Choosing an Alma Mater, amongst a dazzling array of universities, is a tall order these days. The deciding factors could be many, starting with student performance, reputation, glamour, location, history and, of course, the quality of the university,.

There are several reasons why one would chose KIU as ones next Alma Mater.

First, it is a unique university, situated as it is in the mountainous areas of Pakistan. Its training and education focus primarily on mountain environment and resource development with contextual relevance and field based experience. Second, the educational strategy followed at KIU is somewhat unconventional, more visionary and application oriented. .

Its moves away from the conventional and rigid compartmentalization of departments and facilitates a multidisciplinary integration in formulating courses, projects and programs that are most suited to the diverse needs of the mountain areas. However, in terms of quality, it ensures that graduates are on a level playing field with others when it comes to competition for jobs and further study.

The teaching and learning methodology is increasingly adopting and practicing interactive and participatory learning with exclusive use of multimedia, overhead projectors and tutorial classes.

Furthermore, KIU is planning to offer training facilities in vocations and technology currently in demand and likely to become increasingly in demand, through multi-technology workshops. Students will have the option to undertake such training in the evening alongside their formal course of study. Non-registered individuals, both male and female, could register in day courses and become employable skilled manpower.

The Northern Areas are fortunate to have a number of professional NGOs that have been serving at grass root levels for decades. Through collaborative endeavors was opportunities can be tapped and created to participate in the relevant field based programs.

Such endeavors aim to promote a more versatile graduate, who has more options for a future career and more opportunities for employment.

Finally, KIU is placed amidst a heavenly setting of hills, mountains, glaciers, meadows, fruit orchards, streams, rivers and snow covered peaks. Not many places can boast of such a beautiful setting. Thousands upon thousands have visited the mountains of the north. Why not be a part of such an exciting environment