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
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American University Kyiv
Kyiv, Ukraine -
American University of Technology
Tashkent, Uzbekistan -
Anurag University
Hyderabad, India -
Budapest Metropolitan University
Budapest, Hungary -
CEIPA
Antioquia, Colombia -
University of Sustainability
Vienna, Austria -
Chiba Institute of Technology
Chiba, Japan -
Chitkara University
Punjab, India -
East-West University
Tbilisi, Georgia -
Galala University
Suez, Egypt - Hochschule Fresenius University of Applied Sciences Idstein, Germany
- Institute of Health & Management (IHM) Melbourne, Australia
- Institute of Health & Nursing Australia (IHNA) Perth / Kochi, Australia / India
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Istanbul Bilgi University
Istanbul, Turkey
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Lac Hong University
Dong Nai, Vietnam -
Mahanakorn University of Technology
Bangkok, Thailand -
Mapúa University
Manila, Philippines -
National Institute of Technology
Lahore, Pakistan -
Rajalakshmi Engineering College
Chennai, India -
RV University
Bengaluru, India -
Shiv Nadar University
Greater Noida, India -
Sunway University
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia -
Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara
Guadalajara, Mexico -
University of Donja Gorica
Podgorica, Montenegro -
Universitas Esa Unggul
Jakarta, Indonesia -
Université Privée de Fès
Fès, Morocco -
Universidad Francisco Gavidia
San Salvador, El Salvador -
Universum International College
Prishtina, Kosovo -
Universidad Internacional del Ecuador
Quito, Ecuador -
Universidad Latina de Costa Rica
San José, Costa Rica -
Universidad Norbert Wiener
Lima, Peru -
Universidad de San Pedro Sula
San Pedro Sula, Honduras
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.
- Dual degrees from NIT and ASU
- Global academic exposure
- Credit transfer flexibility
- Mirrored curriculum for seamless study
- Enhanced employability worldwide
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.
- Bachelor’s + Master’s in five years
- International study options at ASU
- Flexible online or on-campus learning
- U.S. work eligibility through OPT
- Strong career growth potential