'Students with UK qualifications can contribute to economic prosperity of Pakistan'

Delegation of British universities visit Karachi as part of annual Study UK Exhibition Tour

KARACHI: Students and professionals from Karachi and across Pakistan had the chance to meet representatives of some of the best British universities as part of the British Council Pakistan's 'Four-City Study UK Exhibition Tour'. The annual tour is hosted by the British Council Pakistan, which is the United Kingdom's international organisation for cultural relations and educational opportunities.

The Study UK Exhibition has been touring Pakistan annually since 2014. It is open to the public and offers young people and professionals who aspire to pursue higher education in the UK to meet UK-based representatives of British universities.

The representatives of 17 British universities spent the day meeting students, parents, career counsellors and education professionals to provide guidance on study programmes, scholarships and living and studying in the UK.

The delegation also attended a dinner hosted by the British Council Pakistan and British deputy high commission in Karachi.

British Deputy High Commissioner in Karachi Elin Burns said UK is a great place to study. UK qualifications are recognised internationally and are in huge demand by those seeking to improve their career prospects, said Burns, adding that as more and more Pakistani students gain UK qualifications, they have a chance to contribute to the economic prosperity of Pakistan. "I congratulate British Council for organising the Study UK Exhibitions and encourage Pakistani students to visit the exhibitions to allow them to make informed decisions regarding their future prospects and career," Burns said.



British Council Pakistan Area Director Sindh and Balochistan Chris Hunt said that the British Council creates educational opportunities for young people and aspiring leaders throughout Pakistan.

"Our shared history with Pakistan and extensive experience here provides us with a deep-rooted understanding of educational needs and the ability to respond to those needs which we have done for 70 years," Hunt said, adding that the study exhibition is part of many celebrations held this year to celebrate 70 years of the UK and Pakistan relationship.

An education in the UK opens doors for young people and professionals to pursue their dreams and a better life ahead, said Hunt.



UK-based representatives from 24 UK universities will be visiting Pakistan; with selected universities taking part in the exhibitions in Karachi, Islamabad, Faisalabad and Lahore.

Some of the universities slotted to be a part of the exhibitions include University of Lincoln, University of Glasgow, University of Edinburgh, University of Essex, University of Northampton, Queen Mary University of London, University of Southampton, Durham University, University of Hertfordshire and Robert Gordon University.