HYDERABAD, October 26, 2026: Iqra University’s Hyderabad Campus has reported a threefold increase in its student body during its first year of operations, marking the milestone with an anniversary event themed ‘The First of Many.’
Established in August 2025 and officially inaugurated in October 2025, the campus has introduced two new academic programmes for the spring semester: a Bachelor of Science in Artificial Intelligence and a Master of Science in Computer Science.
The anniversary event was attended by MNA Syed Waseem Hussain, Iqra University Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Nassar Ikram, Imaan Hunaid Lakhani, and Hyderabad Campus Director Prof Dr Imtiaz Hussain.
Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Nassar Ikram said the new programmes reflected the university’s focus on academic excellence, innovation and preparing students for an evolving technology landscape. Imaan Hunaid Lakhani described the anniversary as a milestone in the institution’s educational legacy, while Campus Director Prof Dr Imtiaz Hussain credited the campus team’s efforts.
The campus has also launched its SKILL UP initiative, including a Freelance Excellence Program, alongside workshops in AI prompt engineering, coding, leadership and other practical skills. Its facilities include classrooms, a hardware laboratory, a library, a medical centre and a media studio.
