[1] The university is honored in the name of notable 19th-century Indian Muslim reformer and philosopher, Sir Syed Ahmad Khan.

An education and social reformer, Sir Syed emerged on the scene in the sub-continent towards the middle of the 19th century.

SSUET came into being on 8 October 1993, and its Charter formalities were completed by an Act passed by the Sindh Assembly on 17 September 1995.

Outdoor games available are cricket, athletic track, soccer field, hockey, basketball and volleyball.

[6] Sir Syed university of engineering & technology has a Literary Art & Cultural forum (SSULACF) formerly known as Brig.

e.g. debates, Qira'at, Naat, Speeches, Quizzes Musical events & other positive creative activities Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) recently[when?]

The Career Planning and Placement Bureau is aimed at establishing liaison between the engineers/graduates and employers, and provides internships go-ahead forms only to organizations.

The objective is to have a department that sets a platform to provide job opportunities for students and employees for the firms, so far the resources at disposable are rudimentary and great amount of efforts and dedication is needed to fulfill its responsibilities which should include : The second campus of SSUET (200 acres) is planned to be developed in Education City, Karachi.