ISLAMABAD: Spain’s IE University explores opportunities to expand its engagement with Pakistan and strengthen educational links between Pakistan. An event was organised here in local hotel in which the Ambassador of Spain to Pakistan Carlos Aragón Gil de la Serna was the chief guest and a distinguished audience of more than 100 guests, including former prime minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, Andrea Vélez (APAC Director at IE University), Venisse Garcia, Chaudhry Azaan Jandad Asghar, senior business executives, parliamentarians also participated the event.
Spain offers Pakistani students access to a European education within a country known for its cultural heritage, international outlook and quality of life. Compared with London and several other major European capitals, living costs in many Spanish cities can also be more affordable, although expenses vary depending on the city, accommodation and lifestyle.
For Pakistani students, studying in Spain can offer the opportunity to gain an internationally recognised qualification while developing valuable language skills, professional networks and exposure to European and international markets.
A Globally Connected University
Its academic offering spans a range of disciplines, including business administration, finance, economics, law, international relations, architecture and design, technology, data and computer science, and social sciences. The university also offers postgraduate and executive education programmes for professionals seeking to advance their careers.
The Islamabad gathering attracted an exceptionally strong turnout, with more than 100 guests attending to engage with IE University and learn more about its international educational offering.
Their presence highlighted the importance of international educational opportunities and the potential for greater collaboration between Pakistan and European academic.
Azaan Jandad Asghar, IE University alumnus and the university’s representative in Pakistan, has been supporting efforts to strengthen the institution’s connections with Pakistan and bring its educational opportunities to the attention of students, families and professionals.
Through this initiative, the aim is to establish a stronger relationship between IE University and Pakistan’s educational community, creating greater awareness of international study opportunities and encouraging closer engagement between Pakistani institutions and their Spanish counterparts.
The gathering in Islamabad represents an important milestone in these efforts, bringing together influential voices from across Pakistan to explore the possibilities offered by international education.
As discussions around a potential local office and further engagement continue, the initiative could provide a foundation for a stronger, more accessible relationship between IE University and prospective students in Pakistan.
The broader ambition is to create opportunities for Pakistani students to access a global educational experience, develop international professional networks and contribute to stronger connections between Pakistan, Spain and the wider world.
Copyright Business Recorder, 2026
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