Islamabad, October 26,2026: A delegation of IE University, Spain, visited the Higher Education Commission (HEC) Pakistan and met Chairman Prof. Dr. Niaz Ahmad Akhtar to explore academic collaboration and expand international higher education opportunities for talented Pakistani students.
During the meeting, Ms. Andrea Rodriguez Velez introduced IE University’s academic programmes, global outlook and internationalisation initiatives. She highlighted potential cooperation with HEC to facilitate Pakistani students’ enrolment in undergraduate and postgraduate programmes across various academic disciplines.
The discussions focused on strengthening educational ties, promoting international academic mobility and enabling Pakistani students to access quality higher education at an internationally recognised institution.
Chairman HEC Prof. Dr. Niaz Ahmad Akhtar appreciated IE University’s contributions to higher education and highlighted HEC’s international scholarship programmes, which provide talented Pakistani students with opportunities to pursue higher studies abroad.
He also encouraged the delegation to engage with leading Pakistani universities, including the National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST) and the National University of Computer and Emerging Sciences (FAST-NUCES), to identify promising candidates and explore potential avenues for academic cooperation.
The meeting underscored the importance of international partnerships in expanding educational opportunities, strengthening institutional linkages and promoting collaboration between Pakistan’s higher education sector and international universities.
