FAST NUCES Lahore

What FAST NUCES Lahore does

FAST NUCES Lahore is a private, non-profit university campus of the National University of Computer and Emerging Sciences (FAST-NUCES), operating under the FAST (Foundation for Advancement of Science and Technology) parent organization and serving as one of the largest campuses in a multi-campus system (Islamabad, Lahore, Faisalabad, Peshawar, with Multan under construction). The institution delivers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs across five academic units: FAST School of Management, FAST School of Computing, Department of Electrical Engineering, Department of Civil Engineering, and Department of Sciences & Humanities. Recent program launches include BS Artificial Intelligence, BS Cyber Security, BS Robotics, and BS IoT, alongside continuing CS, Data Science, Software Engineering, Business Analytics, and Engineering tracks, with an MS Applied Linguistics program supporting computational linguistics research.

The underlying platform consists of state-of-the-art engineering labs (Electronics, Digital Systems, Embedded Controls, Antenna and Microwave, Microprocessors, Communications) and computing labs running Linux and Windows environments, supported by a campus-wide high-speed LAN and wireless hotspots. Student services include the Career Services Office coordinating on-campus recruitment with 200+ companies, a Corporate Advisory Board with 15+ industry leaders, more than 20 student societies including ACM, SOFTEC, and Mindstorm, and an International Office managing exchange programs with EPITECH, Brock University, Manchester Metropolitan University, Trent University, and DAAD/JICA partnerships.

Revenue is generated primarily through tuition and academic fees for BS, MS, MBA, and PhD programs (annual billing cadence, fee structures publicly disclosed on the website), supplemented by corporate training, executive education, and CPD workshops delivered through the FAST Center of Executive Education, plus examination and certification fees. The institution is governed by a Board of Governors and Board of Trustees, led by Campus Director Dr. Summaira Sarfraz (the first female Director of Lahore Campus, appointed 2024), with Rector Dr. Aftab Maroof overseeing the wider university system.

Name

FAST NUCES Lahore

Legal name

National University of Computer and Emerging Sciences

Website

https://lhr.nu.edu.pk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

FAST NUCES Lahore is a private non-profit university campus of FAST-NUCES offering BS, MS, MBA, and PhD programs across Computing, Business, Engineering, and Sciences, serving domestic and international students through on-campus delivery with strong employer-linked placement services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Business Schools and Computer and Management Training (6114), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

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Keywords

• Higher education services
• Computer science programs
• Business management education
• Engineering degree programs
• Professional certification training

Headquarters

HQ city

Lahore

HQ country

Pakistan

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Academic Fees: Revenue from undergraduate and graduate program tuition, including BS, MS, MBA, and PhD programs across Business, Computing, Engineering, and Sciences disciplines. Fee structures are publicly disclosed on the university website.
2. Corporate Training and Workshops: Revenue from customized training programs including Executive Education, CPD workshops (OBE Compliance, Electrical Safety, Full Stack Web Development), and professional development programs for external organizations.
3. Examination and Certification Fees: Revenue from admission tests, examination fees, and various certification-related charges.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

FAST NUCES Lahore is a campus of the National University of Computer and Emerging Sciences offering undergraduate (BS), graduate (MS), and doctoral (PhD) degree programs across five academic schools/departments: FAST School of Management, FAST School of Computing, Department of Electrical Engineering, Department of Civil Engineering, and Department of Sciences & Humanities. The institution delivers campus-based academic instruction supported by engineering and computing labs, career placement services via the Career Services Office, and customized corporate training programs. Revenue is generated primarily through tuition and academic fees, examination fees, and corporate training/workshops.

Product overview

FAST NUCES Lahore is a campus of the National University of Computer and Emerging Sciences, offering a unified platform of higher education services through five academic departments: FAST School of Management, FAST School of Computing, Department of Electrical Engineering, Department of Civil Engineering, and Department of Sciences & Humanities. The institution provides a portfolio of undergraduate (BS), graduate (MS), and doctoral (PhD) programs spanning business administration, computer science, data science, software engineering, cybersecurity, electrical engineering, civil engineering, and linguistics. These programs are complemented by student services including career placement through the Career Services Office, research groups, international collaborations, and over 20 student societies. The academic offerings are supported by state-of-the-art infrastructure including engineering labs (Electronics, Digital Systems, Embedded Controls, Antenna and Microwave, Microprocessors, Communications) and computing labs (database, programming, software engineering, computer application) running Linux and Windows environments with high-speed campus networking.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• FAST School of Management Programs Undergraduate and graduate business programs including BBA, MBA, BS Accounting & Finance, BS Financial Technology, BS Business Analytics, MS Business Analytics, and PhD in Management Sciences, targeting students seeking careers in business administration, finance, and analytics.
• FAST School of Computing Programs Computing degree programs including BS/MS Computer Science, BS Data Science, BS Software Engineering, MS Software Project Management, MS Cyber Security, BS Artificial Intelligence, and PhD Computer Science, designed for students pursuing careers in software development, AI, data science, cybersecurity, and computer science research.
• Department of Electrical Engineering Programs Electrical engineering education covering BS, MS, and PhD levels with focus on electronics, embedded systems, power systems, antenna and microwave, microprocessors, and communications, intended for students pursuing technical engineering careers.
• Department of Civil Engineering Programs Civil engineering degree programs at BS, MS, and PhD levels with industry-academia collaboration initiatives, targeting students pursuing careers in civil engineering and infrastructure.
• Department of Sciences & Humanities Programs MS Mathematics, MS English Language Teaching, MS Applied Linguistics, and PhD Mathematics programs supporting interdisciplinary education and research careers in sciences and humanities.
• Corporate Training and Executive Education Programs Customized training programs including Executive Education, CPD workshops (OBE Compliance, Electrical Safety, Full Stack Web Development), and professional development programs for external organizations and individuals seeking professional certifications.
• BS Artificial Intelligence & BS Cyber Security Programs New undergraduate degree programs in Artificial Intelligence and Cyber Security launched to address growing industry demand for specialized computing skills.
• BS Robotics & BS IoT Programs New undergraduate degree programs in Robotics and Internet of Things covering robot design, intelligent machines, smart technologies, and IoT infrastructure development.
• BS/MS Business Analytics Programs Undergraduate and graduate programs in Business Analytics combining Computer Sciences, Business, and Statistics knowledge to solve business problems using data analytics tools.
• Career Services Office (CSO) Placement Services On-campus recruitment drives and industry linkage services connecting students with employers including Systems Limited, Devsinc, Soliton Technologies, 10XEngineers, Confiz, and NetSol Technologies for job placement opportunities.

Quantifiable outcome

• ICPC Asia West Continental Finals qualification
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability5 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

28 partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• Pakistan Space & Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 November 2025Formal contract signing for collaborative research project on 'Resolution Enhancement of Satellite Imagery Using SwinIR Super-Resolution (SwinIR-SR) Techniques', marking a significant milestone in space technology research collaboration.
• Corporate Advisory Board (CAB) MembersflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 November 20257th CAB meeting brought together senior industry leaders from Interwood, Stylo, Orient Apparel, Super Asia Group, Olympia Chemicals, Ittehad Chemicals, Ferozsons Laboratories, Bank Alfalah, Confiz, Services Group, and ACCA Pakistan for curriculum guidance and industry-academia linkage.
• Rajarata University of Sri LankacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInitial agreement signed during Dr. Hamid Hassan's visit to Sri Lanka for academic and research collaboration including joint research initiatives, faculty collaboration, student engagement, and joint conferences. Sri Lankan faculty visited Lahore campus Feb-March 2026 under Pak-Sri Lanka Higher Education Cooperation Program.
• Soliton TechnologiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMoU signed for AI and Social Entrepreneurship collaboration. CEO Dr. Fauzia Khan visited campus with Dean from Simmons University Boston. Company sponsored 3rd International AI Championship (AIEF 2025) where FAST team won 1st place. Internship opportunities and research collaboration outlined.
• IGDA Pakistan (International Game Developers Association)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerMoU to foster collaboration in gaming industry with Chairman Mr. Ali Ihsan (CEO FRAG Games, Vice Chairman PASHA) participating in signing ceremony.
• Programmers ForcecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMoU for academia industry linkages, research, and training. Setting up 'PF Technology Training Lab' equipped with MacBooks. HR Case Study Marathon competition organized where FAST team won. Industrial tours for students.
• Kashf FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to bridge academia-industry gap with hands-on experience through latest technologies. Focus on youth particularly females. CTO Faisal Malik visited campus for collaboration discussions.
• DS Group of CompaniesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to bridge academia-industry gap with COO Zain Ul Abedin visiting campus. Collaboration on projects and internships for students.
• Haji A. Aziz FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerScholarship program established to provide financial assistance to deserving students. Partnership signed December 2023 with CEO Umair Majeed (Datics AI).
• Alkhidmat Foundation PakistanminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMoU to promote academia industry linkages. General Secretary Rana Usman Wadood discussed cooperation to facilitate deprived and needy students for financial assistance/scholarships.
• Niazi HospitalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMoU for OPD discount offers: 30% cash discount for employees with dependents, 20% cash discount for students with parents & siblings.
• Innova Labs and DiagnosticsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMoU for 30% lab test discounts for faculty, staff, and students at 882-C, Faisal Town Lahore location.
• DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHigh-level delegation led by DAAD Head Mr. Muhammad Khaskeia visited to foster collaboration in research promotion, research funding, faculty and student exchange.
• Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDelegation visited to discuss ICT industrial collaboration project. Mr. Yoichi Kogure led the team with technical input from Hiroshi Jogasaki on ICT industry development.
• Azerbaijan University of LanguagescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational Research Collaboration Agreement for MS in Applied Linguistics. Dr. Summaira Sarfraz visited Baku for research seminars and faculty development workshops. International students from Azerbaijan enrolled in Computational Linguistics course.
• Minsk State Linguistic University, BelarusminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational Research Collaboration Agreement for MS in Applied Linguistics degree program. Belarusian university focuses on 18 foreign languages including Urdu language center.
• Manchester Metropolitan University, UKcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Muhammad Ijaz visited to explore opportunities for students to study abroad focusing on scholarships, exchange programs, and academic pathways.
• EPITECH, Paris, FrancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTwo students attending prestigious Winter School at EPITECH starting January 5, 2025. Information session conducted by Ms. Shanzay Asad on project-based Master's programs in IT.
• Brock University, CanadaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGuest lecture on 'Global Academic Pathways and Research Excellence in Canada' led by Ms. Anna Guo (Director International Student Recruitment) and Dr. Usman Raja (Associate Dean Research).
• Trent University, CanadaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMeaningful engagement with Dr. Zafar Kayani discussing FAST-NUCES academic strengths, industry-oriented approach, and continued focus on preparing graduates for global standards.
• Alliance Française de LahoreminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic Recognition Ceremony to honor top six students of French Language course from Civil Engineering Department with Director Fabrice Disdier presiding.
• Innovative Research Universities (IRU)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMultiple visits to develop strong research-based linkages. Dr. Amir Mahmood (Dean Western Sydney University) and Ms. Sabeeh Qayoom (Country Director) met with campus director for possible research collaborations.
• DirAction Pvt. LimitedminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to promote academia industry linkages, research. CEO Nabeel A Qadeer visited campus to discuss agenda.
• Wonder WomenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMoU to provide health facilities to female students with vending machine installed in girls restroom for feminine health and hygiene products.
• Orient ElectronicsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustrial tour for Electrical Engineering students as part of NextGen Program to observe manufacturing of refrigerators, air conditioners, and microwave ovens.
• 10XEngineersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOn-campus recruitment drives for positions in hardware design, verification, compiler development, and image processing algorithm with venue and facilities support.
• NetSol TechnologiesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustrial visits for students to learn about company's operations, global presence, hiring processes, and training programs. Entrepreneurial talk with CEO Salim Ghauri.
• Finnova FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGrant Writing Workshop as part of AICRAL 2025 Conference with speakers Mr. Juan Manuel Revuelta and Mr. Juan Viesca sharing insights on crafting grant proposals.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• University of Engineering and Technology (UET) Lahore: Premier public engineering university in Lahore with deep engineering heritage and PEC-accredited programs. Comparable for Civil and Electrical Engineering students and faculty competition.
• Information Technology University (ITU) Lahore: Lahore-based public technology university offering BS/MS/PhD in Computer Science, AI, Data Science, and Electrical Engineering. Direct peer given shared geography and tech-focused program portfolio.
• COMSATS University Islamabad: Multi-campus computing-focused university with BS/MS programs across CS, software engineering, AI, and business analytics. Comparable in computing curriculum breadth and multi-city campus model.
• Bahria University: Federally chartered multi-campus university offering CS, Software Engineering, AI, Business, and Engineering programs across Pakistan. Comparable in program mix and national footprint.
• Ghulam Ishaq Khan Institute (GIKI): Private technology-focused university with strong engineering and CS programs. Comparable as a private, selective, tech-leaning institution competing for high-achieving STEM students.
• National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST): Pakistan's leading multi-campus science and technology university with strong CS, engineering, and business programs. Closest comparable in scale, multi-school structure, and IT/engineering emphasis.
• Habib University: Private Karachi-based university offering CS, Electrical Engineering, and business programs with liberal-arts integration. Comparable as a private, selective, employer-aligned competitor.

Regional players

• Institute of Business Administration (IBA) Karachi: Pakistan's leading business school with growing CS and analytics programs. Comparable in BBA/MBA offerings and corporate recruiting, though Karachi-based.

Broad incumbents

• Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS): Pakistan's premier private university with elite business school (MBA, BSc) and strong CS/EE programs. Competes for top Lahore talent pool and corporate recruiting relationships.

Emerging players

• Pakistan Institute of Engineering and Applied Sciences (PIEAS): Selective federal university focused on engineering, computing, and applied sciences with strong industry ties. Comparable in niche STEM emphasis and graduate program strength.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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