Why Choose Iqra National University
10 reasons to choose Iqra National University
Published institutional figures, recognition and rankings
From Iqra University’s Peshawar campus to an independent university in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Our journey began in 2000 as the Peshawar campus of Iqra University, a university chartered by the Government of Sindh.
Established as a campus in 2000. Independent from 2010, chartered by the Iqra National University Act, 2011.
The Peshawar campus became independent in 2010 under a provisional Khyber Pakhtunkhwa ordinance, followed by the Iqra National University Act, 2011.
Mardan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa · Planned
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia · Proposed
Current enrollment (2026), Main Campus Peshawar and Swat combined. Largest private-university enrollment in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Peshawar campus capacity: 15,000.
The INU Alumni Association (INUAA) connects graduates through reunions, mentoring and giving back.
Peshawar · Swat
Mardan · Planned
Riyadh · Proposed
Across 8 countries. International partnerships since 2017.
Internationally qualified PhD faculty teach across all nine schools. See faculty directory.
Engineering, computing, business, allied health, nursing, pharmacy, art & design and English.
HEC Annual Performance Assessment of QECs, 2024
About 25 marks higher than the year before
Transforming Lives Through Education, Leadership & Opportunity
“To empower generations through education, create opportunities through institutions, transform communities through sustainable development, and connect Khyber Pakhtunkhwa with national and global opportunities.”
Provide students with a strong academic foundation while helping them develop practical skills they can use beyond the classroom.
Encourage critical thinking, creativity and problem-solving so graduates can respond confidently to new challenges.
Support personal growth through communication, teamwork, ethical judgment and opportunities to take responsibility.
Prepare capable graduates who can contribute to their professions, strengthen their communities and continue learning throughout their careers.
Explore our operating campuses and see what’s in development.
Our founding campus in Hayatabad brings together six colleges, four faculties and nine schools. Students have access to purpose-built laboratories and the Information Resource Centre, near Bagh-e-Naran and the Hayatabad Sports Complex.
Select a college to see its schools and their published programmes.
2 schools · 6 published programmes
Civil Engineering School was established in 2010. The School is accredited as per PEC's OBE based learning module under level 2 Washington Accord. The ever evolving undergraduate program in civil engineering aims towards ingraining leadership skills, a strong sense of professionalism and ethical responsibilities in the future engineers, and prepare them to engage in lifelong eruditeness. Our school is affiliated with the prestigious Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC).
The parts of the university students ask about most.
Announcements, events and highlights from across the university.
ORIC supports applied research across the nine schools.
Explore185+ published faculty research papers.
The Career Development Center connects students with employers, career fairs and professional guidance.
Emailinfo@inu.edu.pk · UAN 111-111-468
Career Development Center, Peshawar campus.
