NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
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NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
The National Institute of Technology (NIT) is a student-centric university dedicated to preparing Pakistani and international students to compete globally by offering a high-caliber American curriculum and learning experience powered by Arizona State University, while embracing local values and culture, achieving global academic excellence, forging strong industry linkages, and shaping individuals who thrive in the ever-evolving landscape of industries and global markets as first-principles thinkers, self-learners, and self-starters.
NIT, Pakistan’s premier American-affiliated university, will launch in October 2025, following the awarding of its Federal Charter.
Located in Lahore, the institute will open with two inaugural faculties—the School of Management Sciences and the School of Data Sciences and Information Technology—and will begin accepting applications from May 19, 2025.
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02. Lahore's Second University Holding a Federal Charter
03. State of the Art Purpose-Built Campus
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Undergraduate Programs
College of Arts and Sciences
- Full-Time Tuition (per semester): $241
- Part-Time Tuition (per credit): $141
School of Business
- Full-Time Tuition (per semester): $241
- Part-Time Tuition (per credit): $141
Graduate Programs
Graduate School/Department
- Full-Time Tuition (per semester): $241
- Part-Time Tuition (per credit): $141
Additional Fees
- Technology Fee: $149 per semester
- Student Activity Fee: $99 per semester
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LEADERSHIP
Dr. Faisal Bari, a Rhodes Scholar, holds a BA from Oxford and a PhD in Economics from McGill. He has served as Dean at LUMS, and is now Vice Chancellor of NIT Lahore, where he continues to influence education policy and bridge academia with industry.
Shahzeb Shabbir, Founder and Chancellor of NIT, holds an LLB (Hons) from the University of London and leads Shabbir & Sagheer Educational Services. Inspired by his father’s legacy, he is launching Pakistan’s first AI-focused university powered by Arizona State University in 2025.
Jahanzeb Burana is an entrepreneur and Harvard MBA, co-founder of Hoopoe, and a founding board member of NIT Lahore. Former CEO of PBIT, he now contributes to education and investment policy through roles in the GCC and Pakistan’s Task Force on FDI.
Dr. Rick Shangraw, President of Cintana Education, is a global leader in higher education transformation. He previously led ASU Enterprise Partners, managing $1.5B in assets, and ASU’s research enterprise, securing $1.2B in funding—helping ASU earn recognition as the #1 Most Innovative University in the U.S.​
Dr. Bagcioglu, a visionary in global higher education, has led major international university expansions. As Laureate Turkey CEO, he transformed Istanbul Bilgi University. Now at Cintana Education, he drives global growth through academic scaling, international strategy, and policy-based initiatives.​
Aysha Chowdhry, Senior Advisor at The Asia Group, is a global investment and U.S. policy expert specializing in U.S.–South Asia economic ties and GCC investment. She has advised Fortune 50 CEOs and policymakers, with prior roles at RHGM and the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee.
Alan Diaz, Managing Partner at Edscope Ltd and Senior Advisor at Cintana Education, is a Cambridge graduate and global investment strategist. Formerly SVP at Laureate Education, he led multi-billion-dollar international education investments, advancing institutional growth, financial sustainability, and academic excellence across four continents.​
Dr. Saahir Shafi, Associate Professor at CSU Dominguez Hills, is a leading expert in health policy, governance networks, and public administration. A former Board Member of ASPA, she advances policy-driven solutions for modern governance and holds a Ph.D. from Pennsylvania State University.​
Mr. Rafique Buriro, Additional Secretary at Pakistan's Ministry of IT, is a senior Pakistan Administrative Service officer with vast experience in federal and provincial roles. He’s led key departments, managed World Bank/USAID projects, and holds master’s degrees in Public Policy, Economics, and English. He is also a published writer.
Dr. Hadia Majid, Associate Professor and Chair of Economics at LUMS, researches gender, labor, and economic constraints in Pakistan. A Fulbright scholar with a PhD from Ohio State, she has published widely, secured international grants, and consults on gendered labor outcomes. She's editing Gender at Work in Pakistan.
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Dr. Anjum Nasim, former Professor of Economics at LUMS, played a key role in establishing its Economics Department and served in numerous academic leadership roles. With a PhD from Essex, he later joined IDEAS as Senior Fellow. His research spans fiscal federalism, public finance, and development economics.
Dr. Tayyaba Tamim, Dean of the School of Education at LUMS, holds a PhD from Cambridge. She leads research on social justice, language policy, and inclusive education, with work funded by USAID, the British Council, and the World Bank. She also trains faculty through HEC and PHEC programs.
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