CENTERS OF EXCELLENCE & SKILL DEVELOPMENT

National Institute of Urban Infrastructure Planning (NIUIP)

National Institute of Urban Infrastructure Planning (NIUIP), established in 2008 with Higher Education
Commission (HEC) funding, is committed to promote sustainable urban development in Pakistan, and
apply research in combating challenges facing rapidly growing urban centers in the country.

Objectives:
n To develop it into a center of excellence for teaching, research and training in urban infrastructure
planning in Pakistan.
n To train and educate Maters’ and Doctoral level students with hands-on opportunities for research in
an applied and problem-solving environment.
n To conduct research in emerging trends in urban planning and development.
n To identify and disseminate global best practices in urban planning and management.
n To develop national and international strategic partnerships for collaborative research.
n To train in-service professionals in government and non-government organizations in urban infrastructure planning.

Continuing Engineering Education Center (CEEC)

CEEC ensures need-based trainings to the engineering community as a part of continuing engineering education to in-serive engineers. The Center has
been established with following objectives:

Capacity building of engineers to engage effectively in the global economy.

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Development of indigenous capacity to ensure effective utilization of international aid.
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Promote quality of teaching and research.
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Improve project management and financial management skills.
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Besides serving the engineering community in general, CEEC regularly offers Teachers Training courses in collaboration with HEC for its freshly inducted
faculty.

Technology Incubation Center (TIC)

Technology Incubation Center established with the help of HEC is aimed to spur economic development and job creation through technology business
incubation. The Center offers support services for start-up entrepreneurs in starting and running their businesses. Besides, it also facilitates the faculty
and students in obtaining Intellectual Property Rights as well as commercialization of their research. The center is fully equipped with allied facilities,
offers one roof solutions including, phone, internet connectivity, video conferencing and trainings on IP and legislative matters under the qualified
faculty and staff. It also aims to attract young brains to commercialize their innovative ideas and for this purpose the Center incubates small companies,
selected through a supervisory committee.

vi UET Postgraduate Prospectus 2023-24