NIT gets new vice chancellor

The National Institute of Technology, Pakistan’s first American university powered by Arizona State University, has announced the appointment of Dr Cagri Bagcioglu as its vice chancellor.

Dr Bagcioglu, an American higher education executive, brings over two decades of leadership experience in university transformation, global partnerships, and academic innovation across the United States, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. He currently serves as Regional CEO for Eastern Europe and Central Asia at Cintana Education, ASU’s global partner network, where he leads institutional operations and strategy across several countries.

Dr. Cagri Bagcioglu is a globally recognized higher education leader known for his ability to design and implement transformative strategies in universities worldwide.

He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Economics and Finance and a Master of Business Administration in Marketing and Finance from the University of North Alabama, and a Doctorate in Higher Education Leadership from the University of Liverpool.

The National Institute of Technology (NIT) is a pioneering higher education institution in Pakistan and the first American university powered by Arizona State University (ASU); the most innovative university in the United States, as ranked by US News & World Report for ten consecutive years.

Located in Lahore, NIT represents a new model of higher education designed to deliver American-style academic excellence, innovation-driven learning, and global employability to Pakistani students. Established in collaboration with ASU and Cintana Education, NIT integrates ASU’s world-class academic frameworks, digital learning platforms, and research ecosystem into Pakistan’s national education system.