Institute of Space Technology

The Institute of Space Technology (or IST), is located in Islamabad, Pakistan. It produces scientists and engineers in the field of space technology. IST offers degree programs in Aerospace Engineering, Communication Systems engineering and Material Science and Engineering.

Programs

Undergraduate programs

1sT offers undergraduate degree programs in the following three disciplines:

• Aerospace Engineering
• Electrical Engineering (with majors in Communication Systems,Electronics,Control,Computer).
• Material Science and Engineering

Graduate programs

IST offers local and linked graduate degree programs in the following disciplines:

Local graduate programs

Islamabad Campus

Aerospace Engineering

• Aerodynamics/CFD
• Propulsion
• Structural Design and Analysis
• Aerospace Vehicle Design
• Guidance,Navigation and Control

Communication System Engineering

• Wireless Communication
• Signal and Image Processing

IST(National Centre RS&GIS-Karachi

• Remote Sensing and Geo information Science
• Geo-Informatics
• Spatial Information Technology

Linked graduate programs

IST and North Polytechnical University (NPU,China)

Aerospace Engineering

IST and Beihang University(BUAA,China)

Aerospace Engineering

• Aerodynamics/CFD
• Propulsion
• Structural Design and Analysis
• Aerospace Vehicle Design
• Guidance, Navigation and Control

Satellite Engineering

• Guidance, Navigation and Control
• Spacecraft Design and Applications

Materials Science and Engineering

Manufacturing Engineering

Welding Engineering

IST and the University of Surrey UK)

• Satellite Communications Engineering
• Electronics Engineering
• Mobile Communication Engineering
• Mobile and Satellite Communication
• Space Technology and Planetary Exploration

PhD Programs

IST offers linked PhD programs in the following disciplines:

IST and North Polytechnical University (NPU,China)

Aerospace Engineering

IST and Beihang University (BUAA,China)

Aerospace Engineering

• Aerodynamics/CFD
• Propulsion
• Structural Design and Analysis
• Aerospace Vehicle Design
• Guidance, Navigation and Control

Satellite Engineering

• Guidance, Navigation and Control
• Spacecraft Design and Applications

Materials Science and Engineering

Manufacturing Engineering

Welding Engineering

Extra Curricular

Societies

• Aero Society - for students interested in hobby projects/research related to aerospace,
• Communication Society - for students interested in hobby projects/research related to communications,
• Materials Science Society - for students interested in hobby projects/research related to materials science,
• Pegasusbi - monthly, bilingual (English/Urdu) magazine that encourages students to hone their literary skills,
• News Corridor - campus newsletter covering happenings in the institution,
• Fidens:The Adventure Club - for outdoor enthusiasts,
• AOUJ: Performing Arts Club - for the promotion of drama and dance,
• Sports Society - oversees the inter-university and intra-university sports fixtures,
• Umeed - philanthropic organization that helps underprivileged students in the Twin-City area,
• Blood Donor Club - organizes an annual blood donation camp,
• Environmental Club - raises awareness and takes concrete measures for environmental protection,
• Arts and Entertainment Society - promotes short film making, organizes a bi-monthly movie night,
• Goonj: The Musik Society - promotes music and music teaching. Arranges musical performances.

Annual Events

• Twin City Inter-University Challenge is renamed as "All-Pakistan Inter University Challenge". IST has organized the Challenge every year for four years. The event attracts participation from the universities/degree awarding institutes/post-graduate colleges in the Rawalpindi/Islamabad area as well as from the cities of Taxila and Peshawar. The event includes over a dozen extracurricular competitions such as dramatics, short film, all-rounder, Mushaira, and Battle of the Bands.

• World Space Week

The institute has pioneered the observation of the International World Space Week in Pakistan. Walks, lectures and seminars are arranged in schools and colleges of the Twin-City area by students of IST. The week culminates with a full day variety show at the Institute that includes space quiz, poster competitions, space cinema and a musical concert.

At a Glance

Institute of Space Technology
Motto	Exploring The Final Frontier
Established	2002
Type	Semi-government
Chancellor	President of Pakistan
Vice-Chancellor	Imran Rahman
Dean	Dr. Abdul Aziz Mazhar
Patron in Chief	President of Pakistan
Location	Islamabad, Pakistan
Affiliations	Pakistan Engineering Council, Higher Education Commission
Website	IST Official Website