Namal University Mianwali

Academic Programs & Departments

As a nascent university, Namal currently offers undergraduate programs in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Business Administration and Mathematics and are committed to ensuring the design of each program meets international standards and responds to the changing demands of the labour market. The Computer Science program focusses on artificial intelligence, data structures, software development, etc. The Electrical Engineering program focusses on electronics, circuits and power systems. The Business Administration program aims to provide training to students in principles of entrepreneurship and modern management processes. The Mathematics department focuses on both pure and applied Mathematics as programs of study.

Admissions & Scholarships

Admissions to Namal University are competitive but open to all students. The emphasis on equity and access to education is unmistakable in that greater than 90% of the student intake is based on either disadvantage or merit-based scholarship opportunities. The online admission process is straightforward, and the university works actively to recruit the best students from all across Pakistan, especially from relatively underprivileged rural areas of the country, to enrich the educational experience for all. 

Campus & Facilities

Namal University is uniquely situated amid scenic hills and Namal Lake and boasts modern infrastructure which is part of the university's facilities, including student-hostels, computer-labs, and lecture halls that are equipped to provide students with opportunities for educational, personal, and professional learning. The on-campus library allows access to many books - over 12,000. Students also have access to sports and education complexes and health service on campus. Furthermore, the Time Bank program encourages students to actively participate in the community service area within the framework of coursework and career. Overall, Namal University provides how students create campus life.

Research & Innovation

Whereas innovation is the guiding body of Namal’s academic philosophy, the university has been interested in implementing a research culture aimed at addressing real-world issues. Most of these issues involve rural development and agriculture, where, for example, the verification process of the Rural and Agriculture Informatics Lab is designed to promote productivity in farming and livestock through technology by recognizing and matching with national goals about sustainable development and resilience.

Community Engagement

Namal University also promotes community engagement extending beyond the academic space with the unique Time Bank program. Under its program, Namal University students should volunteer hundreds of hours, meticulously designed in community service projects. These volunteering projects include teaching local school children, helping with community clean-ups, and arranging blood donation initiatives. The Time Bank will help generate a good sense of responsibility and social leadership and the students' ability to connect education with their community.

Prospects for Future Growth and Development

The University expects considerable future development through Namal Knowledge City, an ambitious plan to develop the area as an educational, innovation and sustainable living hub which includes academic and campus buildings, housing for student residences, research centres, as well as recreational activities. It seeks to not only partner nationally, but also internationally in terms of partnerships and funding and is the next major phase in Namal's journey to become a recognized global community of education development.

Conclusion

Given the function that it serves, Namal University Mianwali truly embodies all the elements of hope, resilience, and opportunity. It enables first-world learning through first-world education in a rural area; and develops students to act responsibly and change lives as good citizens. Namal provides an obligation to the community for development through academic excellence and ethical responsibility. Ultimately, Namal will continue to change lives and pathways for equitable access to quality academic education.