The Higher Education Commission (HEC) has announced opportunities for students to start a fully funded study and placement program in China.

This six-month initiative, open to undergraduate and graduate students, aims to provide a transformative educational experience that fosters understanding of targeted cultures and enhances professional skills.

EC’s latest initiative seeks to equip scholars with new knowledge and insights that will enable them to make the academic connections that are essential for success in today’s globalized world.

Through this program, students will learn ways to improve their academic and professional skills while contributing significantly to the global talent pool.

Scholarship Overview

The program is available to undergraduate, graduate and PhD students in all disciplines. This is a scholarship offered locally by HEC and is open to students from all regions of Pakistan. Interested candidates should apply before June 15, 2024.

Selection Criteria

A CGPA of at least 3 out of 4 is required for postgraduate, master and doctoral degrees. Postgraduate (MS & PhD) studies must be completed and applied for specific courses. Undergraduate students must be in the final year of their degree program and apply for the specified courses.

In addition, applicants must have an acceptance letter from a Chinese university ranked in the top 500 according to QS, THE or Shanghai rankings, and receive a letter of objection (NOK) from their home university for a six-month placement in China.

Age Limit

The age limit is set at 25 years for Bachelors, 35 years for Masters programs and 40 years for Doctoral programs.

List of Courses for HEC Study / Placement Program in China

Culture and Society
Infrastructure and transport
Technology and innovation
Resource management
Global trade and services
Geoscience
Health Security, Telemedicine and Outbreak Control
Art, design, digital media and mass communication
Promotion of hospitality and tourism
Coastal and Ocean Economy
How to apply

Candidates should submit the application online through the given link. A printed copy of the online application form should not be submitted. Only selected candidates will be advised to submit the signed copy of the online application form and required documents.

Last date to submit online application form is 15 June 2024.

This initiative is an important opportunity for Pakistani students to gain valuable international experience, enabling them to develop valuable academic and professional careers on a global scale.