About
School of Interdisciplinary Engineering & Sciences (SINES) is a leading research institute. It is one of its kind in the country. SINES is parented by the National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), Islamabad.
The school offers interdisciplinary academic programs and research. It houses over 33 laboratories and more than 10 R&D industries, all integrated into a unique ecosystem.
Established in 2007, SINES is known for its supercomputing facilities. These provide a powerful resource for technical studies. The SINES supercomputer once ranked among the top 500 supercomputers in the world.
With a strong research environment, faculty and students at SINES adopt a multidisciplinary approach. Their research has led to major contributions in the socio-economic growth of Pakistan.
SINES focuses on two main streams: Interdisciplinary Sciences and Interdisciplinary Engineering. Education, training, and research are structured around these themes.
Students are actively encouraged to explore specialized topics. They work with faculty leading innovation and with industry practitioners who bring real-world experience to the classroom.
The SINES community is united by a shared goal — to create a better world through education, research, innovation, and social impact.
Principal's Message
It is both an honour and privilege to warmly welcome you to School of Interdisciplinary Engineering & Sciences (SINES). A university and thereby a country is defined by the research activities adapted by it which have the potential to bring changes to the nation. Considering the utmost importance of modern-day research, SINES was established in 2007 and has produced skilled graduates in interdisciplinary and diverse arenas.
Why SINES?
NUST has achieved an impressive global standing, ranked #353 in the QS World University Rankings 2024. In subject-specific excellence, it proudly holds the #144 spot in Engineering & Technology and ranks #439 in the QS Sustainability Rankings. This year, SINES has strengthened its position through notable improvements in academic reputation, citations per faculty, and the faculty-to-student ratio, showcasing its commitment to academic and research excellence. supercomputing research and education facility is a center of excellence in high performance computing. a mission to support the research and development efforts at not only the national university of sciences and technology but also at national level
Vision
To be known for interdisciplinary education and research in engineering and sciences, commitment to diversity and dissemination of knowledge, developing technical, managerial, interpersonal and communication skills and contributing in socio-economic growth of the country through innovative solution methodologies for the problems in a variety of fields via modeling & simulation.
Mission
To provide excellent interdisciplinary wholesome education and research in engineering and sciences to students from diverse backgrounds through competitive faculty, adoptive mechanisms and enabling environment in collaboration with various constituencies of the university and the society.
Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
At SINES, DEI fosters a diverse, equitable, and inclusive educational environment by embracing varied identities, providing tailored sources for success, and ensuring every student feels valued, empowered, and engaged, preparing them to thrive in a increasingly diverse world.
Journey from RCMS to SINES
