It is a public research university located in Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. The UET is noted as being one of the oldest institution of higher learning in Pakistan with a strong emphasis and focus on the development of science and engineering. Established in 1921 with an efforts led by the Edward McLagan and the British government, it is one of the top institution of higher learning in the country and ranked among one of the top ten universities in "engineering technology" category by the HEC, as of 2013.