University of Engineering and Technology Lahore Narowal Campus

In 2012, CM Punjab Shahbaz Sharif inaugurated the sub-campus in Narowal of the University of Engineering & Technology Lahore. The campus is connected with UET Lahore and is a part of Shahbaz Sharif’s vision to promote educational development in the underdeveloped areas of Punjab. The campus emphasizes practical and industrial training. UET-Narowal offers B.Sc. programs in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, and Computer Science & Engineering. Initially, 480 undergraduate students will be enrolled, with plans to increase the number in the coming years.

The University of Engineering and Technology (UET) Lahore was established in 1921 as the ‘Mughalpura Technical College’ and later became ‘Maclagan Engineering College.’ In 1923, the Governor of Punjab, Sir Edwards Maclagan, inaugurated the university’s main block. UET is a public university, with the Governor of Punjab serving as its Chancellor and overseeing university functions. UET Lahore comprises seven faculties and 23 academic departments, focusing on engineering, business, scientific, and technological education and research.

UET is ranked among the top engineering universities in Pakistan by the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan. In 2010, QS World University Rankings placed UET Lahore at 281st among engineering and technology universities globally. Additionally, UET organizes the Engineering College Admission Test (ECAT) annually in the Punjab province.