Textile is one of the most important sectors of Pakistan’s economy, which is in a comparatively better shape than others. It plays a big role in exports and jobs. Even then it is not enough to produce the number of jobs that could reduce the rampant unemployment rate in the absence of basic infrastructure facilities and a sound industrial base in the country.
Textile education is popular in Pakistan. Many students want to study textile, fashion, and merchandising. To create technical manpower for this sector, Pakistan government started textile engineering programs in public universities. Many private universities also offer these degrees.
Below is a list of top textile, fashion, and fiber related universities, colleges and institutes in Pakistan.
List of Top Textile Universities, Colleges and Institutes in Pakistan:
Here are some leading universities, colleges and institutes in Pakistan known for offering programs in Textile, Fashion Design, Merchandising, Fiber Technology, Textile Design and relevant programs in textile fields.
1. National Textile University (NTU)
Address: Sheikhupura Road, Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan
Phone: +92‑41‑9230081–82
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.ntu.edu.pk
Offering Subjects:
BS/MS/PhD in Textile Engineering, Textile Chemistry, Textile Management and Marketing, Fashion Design, Textile Design
2. Pakistan Institute of Fashion and Design (PIFD), Lahore
Address: 51‑J/III, Johar Town, Lahore, Pakistan 54770
Phone: +92‑42‑99232951–57
Email: [email protected]; [email protected]
Website: www.pifd.edu.pk
Offering Subjects:
Bachelor of Design in Fashion Design, Textile Design, Fashion Marketing and Merchandising; other design programs. Master’s/M.Phil in Art and Design Education, Design Management
3. Mehran University of Engineering and Technology (MUET), Jamshoro
Address: Jamshoro – 76060, Sindh, Pakistan
Phone: +92 (0)22 277 1565, +92 (0)22 277 2250–2275 ext. 6100
Fax: +92 (0)22 277 1382
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.muet.edu.pk/departments/textile-engineering
Offering Subjects:
- B.E. in Textile Engineering (4‑year, 8‑semester outcome‑based curriculum): Covers fiber science, yarn and fabric manufacturing, dyeing and printing, textile testing and quality control, environmental engineering, marketing and merchandising, entrepreneurship, and a thesis/capstone project in final year.
- M.E. (Master of Engineering) in Textile Engineering (2‑year postgraduate program): Includes advanced fiber science, process engineering, woven and knitted fabric engineering, technical textiles and composites, automation and process control, color and finishing technology, clothing construction engineering, textile standards and methods, and thesis/dissertation
- Ph.D. in Textile Engineering under the university’s doctoral programs
4. NED University of Engineering and Technology, Karachi
Address: Textile Engineering Department, NEDUET, Karachi, 75270
Phone: (92-21) 99261261-8 Extn: 2365
Email: [email protected], [email protected]
Website: https://txd.neduet.edu.pk
Offering Subjects:
The department offers various undergraduate and postgraduate programs, including:
- Bachelor of Science (BS) in Textile Sciences
- Bachelor of Engineering (BE) in Textile Engineering
- Master of Engineering (M.Engg) in Textile Engineering
- Master of Engineering Management (M.EM) in Textile Engineering Management
- Master of Science (M.S) in Textile Sciences
- Ph.D. in Textile Engineering
5. Textile Institute of Pakistan (TIP), Karachi
Address: EZ/1/P-8, Eastern Zone, Bin Qasim Karachi -Pakistan.
Phone/Fax/Email: (92-21) 38109641-47
Website: www.tip.edu.pk
Offering Subjects:
BS in Textile Science and Textile Design Technology; BBA in Textile Management and Marketing, BBA in Apparel Manufacturing and Merchandising, BBA in Fashion Design Management
6. University of Engineering and Technology (UET), Lahore – Faisalabad Campus
Address: 4 km Khurrianwala-Makkuana Road, Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan
Phone:+92‑41‑4360004, +92‑41‑4360006
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://fsd.uet.edu.pk
Offering Subjects:
- B.Sc. Textile Engineering
- M.Sc. Textile and Materials Engineering
- Ph.D. Textile Engineering
7. Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan
Address: Bosan Road, Multan, Punjab, Pakistan
Phone: +92-61-9210071
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://bzu.edu.pk
Offering Subjects:
- B.Sc. Textile Engineering (4-year program):
Specializations include Yarn Manufacturing, Fabric Manufacturing, Wet Processing (Dyeing and Finishing), and Garments Manufacturing. The program is accredited by PEC and commenced in 2004. - M.Sc. Textile Engineering (2-year program)
8. Indus Valley School of Art and Architecture (IVS), Karachi
Address: ST‑33, Scheme 5, Block 2, Clifton, Karachi 75600, Sindh, Pakistan
Phone: 021-37130423, 021-37130424
Diploma/Short Courses (Call or Whatsapp): +92-331-148-7237
Email:
General inquiries: [email protected]
Diplomas/Short Courses: [email protected]
Admissions: [email protected]
Graduate Programme: [email protected]
Website: www.indusvalley.edu.pk
Offering Subjects:
Bachelor in Textile Design; Fashion Design; Communication Design; M.Phil in Art and Design
9. Balochistan University of Information Technology, Engineering and Management Sciences (BUITEMS), Quetta
Address: Takatu Campus, Airport Road, Baleli, Quetta, Balochistan, Pakistan
Phone: +92 (81) 111-717-111
Email: Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.buitms.edu.pk/
Offering Subjects:
BS Textile Engineering (4‑year, full‑time, accredited by PEC), BS Fashion and Textile Designing (4‑year, full‑time degree under Department of Fashion and Textile Designing) and MS Textile Engineering (graduate program)
10. Asian Institute of Fashion Design (AIFD), Iqra University, Karachi
Address: Defence View, Shaheed-e-Millat Road (Ext.), Karachi‑75500
Phone: +92‑21‑35315581‑83
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.aifd.edu.pk
Offering Subjects:
Foundation to Honors diplomas and degrees in Fashion Design (BFD), Textile Design (BTD), Fashion Marketing and Merchandising (BS FMM), plus MS/MPhil in Design Marketing and Merchandising
11. Beaconhouse National University (BNU)
Address: Raiwind Road, Tarogil, Lahore – 53700, Pakistan, Raiwind Road, Lahore
Phone: 042-38100156
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://bnu.edu.pk/
Offering Subjects:
Offered through the Department of Textile, Fashion and Accessories Design under MDSVAD:
- Undergraduate Programs (Bachelor of Design – B.Des, 4 years / 8 semesters / ~131 credits):
- Textile and Fibre Specialization
- Fashion Specialization
- Jewellery and Accessories Specialization
12. University of Home Economics (UHE), Lahore
Address: Dr Mateen Fatima Road, Block H, Gulberg II, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
Phone: 042‑99263319
Email: [email protected]
Website: uhe.edu.pk
Offering Subjects:
BS Textile Design; BS Fashion Design; MS Textile and Clothing; MS Art and Design; MS Interior Design
13. Hunerkada College of Visual and Performing Arts, Islamabad and Lahore
Address: F-10/3, Islamabad 44000
Phone: (+92) 51 2211152-53 and +923156993443
Email: [email protected] and [email protected]
Website: www.hunerkada.edu.pk
Offering Subjects:
Four years degrees in Textile Design and Fashion Design (affiliated with University of Sargodha), plus programs in Fine Arts, Graphic/Textile Weaving, Embellishment, Pattern Drafting, etc.
14. Karachi School of Art (KSA)
Address: ST-2B, Block-17, Gulshan-e-Iqbal, Adjacentto National Stadium, Karachi-75400, Pakistan
Phone: +9221 3498 4167, +9221 3497 6621, +9233 5201 9085
Email: [email protected] and [email protected]
Website: ksa.edu.pk
Offering Subjects:
4-year Bachelors in Textile Design; Diploma and degree in Communication Design, Fine Art; Textile Design
15. Ra’ana Liaquat Ali Khan Government College of Home Economics (RLAK CHE), Karachi
Address: Stadium Road, Karachi, Pakistan-74800
Email: [email protected]
Website: wwww.chek.edu.pk
Offering Subjects:
Diploma/degree programs in Apparel and Textiles (with research and internships); specialized training in Textile and Clothing under Home Economics faculty
16. Aror University of Art, Architecture, Design and Heritage, Sukkur
Address: The Aror University of Art, Architecture, Design and Heritage Sindh, RCW Rohri Bypass, Sukkur, Sindh 65170
Phone: 071-5651900
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.aror.edu.pk
Offering Subjects:
BS in Fashion Design; BS in Textile Design; Visual Arts and related disciplines
17. University of Sargodha – College of Textile and Fashion Design
Address: University Road, Sargodha 40100, Punjab, Pakistan
Phone: +92-48-9230811, +92-48-9230815
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://su.edu.pk
Offering Subjects:
The College of Textile and Fashion Design at UOS offers the following programs:
- Bachelor of Textile Design (4 years)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Fashion Design
- Diploma in Fashion Design
18. University of South Asia, Lahore
Address: 47 Tufail Road, Lahore Cantt, Punjab, Pakistan
Phone (Lahore Cantt Campus): +92-42-6672942–5
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.usa.edu.pk
Offering Subjects:
- Bachelor of Design (B.Des) in Fashion Design
- Associate of Design (A.Des) in Fashion Design
- Associate of Arts (A.A.) in Fashion Design
19. Superior University, Lahore
Address: 17 KM, Main Raiwind Road, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
Phone: +92-42-38103777
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.superior.edu.pk
Offering Subjects:
- Bachelor of Science (BS) in Textile Design
- Bachelor of Science (BS) in Fashion Design
20. COMSATS Institute of Information Technology, Islamabad
Address: Park Road, Tarlai Kalan, Islamabad 45550, Pakistan
Phone: +92-51-9247000-3
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.comsats.edu.pk
Offering Subjects: Bachelor of Design (B.Des)
21. National College of Arts (NCA), Lahore
Address: 4 Shahrah-e-Quaid-e-Azam (Lower Mall), Lahore, Pakistan
Phone: +92-42-99210544, 99210599, 99210601 (Ext. 108, Ext. 175)
Fax: +92-42-99210500
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.nca.edu.pk
Offering Subjects: Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Textile Design
Conclusion
Pakistan has many great universities and colleges for textile studies. These institutes provide good education and useful skills. They prepare students for jobs in the textile industry. The textile sector is important for Pakistan’s economy. Studying at these top universities can lead to a bright future in textile and fashion fields.
This list is not prepared according to rank. If any campus is missing in this list please let me know in the comment section. It will be highly appreciated.
References
- Official website of each university
- Wikipedia Page of each university
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