International MoUs & Exchange

Iqra National University’s agreements with universities abroad, the students who have studied at partner institutions, and the policies that support international exchange.

Partner Universities Exchange Students ↓

Partner universities: 15
Countries: 8
Exchange students: 11
Partnerships since: 2017

International Office

Global Education & International Linkages (GEIL)

GEIL - Global Education and International Linkages was founded in 2019 at Iqra National University with the aim of strengthening the university’s global academic presence and fostering meaningful international collaboration. GEIL serves as a bridge between Iqra National University and leading institutions worldwide, promoting cross-cultural learning, academic mobility, and collaborative research.

Through strategic partnerships with universities and organizations across Europe, the United Kingdom, China, Turkey, and Southeast Asia, GEIL facilitates a wide range of international opportunities, including student and faculty exchange programs, joint conferences, collaborative research initiatives, and postgraduate study abroad pathways. The office is committed to preparing students and faculty to thrive in an increasingly interconnected global academic environment.

Mission

To re-imagine international education at Iqra National University by creating dynamic global partnerships that inspire knowledge exchange, innovation, and cultural intelligence. GEIL is committed to empowering students and faculty through transformative international experiences, collaborative research, and academic mobility that prepare them to lead and contribute in a rapidly evolving global society.

Vision

To be a catalyst for global academic transformation, positioning Iqra National University as a globally connected institution where ideas cross borders, talent moves freely, and education drives international impact. GEIL envisions a future where graduates and scholars are globally engaged, culturally fluent, and equipped to shape solutions for the world’s shared challenges.

Contact the GEIL office

2nd Floor, Main Building, Iqra National University, Phase 2, Peshawar
hira.butt@inu.edu.pk
+92 337 5914124

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MoUs & Agreements

Partner Universities

Memoranda of understanding, cooperation agreements and protocols with partner universities abroad, with their start dates, validity and scope as recorded in the University\u2019s MoU register. Each card opens the signed document where it is available.

Bulgaria2025
University of Economics, Varna
Cooperation Agreement
MoU start 23 October 2025 · valid until 2028
Scope: international collaboration; joint international conference.
View document988 KB
Syria2025
Maaref University of Applied Sciences
Memorandum of Understanding
MoU start 10 January 2025 · valid until 2030
Scope: student and faculty mobility programme; faculty and staff professional development; joint degree programme; joint research and innovation projects; joint international conferences; quality assurance and accreditation efforts; community engagement and social responsibility initiatives. Maaref University of Applied Sciences is in Sarmada, North Syria.
View document510 KB
Malaysia2024
INTI International University
Memorandum of Understanding
MoU start 13 November 2024 · valid until 2029
Scope: bilateral student exchange programme.
View document532 KB
United Kingdom2024
Edinburgh Napier University
Memorandum of Understanding
MoU start 28 September 2024 · valid until 2029
Scope: split degree programme (3+1); global online programme; student mobility programme; joint international conferences.
View document525 KB
Azerbaijan2023
ADA University
Agreement of Cooperation
MoU start 30 August 2023 · valid until 2028
Scope: student and faculty mobility programme; joint international conferences; resource sharing; faculty and staff professional development.
View document819 KB
Azerbaijan2023
ADA University
Student Exchange Agreement
Under the 2023 Agreement of Cooperation
Student exchanges of one semester, with credit-earning courses at the host institution and up to six students sent and received per academic year.
View document315 KB
Thailand2023
Thammasat University, Faculty of Engineering
Memorandum of Understanding
MoU start 1 June 2023 · valid until 2026
Scope: student and faculty mobility programme; resource sharing; faculty and staff professional development.
View document363 KB
Malaysia2022
Asia e University, Kuala Lumpur
Memorandum of Understanding
MoU start 15 December 2022 · valid until 2027
Scope: global online programme.
Signed copy to be published
Türkiye2019
Istanbul Aydin University
Cooperation Protocol
MoU start 14 October 2019 · valid until 2024
Scope: bilateral student exchange programme; joint research; joint seminars; joint and dual degrees; joint cultural activities. INU students have studied at Istanbul Aydin University under this protocol.
View document435 KB
Türkiye2019
Istanbul Gelişim University
Cooperation Agreement
MoU start 14 October 2019 · valid until 2024
Scope: student and faculty mobility programme; joint research; joint international conferences.
View document345 KB
Türkiye2019
Sakarya University
Protocol
MoU start 11 October 2019 · valid until 2024
Scope: student and faculty mobility programme.
View document554 KB
Türkiye2019
Kütahya Dumlupınar University
Memorandum of Understanding
MoU start 10 October 2019 · valid until 2024
Scope: student and faculty mobility programme; joint research; joint seminars.
View document333 KB
Türkiye2019
Social Sciences University of Ankara
Protocol
MoU start 8 October 2019 · valid until 2024
Scope: student and faculty mobility programme.
View document506 KB
Türkiye2019
Tokat Gaziosmanpaşa University
Mevlana Exchange Programme Protocol and Cooperation Protocol
MoU start 2019 · valid until 2024
Scope: student and faculty mobility programme, under Türkiye’s Mevlana Exchange Programme.
View document745 KB
China2017
Sichuan University of Science and Engineering
Memorandum of Understanding
MoU start September 2017 · valid until 2022
Scope: international collaboration; joint international conference.
View document517 KB
Malaysia
University of Technology Malaysia (UTM)
Collaboration
Scope: joint international conferences; resource sharing.
Signed copy to be published

National MoUs

Partners in Pakistan

MoUs with hospitals, clinics and organisations in Pakistan for clinical placements, training and collaboration.

Pakistan2026
Pakistan Red Crescent Society (PRCS)
Memorandum of Understanding
July 2026
View document810 KB
Pakistan2026
Akbar Kare Institute
Memorandum of Understanding
February 2026
For clinical placements of INU students at the Institute.
View document363 KB
Pakistan2026
Calm Mind Psychological Clinic
Memorandum of Understanding
January 2026
Signed through the INU Career Development Center.
View document743 KB
Pakistan2025
Afridi Medical Complex Hospital
Memorandum of Understanding
January 2025
Signed with the Department of Media Studies & Mass Communication.
View document961 KB
Pakistan2023
Luqman International Hospital (LIH), Swat
Memorandum of Understanding
August 2023
Signed by the INU Swat Campus.
View document950 KB

Student Mobility

Exchange Students

INU students accepted to study for a semester at partner universities under the bilateral agreements. Each card opens the host university's acceptance letter.

Istanbul Aydin University 8

Arsalan Ullah Khan
Faculty of Engineering, Computer Engineering (English)
17 September 2025 to 31 January 2026
Acceptance letter247 KB
Asad Ullah
Faculty of Medicine, Medicine (English)
17 September 2025 to 31 January 2026
Acceptance letter250 KB
Mahnoor
Faculty of Medicine, Medicine (English)
18 September 2024 to 9 February 2025
Acceptance letter70 KB
Maryam Saeed
Faculty of Medicine, Medicine (English)
18 September 2024 to 9 February 2025
Acceptance letter71 KB
Syed Muhammad Mutahir Shah
Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences, Business Management (English)
18 September 2024 to 9 February 2025
Acceptance letter71 KB
Hina Malik
Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences, Business Management (English)
18 September 2023 to 29 January 2024
Acceptance letter86 KB
Salman Khalid
Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences, Business Management (English)
18 September 2023 to 29 January 2024
Acceptance letter86 KB
Syed Muhammad Haider Shah
Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences, Business Management (English)
18 September 2023 to 29 January 2024
Acceptance letter86 KB

ADA University 3

Wajid Ullah
International Student Exchange Program
Fall 2024 semester
Acceptance letter38 KB
Haris Khan
International Student Exchange Program
Spring 2021 semester (taught online)
Acceptance letter63 KB
Raza Arshad
International Student Exchange Program
Spring 2021 semester (taught online)
Acceptance letter62 KB