Pakistani students are eager to pursue a quality education in UK. As the tuition fee to study abroad is higher than in Pakistan. Students prefer to study with a scholarship. Various scholarships are available to support Pakistani students financially. There are scholarships for everyone (Undergraduate, Postgraduate, and PhD). The scholarships can be fully or partially funded. Partially funded scholarships cover almost every expense. In this article, we will discuss UK scholarships for Pakistani Students.
UK Scholarship Intakes
UK universities have different intake durations. Most universities open their admissions three times yearly, depending on the degree requirement and duration.
- Summer (May to August)
- Winter (January to April)
- Fall (April to August)
If you are planning to apply abroad to continue your higher education. You should start your research beforehand. List down all the universities, their criteria, and deadlines. You can also search for fully and partially funded scholarships in UK.
Undergraduate Scholarships in UK
British government facilitates fully and partially funded scholarships to undergraduate international students. The scholarships are for almost every field of study, i.e., medicine, engineering, law, and humanities. These scholarships are specially designed for undergraduate Pakistani students to continue their studies in UK.
Here are the names of fully funded scholarships for undergraduate programs.
- Sheffield Hallam University Transform Together Scholarships (UK) 2024
- Erasmus Scholarship Program for Pakistani Students
Sheffield Hallam University
Host Country: UK
Level of study: Undergraduate and Postgraduate Programs
Eligibility: International
Financial coverage: Partially funded
Deadlines: 31 May
Erasmus Scholarship 2024
Host Country: UK
Level of Study: Under and postgraduate degree
Eligibility: International
Financial Coverage: Tuition fee and traveling funds
Deadline: Varies by degree program.
Masters Scholarships For Pakistani Students
UK offers more scholarships for 2 years Master’s program than undergraduate degrees. These scholarships are usually fully funded, but we recommend you research properly for certain scholarship programs. UK government offers fully funded scholarships in top institutes of UK to Pakistani students.
The following scholarship not only covers your tuition fees but also provides grants for accommodation and extra funds.
- Developing Solutions Scholarships at University of Nottingham
- Chevening Scholarships
Developing Solutions Scholarships at University of Nottingham
No. of Awards: 150 plus
Host Country: UK
Benefits: Full to partially funded
Level of Study: Postgraduation
Deadline: 17th of May
Chevening Scholarships
Host Institute: 49 institutes in UK
No. of Awards: 20 plus
Level of Study: Postgraduation
Benefits: Travel cost, tuition fee, and monthly stipend.
Deadline: 7th of November
PhD Scholarships For Pakistani Students
Pursuing a Ph.D. degree in UK is a most reputed thing. Continuing your doctorate or post-doctorate degree in UK can open many doors of opportunities. UK is offering many fully or partially funded scholarships to Ph.D. students. These kinds of scholarships are mostly for researchers and teachers. Most of them are fully funded with extra grants.
Here are some scholarships for doctorate programs which you can apply for
- Rhodes Scholarship
- Commonwealth Scholarships
Rhodes Scholarship
No. of Awards: Not specified
Host University: Oxford University
Benefits: Full college fee, Health coverage, Travel grant, application fee, Stipend of £13,681 per annum.
Deadline: 29th November
Wrap up!
Pursuing your degree in UK is a road to lots of hidden opportunities. Each year, thousands of Pakistani students move to UK to pursue their higher education. Pursuing your degree with a scholarship will greatly help you with your finances. These scholarships will encourage Pakistani students to contribute to their home country in more better ways.