Below is a list of ongoing fully-funded and partial scholarships for students in Pakistan to help fund your studies abroad or in Pakistan. View list, learn how to apply for scholarships and win a scholarship today.
Applications are open for the Kokyo Design Award 2025. The Kokyo Design Award is an international competition for product design that aims to co-create with talented designers and support their activities.
Date Posted: 31 Jul, 2024
Applications are open for the Post-Harvest Loss Innovation Prize 2024. The Post Harvest Loss Innovation Prize is seeking innovative solutions that reduce post-harvest loss for smallholder farmers in emerging markets. Funding from the prize is unrestricted.
Date Posted: 31 Jul, 2024
Applications for the Mellon/ACLS Dissertation Innovation Fellowship 2024/2025 are now open. The Mellon/ACLS Dissertation Innovation Fellowships provide a year of support for doctoral students preparing to embark on innovative dissertation research projects in the humanities and interpretive social sciences.
Date Posted: 31 Jul, 2024
Applications are open for the British Academy Innovation Fellowships Scheme 2024-2025. The Innovation Fellowships scheme will provide funding and support for established early-career and mid-career researchers in the Humanities and Social Sciences to partner with organisations and business in the creative, cultural, public, private and policy sectors, to address challenges that require innovative approaches and solutions.
Date Posted: 30 Jul, 2024
Applications are open for the CIHEAM Youth Innovation Award 2024. The CIHEAM launched the Youth Innovation Award in 2022 to reward innovative solutions, designed and implemented by young people, to accelerate green and blue transition processes towards more sustainable, inclusive and equitable food systems in the Mediterranean (SFS Med).
Date Posted: 30 Jul, 2024
Applications are now open for the 2024 Union for the Mediterranean (UfM) Med Youth Lab. The UfM Med Youth Lab 2024 is a five-day skill-building event that aims to equip young individuals with project development and soft skills .
Date Posted: 30 Jul, 2024
The call for applications for the OWSD-Elsevier Foundation Awards for Early Career Women Scientists in the Developing World is now open.
Date Posted: 30 Jul, 2024
Applications are now open for the Digital Transformation of Health Lab (DTH-Lab) Regional Youth Champions. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 29 Jul, 2024
Nominations are open for the Shireen Abu Akleh Prize 2024. The bravery and determination of women journalists will be recognised in a new annual prize awarded by the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and the International Francophone Press Union (UPF).
Date Posted: 29 Jul, 2024
Do you have a passion for inclusivity and diversity? Have you ever wondered how to tackle global issues with a moral and ethical foundation? The Universal Youth Leadership Summit (UYLS) 2024, held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, aims to address these questions by bringing together young leaders worldwide to discuss, learn, and share strategies for empowering youth in their communities.
Date Posted: 29 Jul, 2024
The Pershing Square Foundation provides up to 6 fully-funded Oxford Pershing Square Graduate Scholarship to international students in 2025. Selected applicants can pursue a master’s degree and an MBA at Oxford University. These scholarships cover both the master’s degree and the MBA year. Students can pursue any of the 1+1 MBA partnering programs and combine it with our MBA.
Date Posted: 29 Jul, 2024
Applications are open for the Bowseat True Blue Fellowship 2024. The True Blue Fellowship aims to connect and empower youth around the world to leverage the creative arts to enact change in local communities to safeguard the ocean, waterways, and the climate.
Date Posted: 29 Jul, 2024
Applications are open for the Purpose Earth Grant 2024. Purpose Earth is a grant and mentorship program empowering leaders and their transformative solutions to our global challenges.
Date Posted: 29 Jul, 2024
Applications are open for the WFP Climate Adaptation Innovation Accelerator Programme 2024. The World Food Programme (WFP) Innovation Accelerator, with support from the Adaptation Fund, has launched the Climate Adaptation Innovation Accelerator Programme as part of the Adaptation Fund Climate Innovation Accelerator (AFCIA) partnership.
Date Posted: 29 Jul, 2024
Recruitment for the February 2025 cohort of NHS Global Fellowships is now open. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 27 Jul, 2024
Proposals are invited for the International Labour Organization (ILO) #IdeathonForSocialJustice Initiative 2024. The #IdeathonForSocialJustice Initiative calls on young enthusiasts and change-makers from all over Latin America and the Caribbean to submit innovative proposals to share their vision of social justice and explore ways to achieve it.
Date Posted: 27 Jul, 2024
Applications are now open for the Camargo Fellowship 2025-2026. This fellowship is open to artists, scholars and thinkers. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 27 Jul, 2024
Applications are now open for the 2025/2026 Radcliffe Institute Fellowship Program at Harvard University. Radcliffe fellows are exceptional scientists, writers, scholars, public intellectuals, and artists whose work is making a difference in their professional fields and in the larger world.
Date Posted: 27 Jul, 2024
Applications are open for the Global Youth Climate Training Programme 2024. The Global Youth Climate Training Programme (GYCT) is a free, fully online capacity-building programme that equips people aged 16-35 with the knowledge and confidence necessary to engage in international climate policy.
Date Posted: 26 Jul, 2024
Applications for the Belfast Legacy Award to Attend One Young World Summit 2024 are now open. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 26 Jul, 2024
1. Why should I study in Pakistan?
Pakistan offers quality education in various fields at an affordable cost. The country has some prestigious universities, particularly in fields like medicine, engineering, and business. Pakistani universities are known for their academic rigour and cultural diversity, and the country offers a unique blend of modern and traditional learning environments.
2. What are the top universities in Pakistan?
Some of the top universities in Pakistan include:
Quaid-i-Azam University (QAU)
Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS)
Aga Khan University
National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST)
University of the Punjab
3. What are the admission requirements for universities in Pakistan?
Admission requirements vary by institution and program, but generally include:
A high school diploma or equivalent for undergraduate programs.
For postgraduate programs, a relevant bachelor's degree is required.
Proof of English proficiency (TOEFL or IELTS) may be required for international students.
Some programs, especially in fields like medicine and engineering, may require an entrance exam.
4. Do I need a student visa to study in Pakistan?
Yes, international students are required to obtain a student visa to study in Pakistan. The process involves:
Admission confirmation from a Pakistani university.
A valid passport.
Proof of financial resources.
Health certificate, including proof of vaccination.
Visa processing can take a few weeks, so we recommend that you apply well in advance.
5. Is it safe to study in Pakistan?
While Pakistan has areas with security concerns, most cities with universities, like Islamabad, Lahore, and Karachi, are generally safe for international students. It's important to stay informed about the local situation and follow safety advice provided by the university or local authorities.
6. What languages are spoken in Pakistani universities?
English is the primary medium of instruction in most universities in Pakistan, especially for higher education programs. However, local languages such as Urdu and regional languages may also be used, particularly in social sciences and humanities programs.
7. How do I apply to universities in Pakistan?
You can apply directly through the university's website or, for some universities, through the Higher Education Commission (HEC) online portal. The application requirements include academic transcripts, a completed application form, letters of recommendation, and proof of English proficiency for non-native speakers.
8. What is the process for recognizing foreign qualifications in Pakistan?
International students may need to have their qualifications recognized by the Higher Education Commission (HEC). This process ensures that foreign academic credentials are equivalent to Pakistani standards for higher education.