Established in 1998, Iqra University is a private higher-education institution located in the large metropolis of Karachi (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants), Sindh. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Islamabad, Quetta. Officially recognized by the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan, Iqra University (IU) is a small coeducational Pakistani higher education institution. Iqra University (IU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. IU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.