- In Pakistan, quality education is strongly associated with a foreign degree. A degree from a foreign institute of higher learning opens the doors to a career path in a prestigious national or multinational company.
- The young constitute 45% of Pakistan’s total population and are entering the job market at a staggering rate, thus further enhancing the competition for jobs. In an environment here companies give preference to foreign graduates, the best way forward for young people to gain an edge is to obtain foreign academic qualifications. English being Pakistan’s business and second language, Pakistani students do not encounter any language barriers when applying to study in English speaking countries.
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In Pakistan, quality education is strongly associated with a foreign degree. A degree from a foreign institute of higher learning opens the doors to a career path in a prestigious national or multinational company. Pakistan’s job market is expanding and the number of students seeking enrolment in foreign universities is increasing dramatically.
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In 2006, 24,000 Pakistani students were studying abroad. This number is expected to rise to 25,000 in 2010.
- In 2010, the British High Commission in Pakistan is expecting between 9000 - 10,000 students to get students visas.
- in 2008-09, 2200 visas issued to Pakistani students for Australia as compare to 1800 in 2007-08.
- Thousands of Pakistani students are hoping to enrol in Middle Eastern and East Asian universities, particularly those located in countries like Indonesia, Malaysia and the UAE.
