About MAIST
Higher education in Layyah since 2018
Muhammad Ali Institute of Science & Technology (MAIST) is a higher-education institute on a 100-kanal green campus in Layyah, Punjab, offering university-affiliated degree programs and certified technical training.
Who we are
An institute built around student success
MAIST was established in 2018 to bring quality degree-level education to Layyah. Today it offers 11 programs across computing, the sciences, business, arts & humanities and teacher education, alongside NAVTTC technical courses.
Computer Science, IT, Cyber Security, BBA, English, Mathematics, Chemistry and Zoology are offered in affiliation with Khwaja Fareed University of Engineering & Information Technology (KFUEIT); BS Computer Science, BBA, BS Urdu, BFA and B.Ed are affiliated with the University of Education, Lahore. Alongside degree programs, MAIST offers NAVTTC-certified technical courses — some with a monthly stipend — and hosts a Women Development & Resource Centre.
Leadership
- Muhammad Bilal — Chairman
- Bilawal Hussain — Admin Officer (since 2019)
Vision & mission
What guides us
Our vision
To be a leading educational institution recognized for academic excellence, innovation, and community engagement. We aim to shape future leaders equipped to thrive in a rapidly evolving world.
Our mission
To provide high-quality, accessible education that nurtures critical thinking, creativity, and innovation. We prepare students for successful careers and meaningful societal contributions.
- Academic excellenceHigh-quality, accessible education
- InnovationPreparing for a rapidly evolving world
- Critical thinking & creativityGraduates who question and create
- Community engagementEducation that serves society
Our history
From 2018 to today
2018
MAIST established; first affiliation with the University of Education, Lahore for MA Urdu, MA Education and B.Ed (1.5 years).
2019
UE Lahore affiliation extended to BS IT, English, BFA, BBA, Zoology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Mathematics, Botany and Physics.
2022
Affiliation with Khwaja Fareed University of Engineering & Information Technology (KFUEIT), Rahim Yar Khan.
2026
Fall 2026: KFUEIT programs, plus BS CS, BBA, BS Urdu, BFA and B.Ed with UE Lahore.
Affiliations & recognition
Our academic partners
Only verified affiliations are listed here.
Our role in Layyah
Degree-level education close to home
Layyah district, in south-western Punjab, is home to many students who have traditionally travelled to larger cities for a university education. MAIST provides a local option: university-affiliated programs, a spacious green campus and a team that knows the region.
If you are searching for a university in Layyah, MAIST's programs let you study for a BS, BFA, BBA or B.Ed degree without relocating.