Entry Requirements for Pakistani Studetns in University of Sheffield

We have been welcoming students from Pakistan for many years and our staff are very familiar with the Pakistani education system and qualifications.

High entrance requirements for our degree programmes at Sheffield reflect the quality of the University.

All applicants are required to have an internationally recognised English language qualification such as IELTS or equivalent. The minimum score that is accepted for entry, in line with UKBA regulations, is IELTS 6.0 or equivalent. Please note that some departments may require a higher score.

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The information below is for guidance only - if you would like further advice please contactThe Pakistan Team. Please be aware, however, that final decisions can only be made upon receipt of an official application.

For Entry to Undergraduate Programmes e.g. BSc, BA, BEng/ MEng

A variety of qualifications can be considered for direct admission to undergraduate bachelor degree programmes.

A Levels	Applicants with a minimum of 3 A levels will be considered for direct admission to undergraduate programmes. Required scores and subjects vary from course to course and can be found in our online prospectus.online prospectus.
International Baccalaureate	International Baccalaureate diploma holders will be considered for direct admission to undergraduate programmes. Required scores and subjects vary from course to course and can be found in our .
Higher Secondary Certificate	Candidates who have successfully completed their HSC examinations in Pakistan and who have also completed an approved Foundation Programme (such as those provided by Sheffield International College) can be considered for entry to undergraduate programmes.

If you don't meet the entry requirements:

Sheffield International College provides undergraduate foundation programmes specifically designed for students seeking entry into the University of Sheffield.

Visit Sheffield International College website to find out moreVisit Sheffield International College website to find out more

For Entry to Postgraduate Taught Programmes e.g. MA, MSc

Holders of a 4 year Bachelors Degree in Engineering/Science	Applicants with a good four-year Bachelor of Engineering/Science from a recognised institution in Pakistan will be considered for direct admission to postgraduate diploma or taught Masters programmes.
Holders of a 2 year Masters Degree	Applicants with a good two-year masters degree from a recognised institution in Pakistan will be considered for direct admission to postgraduate diploma or taught Masters programmes.
MBA Applicants	As well as suitable qualifications (as per the information above) at least 3-5 years' post-graduation work experience will be necessary for direct admission to our triple accredited MBA. Why not visit our MBA web pages visit our MBA web pagesor visit our virtual MBA open dayMBA open day?

If you don't meet the entry requirements:

Sheffield International College provides pre-Masters programmes specifically designed for students seeking entry into the University of Sheffield.

Visit Sheffield International College website to find out moreVisit Sheffield International College website to find out more

For Entry to Postgraduate Research Programmes e.g. MPhil, PhD

Applicants with a good Masters (following a four year degree) from a recognised institution in Pakistan may be considered for direct admissions to postgraduate research programmes.

If you are in any doubt about whether you are eligible to study at Sheffield, please contact the Pakistan Team:

email : jessica.bream@sheffield.ac.ukjessica.bream@sheffield.ac.uk

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Undergraduate scholarships for for Pakistan 2015

The University of Sheffield offers a range of scholarships to students from Pakistan who show exceptional academic potential and are starting their studies at the University of Sheffield in September 2015.There are two Scholarships available for Pakistani students. Each scholarship is worth 50% of the annual undergraduate tuition fee. This is guranteed in the first year of study and is available in each subsequent year, excluding any year in the industry or years abroad, subject to achieving 60% or above in the previous academic year. This applies to all undergraduate programmes except Medicine and Dentistry. Students of Medicine or Dentistry will only receive the scholarship for non-clinical years.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the scholarship applicants must be self-funding and classed as 'Overseas' for fee purposes and a national of or permanently domiciled in Pakistan apply for a study place by Friday 17 April 2015 for entry in 2015.
The scholarship will be awarded on the basis of academic merit and supporting statement. The final decision will be made by academic panel.

Deadline

April 24 2015

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IOE Centenary Masters Scholarships 2015

Institute of London offers scholarships for masters degree program. The scholarship will cover full tuition fees and accommodation at International Students House. Those students are encouraged to apply who plan to work either in their home country,or another, to improve the circumstances of disadvantaged, excluded of underachieving citizens.
International Student House is a student residence and a unique social, cultural and recreational centre. ISH aims to inprove international understanding and friendship and provides a wide programme of events for students 365 days a year.Located in the safe neighbourhood of Regent's park, ISH is a central place to meet students from Britain and around the world. ISH has become a 'home away from home' for many students; the many facilities and the fun and friendly environment make ISH the perfect place to be based while in London.

Who can apply

Those students who belong to low-income or low-middle income country who has never previously studied or resided for more than one year in the UK.

Study subject

Masters Degree

Scholarship Provider

Institute of Education, UK

How to apply

Please apply by UK pass, using the special link for the scholarship. The panel will look for the facts of outstanding academics & professional achievement, alongside a persuasive account of how your award will help you to improve the circumstances of disadvantaged, excluded or underachieving citizens, make sure that you cover these aspects in your application.

Apply here for an IOE-international Students House Centenary Scholarship.

Application Deadline

16 March 2015

For more details visit the official link

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Oxford-Anderson Graduate scholarship 2015

Oxford-Anderson graduate scholarship now accepting applications for the year 2015. Scholarships are awarded to applicants who have demonstrated excellent academic ability, who will contribute to the university's groundbreaking research, and who will go on to contribute world as leaders in their field, pushing the frontiers of knowledge. The university contributes 40% of the funds for these scholarships, together with 60% from generous donations provided by numerous supporters of the university and its colleges.

Residency

  All countries

Level of study

 All full-time graduate degrees which university college admits

Subject 

 History

Value

 100% of university and college fees and a grant for living cost(at least £13,863).

Number of Awards

 1

Eligibility

 You should be applying to start a new graduate course at Oxford's Faculty of History.within the range accepted by University College. To check whether the course you are planning to apply is accepted by university college, please check the relevant Course page.

Scholarships will be awarded on the basis of academic merit.

If your scholarship is offered for a course lasting more than one year, the continuation of your scholarship each year is subject to an annual renewal process based upon satisfactory academic progress.

The scholarship is only tenable at University College. All eligible applicants will be considered for this scholarship, regardless of which college you state as your preference on the graduate application form. However, successful applicants will be transferred to University College in order to take up the scholarship.

How to apply
There is no separate application process for the scholarship: in order to be considered, you must submit your application for graduate study by the revelant January deadline for your course(23 January 2015). If you do not apply by the deadline, you will bot be considered for this scholarship.

Application Deadline

23 January 2015

For more details visit the official website

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International Business Scholarship at University of Birmingham 2015

University of Birmingham offers International Business Scholarship for EU,UK and overseas students. The scholarship will be awarded up to  £10,000 to be used towards the Birmingham MBA tuition fee.

Subject Area: 

Social sciences and Business

Nationality: 

UK,EU,oversea(s)

Deadline: 

31-03-2015

Eligibility Criteria:

  The scholarship holder will have demonstrable experience of undertaking business internationally, with evidence of having undertaken managerial roles in at least two non-native countries. They will also have clear plans of how they will intend to use their MBA to further develop their engagement with business in different countries.

The scholarship will be allocated on the basis of academic ability, relevant  experience and clarity of future plans as determined by selection committee.

How to apply

Contact Victoria Harold, MBA Recruitment and Admissions Officer, for more details (v.l.harold@bham.ac.uk) 

Scholarships will be allocated on a first come first served basis.

A rolling assessment process will be in place through out the application cycle, with the expectation that all scholarships will be allocated by april 2015.

For further details visit the official website

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Govt of Czech Republic Scholarship for developing countries 2015/2016

Faculty of social sciences at university of Charles with the collaboration of czech republic government offers partial scholarships for the academic year 2015/2016.

Study subjects

Scholarship is available for studying any subject offered by the university.

Course level

Bachelors or masters study

No of Awards

A total of seven scholarships are available, ear-marked for students from developing countries and or countries going through a process of political and economic transition.

Scholarship description

• under the terms of this scholarship, students will receive a waiver of school fees for their first semester of study, plus a one-off payment of 50 000 CZK(about 2050 EUR) as a contribution towards living costs.
• school fees for the second semester of study will NOT be waived.
• Although we would like to continue the scholarship scheme in school year 2016/17, this is a subject of our receiving further funding for future years. At present, therefore, we cannot guarantee that similar scholarships will be available for students second year of study.

Selection Criteria

• All scholarship applications received by the deadline will be assessed by the scholarship Review Board, which will recommend seven students to receive scholarships to the Dean of the faculty. The decision of the Board on which students it will recommend for a scholarship will be independent of the deliberations of the Admissions Panel regarding which student to admit. However, only students finally admitted by the faculty are eligible to become scholarship holders.
• In addition to the documents submitted by the scholarship applicants, the Scholarship Review Board will take into consideration applicants results from their earlier studies. Priority will be given ti students who have not previously had the opportunity to study abroad.
• A final decision regarding the students to be offered scholarships will be made by the Dean. The Dean will not enter into correspondence with the unsuccessful applicants regarding the decision.

Application Deadline

30th April 2015.

For downloading application form and further details click here

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World Bank S. McNamara Fellowship Program 2015

Applications are now acceptable for the World Bank fellowship program. The Robert S.McNamara Fellowships program was established in 1982 to honor the former president of the World Bank, by contribution from the World Bank and the governments of Bangladesh, China, India, Kuwait, Nigeria, Pakistan, Peru and former Yugoslavia.

 Eligibility

1. You should belong to one of the World Bank member developing countries.
2. Should not have dual citizenship of a developed country.
3. Should be currently enrolled in a PHD program in a World Bank member country.
4. Should have a masters degree.

Fellowship Award

US$25,000

Deadline:

Febuary 11,2015

How to Apply?

Apply online here https://app.wizehive.com/appform/login/wbmcnamara

For more details visit the official website: http://web.worldbank.org/WBSITE/EXTERNAL/WBI/EXTWBISFP/EXTRSMFP/0,,contentMDK:21588557~menuPK:563061~pagePK:64168445~piPK:64168309~theSitePK:551843,00.html

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Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship Programme For Postgraduate Study 2015-2016

Aga Khan Foundation invites applications for accomplishing postgraduate studies for developing countries. Aga Khan Foundation offers very limited seats for the outstanding students who have no other means of financing their studies.

Eligibility

Regions

The Aga Khan Foundation accepts applications from the students of Pakistan, Bangladesh, India, Afghanistan, Tajiksatan, Kyrgyzstan. Syria, Egypt,Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Madagascar, and Mozambique. In France, Portugal, UK, USA and Canada applications are invited from those who are originally located from one of the above developing countries.

Residency Requirements

The Foundation only accepts applications of eligible nationals listed above who are residing in one of the countries where there are local Aga Khan Foundation(AKF), Aga Khan Education Services(AKES) offices which process applications and interview candidates.

Age Limit

Below 30 will be prefered.

Selection Criteria

The main criteria for selecting award winners are

1. Excellent Academic Records
2. Genuine Financial Needs
3. Admission to a reputable instution of higher learning 
4. Thoughtful and coherent educational and career plans.
5. Revelence to the field of AKDNs focus area.
6. Extra curricular interests and achievements
7. Potential to achieve their goals
8. Expected to have some work experience in field of interest.

Application Deadline

The deadline for submission of entire applications is March 31, although in certain countries internal deadlines may be earlier in order to process and review applications. Applicants are advised to contact the local offices for internal deadline dates and requirements as these vary from country to country. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted.

For more details visit the official website: http://www.akdn.org/akf_scholarships.asp

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Erasmus Mundus MSc Scholarships in Mathematical Modelling 2015-2017

Applications invited for Erasmus Mundas MSc Scholarship for the duration 2015-2017. Erasmus Mundus is a two years MSc joint programme run by 5 European universities, which aim to provide students with a cross cultural education while they get aquainted with both theory and applications of mathematical modeling in engineering.

Who can apply?

Students from all over the world are eligible if they fulfill the following requirements.

Applicants must have a bachlors degree in the following fields

• Applied mathematics
• Mathematics with a good background of physics
• physics with a good background in mathematics
• Engineering with a large background in mathematics and physics

TOFEL: minimum 550 for PBT/213 for CBT/80 for IBT.

ILETS: 6.0 points

CAE

Scholarship Provider:

European Commission

Course level:

scholarship can be taken for pursuing two years MSc programme in any of 5 EU universities.

Number of scholarships:

Minimum of 10 scholarships are available.

Duration:

This scholarship covers two years expanses.

Application Deadline:

The last date for online subimission is January 31,2015

For more details visit the official website : http://www.mathmods.eu/about/overview/introduction

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Trent University Scholarships for Canadian and International Students in Canada, 2015 Read more: International Trent University Scholarships in Canada, 2015 Scholarship Positions 2015

                                                           

Trent International Program (TIP) offers a limited number of highly competitive renewable Full and Tuition scholarships to students eligible for undergraduate admission to Trent, and who are not citizens or permanent residents of Canada. Preference is given to high school graduates although transfer students are also eligible to apply.

     These scholarships and Awards are tenable for up to four years of an Honours degree if a "B" average is maintained each year and are available for students entering the University in September only. TRENT-ESL students are eligible to apply for International Awards upon successful completion of the TRENT-ESL program.

     All students except exchange and letter of permission students, will automatically be considered for Trent University Entrance Scholarships, awarded for academic excellence. These range in value from CDN$1,000 to CDN$3,000.

Trent International Global Citizen Scholarships and Awards

Trent International Full Scholarships

• Criteria:Outstanding academic achievement (top 3 in class), community and/or international service, excellent record of extra-curricular activities and leadership, as well as an assessment of financial need.
• Value: Approximately CDN$32,000 per academic year (8 months). Covers international tuition, ancillary, health insurance and living fees.
• Quantity:1- 3

Justin Chiu Global Citizen Scholarship

• Criteria:Outstanding academic achievement (top 3 in class), community and/or international service, excellent leadership, as well as an assessment of financial need. Open to students from Asia.
• Value: Approximately CDN$32,000 per academic year (8 months). Covers international tuition, ancillary, health insurance and living fees. Depending on need, may also include books, and/or other miscellaneous expenses.
• Quantity:1 every 4 years (application is closed for September 2014).

Trent International Tuition Scholarships

• Criteria: High academic achievement (top 5 in class), community and/or international service, excellent leadership, as well as an assessment of financial need.
• Value: Approximately CDN$20,000 per academic year (8 months). Covers international tuition and ancillary fees.
• Quantity:4-7

Trent International Levy Tuition Scholarship

• Criteria: Based on high academic achievement (top 5 in class), community and/or international service, excellent record of extra-curricular activities and leadership as well as an assessment of finantial need. Open to students from developing countries.
• Value: Approximately CDN$20,000 per academic year (8 months). Covers international tuition and ancillary fees.
• Quantity: 1

Trent International Awards and Trent Scotiabank Awards

• Criteria: Good academic achievement and a record of extra-curricular activities. Preference given to top candidates in scholarship competition.
• Value: Approximately CDN$2,000-$7,000 per academic year (8 months).
• Quantity: Varies, depending on the number of qualified applicants.

Designated International Scholarships

Trent University-United World College Scholarships

• Criteria: Open to UWC graduating students nominated by their home UWC. Based on outstanding academic achievement (top 5 in class), community and/or international service, excellent record of extra-curricular activities and leadership, as well as an assessment of financial need.
• Value: approx. CDN$32,000 per academic year (8 months). Covers international tuition and ancillary fees, health insurance, room and board. Depending on need, may also include books, and some other miscellaneous expenses.
• Quantity: 1- 3
• Nomination process: Students should contact their own United World College directly.

Jack Matthews International Full Scholarship (Pearson College of the Pacific)

• Criteria: Open to graduating students from Pearson UWC of the Pacific and nominated by Pearson UWC, based on outstanding academic achievement (top 5 in class), international service, excellent record of extra-curricular activities and leadership.
• Value: approx. CDN$32,000 per academic year (8 months). Covers international tuition and ancillary fees, health insurance, and living fees.
• Quantity: 1
• Nomiantion process: Students should contact Pearson College of the Pacific directly.

Trent University Entrance Scholarships

All students, Canadian and International, applying to Trent will be automatically considered for Trent University Entrance Scholarships, awarded for academic excellence. These range in value from CDN$1,000 to CDN$3,000. Students on a Year/Term Study Abroad at Trent are not eligible for Entrance Scholarship. ESL students are eligible for consideration, however the scholarship is tenable for undergraduate studies (and not for ESL).

IB Entrance Scholarships

All international students applying for admission to Trent on the basis of IB diploma will be automatically considered for IB Entrance Scholarships.

To qualify for a CDN$1,000 IB Entrance Scholarship, students must have a minimum IB score of 28. The scholarship can be combined with a Trent University Entrance Scholarship.

Deadlines for September Session

• Designated International Scholarships Deadline is February 15.
• Trent International Global Citizen Scholarships Deadline is February 15.

For further details visit the link: http://www.trentu.ca/international/financesandscholarships_InternationalScholarshipandAwards.php#b

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