Foreign Nationals

Q. Why study in Pakistan/what are the opportunities for the students in Pakistan?

Pakistan is the only country in the world where you (being a student) have free access to more than 20,000 e-journals. You can also listen to the lectures of scientist, Nobel Prize holders and professors form the  universities of the world through video conferencing, video CD’s and video cassettes. You will find libraries and advanced laboratories in which you can search for and acquire knowledge. With sports and cultural facilities and student clubs you will enjoy being a student in Pakistan. Above all, the quality of education will make you ready for the future.

Q. Is the environment conducive for foreign student in Pakistan?

Pakistani Universities has always welcomed international students. Hospitality has been embedded in the culture of Pakistan. You will not be a foreigner in Pakistan. You will experience both modernity and tradition as it is one of the safest and most stable countries in the region. Furthermore, in all of the Pakistani Universities the language of instruction is English.

Q: Who is eligible for study in Pakistan?

Practically everyone with the minimum required academic qualifications like 10+2, Graduation or Post Graduation is eligible for pursuing higher education in Pakistan. What you also need is the basic aptitude for the intended course of study and professional guidance and planning to succeed with your plans to study.

Q: what is it going to cost for study in Pakistan at bachelor or master level?

Education in Pakistan has become increasingly good value over the last few years. Education in Pakistan is not very costly. In fact it is the lowest in the region and other countries of the world. For detailed information please contact our education counseling service Islamabad.

Q. Does foreign student need to appear in entry test?

No, foreign students are exempted from entry test in most of the institutions.

Q. what is the medium of instructions in Pakistani educational institutions?

The medium of instructions is English all over the country and the environment is very supportive for foreign students.

Q. How many opportunities in terms of seats can a foreign student avail and what is the procedure to apply against these seats?

Foreign Students seeking admission in Pakistani educational institutions can apply against following three schemes:

• Foreign national seats
• Pakistan Technical assistance Program
• Cultural Exchange Program

Foreign national seats

A foreign student seeking admission in Pakistani Universities/Degree awarding Institutions has to apply for admission direct to the concerned University/Institution along with his/educational documents and equivalence certificate. Institution will process the application and send a letter of provisional admission. After getting provisional admission letter the student will approach the Pakistan Embassy/high Commission in his/her country for study visa that will be issued with in 4 weeks.

Pakistan Technical Assistance Program (PTAP)

382 seats are reserved for the students from friendly countries at highly subsidized fee rates usually at par with Pakistani students in the disciplines of MBBS, BDS, B. Pharmacy and B. Sc Engineering under Pakistan Technical Assistance Program (PTAP)

The admission procedure of foreign students under Pakistan Technical Assistant Program (PTAP) will be processed directly by Economic Affairs Division (EAD). If a student is applying under PTAP, he/she will have to submit his/her application to the Embassy of his/her country in Pakistan.

Cultural Exchange Program (CEP)

Under Cultural Exchange Programme, Government of Pakistan offer admission to the students form friendly countries on reciprocal basis for the sake of bilateral relations. The number of the seats is decided at the time of treaty by the Education Ministries of both the countries. Fee structure is usually as per local Pakistani student. Government of Pakistan also awards scholarships to the students admitted under this scheme. CEP is for all disciplines other than those of PTAP.

Government of Pakistan entertains only those applications which are referred by the foreign mission (embassy, high commission). Students looking to apply against CEP can submit their application to the embassy of their country in Pakistan or to the foreign office of their own country.