Partnering with Arizona State University (ASU)

ASU is a comprehensive public research university that champions inclusion, drives research and discovery with real-world impact, and assumes fundamental responsibility for advancing the economic, social, cultural, and overall well-being of the communities it serves.

Official Signing of ASU–NIT Partnership Agreement

We are proud to announce that on April 16, 2025, at Arizona State University’s Tempe campus, the National Institute of Technology (NIT) officially entered into a landmark partnership with Arizona State University (ASU). This historic signing ceremony was attended by Douglas L. Becker (Founder and Chairman of Cintana Education), Michael M. Crow (President of ASU), and Shahzeb Shabbir (Founder and Chancellor of NIT). This partnership marks a new era for NIT and higher education in Pakistan. By joining forces with ASU—the No. 1 ranked university in the U.S. for innovation for ten consecutive years (2016–2025) by U.S. News & World Report—NIT becomes Pakistan’s first American university. Together, we will bring ASU’s world-class, innovative educational model to Pakistan, offering our students a transformative learning experience. NIT students will benefit from dual-degree pathways (earning degrees from both NIT and ASU) and access to a global network of resources and research. As part of the ASU–Cintana Alliance, NIT is now connected to a worldwide network of leading universities, opening unprecedented opportunities for collaboration and student success. This collaboration is a major step forward in global education, innovation, and student opportunity, and we are excited to shape the future of learning in Pakistan and beyond.

Global Alliance with Cintana Education

As part of the ASU–Cintana Alliance, we are connected to 30+ leading universities across more than 26 countries, all powered by ASU.

This collaboration enhances educational opportunities, providing students with the tools they need to succeed in the global job market.

LIST OF ASU-Cintana alliance partner universities Powered by ASU

Partnership Benefits

Contact with international students and experts

International study and project experience

Free ASU Career Catalyst courses

Short-term programs in various locations

Blended courses with international faculty

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The American Gateway Program

NIT offers unique academic mobility opportunities that give students a competitive advantage in both local and international markets. With flexible pathways to earn dual degrees, gain global exposure, and fast-track advanced studies, these programs are designed to open doors to world-class education and international career prospects.

3 + 1 Program

Students can complete the first three years of their bachelor’s degree at NIT and the final year at ASU (online or on campus), earning a degree from ASU.

4 + 1 Program

This accelerated pathway allows students to earn both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in five years. Students will study for four years at NIT to earn their bachelor’s degree, followed by one year at ASU (online or on campus) to obtain their master’s degree.