NUST is one of the new generations of Pakistani Universities with a progressive and innovative outlook. The University is envisaged to grow as a modern centre of excellence for research and development in the fields of sciences and technology. The essence underlying the foundation of NUST revolves around spectral combination of engineering, information technology (IT), medical and management sciences with higher academic quality and spirit of excellence epitomizing its cherished objectives. NUST is committed to the provision of intellectual leadership and development of indigenous technology in the country and to emerge as a beacon of light for the country's scientific and technological progress and needs.