Bridging the gap between the classroom and the workplace, for every INU student, from first semester to first job.
The Career Development Center IQRA National University (CDC-INU) offers an ever-increasing range of services to undergraduate and graduate students in all areas of career planning, including job and higher education placements. It facilitates employers to identify appropriate candidates and connects students with successful professionals from multiple industries, which helps them develop their professional skills and match their skill set with the needs and requirements of potential employers.
We strive for excellence in career guidance and placement services to benefit undergraduate and graduate students by providing a variety of career opportunities through job and higher education placements within and beyond Pakistan. For career progression, we aim to place our graduates in professionally developed organisations and provide a platform for our students to interact with renowned professional trainers of the industry to enhance their skill set at advanced levels.
We envision to be recognized as a premium career service provider, facilitating INU students and graduates. We encourage them to pursue optimal academic and professional careers, while inculcating ambitious policies and practices and maintaining the highest degree of personal and professional integrity in our endeavours.
The Career Development Center at Iqra National University is dedicated to facilitating the career growth and professional success of its undergraduate and graduate students. The Center strives to build strong linkages between academia and industry by connecting students with employers, professionals, and higher education opportunities. Through career counselling, skill development initiatives, industry engagement, and placement services, CDC aims to equip students with the competencies, exposure, and guidance necessary to meet the evolving demands of the national and global job markets.
From first semester to first job, the CDC supports students with the connections and training that move them from campus to career.
Helping students and graduates connect with employers and secure roles that match their skills.
Support and direction for students pursuing further study, in Pakistan or abroad.
Facilitating employers in identifying strong candidates, and connecting students with working professionals across industries.
Direct access to renowned industry trainers to build advanced, job-ready skills.
The CDC runs simulated interviews, guest speaker sessions and mock assessments, with experienced professionals from industry and the corporate sector, to build the employability skills of INU students.
Students can visit the CDC-INU office for guidance on exploring careers that suit their needs and skills, including:
Ways for students to gain real-world experience before they graduate:
An internship is a mandatory part of the practical requirement. Its purpose is to expose students to real-life work environments before they graduate. The policy applies to all undergraduate programs at the Peshawar Campus.
Typically in the summer after the fourth semester, for at least 6 to 8 weeks at a designated host institution.
CDC-INU enters prior agreements with potential host institutions through formal Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs). Partners are also invited to give guest lectures and industry talks, and to offer internships, job placements and career guidance.
A focal person monitors each internee’s work (reports submitted, employer feedback or other prescribed indicators). The evaluations become part of the student’s permanent record.
On successful completion of the internship or volunteer tasks, students are awarded a certificate of completion, and submit it with their report and supporting documents as instructed by the department’s focal person.
An internship can be hosted by:
In some cases students can meet the internship requirement in other ways:
Scenes from INU-IDEATHON-25, where students pitched their ideas, and the Alumni Homecoming 2025, which brought graduates back to campus.
The CDC's calendar of job fairs, workshops and employer visits will be published here once confirmed. For current opportunities, contact the CDC directly.
56 recruitment drives, seminars, workshops and visits organised by the Career Development Center since June 2024, as recorded by the CDC.
The Career Development Center (CDC-INU), in collaboration with the Pakistan Red Crescent Society (PRCS) and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), organized a One-Day Mass Casualty Incident (MCI) Training at IQRA National University. The training focused on enhancing participants’ knowledge and practical understanding of emergency response, casualty management, and coordination during mass casualty situations.
The Career Development Center (CDC-INU), IQRA National University, organized a Recruitment Drive in collaboration with Pak Qatar Family Takaful for students of BBA, Social Sciences, and Art & Design. The drive provided students with opportunities to explore and apply for relevant job and internship positions offered by the organization.
The Career Development Center (CDC-INU), IQRA National University, organized a Recruitment Drive in collaboration with R-Sheen Group of Companies for students of BBA, Social Sciences, and Art & Design. The drive provided students with opportunities to explore and apply for relevant job and internship positions offered by the organization.
The career Development Centre in collaboration with PRCS Pakistan Red Crescent Society 6 Day BLS Training Workshop, Allied Health Sciences, School of Nursing and School of Pharmacy
Successfully concluded the Free Health Assessment Camp for INU faculty and students, organized in collaboration with Nutrifactor focusing on preventive healthcare and community well-being. A valuable academic initiative promoting health awareness alongside practical learning.
(CDC), in collaboration with the Anti Narcotics Force (ANF), successfully organized an impactful Drug Awareness Seminar at Iqra National University Peshawar Campus. We were honored to host the Regional Directorate Anti Narcotics Force KP, led by Deputy Director Muhammad Zafar Iqbal. The session provided valuable insights into the harmful effects of drug abuse, the importance of prevention, and our shared responsibility in fostering a safe, healthy, and drug free society.
(CDC), in collaboration with the Anti Narcotics Force (ANF), successfully organized an impactful Drug Awareness Seminar at Iqra National University Peshawar Campus. We were honored to host the Regional Directorate Anti Narcotics Force KP, led by Deputy Director Muhammad Zafar Iqbal. The session provided valuable insights into the harmful effects of drug abuse, the importance of prevention, and our shared responsibility in fostering a safe, healthy, and drug free society.
Why This Generation Needs the Seerat-e-Nabi (S.A.W)” The session delivered by Molana Khushal Khan (Al-Buraq Seerat) Open for All Allied Health Sciences
A successful Firefighting & Health Safety Awareness Session was organized by the Career Development Center (CDC) and the School of Civil Engineering at Iqra National University in collaboration with Rescue 1122. the session featured live emergency response demonstrations to enhance practical safety awareness among participants. students and faculty learned the correct use of fire extinguishers, basic fire control methods, and essential first aid practices
Rising youth gathered at Iqra National University for a meaningful Ramadan Kareem 🌙✨ seminar focused on spiritual growth and self-reflection.
A One-Day Media Awareness & Digital Media Use Seminar was jointly organized by the Career Development Center (CDC) and the Department of Media Studies & Mass Communication (MSMC) at Iqra National University, Peshawar, in collaboration with R-DIO and the Directorate of Youth Affairs, focusing on safe and responsible digital media use.
Iqra National University, Peshawar hosted the 4th Traffic Police Seminar 2025, featuring Dr. Zahid Ullah, Chief Officer Traffic Police, as the Chief Guest. The seminar focused on promoting road safety awareness and responsible traffic practices. The event was organized by the Career Development Center (CDC).
A notable number of national and international companies from many sectors approach CDC-INU every year. The CDC supports its recruiting partners in running on-campus and off-campus hiring, and motivates students to take part in every recruitment activity.
CDC-INU serves the whole student body, including students at other INU campuses, by sharing open positions and guiding students through applying for a suitable job.
Community service is a voluntary act of giving time and labour freely in service of others, whether in an area a volunteer is trained for or as needed, for example after a natural disaster.
An apprenticeship is first and foremost a job, with substantial training and transferable skills. The goal is to give students advanced skill sets that meet the specific needs of employers.
The full policy document, as issued by the CDC.
Every graduate of IQRA National University is a member. The Association keeps alumni connected with the University and with current students through reunions, mentoring, career events and giving back.
Where INU graduates are now, in their own words: in industry, public service, academia and further study abroad.
Our graduates work in multinational companies and leading organisations.
Director & Owner, SEEKURE Ltd Cybersecurity Consultancy (UK); MSc Computer Forensics & Cybersecurity, University of Greenwich
“The education and mentorship I received at Iqra played a vital role in shaping my career and gave me the confidence to pursue higher studies in the UK.”
Your points of contact at the Career Development Center, in Peshawar and at the Swat campus.
Connect with the Career Development Center to start building your path, from campus to career. Official CDC contact: cdc@inu.edu.pk · Ext. 231 (CDC-INU).
“The department that makes me proud the most is the Career Development Centre: till now we had only heard about career drives being conducted in IM|Sciences, it was a myth to us. But the dedication on continuous effort of this particular department has brought dozens of employer to the institute to conduct career drives.”
