Founded in 1974, Quaid-e-Awam University of Engineering, Science and Technology is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the medium city of Nawabshah (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Sindh. This institution also has a branch campus in Larkana. Officially recognized by the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan, Quaid-e-Awam University of Engineering, Science and Technology (QUEST) is a small coeducational Pakistani higher education institution. Quaid-e-Awam University of Engineering, Science and Technology (QUEST) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 48 years old Pakistani higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 40-50% making this Pakistani higher education organization a averagely selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. QUEST also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.