 NUR International University Main Campus | |
| Type | Private |
|---|---|
| Established | 2015 (2015) |
| Chairman | Ms. Shahima Rehman |
| Vice-Chancellor | Mr. Salem Rehman |
| Pro Vice Chancellor | Dr. Farooq Anwar |
Academic staff | 175 |
Administrative staff | 80 |
| Location | , , |
| Campus | Urban, 5 Acres |
| Affiliations | HEC |
| Website | niu.edu.pk |
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NUR International University (NIU) is a private, non-profit university.[1] The university was founded in 2015 through a charter from the Punjab Government.[2]
The university was established by NUR Foundation, a non-governmental organization based in Pakistan that works on projects pertaining to social development, education,[3] and healthcare.[4][5] The university offers undergraduate and graduate programs in Applied Sciences, Basic Sciences, Nursing and Allied Health Sciences, Arts and Humanities, and Management Sciences.
The curriculum at NIU is based upon HEC requirements and guidelines.
Background and History
The establishment of NUR International University is the result of the charitable efforts by Alhaj Maulvi Ferozuddin in 1917, leading towards the work of Dr. Abdul Waheed and Begum Saida Waheed.[6]
By combining multidisciplinary education with community development and healthcare, NIU was established to further the goals of NUR-FMS.[2] Its founding stems from more than a century of community service. The institution represents a collaborative environment for education, health, and public policy by being a part of a network that also includes the FMH College of Medicine and Dentistry and Fatima Memorial Hospital.[7][8]
Civic Engagement and Academics
NIU has been involved in a variety of academic and public endeavors since its founding. It participated in civic health initiatives like Healthy Pakistan, Progressive Pakistan in 2018.[4] It also participated in national gatherings like The News Education Expo in 2024.[3] Events like the 2016 NUR-FMS Gala in Lahore have also brought attention to the organization's role in promoting community outreach and scholarly discourse.
By 2025, NIU's expanding influence in the national conversation on education and leadership development was demonstrated by its appearances in prestigious educational journals including The News and Business Recorder.[5]
Mission and Institutional Structure
Within the NUR-FMS framework, NIU is closely associated with academic and healthcare institutions and places emphasis on interdisciplinary research, policy involvement, and healthcare integration. The goal of the university's curriculum is to generate professionals who can help address Pakistan's social and developmental issues.
Faculties & Programs
| Faculty[1] | School/Department | Program/s |
|---|---|---|
| Faculty of Applied Sciences | NUR School of Nutritional Sciences | BS Nutrition Science
MS. Food, Nutrition and Dietetics |
| NUR Institute of Food Science | Bs Food Science Technology
Bs Hospitality and Tourism Management MS Food Science Technology | |
| Faculty of Nursing & Allied Health Sciences | Department of Diagnostic Science | BS Medical Lab Technology
BS Medical Imaging Technology |
| Department of Medical and Surgical Ancillary Science | Bs Renal Technology
BS Emergency and Intensive Care Sciences BS Operation Theater Technology BS Optometry | |
| Department of Physical Therapy | MS Physical Therapy
Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)[9] | |
| Department of Nursing | BS Nursing | |
| Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences | Department of Psychology | BS Clinical Psychology
MS Clinical Psychology (Gulberg) |
| Faculty of Management Sciences | NUR School of Management | Bs in Digital Marketing
Bachelor of Business Administration (MBA) BS Business Data Analytics & AI Masters of Business Administration (MBA) |
| NUR School of Aviation Management | BS Aviation Management | |
| Faculty of Basic Sciences | Faculty of Basic Sciences | MPhil in Biochemistry |
| Department of Physiology | MPhil in Physiology |
References
- ^ a b "Universities Nur International University". www.hec.gov.pk. Archived from the original on 7 September 2025. Retrieved 6 October 2025.
- ^ a b "NUR INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY LAHORE ACT, 2015".
- ^ a b "TheNews Epaper". thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 6 October 2025.
- ^ a b "'Healthy Pakistan, progressive Pakistan' event conducted by Nur program". The Nation. 1 March 2018. Retrieved 6 October 2025.
- ^ a b Report, Recorder (26 September 2025). "NUR Foundation leads dialogue on 'Youth Empowerment'". Business Recorder. Retrieved 6 November 2025.
- ^ Iqbal, Nasira (2005). A Biography of Saida Waheed (in Urdu). Ferozesons Publishers.
- ^ Report, Recorder (4 October 2025). "FMH hosts 'corporate meet & greet'". Business Recorder. Retrieved 7 October 2025.
- ^ SpaGreen. "Pakistani nursing students to receive 25 annual scholarships in China". www.inp.net.pk. Retrieved 7 October 2025.
- ^ admin. "Doctor of Physical Therapy". NIU - NUR International University. Retrieved 13 October 2025.
External links
- NUR International University official website
