The Institute of Information Technology (IIT) started functioning with the admission of the first batch of Masters students in the summer of 2003. The main objective of the Institute is to contribute to the critical mass of an information technology workforce in order to meet the growing needs of a fast expanding economy in the rapidly globalizing world.

The Institute is committed to providing a learning experience of excellence to a diverse group of students at affordable cost. In addition to quality teaching, the IIT is working on plans to start a world class research program through the award of MPhil/MS and PhD degrees. The two-year Masters program consists of morning and evening classes. Evening classes mainly cater for students admitted on self-finance basis. The student body represents all areas of Pakistan. The IIT is in the process of bringing some innovative changes in its academic programs which will not only reflect a rich blend of both applied and theoretical aspects of computation but also support much-needed research and development in the field of information technology. It is housed in a modern structure which is being readied for laboratories equipped with latest equipment. Projects are underway to recruit as well as train top class faculty.