Sir Syed University of Engineering and Technology, Karachi
Sir Syed University of Engineering and Technology (Urdu: دانشگاہِ سرسید برائے علومِ مہندسی و فنونِ سائنسی) (known as "SSUET") is a privateresearch university located in the urban area of Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan.[1] The university is honored in the name of notable 19th-century Indian Muslim reformer and philosopher, Sir Syed Ahmad Khan.[2]
Sir Syed University of Engineering and Technology is based on the heritage of Sir Syed Ahmed Khan and of the Aligarh Movement. An education and social reformer, Sir Syed emerged on the scene in the sub-continent towards the middle of the 19th century. In the spirit of the Aligarh Movement, AMUOBA (Aligarh Muslim University Old Boys Association) focused attention on furthering education in Pakistan, especially science and technology. An achievement in this field has been the establishment of Sir Syed University of Engineering and Technology (SSUET). SSUET came into being on 8 October 1993, and its Charter formalities were completed by an Act passed by the Sindh Assembly on 17 September 1995.
The founder of this University is Z.A. Nizami.
The university has a sports ground in front of its main gate. This includes a basketball court, volleyball ground and cricket pitch for net practice. Steps for developing hockey and football grounds are in progress. A room contains equipment for health activities and body building.
Indoor games available are table tennis and badminton.
Outdoor games available are cricket, athletic track, soccer field, hockey, basketball and volleyball.
Ahmad Ali Rafi Ahmad S/O Major (R) Rafi uddin Ahmad was one of the brilliant athlete that Sir Syed University has produced. He has many national and international awards under his belt and was named the best sports man of the period from 2004 - 2008.
The university has always promoted extra curricular activities and Musical events are arranged yearly in which opportunities are given to the students who are good in Singing and Music.
Syed Muhammad Umer S/O Major Syed Basith is one of the prominent names in Pakistan's Music Industry who has graduated from Sir Syed University of Engineering and Technology and throughout his tenure in University he was famous for his Musical/Guitars and Singing Skills. Imran Butt, the vocalist of F&I has also graduated from this university as electronic engineer.[6]
Sir Syed university of engineering & technology has a Literary Art & Cultural forum (SSULACF) formerly known as Brig. Qamarussalam Forum. In this forum extra curricular activities are to be carried out. e.g. debates, Qira'at, Naat, Speeches, Quizzes Musical events & other positive creative activities
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) recently[when?] opened its student branch in Sir Syed University of Engineering and Technology. The IEEE SSUET Student Branch is responsible for organizing IEEE related seminars along with other technical and non-technical workshops in the university. According to their website, the goal of IEEE SSUET Student Branch is to bring students closer to the latest development that is being made in the field of science and technology and to groom students to be motivated and bring out the best in them to help reshaping the future. IEEE SSUET Student Branch consists of five sub-branches: IEEE SSUET Computer Society, IEEE SSUET EMB Society, IEEE Power and Energy Society, IEEE Robotics and Automation Society, and the recently inaugurated IEEE Women in Engineering Society.
The Career Planning and Placement Bureau is aimed at establishing liaison between the engineers/graduates and employers, and provides internships go-ahead forms only to organizations. The objective is to have a department that sets a platform to provide job opportunities for students and employees for the firms, so far the resources at disposable are rudimentary and great amount of efforts and dedication is needed to fulfill its responsibilities which should include :
Counseling and guidance
Career planning of students
Placement services
Arrangements for visits of delegates/prospective employers
The second campus of SSUET (200 acres) is planned to be developed in Education City, Karachi. The development of the campus has been delayed and currently[when?] in progress.
^"HEC ranking". Govt. of Pakistan. Higher Education Commission of Pakistan (HEC) website. 18 July 2012. Archived from the original on 13 November 2013. Retrieved 28 February 2022.
