What are the Cheapest Ways for a Pakistani to Study Abroad

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A lot of students in the whole world have a mutual dream to study abroad in big university where he or she can acquire quality education in an entirely new style, in new culture with new friends from different nationalities. Unfortunately, this dream stays only a dream for most of the students in Pakistan. The reason are finances it cost to move to a far foreign country and start education at an educational institute that has a tuition fee a lot more than the salary of a full time job. Pakistani currency is very weak and its economy is also very weak due to which a big proportion of Pakistanis are living a poor life.

The salaries one gets in Pakistan are so less that it is very difficult to even manage living expenses in Pakistan. In these circumstances when one thinks of going to foreign country whose currency is more than 100 times stronger than Pakistani currency, for a middle class salary dependent family, it is only taken as dreaming of going to moon and considered something that requires a miracle to be achieved.

In all these tough situations even if one somehow manages enough resources to afford international university’s fee, it is still difficult to arrange for visa, tickets, accommodation and living in abroad country. Since Pakistan’s own education system is very unscrupulous, how can students compete with international students for financial grants. Pakistan itself provides very fewer opportunities for students to go to a foreign country for education. Only students who go abroad for education from Pakistan have a strong financial background but every ambitious student is lucky enough to have been born in such family.

Many countries have allowed international students to work part time but that permit itself has many terms and conditions. After you move to an abroad country, student is not allowed to even apply for work permit for a period of about six months to one year. After a student gets the permit, he or she is only permitted to work about 4 hours a day and even then there is no guarantee that you will find a job or they will pay you good enough to cover your living expenses. No matter who you ask whether the university, international students or government official of particular country they will all advise you to have enough resources prior hand to cover your expenses and university fees for at least a year and not to depend on the job.

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So the question is can we really go abroad for education from Pakistan. What are the possible ways for us to bring about all expenses of studying abroad? For that we have to find the cheapest ways to study abroad. We can think of living in cheap in a foreign country but for that we first have to be able to get admission in a foreign university and literally have the aptitude to move there which also requires quite the processing and assets. Here I have discussed the three best possible ways for a Pakistani student to study abroad. I am not saying that these are easy but if you don’t have the capitals to afford abroad education then these are your best chances.

Win a Scholarship:

That is possible something that everyone is aware of but what you might not know is that there all types of scholarships and grants that cover from a minor part of your fees to full education, living and transportation expenses.

Pakistan government may not provide enough opportunities but there are still some scholarship schemes that are sponsored by Pakistan government. Students who are looking for cheap ways to study abroad should search for all the available scholarships for Pakistani students whether they are backed by government or private organization.

Other than official government scholarships there are also many private and intentional funding schemes for deserving students. Every scholarship has its own merit criteria that you must fulfill in order to be eligible. There may also be tests that you will have to attend and topers get the scholarships. International scholarships like Fulbright may be tough but there are also many local schemes for commendable students. Some of the most famous scholarships are following; you can click the links of StudyAbroad Scholarships and IlmKiDunya Scholarships for more scholarships and guidance.

· NTS Scholarships

· OPF scholarships

· Need-Based Scholarships

· UNESCO Scholarships

· USAID Scholarships

· USEFP Scholarships

· Edcon Scholarships

Go to Countries with Free Education:

Second method to get to study abroad in cheapest way is to choose a country that provides higher education totally free

of cost. There are many countries, definitely not Pakistan, that offer education without any fee to students. If you can get to one of these countries it can save a lot of money. Biggest expense to study abroad is usually the fee of the university but if university is free then you only have to think about to cover your living expenses.

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To cover living expenses, you may need your family at start and later you can start working part time. In addition you may keep looking for all possible scholarships you can get. This is not easy as it sounds but it is very cost effective and cheapest way to study abroad. Following are some of the countries that provide free higher education to its entire native and international student population studying in public education institutes.

· Germany

· Norway

· Finland

· Czech Republic

· France

Find a Financer:

Well if nothing else, this might be your last only chance to go to a foreign country for education. What you have to do is

find a rich man, woman or company that may be willing to cover your education expenses without hoping any return. You have the option of banks but the interest rate they will cost if they give loan, it is better to not mess with them. There are many good people in Pakistan who know the value of education and promote it in every way possible. Some may have specific conditions and may test you but it is all worth it as long as they pay your fees and living expenses.