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how do I transfer abroad from LUMS

I am currently studying at LUMS, doing BSC honors. i want to transfer my credits abroad to at least a somewhat reputable university. My GPA is 2.5 so i know ivy leagues are out of the question. But NYU or Mcgill or something along those lines would be ideal. Could someone please guide me in [...]

Masters program leading to Phd in germany.

I am a B.sc honor student at GCU lahore in my 7th semester. I wanted to know about some good universities in germnay that offer a masters program leading to Phd in BIOTECHNOLOGY. I have looked up some universities but they mostly offer programs in german and have no idea where to find a masters [...]

I need a Career Advice

Hi… I am living in Pakistan and working as a senior SEO, SMO and SMM analyst. I have an experience of about two years in this field. My certification of the web development is about to end after a month or two. How much I will be able to earn after my certification? right now [...]

Join us at the Dawn Education Expo 2011

The DAWN education expo is the largest education exhibit that takes place yearly in Pakistan. This year the exhibit is taking place in the following locations: Islamabad: Feb 6-7 Lahore: Feb 9-10 Karachi: Feb 12-13 The exhibits start at 11am each day. Universities from Australia, USA, UK and Pakistan usually have stalls at this huge [...]

LUMS or MBBS?

I have applied for LUMS SSE for Bsc chemistry ..and i’m also gona appply for mbbs. But I need an advice abt what shuld i choose as my career lums sse chemistry or mbbs … Please guide me which will lead to better job more oppertunities?

Fulbright Advanced Degree Awards 2012

The United States Educational Foundation in Pakistan is pleased to announce the Fulbright Master’s/PhD 2011 scholarship award.

New student visa laws in the UK? I’m confused

I am confused about the new visa laws in the UK. I am planning to start my MBA in Aug 2011 and I have been accepted into good schools in the UK and the US. According to many articles the UK may end the post-study work visa. Has this been implemented? Does this mean it [...]

MBA Finance or MBA Marketing?

I intend to do an MBA, but i’m really confused about the two fields. I’ll be completing my Bachelors with Double Majors in Finance & Marketing in about five months. Please let me know which MBA specialization is a more viable option in terms of the present market conditions and demand. Thank You!

ACCA from abroad- Worth it?

How would taking ACCA tuitions from U.K or any other country would be more beneficial than taking it from Pakistani Unis? As per my grasp, since it’s an international degree, no such matter from where ever you study. Nevertheless the lecturers and learning environment would be miles better abroad. Also, if anyone can state the [...]

Follow the United States Education Foundation (USEFP) on Facebook

The USEFP is now on Facebook!! http://www.facebook.com/USEFP Follow them to learn about online visa help sessions, scholarships for colleges in the US and information about the Fulbright scholarship. http://www.facebook.com/USEFP

LUMS LCAT Test – Help Needed

I am appearing for LUMS LCAT Test and I want to know how to prepare for the LCAT1 and LCAT 2 test as I am appearing for the business school. I am doing S.A.T’s and all. But I still dont know. There are so much conflicting issues out there. Please suggest how to go about [...]

Information Regarding Admission in A.C.C.A

Dear Friends, I want to know about admission requirements for A.C.C.A program. I did B.Sc in Mathematics, Economics and Geography in 2007 from University of the Punjab with 48percent marks (Grade D). Am I eligible to get admission in ACCA approved colleges in pakistan. I am 23 years old. I have two and half years [...]

Which universities in the US are likely to give full/partial funding for a MBA?

I do not intend to apply for the Fulbright because that funding comes with too many strings attached. I was curious about which top 50 universities in the USA are likely to provide funding for MBA students with very high GMAT scores (700+)? I know that Brigham Young University is one such university. Do you [...]

LUMS SSE 2010 Result

Can anyone tell if the LUMS SSE result 2010 has been announced yet or not?

CA OR BBA OR ACCA ?

What is the relation between ACCA and CA.After doing ACCA we are graduated or not? I am very good in Accounts so BBA is another field rite na? It mean i have to do CA or ACCA? Currenlty i am doing i.com in UAE. And i am looking for scholarship in some other country.Any info [...]

Need information on fullbright scholarships!

Assalamualikum I was just surfing ur website and wondering if i can still get a fulbright scholarship if my Alevels result weren’t dat gud? U see i was a science student all my life and now i have switched to literature, so the Alevel results r of science subjects but i want to do my [...]

Information required regarding Access course

Respected Sir/Mam, My name is Abdel Wahab and I am 18 years old. My case is a little different for which I need your co-operation. I was a student of grade 7th when my parents wanted me to be a Hafiz-e-Quran, for which I had to abandon my studies. Due to some financial and family [...]

Shortlisting for interviews for Fulbright Scholarship?

I have applied for Fulbright scholarship this year for masters. I still have not received any call for interview. My academic result ans cv is good but my GRE score is not, its something like 800. Is GRE the most important thing? What are the chance of me getting called for interview and then getting [...]

Which one is beter, MS(telecom) or MBA?

Hi, my name is khalid,and i have confusion regarding selection of higher education.i have done MSc. electronics from Karachi university. Now I want to get higher education. what would be better option for my career, MS telecom or MBA? Kindly guide me with respect to Pakistan Job market. thank you.

LUMS SSE or MBBS

I have got admission in LUMS SSE this year. I have been granted an NOP scholarship. People around me tell me that it is madness to prefer a fundamental sciences education over MBBS because of job prospects. Now tell me, whether it is better to do BS from LUMS SSE or do MBBS from some [...]

MBA or MS !!!

Hello ! I have done BS in Electronic Engineering from Sir Syed University of Engineering and Technology and I am really confused whether to do MS or MBA next. I know most people suggest that one should first get a job experience of at least 2 or 3 years but the problem is I am [...]

Accreditation of LUMS SSE

Respected Sir/Madam, I have got admission in LUMS SSE this year. Only 180 students out of more than 10000 students have been selected which is a big achievement for me but there is one problem. SSE opened last year and i will be a part of the second batch. LUMS SSE is not accredited by [...]

What should I do with BBA at 27 yrs age?

I have recently done BBA 2yrs and got a job of financial data entry in a firm. Now I am thinking of doing MBA, but the problem is that I am already 27 yrs old. So do I have any chances at this age if I do MBA at 29? What would be best for [...]

UK visa delay

I have had my visa application approved and I had submitted my passport with all the relevant documents. It has almost been 3 months now since the date of submission, and my classes of ACCA in the UK are due to start in the next 4 week. I have tried everything from calling jerry’s in [...]

Accomodation in Sweden

My name is Amjad Mahmood and i have completed my master’s in Commerce from University of the Punjab.I applied for MS in sweden and luckily i got admission in master’s in Accounting programme which would be equivalent to MS.I am confident to get resident permit but still worried about accomodation in Sweden. I belong to [...]