Frequently Asked Questions:
In order for international students to study at UCP on exchange programs, they must meet the following general entry requirements:
- Student must be enrolled in Undergraduate programs on full time basis.
- Student must have strong academic standing.
- Student must meet the basic entry requirements of UCP and must be proficient in English.
- Results of IELTS / TOEFL must be submitted at the time of application.
- Student must be able to meet visa requirements of Islamic Republic of Pakistan.
If you are a Student the UCP-IO has a host of activities, exchange opportunities and scholarships for you to benefit from. Some of them are open to the public and others are UCP specific. Keep visiting our webpage and checking out the Active Opportunities and Upcoming Events to see how what we have on offer.
If you are an UCP Faculty or Staff Member, once again UCP-IO advertises scholarships, training opportunities, research grants and mobilities both public and specific to UCP. The International Office at UCP also facilitate attending international academic conferences/workshops/seminars and developing international partnerships.
If you are an International Visitor, UCP-IO can connect you to the relevant department, make arrangements for your visit and help you in developing a partnership between your institution and UCP.
In order for international students to study at UCP on exchange programs, they must meet the following general entry requirements:
- Student must be enrolled in Undergraduate programs on full time basis.
- Student must have strong academic standing.
- Student must meet the basic entry requirements of UCP and must be proficient in English.
- Results of IELTS / TOEFL must be submitted at the time of application.
- Student must be able to meet visa requirements of Islamic Republic of Pakistan.
UCP will not take tuition fee in the programs being offered under student exchange partnership agreements with universities around the globe. However, boarding, lodging, travelling, and medical expenses must be fully met by the parent institution or student / faculty themselves. The University, shall however, provide information and assistance with finding options for external funding to cover living costs for duration of study.
If your university is currently not in partnership agreement with UCP, you may write to UCP International Office and we will initiate talks with your parent university.
Please refer inbound mobility page on UCP International Office website for the applicant check list and to download the application form.
Upon the successful completion of exchange program by the international students, UCP will;
- Will send the certificates / transcripts to the parent institution of the student(s).
- Will request a feedback form along with the video testimonials of those enrolled.
Pleaser refer outbound mobility page on UCP International Office website for the details on currently available exchange programmes, eligibility requirements and application process.
When deciding what and where to study, start by thinking about your academic interests and your career goals. Take some time to research specific courses, subjects, options for electives and language barriers if any during your course of stay. Look at the campus location, rankings, the amount of time you would like to spend away from home and the total cost of studying and living overseas.
Studying overseas is about more than just the course. Think about what kind of lifestyle you prefer, do you want to be in a cosmopolitan city, or a quiet country town? Would you prefer to choose a city where there are other students from your nationality? Answering questions like these will help you narrow down your options. Also speak with UCP-IO office, we can help you select the programme that best meet your preferences.
Please note that UCP provides opportunities for fee paying as well as tuition free international exchange programmes to its students therefore, when selecting your programme please make sure that you note the fee details accordingly or contact International Office for clarification.
Prospective outbound students will be responsible for arranging travelling & visa/pass expenses, accommodation, medical/health insurance or any additional service charges during their course of stay in the host university. It will be the responsibility of student to find financial resources i.e., self-financing or finding suitable scholarships.
You can receive transfer of credits for only those courses for which a course with similar standard, credit hours and matching description is available in the relevant academic program at UCP. As the marking criteria in foreign universities may differ from UCP, therefore grade mapping mechanism shall be in place before the student’s exchange takes place. The cases will then be forwarded to the Equivalence and Academic Committee for review and further assessment.
Please note that transfer of credits will only be allowed after the final approval of the Equivalence and Academic Committee meeting for each case.
You should normally 4 – 5 months prior to your intended date of travel and joining the programme at the host institution. Please bear in mind the time required by your home/host institution to review your application, application processing, deciding acceptances and consequently finalizing visa, accommodation and travel arrangements accordingly.
Students availing the exchange programme will be eligible for academic honors, scholarships and awards, as long as they are taking full semester loads in their studies at UCP and finishing remaining degree requirement with their batch of registration. However, if as a result of the exchange activity, any of their courses are affected, these students would be permitted to make up for the shortfall (of the affected courses only) on return to UCP either during the summer sessions, if offered, or during succeeding regular semester, in excess to their regular course load.
Unfortunately, UCP-IO does not have any funding for this purpose.