UFS Higher Certificate Courses Now Open for 2025

UGRAD is a non-degree program that offers cultural and academic exchange between universities of different countries. It is a great opportunity in terms of giving access to study in the world-class universities, a chance of socializing with people of different communities, experiencing cultural diversity and exploring a new country.  

Eligibility Criteria

Pakistani citizens, currently enrolled in a university in Pakistan in an undergraduate (Bachelor's) program, who are between 18-25 years old and in their 3rd or 4th semester are eligible.

No, only undergraduate students are eligible to apply.

Students from all academic disciplines are eligible to apply.

Medical students can apply for this program as long as they are in their 2nd year of the program.

Yes, students with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The program is committed to providing accommodations for students with special needs.

Programs Offered

The program is designed to make scholars an indispensable member of the King Global Leadership Program. King Global Leadership Program is not an ordinary course of KHS’ program but it covers optional programming of the scholars taking place at the meal times. The programming includes practicing communication skills through interactive sessions, story-telling and leadership development sessions as an integral part. The elective part includes discussing real world problems, finding common ground and creative solutions and case-based leadership studies through community leaders and faculty. 

Applicants can apply to any full-time graduate program offered by Stanford University including Doctor of Musical Arts, Juris Doctor, MA, MBA, Doctor of Medicine, Master of Fine Arts, Masters of Public Policy, MS and PhD programs. 

It is one of the most life-changing experiences for Pakistani students as it encompasses a great number of A-grade ranked universities offering diversified academic programs.It provides the students with an on-the-job experience of American culture during the time they spend over in the USA and experience exposure by people of all sorts. All this will help the student prepare for a career.

Higher Education in USA 

Undergraduate Studies

Associate's Degree: This is a two-year degree that bases a student's knowledge in a particular subject.

Bachelor's Degree: This is a four-year degree that develops advanced knowledge within a given subject.

Graduate Studies

Master's Degree: It is an academic degree that provides specialization skills within a particular subject.

Doctoral Degree: These are graduate degrees focused on research and training of research scholars.

This scholarship will prepare you to understand and solve complex challenges by involving in creative learning, interacting with other great minds and make you a courageous visionary leader. The fellowship is particularly design to make you a future leader.

Programs Offered

The program is designed to make scholars an indispensable member of the King Global Leadership Program. King Global Leadership Program is not an ordinary course of KHS’ program but it covers optional programming of the scholars taking place at the meal times. The programming includes practicing communication skills through interactive sessions, story-telling and leadership development sessions as an integral part. The elective part includes discussing real world problems, finding common ground and creative solutions and case-based leadership studies through community leaders and faculty. 

Applicants can apply to any full-time graduate program offered by Stanford University including Doctor of Musical Arts, Juris Doctor, MA, MBA, Doctor of Medicine, Master of Fine Arts, Masters of Public Policy, MS and PhD programs. 

Studying in the United States is a dream of every other student. However, universities require official score report of IELTS and GRE to get admission and it becomes costly for Pakistani students. Rice University located in Houston, Texas is offering GRE exempted admission to the International students in almost all fields of study. 

 Program of application on all individual requirements.

Graduate programs in the Jones School of Business generally require some standardized testing, such as GMAT, Executive Assessment or the GRE. Waivers may be available for those with appropriate qualifications as described at the Jones School’s application site.

For 2025 admission, Rice is also waiving doctoral application fee waivers for students graduating from institutions in Texas or bordering states, or for students who reside in those states. This excludes programs in the Jones School of Business.