Knowledge Unit of Textile and Design (KUTD) at the University of Management and Technology (UMT) offers a wide range of programs in various disciplines including Textile Technology, Textile Management, Fashion and Design, and Fine Arts. The faculty members provide an educational experience that is equivalent to that offered by leading international universities.
The curriculum for each program has its own distinct features. However, common threads of design and problem solving have been woven into the fabric of the curricula to ensure that each participant receives the very best education tailored to the needs of the industry and academia. The textile and fashion design programs aim to prepare graduates for regional as well as global practice. The degree programs emphasize learning the effective use of technology, information resources and communication methods, as well as inculcate in them leadership qualities anchored in ethical and moral principles.
The graduates of KUTD may work in an international environment. Therefore, class instructions and interaction between students and faculty members are conducted in English to ensure that graduates possess written and spoken fluency in English. This is accomplished foremost in the required laboratory work, term reports, senior design projects and internships. The programs are designed to satisfy the general university requirements. They also meet the criteria adopted by the Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan.
Vision
To be a leading, well recognized institute, focusing on cultural values along with upcoming universal challenges in technological and industrial world, and emphasizing upon applied research and global integration.
Mission
To incorporate sustainable technology and research in every aspect of the educational and industrial processes by encouraging innovation, entrepreneurship, competitiveness, transformation and life long learning; to make a major impact upon global economy through our outstanding graduates, scholars and stakeholders with the dissemination of real time knowledge.