The university observes a semester system and there are two academic semesters per year namely fall and spring.

The University of Sukkar has about 8 Faculties functional under its umbrella.

The Faculty of Civil Engineering and Architecture (CEA) consists of Departments of Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, and Petroleum Engineering etc. The faculty awards specialized degree programs in each discipline. The faculty produces some top quality engineers and architectures. All engineering Programs are accredited by the PEC.

The faculty of Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering is a full fledge faculty that offers accredited engineering programs. The faculty of Electrical engineering not only imparts theoretical knowledge but also provides hands on learning opportunities to the students. The Department of Textile, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Department of Industrial Engineering and the Department of Automotive Engineering are housed by this Faculty.

The faculty of Electrical and Computer Engineering is a well-known and reputed Faculty of NEDUET. Various graduate and post graduate level degrees in the field of computer sciences, information technology, electronic and electrical engineering are awarded by this Faulty.

The Faculty of Information Science and Humanities is another eminent Faculty of NED.A roster of well-qualified and experienced professors and instructors deliver premium education to the students. The Notable Departments of Physics, Chemistry, Humanities and Mathematics fall under the portfolio of this University.

A Faculty of Chemical & Process Engineering also exists on the campus that awards specialized and approved degrees programs in the fields of Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Polymer and Petrochemical Engineering.

The Faculty of Bio Medical Engineering offers the most sought degree programs. It is one of the top faculty of NED. The Departments of Bio-Medical Engineering and Food Engineering are housed by this Faculty.

The last Faculty of the NED University is the well-established Faculty of Maritime Engineering.