Islamabad, October 28, 2026: A delegation of IE University, Spain, visited the Higher Education Commission (HEC) Pakistan and called on Chairman HEC Dr Niaz Ahmad Akhtar to explore avenues of academic collaboration and facilitate access to international higher education opportunities for talented Pakistani students.
Advisor Global Engagement HEC Dr Muhammad Ali Nasir and his team attended the meeting. The Spanish delegation comprised Ms Andrea Rodriguez Velez, Asia Pacific Director, IE University, and Mr Alejandro Alvargonzalez Largo, Deputy Head of Mission, Embassy of Spain in Pakistan.
During the meeting, Ms Andrea Rodriguez Velez gave a comprehensive presentation on IE University’s global outlook, academic excellence, and its diverse portfolio of programmes in business, law, technology, architecture and international affairs.
She also briefed the participants on the university’s internationalisation initiatives and its interest in establishing cooperation with HEC to facilitate the enrolment of Pakistani students in undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.
Dr Niaz Ahmad Akhtar appreciated IE University’s contributions to higher education, particularly the achievements of IE Business School. He highlighted the wide range of international scholarship programmes administered by HEC to support Pakistani students seeking higher education abroad.
To strengthen engagement and identify promising candidates, the HEC chairman suggested that the IE University delegation establish links with leading Pakistani institutions, including the National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST) and the FAST-National University of Computer and Emerging Sciences (FAST-NUCES).
The meeting reflected a shared interest in exploring avenues for international academic cooperation and expanding educational opportunities for talented Pakistani students.
