University of Management and Technology (Lahore)

Research university in Pakistan

The University of Management and Technology (UMT) is a private research university located in Lahore, Pakistan. It is chartered by the Government of Punjab and is recognized by the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan (HEC) in the W4 category, the highest attainable HEC ranking for Pakistani universities. Its institutional memberships include the Asia Pacific Quality Network (APQN), Asian Science Park Association (ASPA), ACBSP Global Business Accreditation, The Chemical Society of Pakistan, South Asia Triple Helix Association, AACSB Business Education Connected, AMDISA, FUIW, Global Business School Network, International Association of Universities, American Mathematical Society, Pakistan Mathematical Society, PILA, South African Mathematical Society and EFMD Global Network.

In June 2023, Times Higher Education (THE) Released its World University Rankings 2023 Asia in which UMT was declared the number 1 ranked private sector university in Pakistan. THE ranked a total of 70 Pakistani universities in both the public and private sector. Overall, UMT was placed at the 116th position in Asia among 928 universities ranked by the ranking body. In July 2023, THE released its Young University Rankings 2023 that ranks universities that are not older than 50 years. UMT was the top ranked university in Pakistan in both the public and private sector in the Young Rankings, and was placed in the 101 150 band. UMT has been ranked the number 1 private sector university in Pakistan by Times Higher Education in its World University Rankings 2023, released in October 2022. THE also placed the university among the best 501 600 universities in the world. UMT received a score of 99.9 for research citations, making it the university with the best citation score in Pakistan. The varsity has been placed among the top 301 400 universities in the world for Engineering and Technology, Physical Sciences, Computer Sciences, and Social Sciences education, while it was among the world's 401 500 best universities for Business and Economics education. Previously, UMT was named among the top 600 higher education institutes of the world for societal impact in the THE impact rankings 2020. UMT was also named among the top 500 in QS Asia University Rankings 2021, besides being nominated for the Times Higher Education Award Asia 2020 in the Workplace of the year category.

UMT holds 9 accreditations, including the National Business Education Accreditation Council, National Computing Education Accreditation Council, Pakistan Council for Architects and Town Planners, Pakistan Engineering Council, Pakistan Bar Council, National Agriculture Education Accreditation Council, Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM), Association of Management Development Institutions in South Asia (AMDISA) and Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).

UMT is a project of the Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM) Trust, established in 1990. ILM became an independent degree awarding institution following the grant of charter in 2002 through an Act of the Provincial Assembly of the Punjab, the largest provincial legislature of Pakistan. After the award of charter, it was first named Institute of Management and Technology, however, on June 16, 2004, IMT was renamed the University of Management and Technology through the passing of a similar Act by the Punjab Assembly.

The university offers more than 150+ bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degree programs in a diverse range of fields such as management, technology, textile design, banking, computer science, economics, education, engineering, aviation, liberal arts, information technology, artificial intelligence, media and communication, languages and mental and physical health sciences.

The academic programs at UMT are carried out by 16 schools and three institutes that collectively contribute towards serving the country's rising demand for quality higher education.

UMT has more than 60 active clubs and societies that help fuel the students' desire to engage in cocurricular and extracurricular activities. These outlets provide countless opportunities to students to develop crucial career and communication skills like team building, teamwork, problem solving, social work and philanthropy etc. and help students develop rounded personalities.

Sports are an integral part of life at UMT as the varsity believes that avenues for physical exertion are as vital for students' development as are opportunities for mental strengthening. The UMT Greens lies in the middle of the university premises and is home to many of the sports students engage in daily. It has provision for sports like cricket, football, field hockey and athletics. Other sports like badminton, volleyball, netball and table tennis also enjoy immense popularity at UMT.

UMT is also home to a highly well equipped gym and a crossfit centre that enjoy great popularity among the staff and students alike. The gym has state of the art machinery like treadmills, elliptical trainers and ergometers as well as a dedicated trainer who helps gym goers make the best use of their time. UMT has also set up a crossFit centre with grueling circuits and equipment to help students engage in healthy physical activities.

UMT has links with over 60 international universities and institutes.

5+ billion rupees worth of financial aid has been granted to deserving students since the university's inception. Merit scholarships are granted to the participants seeking admission in bachelor's degree programs at the time of admission on submission of proof of marks/grades obtained in the Intermediate/A Level examination. Siblings of alumni and current students receive tuition fee waivers depending upon the number of siblings who have studied or are currently enrolled in any degree program. A range of scholarships are available, including Dr Hasan Sohaib Murad PhD Fellowship Program, Outstanding Sportsmen and Extracurricular Scholarship, Differently Abled Scholarship, and Remote Area Scholarships just to name a few. The university offers discounts for students of ILM Colleges.

The university boys' hostel is situated in Mustafa Town, Lahore along the main Wahdat Road, while the girls' hostel is located in Wapda Town. Both towns are among the most accessible and safest localities of the metropolis. The residential facilities made available ensure that occupants have access to a peaceful and hygienic environment that aids the pursuit of education.