National Skills University Islamabad
نیشنل سکلز یونیورسٹی اسلام آباد | |
 Al Mukhtar Auditorium | |
Other name | NSU Islamabad |
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Former names | National Institute of Science and Technical Education Islamabad |
| Motto | الکاسب حبیب اللّٰہ |
Motto in English | The Earnest Worker is the Beloved of Allah |
| Type | Public |
| Established | 2018 |
| Accreditation | NCEAC NTC Allied Health Professionals Council City & Guilds, UK |
| Affiliation | United Nations Academic Impact |
Academic affiliations | HEC, UNESCO-UNEVOC,[1] NAVTTC |
| Chancellor | President of Pakistan |
| Vice-Chancellor | Muhammad Mukhtar[2] |
| Pro-Chancellor | Federal Education Minister |
| Location | Sector H-8/1, Faiz Ahmed Faiz Road, Islamabad , Islamabad , 44000 , Pakistan |
| Campus | Urban, 26 acres (11 ha) |
| Website | nsu |
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National Skills University Islamabad (Urdu: قومی جامعہ برائے ہنرمندی; commonly referred to as NSU Islamabad), is a degree awarding institution upgraded from a TVET institution formerly known as National Institute of Science and Technical Education. NSU Islamabad is a public sector university established by Federal Government of Pakistan under the National Skills University Islamabad Act, 2018.[3][4][5]
NSU Islamabad is recognized by HEC and is accredited by National Technology Council, National Computing Education Accreditation Council. Internationally, NSU Islamabad is also a part of UNESCO-UNEVOC network member, United Nations Academic Impact and accredited by City & Guilds, UK.[6]
History
[edit]In 1985 and 1989, the Federal Government of Pakistan established the National Technical Teachers' Training College (NTTTC) and Institute for Promotion of Science Education and Training (IPSET) respectively. In 1997, both were merged and renamed as the National Institute of Science and Technical Education (NISTE) and declared it under the office of the then Ministry of Education.
In 2010, after the 18th amendment to the Constitution, NISTE was upgraded into Degree Awarding Institute (DAI) to offer various undergraduate and graduate-level engineering technologies programs.
The Parliament of Pakistan approved the Act to upgrade NISTE into National Skills University, Islamabad on March 7, 2018. The President of Pakistan approved NSU Charter on March 12, 2018.
Campuses
[edit]Sarmad Tanveer Campus Muridke
[edit]The National Skills University Islamabad, Sarmad Tanveer Campus, was established in Muridke, Sheikhupura District, after obtaining a provisional NOC from the Higher Education Commission. The senate of National Skills University (NSU) Islamabad, in its 5th meeting, approved the Sarmad Tanveer Campus (STC) Muridke. The classes were inaugurated on January 9, 2023, by the then Honorable Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training.
A sub-campus on 12-acre of land near Khawaja Rice Mills on Narowal Road, Muridke is under construction. The boundary wall has been successfully completed in phase 1, and a tender has been awarded for the purpose-built academic and administrative blocks. The new campus will provide a larger and more spacious learning environment with additional classrooms, labs, workshops, and other facilities. Meanwhile, to commence its educational activities, the university has rented a 5,500-square-foot building.
The National Skills University Islamabad (Sarmad Tanveer Campus) Muridke plans to expand its educational activities and facilities in the future by offering degree programs, diplomas, and short courses in various technical fields. The university also aims to collaborate with national and international organizations to provide the best learning opportunities to its students. The NSU (STC) Muridke has also been allocated a spacious area by the Government of Punjab, with an approximately 7,000-square-foot building for launching Bachelor Degree programs in Computer Science and Medical Laboratory Technology, with admissions planned to start in Fall 2024.
The National Skills University Islamabad (Sarmad Tanveer Campus) Muridke initially started by offering short courses aimed at training students in technical skills that are in high demand in the job market. The duration of each course is 3-6 months.[7][8]
Al‑Mukhtar Auditorium
[edit]The Al‑Mukhtar Auditorium is a primary venue at National Skills University Islamabad used for academic seminars, conferences, student events, and cultural functions. In May 2025, NSU hosted a student recognition ceremony at the auditorium, presided over by the retired Air Marshal and the current Vice Chancellor of the Air University, Abdul Moeed Khan, where leadership praised the university’s achievements in information engineering technology and competitive excellence at the NUMLogic 2025 programming competition. The auditorium is equipped with modern audiovisual technology and seating arrangements designed to accommodate a large number of attendees. The auditorium serves as a hub for student engagement, faculty development programs, and institutional collaborations, supporting the university’s mission to promote skills-based education through interactive and inclusive platforms.[9][10]
National Peace Festival
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In 2025, National Skills University Islamabad hosted the National Peace Festival, an event aimed at promoting peace and youth engagement. The festival was attended by Wajiha Qamar, Parliamentary Secretary for Federal Education and Professional Training, who highlighted the importance of youth participation in peace building initiatives.[11][12]
The event featured various activities, including speeches, performances, and exhibitions, with a focus on student-led contributions toward sustainable development and social cohesion. The festival emphasized the role of youth in achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, particularly Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions. The event was organized in collaboration with civil society organizations and national partners.[13][14]
Rankings
[edit]National Skills University Islamabad is ranked for UI GreenMetric 732 among renown universities in the world and 393 in Asia region.[15]
Faculties and Departments
[edit]National Skills University offers certificate and Degree courses to students. University has the following faculties with their respective departments.[16][1]
Faculty of Building Technology and Built Environment
[edit]- Department of Civil Engineering Technology
Faculty of Electro-Technology
[edit]- Department of Electrical Engineering Technology
Faculty of Mechanical and Automotive Technology
[edit]- Department of Mechanical Engineering Technology
Faculty of Computing and Information Technology
[edit]- Department of Information Engineering Technology
Faculty of Management and Communication Studies
[edit]- Department of Management Sciences
Faculty of Basic Science and Humanities
[edit]- Department of General Studies
- Department of Medical Laboratory Technology
References
[edit]- ^ a b "national skills university gets hec accreditation". propakistani.pk. Retrieved 19 August 2021.
- ^ Reporter, The Newspaper's Staff (22 October 2019). "National Skill University VC appointed". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 2 July 2021.
- ^ "The National Skills University Islamabad Act, 2017" (PDF). na.gov.pk. National Assembly of Pakistan. Retrieved 2 July 2021.
- ^ "First-ever skills university to get VC shortly". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 2 July 2021.
- ^ "Govt plans National Skills University in Islamabad". Daily Times. 29 March 2016. Retrieved 2 July 2021.
- ^ "National Skills University achieves int'l accreditation". Daily Times. 20 March 2024. Retrieved 24 April 2025.
- ^ "NSU establishes skills training campus in industrial hub". Daily Times. 29 March 2016. Retrieved 2 July 2021.
- ^ "Federal Minister For Education And Professional Training Rana Tanveer Hussain Inaugurates Classes At NSU Muridke Campus". Daily Times. 29 March 2016. Retrieved 2 July 2021.
- ^ Universities World Ranking, UI GreenMetric. "Wajiha Qamar to grace 'National Peace Festival' celebrating youth peace builders at NSU Islamabad". greenmetric.ui.ac.id.
- ^ Universities World Ranking, UI GreenMetric. "Minister Wajiha Qamar to Grace National Peace Festival Celebrating Youth Peacebuilders at NSU Islamabad". greenmetric.ui.ac.id.
- ^ Universities World Ranking, UI GreenMetric. "Wajiha Qamar to grace 'National Peace Festival' celebrating youth peace builders at NSU Islamabad". greenmetric.ui.ac.id.
- ^ Universities World Ranking, UI GreenMetric. "Minister Wajiha Qamar to Grace National Peace Festival Celebrating Youth Peace builders at NSU Islamabad". greenmetric.ui.ac.id.
- ^ Universities World Ranking, UI GreenMetric. "Wajiha Qamar to grace 'National Peace Festival' celebrating youth peace builders at NSU Islamabad". greenmetric.ui.ac.id.
- ^ Universities World Ranking, UI GreenMetric. "Minister Wajiha Qamar to Grace National Peace Festival Celebrating Youth Peacebuilders at NSU Islamabad". greenmetric.ui.ac.id.
- ^ Universities World Ranking, UI GreenMetric. "UI GreenMetric Universities World Ranking". greenmetric.ui.ac.id.
- ^ "National Skills University, Islamabad". nsu.edu.pk. Archived from the original on 11 July 2021. Retrieved 21 August 2021.
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