Isra University

What Isra University does

Isra University is a non-profit higher education institution established in 1997 and owned by the Isra Islamic Foundation (certified by Pakistan Centre for Philanthropy). Headquartered in Hyderabad, Sindh, the university operates three campuses — Hyderabad (main), Karachi (Al-Tibri Medical College & Hospital and Isra Institute of Rehabilitation Sciences), and Islamabad (Al-Nafees Medical College & Hospital and School of Engineering & Applied Sciences). The institution serves over 3,500 students across more than 40 degree programs ranging from undergraduate to PhD level, with 501-1,000 employees across academic, administrative, and clinical functions.

The university's core offering is accredited higher education in medical (MBBS, BDS, nursing, paramedical, rehabilitation sciences), engineering (Electrical, Civil, Mechanical, Computer Science, Software Engineering, IT), and business (BBA, MBA, commerce) disciplines. Its technology stack is standard for the sector: Moodle-based Learning Management System, Microsoft DreamSpark software access, an online admissions portal (apply.isra.edu.pk), dedicated timetable system, and webmail services. The university operates a 1,500-bed teaching hospital (Isra Hospital) that provides clinical training and generates healthcare revenue. Three regulatory accreditations anchor the credentialing model: HEC recognition, PMDC accreditation for medical programs, and PEC accreditation for engineering programs (with 2023 re-accreditation).

Revenue is generated primarily through recurring tuition fees across undergraduate and postgraduate programs, supplemented by teaching hospital services, a flat PKR 2,000 application processing fee, and scholarships funded externally. The go-to-market is direct-to-consumer student admissions processed through an online portal and on-campus offices, with marketing via official website, social media, campus prospectuses, educational events, and partnership with Meezan Bank for application kit distribution. International academic partnerships (Ball State University, IEEE, Saudi humanitarian foundations) and a national-level IEEE student branch with competitions like iCube and SCONEST extend the university's ecosystem beyond core academics.

Name

Isra University

Legal name

Isra University

Website

https://isra.edu.pk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Isra University is a Pakistani non-profit higher education institution operating three campuses (Hyderabad, Karachi, Islamabad) offering 40+ accredited undergraduate and postgraduate programs in medical, engineering, and business disciplines to 3,500+ students.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310), Technical and Trade Schools (6115)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Academic Medical Centers & Teaching Hospitals (University-Affiliated) (EDAHAGAA)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Medical education programs
• Engineering degree programs
• Business administration programs
• Nursing and paramedical training

Headquarters

HQ city

Hyderabad

HQ country

Pakistan

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees: The university generates primary revenue from tuition fees across undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate programs including MBBS, BDS, engineering, and allied health sciences. Fee schedules are published annually for different programs including BSSE/BSIT/BSCS/BECE/BEME/BEEE/BBA/BSEN/MBA/MS/M.Phil/Ph.D in various disciplines.
2. Teaching Hospital Services: Isra University operates a 1,500-bed teaching hospital (Isra Hospital) for clinical training of medical students, generating revenue through healthcare services.
3. Application Processing Fees: A flat application fee of PKR 2,000 is charged for processing admissions across all selected programs and campuses.
4. Scholarships and Financial Aid: University provides scholarships covering over 10% of enrolled students, funded by Isra Islamic Foundation, Government of Sindh Endowment Fund, and State Bank of Pakistan for employees' wards.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Isra University is a private, non-profit higher education institution that delivers accredited undergraduate and graduate degree programs in medicine, dentistry, engineering, business administration, and allied health sciences across three Pakistani campuses (Hyderabad, Karachi, Islamabad). It also operates a 1,500-bed teaching hospital (Isra Hospital) that supports clinical training for medical and nursing students while delivering patient care services to the surrounding community.

Product overview

Isra University is a higher education institution established in 1997, offering over 50 undergraduate and postgraduate programs across three campuses (Hyderabad, Karachi, Islamabad). The university operates a unified product portfolio centered on its online Admissions Portal (apply.isra.edu.pk) for application processing, an LMS system for course delivery, and specialized academic units including medical colleges (Al-Tibri, Al-Nafees), paramedical and nursing schools, and a 1,500-bed teaching hospital. The institution maintains IEEE student branch activities, research offices (ORIC, QEC), and social welfare societies. Programs span medicine, engineering, business, and allied health sciences, with accreditation from HEC, PMDC, and Pakistan Engineering Council.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• MBBS Program (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery)
• BDS Program (Bachelor of Dental Surgery)
• Engineering Degree Programs (BE / BS)
• Business Administration Programs (BBA / MBA / BCom)
• Allied Health Sciences Programs (DPT, BS Nursing)
• Paramedical Training Programs
• Isra University Hospital Healthcare Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Grown from 30 students in 1997 to over 3,500 students currently
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 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

Integration4 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, minor and core.

• King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center / Al-Basir Foundation, Saudi ArabiaflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 June 2021Saudi Arabia's King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center and Al-Basir Foundation partnered with Al-Ibrahim Eye Hospital (under Isra Islamic Foundation) to provide free cataract surgeries for approximately 30,000 patients across Pakistan during June 2021. Saudi Ambassador attended inauguration ceremony marking the humanitarian initiative.
• JS Global Capital LimitedminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 September 2015JS Global Capital Limited conducted workshop on 'Stock Market Investing and Trading' at Isra University. Branch Manager Mr. Abdul Latif Memon provided training on trend analysis, real-time trading, and investment risk management for student participants.
• Systems LimitedminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 31 March 2015Final year Computer Science students visited Systems Limited Karachi for industry exposure. HR sessions, project management presentations, and technology stack briefings conducted. Software house conducted recruitment test for visiting students, providing potential employment pathway.
• Ball State University, USAflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 March 2015Three-year MoU signed between Isra University and Ball State University for joint academic initiatives. First International Conference on Entrepreneurship (ICE) 2015 held as joint initiative, bringing together researchers from multiple countries. Conference focused on 'Business and Innovation for Societal Development' with keynote speakers from both institutions.
• IEEE InternationalcoreTechnology or Integration · 24 November 2014IEEE Isra Student Branch organized national-level competitions iCube 2014 and SCONEST 2014 under IEEE International banner. Events sponsored by HEC Pakistan and IEEE Karachi Section. Top research papers selected for publication in IEEE International journals.
• Higher Education Commission (HEC) PakistanflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 September 2014HEC Pakistan sponsored SCONEST 2014 and iCube competitions organized by IEEE Isra Student Branch. University is recognized and ranked by HEC with W category status. HEC also supports various academic programs and research initiatives.
• IEEE Karachi SectioncoreTechnology or Integration · 13 September 2014IEEE Karachi Section co-sponsored SCONEST 2014 and provided support for IEEE Isra Student Branch activities, enabling participation of students from multiple universities in engineering research competitions.
• Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 April 2013SMEDA collaborated with Isra University Entrepreneurial Society (IES) to conduct workshop on 'Youth Entrepreneurship'. SMEDA provided presentation on Business Plan Development and addressed common legal problems faced by young entrepreneurs. Session covered business planning, legal compliance, and market analysis for startup ventures.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Hamdard University: Karachi-based private university offering medical, pharmacy, engineering, and business programs under a nonprofit foundation structure. Comparable to Isra as a private nonprofit Pakistani university with similar disciplinary breadth and urban Sindh focus.
• Baqai Medical University: Karachi-based private medical university with integrated teaching hospital offering MBBS, BDS, and allied health programs. Directly comparable to Isra's medical-focused programs and PMDC-accredited status, competing for similar medical students in Sindh.
• Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS): Pakistan's leading private multidisciplinary university offering undergraduate and graduate programs in business, engineering, sciences, and humanities. Directly comparable as a private HEC-recognized nonprofit university competing for the same Pakistani student market across multiple disciplines.
• Ziauddin University: Karachi-based private university with medical colleges, dental programs, and teaching hospitals (including Dr. Ziauddin Hospital). Directly comparable to Isra's Karachi campus in medical education focus, teaching hospital integration, and Sindh-based student market.
• Aga Khan University: Pakistan's premier private medical university with teaching hospitals in Karachi and other cities. Directly comparable to Isra as a private, nonprofit, PMDC-accredited institution with integrated teaching hospitals, competing for the same medical and allied health students in Pakistan.
• Bahria University: Large private multi-campus university with locations across Pakistan including Islamabad and Karachi, offering programs in medicine, engineering, business, and social sciences. Comparable in scale, multi-city footprint, and disciplinary breadth to Isra University.
• COMSATS University Islamabad: Federally chartered multi-campus university system across Pakistan with strong engineering and computer science programs. Comparable to Isra as a HEC-recognized multi-campus private institution competing for engineering and IT students.

Emerging players

• University of Central Punjab (UCP): Lahore-based private university offering engineering, business, and IT programs. Comparable to Isra as a private HEC-recognized multidisciplinary institution, though based in Punjab and at an earlier stage of development than established players.

Broad incumbents

• National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST): Pakistan's largest engineering and technology university, federally chartered with multiple campuses and significantly larger scale. Competes with Isra for engineering students but operates at a substantially higher ranking tier with broader program portfolio and government backing.

Regional players

• Indus University: Karachi-based private university offering medical, engineering, and business programs. Comparable to Isra in program mix and HEC recognition, though more concentrated in Karachi while Isra has multi-city presence across Sindh and Islamabad.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/israuniversityh
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@IsrauniversityHyderabadofficia
• Facebookfacebook.com/israuniversityhyderabadofficial
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/israuniversity

Compliance4 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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