Campus Overview

Quaid-e-Awam University of Engineering, Science & Technology (QUEST), Nawabshah, spans over 457 acres and is home to state-of-the-art academic and research facilities. The campus is divided into multiple academic sectors, including dedicated blocks for engineering, science, IT, and management disciplines. A fully equipped library, hostels, research centers, and a well-planned residential colony make QUEST a hub of innovation and learning.

The university is recognized by the Higher Education Commission (HEC) and Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) and is a proud member of the Association of Commonwealth Universities. The institute fosters a culture of excellence and prepares students for the dynamic challenges of the modern world.

1963 - Foundation of Engineering College

Established as Sindh University Engineering College, Jamshoro, the institution aimed to provide quality engineering education to students from Sindh’s interior regions.

1972 - Upgrading Plan Announced

Under the Education Policy of 1972, the Government of Pakistan decided to upgrade the institution into a full-fledged university and shift it to Nawabshah.

1974 - First Classes in Nawabshah

The first batch of engineering students began their academic journey in February 1974 at the newly relocated campus in Nawabshah.

1976 - Declared a Sindh University Campus

Through an amendment in the Sindh University Act, 1972, the campus was officially recognized as an additional campus of the University of Sindh.

1977 - Achieved University Status

On 15th March 1977, the campus was elevated to a full university and renamed Mehran University of Engineering and Technology, Nawabshah.

1980 - Relocation of Mehran University

Mehran University moved to Jamshoro, and Nawabshah’s campus was restructured as Mehran University College of Engineering and Technology (MUCET).

1996 - Birth of QUEST

On 7th August 1996, MUCET was granted independent university status and was renamed Quaid-e-Awam University of Engineering, Science & Technology (QUEST).

2010 - Expansion to Larkano

QUEST expanded its reach with the establishment of Engineering College Larkano, a constituent college to serve students in upper Sindh.

2018 - QUEST Larkano Campus

The Honourable Chief Minister of Sindh officially upgraded the Larkano college to QUEST Campus Larkano through a government notification.