrance test used by the university. Merit combines intermediate results with test performance. | — |
| BS Electronics | 4 years | FSc Pre-Engineering or an equivalent qualification, plus the engineering entrance test used by the university. Merit combines intermediate results with test performance. | — |
| BS Entrepreneurship | 4 years | FSc Pre-Engineering or an equivalent qualification, plus the engineering entrance test used by the university. Merit combines intermediate results with test performance. | — |
| BS Gaming and Animation | 4 years | FSc Pre-Engineering or an equivalent qualification, plus the engineering entrance test used by the university. Merit combines intermediate results with test performance. | — |
| BS Information Security Engineering | 4 years | FSc Pre-Engineering or an equivalent qualification, plus the engineering entrance test used by the university. Merit combines intermediate results with test performance. | — |
| BS Information Technology | 4 years | FSc Pre-Engineering or an equivalent qualification, plus the engineering entrance test used by the university. Merit combines intermediate results with test performance. | — |
| BS Internet of Things | 4 years | FSc Pre-Engineering or an equivalent qualification, plus the engineering entrance test used by the university. Merit combines intermediate results with test performance. | — |
| BS Mathematics | 4 years | FSc Pre-Engineering or an equivalent qualification, plus the engineering entrance test used by the university. Merit combines intermediate results with test performance. | — |
| BS Medical Technology | 4 years | FSc Pre-Engineering or an equivalent qualification, plus the engineering entrance test used by the university. Merit combines intermediate results with test performance. | — |
| BS Robotics and Intelligent Systems | 4 years | FSc Pre-Engineering or an equivalent qualification, plus the engineering entrance test used by the university. Merit combines intermediate results with test performance. | — |
| BS Telecommunication Engineering | 4 years | FSc Pre-Engineering or an equivalent qualification, plus the engineering entrance test used by the university. Merit combines intermediate results with test performance. | — |
| MBA | 2 years | A relevant 16-year engineering or science degree, plus the university's postgraduate admission test and interview. | — |
| MS Biomedical Engineering | 2 years | A relevant 16-year engineering or science degree, plus the university's postgraduate admission test and interview. | — |
| MS Civil Engineering | 2 years | A relevant 16-year engineering or science degree, plus the university's postgraduate admission test and interview. | — |
| MS Climate Change and Environmental Informatics | 2 years | A relevant 16-year engineering or science degree, plus the university's postgraduate admission test and interview. | — |
| MS Computer Engineering | 2 years | A relevant 16-year engineering or science degree, plus the university's postgraduate admission test and interview. | — |
| MS Computer Science | 2 years | A relevant 16-year engineering or science degree, plus the university's postgraduate admission test and interview. | — |
| MS Data Engineering and Information Management | 2 years | A relevant 16-year engineering or science degree, plus the university's postgraduate admission test and interview. | — |
| MS Electrical Engineering | 2 years | A relevant 16-year engineering or science degree, plus the university's postgraduate admission test and interview. | — |
| MS Mathematics | 2 years | A relevant 16-year engineering or science degree, plus the university's postgraduate admission test and interview. | — |
| MSc Electronics Engineering | 2 years | A relevant 16-year engineering or science degree, plus the university's postgraduate admission test and interview. | — |
| MS Information Security | 2 years | A relevant 16-year engineering or science degree, plus the university's postgraduate admission test and interview. | — |
| MS Software Engineering | 2 years | A relevant 16-year engineering or science degree, plus the university's postgraduate admission test and interview. | — |
| MSc Telecommunication and Networks | 2 years | A relevant 16-year engineering or science degree, plus the university's postgraduate admission test and interview. | — |
| PhD Biomedical Engineering | 3-5 years | A relevant 18-year qualification (MSc/MS/MPhil) with a strong academic record, plus the doctoral admission test, interview and research proposal. | — |
| PhD Computer Engineering | 3-5 years | A relevant 18-year qualification (MSc/MS/MPhil) with a strong academic record, plus the doctoral admission test, interview and research proposal. | — |
| PhD Electronics Engineering | 3-5 years | A relevant 18-year qualification (MSc/MS/MPhil) with a strong academic record, plus the doctoral admission test, interview and research proposal. | — |
| PhD Mathematics | 3-5 years | A relevant 18-year qualification (MSc/MS/MPhil) with a strong academic record, plus the doctoral admission test, interview and research proposal. | — |
| BS Computer Science | 4 years | FSc Pre-Engineering or an equivalent qualification, plus the engineering entrance test used by the university. Merit combines intermediate results with test performance. | — |
Admissions
Admission Requirements
- BS programs: FSc Pre-Engineering or an equivalent qualification, plus the engineering entrance test used by the university. Merit combines intermediate results with test performance.
- MSc and MS programs: A relevant 16-year engineering or science degree, plus the university's postgraduate admission test and interview.
- PhD programs: A relevant 18-year qualification (MSc/MS/MPhil) with a strong academic record, plus the doctoral admission test, interview and research proposal.
These apply to every program at that level. Requirements specific to a program are in the Eligibility column of the Degree Programs table.
History and Identity
The university was established in 1993 under the auspices of the Aligarh Muslim University Old Boys’ Association of Pakistan, and takes its name from Sir Syed Ahmad Khan, the nineteenth-century reformer whose Aligarh Movement promoted modern scientific education among the Muslims of the subcontinent. The university describes itself as spiritually associated with Aligarh Muslim University, and that lineage is central to its institutional identity rather than incidental to it.
Disciplines
Campuses
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Main Campus
— Karachi
University Road, Karachi, Sindh
Contact Details
- Address: University Road, Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan
- Phone: +92-21-34988777, +92-21-34988000, +92-21-234988000; +92-21-534980072
- Official website: ssuet.edu.pk
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sir Syed University of Engineering & Technology recognized by HEC?
Yes. The Higher Education Commission of Pakistan lists Sir Syed University of Engineering & 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 Sir Syed University of Engineering & Technology private or government?
Sir Syed University of Engineering & 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 Sir Syed University of Engineering & 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 Sir Syed University of Engineering & 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 Sir Syed University of Engineering & Technology located?
Sir Syed University of Engineering & Technology is located in Karachi, Sindh. Full address and contact details are listed above; the official website is ssuet.edu.pk.