Quaid-e-Awam University of Engineering, Science & Technology

Name

Quaid-e-Awam University of Engineering, Science & Technology

Legal name

Quaid-e-Awam University of Engineering, Science & Technology

Website

https://quest.edu.pk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (61151), Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (54171)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Technical Universities with Computing, Data & AI Focus (EDAHAEAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Applied Research & Innovation Universities (EDAHAEAE), Polytechnic & Applied Sciences Universities (EDAHAEAB)

Keywords

• Engineering higher education
• Undergraduate engineering programs
• Postgraduate science programs
• Research university
• Technology degree programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Nawabshah

HQ country

Pakistan

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees - Regular Programs: Semester-based tuition fees for undergraduate and postgraduate engineering, science, and technology programs. Fee structure varies by program and semester.
2. Self-Finance Programs: Higher fee structure for self-finance category students, with total program costs ranging from PKR 630,000 to PKR 1,155,000 depending on program
3. Foreign Student Fees: International student fees ranging from USD 6,000-10,000 depending on scheme
4. Government Funding: As a public university in Pakistan, receives government funding for operations and research

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Quaid-e-Awam University of Engineering, Science & Technology (QUEST) is a public sector university offering undergraduate (B.E, BS, B.Tech) and postgraduate (ME, MS, PhD) academic programs in engineering, science, and technology disciplines. Programs cover Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronic, Computer Systems, Telecommunication, Biomedical, Environmental, Energy Systems, Chemical, and Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering, alongside Computer Science, IT, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Physics, and Chemistry. The university supports teaching and research through digital library systems (OPAC, HEC Digital Library, QUEST Digital Library), research laboratories in AI, Green Energy, and Bioengineering, and the QUEST Research Journal.

Product overview

QUEST operates as a comprehensive university system offering undergraduate and postgraduate academic programs across engineering, science, and technology disciplines. The portfolio includes B.E/BS/B.Tech undergraduate degrees and PhD/M.E./M.S. postgraduate programs spanning Computer Systems, Electrical, Civil, Mechanical, Environmental, Chemical, and Information Technology Engineering, along with basic sciences. Supporting infrastructure includes the QUEST Library system with OPAC, HEC Digital Library, and QUEST Digital Library for research resources. Research capabilities are enhanced through specialized labs including the AI & Machine Learning Lab focused on data-driven solutions for healthcare and robotics applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Undergraduate Programs (B.E/BS/B.Tech) Undergraduate engineering and science degree programs including B.E (Bachelor of Engineering), BS (Bachelor of Science), and B.Tech across disciplines such as Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronic, Computer Systems, Telecommunication, Biomedical, Environmental, Energy Systems, Chemical, Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Physics, and Chemistry. Target audience is prospective domestic and international undergraduate students.
• Postgraduate Programs (PhD/M.E./M.S.) Postgraduate programs including PhD in Engineering and Science disciplines, M.E. (Master of Engineering) in specialized areas such as Structural Engineering and Power Engineering, and M.S. degrees in Computer Science, Data Science, and Information Technology. Target audience is prospective postgraduate students and doctoral researchers.
• QUEST Library (OPAC) Online Public Access Catalog system allowing users to search and reserve books across all departments, check availability, and request reading-room access. Target audience is enrolled students, faculty, and researchers at QUEST.
• HEC Digital Library Access to international journals, research databases, and academic publications powered by HEC Pakistan. Target audience is QUEST students, faculty, and researchers.
• QUEST Digital Library Digital library providing access to e-books, theses, video lectures, and specialized engineering databases curated for QUEST. Target audience is QUEST students, faculty, and researchers.
• QUEST Research Journal University-affiliated research journal publishing faculty and student research findings across engineering, science, and technology domains. Target audience is researchers, faculty, and graduate students.

Quantifiable outcome

• Best Robotics Team 2024 - National robotics competition victory showcasing advanced AI and design capabilities
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Higher Education Commission (HEC) PakistancoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHEC serves as the regulatory body for higher education in Pakistan, providing oversight, accreditation, and digital library access. QUEST operates under HEC guidelines and provides access to HEC Digital Library resources for students and faculty.
• HBL Bank (Nawabshah)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHBL serves as the designated bank for fee collection through challan system. Students pay admission fees and examination fees via bank challans at HBL Nawabshah branch.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves15 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST): Pakistan's leading public-sector engineering and technology university, offering B.E, BS, MS, and PhD programs across engineering, computing, and applied sciences with multiple campuses including in Sindh. Closest direct competitor to QUEST for engineering and applied-science students nationally.
• Information Technology University (ITU) Lahore: Punjab-based public-sector university focused on computer science, AI, electrical engineering, and data science with strong postgraduate research programs — closely comparable in mission and AI/research emphasis to QUEST.
• NED University of Engineering & Technology: Karachi-based public engineering university with a comparable B.E and postgraduate portfolio across mechanical, civil, electrical, computer, and biomedical engineering. Direct urban competitor to QUEST within Sindh.
• Pakistan Institute of Engineering and Applied Sciences (PIEAS): Federal public-sector university focused on engineering and applied sciences with strong research emphasis in energy, computing, and materials — closely comparable in mission and structure to QUEST.
• Ghulam Ishaq Khan Institute of Engineering Sciences and Technology (GIKI): Top-tier private Pakistani engineering university with strong research culture and the same B.E/BS/MS/PhD engineering structure. Competes for premium engineering students and faculty against QUEST.
• FAST National University of Computer and Emerging Sciences (FAST-NUCES): Pakistan's leading computing-focused university with strong CS, AI, and Data Science programs at undergraduate and graduate levels. Direct competitor for tech-oriented applicants that QUEST targets through its BS CS/AI programs.
• COMSATS University Islamabad (CUI): Federal public-sector university with multiple campuses offering BS/MS/PhD programs in computing, AI, engineering, and sciences — directly comparable program portfolio and a strong AI/computing research profile.
• University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore (UET Lahore): Pakistan's oldest and largest public engineering university offering the same B.E/BS/PhD engineering and applied-science portfolio. Competes with QUEST for top students and faculty nationally.
• Mehran University of Engineering & Technology (MUET): Sindh-based public engineering university in Jamshoro offering the same B.E/BS engineering disciplines and postgraduate programs as QUEST. Direct in-province peer competing for the same student pool in Sindh.

Broad incumbents

• Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS): Elite private Pakistani university with engineering, computer science, and applied science schools. Broader-incumbent peer that overlaps with QUEST's CS/AI offerings but spans management and social sciences as well.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/QUESTUniOfficial
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/questpk

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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