About SSE
The LUMS School of Science and Engineering (SSE), initiated in 2008, is the first private
research school for science and engineering in Pakistan with a vision to carry out world-class,
multidisciplinary education and research. Modeled on some of the leading universities of the
world, it aims to be a paradigm shift for science and engineering education in the country. Its
mission is to:
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Create globally competitive technology leaders and entrepreneurs |
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Produce multi-disciplinary research of national and international significance |
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Solve the problems and anticipate the needs of domestic and global industry and society |
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Become a doorway of opportunity by admitting students independent of financial,
social, gender, ethnic, or religious boundaries |
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Become a model for other high quality research universities in Pakistan |
SSE offers a four year undergraduate program leading to a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree
in Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Physics.
Following the "no boundaries" philosophy students study a common core curriculum for the
first year and parts of the remaining year. The core consists of a set of required fundamental
science and mathematics courses, gives students a broad exposure to the humanities and
prepares them to face the challenges of tomorrow. In addition, SSE offers graduate degrees
in Computer Engineering, Computer Science (MS & PhD) and Mathematics (PhD). In the near
future SSE also plans to start graduate programs in other majors.
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