Arooba Gillani
Leadership

A Commitment to a Need-Blind NUST

A commitment to quality faculty and students has fueled NUST's impressive rise in rankings and the success of our international alumni network.

As Director Advancement, I am privileged to steer a self-sustaining system that supports Pakistan's leading science and technology university. Our ambition is to become a driving force in Pakistan's knowledge economy, with the dream of making NUST a need-blind university.

Many deserving students face significant financial challenges, with nearly half of our undergraduates requiring scholarships. Despite our best efforts, a gap remains, affecting approximately 150 to 250 students annually.

Our NEED Initiative Campaign Working to bridge the financial gap so that talented students can access higher education regardless of their financial circumstances.

Your support is crucial to this campaign. Together, we can help make need-blind admissions a reality and empower the next generation of Pakistan's leaders.

Arooba Gillani Director
University Advancement Office
Our People

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Our team brings together diverse expertise, professional experience and a shared commitment to advancing NUST's mission.