An American University in Pakistan? A New Kind of Learning Model | Ft. Jahanzeb Burana | Ep 447

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Joining us today is Jahanzeb Burana, Co-Founder and Vice Chairman of National Institute of Technology (NIT), Pakistan’s first American-affiliated university launching in 2025. With an MBA from Harvard and a decade of experience in public policy, investments, and education reform, Jahanzeb shares the vision behind building a globally competitive, student-centric university in Pakistan.

In this episode, we dive deep into how traditional universities are failing students, why NIT is offering an entirely new model, and how they’ve partnered with Arizona State University to deliver a modern, globally aligned curriculum. We explore course quality, the 3+1 international transfer program, and how Pakistan can solve its talent redundancy crisis amidst global AI disruption.

This episode answers:

1. Why is Pakistan’s current university system outdated?
2. How will NIT ensure job-ready graduates?
3. What is the future of global education?
4. Can we fix the skill gap in the Pakistani workforce?

Watch till the end to hear about NIT’s collaboration with Arizona State University, student career pathways, and the future of education in Pakistan.

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