Nur International University

What Nur International University does

NUR International University (NIU) is a private higher-education institution founded in 2015 and headquartered in Lahore, Pakistan, operating under the NUR Foundation / NUR-FMS (NUR-Fatima Memorial System) umbrella. It delivers undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate programs across five faculties — Applied Sciences, Nursing & Allied Health Sciences, Arts/Humanities and Social Sciences, Management Sciences, and Basic Sciences — covering degrees such as BS Nursing, DPT, BS Medical Lab Technology, BS Medical Imaging Technology, BS Clinical Psychology, BBA, MBA, BS Digital Marketing, BS Aviation Management, and MPhil programs in Islamic Studies, Biochemistry, and Physiology. The university serves primarily prospective students in Lahore, with a secondary audience of working professionals in the Executive MBA program.

NIU's core technology stack comprises a Learning Management System (LMS) with student and faculty portals, a Student Connect mobile application (Android), and an online examination infrastructure with proctoring and integrity measures. Clinical training is delivered through an integrated network of affiliated institutions within the NUR-FMS group, including Fatima Memorial Hospital, FMH College of Medicine & Dentistry, Saida Waheed College of Nursing, and the FMH Institute of Allied Health Sciences, plus external partners such as Falah-e-Milat Hospital and King Edward Medical University. The BSc Nursing program is accredited by the Pakistan Nursing Council and the university's ORIC is recognised by the Higher Education Commission.

NIU's revenue model is predominantly subscription-style recurring tuition fees for degree programs, supplemented by a portfolio of scholarship programs including the Punjab Workers Welfare Fund (PWWF) Talent Scholarship (covering tuition for children of industrial and mine workers), the Honhaar Scholarship, and merit-based awards. The fee structure is described as affordable with annual billing, and the go-to-market motion is direct-to-consumer: students are recruited through the university website, three admission offices across Lahore (Shadman, Gulberg, Township), campus visits, orientation weeks, admission information sessions at affiliated hospitals, and corporate outreach to industrial and financial-sector employers.

Name

Nur International University

Legal name

NUR International University

Website

https://niu.edu.pk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

NUR International University is a private Lahore-based university under the NUR-FMS group, offering undergraduate and graduate programs across health sciences, management, and basic sciences, serving prospective students and working professionals with clinical training through affiliated hospitals.

Ownership category

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Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131), Professional and Management Development Training (61143)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Comprehensive Doctoral Research Universities (Multi-Disciplinary) (EDAHABAA)

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STEM-Focused Research Universities (Engineering & Applied Sciences) (EDAHABAB), Business & Management Research Universities (EDAHABAE)

Keywords

• Higher education programs
• Health sciences education
• Nursing degree programs
• Physical therapy education
• Business administration degrees

Headquarters

HQ city

Lahore, Punjab

HQ country

Pakistan

HQ region

Asia

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Academic Fees: Revenue generated from tuition fees for undergraduate and graduate programs including BS, MS, MPhil, DPT, and MBA programs. Fee structure is affordable with various scholarship options available for meritorious and needy students.
2. Scholarship Programs: Punjab Workers Welfare Fund (PWWF) Talent Scholarship covering tuition for children of industrial and mine workers; Honhaar Scholarship; merit-based scholarships

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

NUR International University delivers undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate degree programs across five faculties with emphasis on health sciences (Nursing, Physical Therapy, Medical Lab Technology, Medical Imaging, Clinical Psychology, Nutritional Sciences, Food Science), management (BBA, MBA, Digital Marketing, Aviation Management), and basic/applied sciences (Biochemistry, Physiology, Islamic Studies). The university combines on-campus instruction at its Raiwind main campus with clinical attachments at affiliated hospitals, supported by a Student Web Portal, mobile app, and Learning Management System for digital learning and academic administration.

Product overview

Nur International University (NIU) is a higher education institution offering a diverse portfolio of undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate programs across multiple faculties including Applied Sciences, Nursing & Allied Health Sciences, Arts/Humanities & Social Sciences, Management Sciences, and Basic Sciences. The university provides academic programs through specialized schools and departments such as the NUR School of Nutritional Sciences, NUR Institute of Food Science, NUR School of Physical Therapy, MS. Shahima Tariq Rehman School of Nursing, NUR School of Clinical Psychology, NUR School of Management, and NUR School of Aviation Management. The institution also operates digital platforms including a Student Web Portal, Student Mobile App, and NIU LMS for technology-enhanced learning delivery. Programs range from health sciences (Medical Lab Technology, Medical Imaging, Nursing, Physical Therapy, Clinical Psychology) to business disciplines (BBA, MBA, Digital Marketing) and basic sciences (Biochemistry, Physiology).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• BS Nursing Program A four-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Generic) program offered through the Ms. Shahima Tariq Rehman School of Nursing at NUR International University. The program is accredited by the Pakistan Nursing Council (PNMC No. F-11-INST-2024/077, dated January 22, 2024) and recognized by HEC, preparing students for professional nursing careers in healthcare settings.
• Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Program A Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program offered through the NUR School of Physical Therapy at NIU, providing professional education in rehabilitation sciences for students pursuing careers in physical therapy.
• MS Physical Therapy Program Master of Science in Physical Therapy program offered through the NUR School of Physical Therapy, providing advanced graduate-level education in physical therapy and rehabilitation sciences.
• BS Medical Lab Technology Program Bachelor of Science in Medical Lab Technology program offered through the Department of Diagnostic Sciences, preparing students for careers as medical laboratory technologists in diagnostic healthcare settings.
• BS Medical Imaging Technology Program Bachelor of Science in Medical Imaging Technology program offered through the Department of Diagnostic Sciences, training students in diagnostic imaging techniques and technologies.
• BS Clinical Psychology Program Bachelor of Science in Clinical Psychology program offered through the NUR School of Clinical Psychology, providing foundational education in mental health and clinical psychological practice.
• MS Clinical Psychology Program (Gulberg) Master of Science in Clinical Psychology program delivered through the Gulberg campus location, providing advanced graduate-level education in clinical psychological practice and mental health.
• BS Nutritional Sciences Program Bachelor of Science in Nutritional Sciences program offered through the NUR School of Nutritional Sciences, providing education in nutrition science and dietetics.
• MS Food, Nutrition and Dietetics Program Master of Science in Food, Nutrition and Dietetics program offered through the NUR School of Nutritional Sciences, providing advanced education in nutritional sciences and dietetics practice.
• MS Food Science and Technology Program Master of Science in Food Science and Technology program offered through the NUR Institute of Food Science, providing graduate education in food science, industry practices, and research.
• BS Emergency and Intensive Care Sciences Program Bachelor of Science in Emergency and Intensive Care Sciences program offered through the Department of Medical and Surgical Ancillary Sciences, preparing students for careers in emergency and critical care healthcare.
• BS Dental Technology Program Bachelor of Science in Dental Technology program offered through the Department of Medical and Surgical Ancillary Sciences, training students in dental laboratory technology and practice.
• BS Operation Theatre Technology Program Bachelor of Science in Operation Theatre Technology program offered through the Department of Medical and Surgical Ancillary Sciences, training students in surgical and operation theatre procedures.
• BS Optometry Program Bachelor of Science in Optometry program offered through the Department of Medical and Surgical Ancillary Sciences, preparing students for careers in optometric practice and eye care.
• MBA Program Master of Business Administration program offered through the NUR School of Management, including executive MBA specializations in Hospital and Healthcare Management, HR, Project Management, Marketing, and Finance for working professionals seeking career advancement.
• BBA Program Bachelor of Business Administration program offered through the NUR School of Management, providing foundational undergraduate business education.
• BS Digital Marketing Program Bachelor of Science in Digital Marketing program offered through the NUR School of Management, providing specialized undergraduate education in digital marketing practices.
• MPhil Physiology Program MPhil Physiology program offered through the Department of Physiology, providing advanced postgraduate education and research training in medical physiology.
• Student Connect Mobile Application A mobile application for Android devices enabling students to access university services including academic records, course registration, course materials, and administrative functions on mobile devices.
• Student Web Portal An online student web portal that provides students access to academic records, course registration, course materials, and administrative services at NIU.

Quantifiable outcome

• BSc Nursing program accredited by Pakistan Nursing Council in January 2024
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Falah-e-Milat Hospital, FaisalabadminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 September 2025Academic collaboration and instructional linkages exploration focusing on research initiatives, clinical internships, training programs, and collaborative projects in nutrition and healthcare.
• University of MalayacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 May 2025MOU signing ceremony for academic collaboration, joint research initiatives, faculty and student exchanges, and knowledge sharing between the two international institutions.
• University of OkaracoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 April 2024MOU for student exchange visits in Food Science and Nutrition. Over 100 students visited NIU and FMH College of Medicine & Dentistry for educational and research purposes. Discussions on future R&D collaborations and joint publications.
• King Edward Medical University, LahoreminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNIU Pathology Department participated in Pakistan Society of Hematology meeting. Invitation extended for MLT student laboratory visits to Services Institute of Medical Sciences.
• JS BankminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNUR School of Management Sciences engagement with JS Bank on graduate employability, industry partnerships, and potential recruitment collaborations.
• Sazgar Engineering, ChangHong SVA Ruba, Gobi Paints, Wartsila Man Engineering and Energy Solutions, Haier IndustriesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate outreach visits by NUR School of Management Sciences faculty to foster industrial linkages and explore potential collaborations for student training and placement.
• Soneri Bank, Alahfalah Bank, Allied Islamic Bank, Bank Alfalah Islamic, Meezan Bank, MCB BankminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate outreach visits to strengthen ties with financial sector for potential student placement and industry-academia linkage programs.
• DPS College, KasurminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInitial meeting and technical session conducted by NIU Department of Medical Imaging Technology. Exploration of collaboration opportunities and invitation for guest speakers at NIU.
• GMS SolutionsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration for organizing Awareness Walk on Thalassemia to spread awareness about prevention and management of Thalassemia.
• Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint seminar on Drug Awareness and Prevention organized by Department of Clinical Psychology with ANF officials as distinguished speakers.
• Fatima Memorial HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClinical attachments and hospital rotations for NIU students in various health sciences programs. Part of NUR-FMS group providing integrated healthcare education.
• FMH College of Medicine & DentistrycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliated institution for medical education and clinical training. Home to NIU's Shadman Admission Office.
• Saida Waheed College of NursingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliated nursing college within NUR-FMS group. Home to NIU's Township Admission Office.
• FMH Institute of Allied Health SciencescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliated institution for allied health sciences education. Home to NIU's Gulberg Admission Office.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS): Premier private Lahore university offering undergraduate, graduate, and MBA programs across multiple disciplines. Comparable in scale, multi-disciplinary portfolio, and Lahore-based private positioning.
• COMSATS University Islamabad, Lahore Campus: Multi-campus private university offering computing, business, and applied sciences programs. Comparable as a multi-disciplinary Pakistani private university competing for similar students.
• Riphah International University, Lahore: Private university with strong health-sciences and Islamic-studies programs across multiple Pakistani cities. Comparable given overlap in health sciences, Islamic studies, and private university positioning.
• Bahria University, Lahore: Federal private university with a Lahore campus offering business, health sciences, and engineering programs. Comparable as a multi-disciplinary Lahore-based private peer.
• King Edward Medical University: Historic Lahore-based medical university with which NIU has a hematology collaboration. Comparable as a Lahore medical-education institution with strong clinical-training infrastructure.
• University of Health Sciences, Lahore: Public health-sciences university in Lahore offering allied health, nursing, and medical laboratory programs. Directly comparable to NIU given overlapping health-sciences portfolio and shared Lahore market.

Broad incumbents

• Aga Khan University: Premium private health-sciences and research university with operations across Pakistan and East Africa. Comparable as a higher-tier health-sciences private university competing for the same high-achieving students.

Others

• University of Malaya: Malaysian public research university with which NIU signed a 2025 MOU. Comparable as an academic-collaboration partner relevant for benchmarking NIU's internationalization trajectory.

Regional players

• Forman Christian College University: Private Lahore-based liberal arts and sciences college offering undergraduate and graduate programs. Comparable in private Lahore positioning and broad academic portfolio.
• Fatima Jinnah Women University: Public women-focused university in Rawalpindi offering multi-disciplinary programs. Comparable in multi-disciplinary scope and Pakistani public/private competition for female students.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/NurIntUni
• Facebookfacebook.com/niulahore
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/nur-international-university
• Instagraminstagram.com/nur.international.university

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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