Vice Chancellor's Message

Engr. Prof. Dr. Samreen Hussain (SI,TI), Vice Chancellor, Dawood University of Engineering & Technology.

Vice Chancellor of Dawood University - Engr. Prof. Dr. Samreen Hussain (SI,TI.)

It is with profound pride that I welcome aspiring minds to Dawood University of Engineering & Technology - DUET — an institution where academic rigor converges with character, and where potential is transformed into purpose.

At DUET, we do not merely educate engineers, scientists, and architects. We cultivate technology leaders, technoprenuers, and nation-builders. Our commitment is to sculpt graduates who are intellectually formidable, ethically grounded, and globally competitive.

This vision is reflected in our milestones. DUET’s academic excellence is validated by prestigious accreditations from NCEAC, PEC, and PCATP. Our YPR score has ascended from 88% to 94%, securing our place among the top tier in the MMPS . With graduate employability now at 88% and a record enrolment of over 1200 students, DUET stands as a beacon of trust for students from humble background and local industry alike.

Our upward trajectory in THE Rankings and our climb in QS South Asia rankings from 777 to 771 further affirm that DUET is not just keeping pace with the world — we are advancing within it.

Yet, the true essence of a Dawoodian is forged beyond the lecture halls. Campus life at DUET is an ecosystem of growth. Within our modern student dormitories equipped with laundry, showers, lounges and terraces, students find a home that nurtures community. On our state-of-the-art sports complex — with its paddle court, cricket ground featuring professional team enclosures and spectator stands, multipurpose courtyard, and indoor sports arena — they learn discipline, teamwork, and resilience. In the upgraded labs of Industrial Engineering & Management, Material Engineering, AI, Cybersecurity, Data Science, and Petroleum & Gas Engineering, and in the inspiring studios of our Architecture Department, they translate theory into tangible impact. Through the Smart Sphere’s video conferencing, the gravitas of our Senate Hall, and the vibrancy of our Multipurpose Hall, they engage, debate, perform, and lead. The laughters and recreation during Students’ week to the memorable Gala Farewell eves, it makes it more than just a teaching & learning bond between our students and DUET.

This is the Dawoodian journey where technical mastery is complemented by co-curricular distinction, where every student graduates not only with a degree, but with a portfolio of experiences, internationally recognized skill set, achievements, and memories that define success.

I invite you to embark on this transformative journey. Join DUET, and become part of a legacy that builds not just careers, but futures. Together, let us build a stronger, more technologically advanced Pakistan.

Priorities for the University

  • Outcome Based Education across all undergraduate and postgraduate programs
  • Growth of funded research, publications and commercialisation through ORIC
  • Digitisation of admissions, examinations and student services
  • Industry liaison, internships and structured career counselling
  • Equity — scholarships and financial assistance for deserving students