Internship Program for International Students (NIPIS) concludes at NUST
Islamabad, July 31st, 2023 – NUST Placement Office (NPO) is pleased to announce the successful completion of its flagship program “NUST Internship Program for International Students (NIPIS-23)”, culminating in a closing ceremony held on July 31, 2023. The program, which commenced on July 4, 2023, aimed to provide a diverse group of students from across the globe with valuable learning experiences and hands-on training in their respective fields of study.
Pro-Rector Research Innovation & Commercialization (RIC) NUST –Dr Rizwan Riaz, graced the closing session with his presence and distributed certificates among the interns. This year, as many as 14 interns from 5 countries, including Egypt, Ireland, Saudia Arabia, Türkiye and United Arab Emirates (UAE) joined the program.
NIPIS-23 included technical internship arranged by NPO by placing interns at various NUST schools including SNS, SADA, SCME, SEECS, SMME, SINES & USPCAS-E as well as recreational activities in and out of Islamabad and is a testament to NUST’s commitment to fostering global cooperation, promoting cultural exchange, and encouraging academic excellence.
Throughout the program’s duration, participants engaged in cutting-edge research, innovative projects, and industry-specific training enriching their knowledge and skills while building lasting international networks. The program also facilitated practical experience for the interns through industrial visits to S&P Global, PepsiCo and Kohinoor Textile Mills.
“We are delighted to celebrate the achievements and exceptional dedication of our international interns,” said General Manager Placements NUST – Ms Arooba Gillani. “Their contributions to our academic community have been outstanding, and we are confident that they will become ambassadors of positive change for Pakistan and NUST and progress in their home countries.”
The closing ceremony witnessed captivating testimonials by the interns, highlighting their experiences and accomplishments during their time at NUST.
As the curtains draw to a close on this year’s Internship Program for International Students, we look forward to welcoming future cohorts of talented young minds from around the world. NUST remains committed to advancing educational excellence and fostering cross-cultural connections to address global challenges collaboratively.