Directorate of International Linkages

The Islamia University of Bahawalpur

Connecting IUB to the World

Since its inception in 2020, the Directorate of International Linkages (DIL) has been charting IUB’s journey toward global excellence. Our purpose? To build bridges — scholarly, cultural, and intellectual — between our university and the world.

Our Vision

To position IUB as a global leader in education and research, recognized for transformative partnerships that enrich scholarship, innovation, and community.

Our Mission

• Forge sustainable alliances with world-class institutions, funding bodies, and academic networks.
• Facilitate meaningful mobility: faculty, students, and researchers exchanging ideas, cultures, and practices.
• Support research collaborations, dual‐degree programmes, joint seminars, and workshops.
• Provide mentorship, training, and access to foreign scholarship opportunities.
• Serve as the gateway for international students—guiding admissions, visa support, and student life.

What We Do

Partnerships & MoUs

We maintain a growing portfolio of Memoranda of Understanding with universities around the globe, fostering research collaboration and capacity building.

Global Mobility

Facilitating inbound and outbound exchanges, internships, and fellowships that broaden horizons for students and faculty alike.

Research & Innovation

Collaborating on joint projects, accessing international grants, and co-publishing with global peers.

Support for International Students

One-stop guidance for applications, visas, and settling into campus life.

Capacity Building

Workshops, training programs, and academic exchanges to elevate our faculty and institutional standards.

Achievements & Impact

• Rapid improvements in national and international university rankings, fueled by global engagements.
• Numerous successful collaborations: joint conferences, publications, and student exchange programs.
• Visible presence in international research networks and partnerships, enhancing both learning experiences and research outputs.

Opportunities Await

For Students & Faculty:

Explore scholarship schemes, exchange programs, research partnerships, and global internships.

For Institutions & Partners:

Join us in co-creating capacity-building initiatives, collaborative research, and educational innovation.

Why Partner with Us?

With its strategic location, talented faculty, and growing reputation, IUB is uniquely positioned to offer mutually beneficial collaboration in the higher education landscape. We believe partnerships should be more than logos on paper—they should lead to real impact: stronger curricula, better research, enriched student experiences, and lasting international ties.