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What type of academic calendar does UMT follow? |
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There are two main semesters: Fall and Spring. A reduced variety of courses is also offered during the summer. The main semesters are of 17-week duration and the summer session of 9 weeks. |
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Why UMT follows a semester-based academic calendar? |
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Semester, trimester or quarter-based academic calendars are generally followed by universities all over the world. We have adopted a semester-based approach as we believe that it is the best for our students. HEC and Government of the Punjab recommend the same and many of the top universities of the world follow this approach as well. |
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Do UMT graduates gain admission in public and private universities, here and abroad, for higher studies? |
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Our degree is recognized by the HEC and our graduates are currently enrolled in dozens of private (e.g. LUMS) and public-sector (e.g. PU) universities in Pakistan , Malaysia , South Korea , UK , USA , and many other countries. |
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What is meant by “Offer of Admission on a Provisional-Basis”? |
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A number of students who apply for admission do so before receiving the final results of a qualification that is the entrance requirement. Such students are offered admission on the basis of their previous academic record, admission test, and/or interview. Such offers are, however, provisional, subject to meeting the minimum admission requirements. Students admitted on a provisional-basis are required to submit their final results as soon as they are announced, failing which their offers of admission stand withdrawn. |
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What happens to the registration status of a result-awaiting student who fails and is required to appear in the supplementary examination? |
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Result-awaiting students are admitted on a provisional-basis only. In case, they fail to achieve the required marks when their results are declared, their registration is frozen immediately. They are not allowed to continue in that semester, but the fees that they have paid for that semester can be transferred to the next one in case they obtain the required marks in the supplementary examination. |
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Does UMT have affiliated campuses anywhere in Pakistan or abroad? |
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No. |
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Can ICS students gain admission in the BS Computer Science, BS Computer Engineering, BS Telecommunication Engineering? |
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Yes, those having studied
a combination of Physics, Mathematics and Computer Studies
or Computer Science are eligible for admission to the
above mentioned programs. They will, however, be required
to take an additional 4 credit-hour course. |
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Can holders of DAE obtain admission in the BS Engineering programs? |
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A candidate who has passed Diploma of Associate Engineer (DAE) examination, securing at least 60% aggregate marks, shall be eligible for admission against seats in the same discipline of engineering in which he or she has passed the Diploma examination. |
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What is the accreditation status of the BS in Engineering programs being offered at UMT? |
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Our semester-based BS Engineering program is not accredited as it is in its early stages. The same is also the case for many other institutions (e.g. FAST-NU) as PEC does not accredit programs at such an early stage. We are, however, fully committed to shaping this program into a world-class one. Getting it accredited by the PEC as soon as possible is one of our top priorities. We are currently in the process of applying for an early inspection of our faculty resources, curricula and facilities. Our growing faculty currently includes over 25 individuals with engineering degrees. Our curricula conform to the PEC/HEC guidelines. Our science and engineering laboratory facilities are probably the best among the private universities. |
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What is the status of UMT's science and engineering labs? |
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We currently offer lab-based
courses in Chemistry, Physics, Electronics, Digital Logic,
Microprocessors, Computer Networks, Software Usability,
Textile Wet Processing, Knitting and Weaving. More laboratories
(e.g. electric machines lab) have been planned and will
go into operation in the near future. Most courses require
the students to do computer-based work. UMT's computer network consists of more than 1200 nodes with a band-width of 8 MB. Wireless connectivity is also available. UMT has fully equipped telecom labs for the use of its students. |
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What activities does UMT organize to ensure that her graduates find appropriate employment? |
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At UMT, students are not only trained to exhibit their full potential, they are also provided with an array of services for facilitating their career planning and job placement. These services range from career seminars to mock interviews to internships to job fairs. These services remain available to the students even after they have graduated. UMT offers skill-development workshops and knowledge enhancing seminars to the alumni as well. |
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When did UMT receive her degree-granting charter? |
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UMT received her charter first as the Institute of Management and Technology in 2002 through an Act of the Assembly of the Punjab . Later, on 16 June 2004 , it became University of Management and Technology through the passing of a similar Act. |
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Where does UMT stand in comparison with other local and national universities? |
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Please compare the faculty, campus, library, computer facilities, laboratories, and curricula to make your own judgment about us. |
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Why all UMT courses carry 3 credit-hours while some of the other universities have courses of 4-5 credit-hours and term duration of less than 17 weeks? |
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One-credit hour stands for 15 contact-hours for a lecture course or 45 contact-hours for a laboratory course. The total duration of a semester is 17 weeks and that of a summer session is 9. Many top universities follow schemes similar to this one. Government of the Punjab and HEC have adopted similar definitions for a semester credit-hour as well. As far as the credit-hours for individual courses are concerned, they vary even within UMT. Although most of them carry 3 credit-hours, those with 1, 2 and 6 also exist. Same is true for many other universities. |
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How much financial assistance is available to those who are admitted? |
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Financial Assistance is offered on the basis of merit as well as need. There is no application process for merit-based awards, as all students that are offered admission are considered for these awards automatically. To be considered for a need-based award, please fill the Application for Financial Assistance along with your Application for Admission. |
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Is there any financial advantage
in paying the dues in one lump sum? |
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A pre-payment discount of 15% is given on total tuition-fee admissible for 4 years, 10% discount on tuition-fee admissible for 3 years, and 5% discount on tuition-fee admissible for 2 years. |
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Why is the duration of the MS program two years? |
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The MS programs have been
designed according to the guidelines provided by the HEC.
Out of those two years, a full-time student generally
spends most of his/her first year taking courses, and
a major part of the second on MS thesis. |
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What is the accreditation status of the MS/PhD in Engineering programs being offered at UMT? |
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PEC currently does not accredit
MS/PhD Engineering programs. Therefore, none of the MS/PhD
programs offered by Pakistani institutions (including
those by UET, NUST, etc.) have been accredited by PEC. |
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Are BTech (Honors) graduates eligible for admission to the MS/PhD program? |
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Candidates with BTech (Honors) may apply for admission. They are, however, required to submit a certificate from HEC stating the suitability of their degree for admission to the MS/PhD program. |
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Does UMT accept transfer-students from other universities? |
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Yes. Further details are available here. |
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Do international universities accept transfer of credit from UMT? |
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Overseas universities generally accept credits from all Pakistani universities that are recognized by the HEC. The list of all HEC-recognized universities is available here. |
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Which international universities accept transfer of credit from UMT? |
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When a student from overseas
(or other universities in Pakistan) applies for transfer-of-credit
to UMT, we look at the courses that the candidate has
taken and accept for transfer only those that are similar
to ours and the candidate has received a B or a higher
grade in them. Many universities in Pakistan and overseas
follow a similar policy. |
