The history of learning at Taxila goes back into ancient times. Once center for learning philosophy, arts, religion and culture in great Ghandara civilization, Taxila is again proving to be a center for seeking knowledge. In ancient times Julian University was the center of excellence of that age; the renaissance in this modern age is the University of Engineering and Technology Taxila. Industrial progress in and around Taxila is gaining a newer pace. The neighboring industrial organizations are in the process of rapid expansion. With the establishment of industrial zone in Hattar area, which is about 20 km away from Taxila. Taxila is emerging as a leading industrial region at the national level.

The University campus is located on the outskirts of Taxila at a distance of 5 km from the city. It is situated near railway station Mohra Shah Wali Shah on Taxila-Havelian branch line. The city of Taxila is 35 km from the twin cities of Islamabad and Rawalpindi on the main Rawalpindi- Peshawar highway. The University buses commute daily between the campus and the cities of Islamabad, Rawalpindi and Wah Cantt. The campus covers an area of 163 acres. All the teaching departments, residential colony for teachers/ employees, student hostels, guesthouse, post office and bank are housed on campus. read more»