Prof. Dr. Hina Kausar
Vice Chancellor
PhD Chemical Engineering, leads institutional strategy and academic policy.
Six decades of engineering education
From a 1962 industrial college to a chartered public sector university, DUET has trained the engineers who build Karachi's energy, manufacturing and technology sectors.
History
Our journey
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1962
Dawood College founded
Established by the Dawood Foundation as a college of engineering and technology serving Karachi's industrial expansion.
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1964
First engineering intake
Chemical, Electronic and Industrial engineering programs admit their inaugural cohorts.
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1977
Nationalisation
The college is brought under the Government of Sindh and affiliated with NED University for degree award.
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2013
University charter
Elevated to Dawood University of Engineering & Technology through an act of the Sindh Assembly.
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2019
OBE transition
All engineering programs migrate to Outcome Based Education under PEC Accreditation Manual Level-II.
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2026
Digital campus
Unified SSO across admissions, semester services, OBE and library systems.
Vision
To be a leading university of engineering and technology producing graduates who transform Pakistan's industrial and digital economy.
Mission
Deliver outcome-based engineering education, advance applied research aligned with national priorities, and maintain transparent governance that serves students, industry and the wider community of Sindh.
Leadership
University officers
Prof. Dr. Adnan Rafiq
Pro Vice Chancellor & Director ORIC
Oversees research policy, grants and commercialisation.
Mr. Zulfiqar Ali Shaikh
Registrar
Custodian of statutes, admissions records and statutory meetings.
Prof. Dr. Kamran Ahmed
Dean, Faculty of Engineering
Curriculum oversight for nine engineering departments.
Dr. Sana Yousuf
Director, Quality Enhancement Cell
Program self-assessment and HEC compliance.
Mr. Shahid Ali Khan
Director, Finance
Budgeting, audit and financial reporting.
Governance
Statutory bodies
Board of Governors
Chaired by the Governor of Sindh; approves statutes, budget and strategic direction.
Syndicate
Executive body handling appointments, discipline and administrative regulations.
Academic Council
Approves curricula, examination policy and academic standards.
Selection Board
Recommends faculty appointments and promotions under TTS and BPS criteria.
Finance & Planning Committee
Reviews budget allocation, development schemes and audit observations.
Advanced Studies & Research Board
Approves MS/PhD synopses, supervisors and thesis examiners.
Campuses
Where we operate
31 acres
Main City Campus
137/A, Off Korangi Road, Karachi — administration, all engineering departments, central library and auditorium.
12 acres
Sindh Industrial Estate Extension
Heavy laboratories, materials testing facilities and the industrial liaison workshop complex.
Careers
Work at DUET
| Position | Type | Closing date |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Professor — Artificial Intelligence | TTS · Full time | 20 Sep 2026 |
| Lecturer — Civil Engineering | BPS-18 · Full time | 28 Sep 2026 |
| Lab Engineer — Materials & Metallurgy | BPS-17 · Full time | 05 Oct 2026 |
| Assistant Director — IT Services | BPS-17 · Contract | 12 Oct 2026 |
Transparency
Annual reports & disclosures
- Annual Report 2025–26
- Audited Financial Statements 2024–25
- QEC Institutional Performance Evaluation 2025
- HEC Data Collection Return 2025
- Research Output Digest 2025
- Strategic Plan 2024–2029