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Applying from Pakistan?

Here's all the information you need to study with us

If you’re from Pakistan and interested in studying in the UK, the University of Portsmouth is a great place to fulfil your ambitions. And if you’re ready to take the next step, we’re ready to help you get here.

On this page, you'll find information about where you can meet us in your region, what you need to do to apply for a course with us and contact details for our people in your area.

Applying to the University of Portsmouth

To apply to the university, you need to use an approved University of Portsmouth Agent. These can be found at the bottom of the page. You will not be considered if you apply directly or through an unauthorised agent.

Entry requirements for students from Pakistan

If you're joining us from Pakistan, the entry requirements you need to meet will depend on the course you want to study.

We consider all applications we receive. However, to make sure you get the most out of your time studying with us and have the best chance of applying successfully, we recommend the following minimum qualifications:

Foundation courses

If you have the Year 10-Secondary School certificate, you'll usually need to do a foundation year before doing an undergraduate course such as a Bachelor's degree.

We recommend you take a foundation course at our associated college International College Portsmouth (ICP).

Undergraduate courses

If you've completed a foundation course, we'll consider you for admission onto an undergraduate course such as a Bachelor's degree.

You can also apply with:

A levels

  • Please check your specific course page to find the exact number of points needed. Your A level grades should equal or exceed the total points required. You can use the UCAS Tariff Calculator to work out your total points.
  • Some courses will require you to have studied specific subjects at A level. For example, to study a science course you will usually need to have achieved passing grades in scientific subjects at A level.
  • A level points: A* = 56 A = 48 B = 40 C = 32 D = 24.

International Baccalaureate

  • Most courses will require between 24 and 31 points in the International Baccalaureate (IB), depending on the degree you apply for.

You must have studied relevant subjects and achieved strong grades.

Year 12-Intermediate students are generally not accepted directly into year 1. However, if you have completed Pre-Engineering or Medical Inters and scored over 80%, we may consider you for direct entry depending on the course/faculty you are applying for. We can accept applications from 60% and above for BEng (Hons) Engineering and Technology with Foundation Year.

You may be able to join an undergraduate course with other qualifications. We do consider qualifications from a range of sources. Contact us to find out more.

Postgraduate courses

For entry to our postgraduate Master's programmes, you'll usually need to have a four year Bachelor's degree from a recognised Higher Education institution:

  • For courses which require upper second class degrees (2:1), you will need 65%70% or GPA 2.62.8
  • For courses which require lower second class degrees (2:2), you will need 60%65% or GPA 2.42.6

We also accept applications from students who have completed 2-year Bachelor's degrees, plus 2 year Master's degrees with 60% and above from recognised universities.

If you don't meet the postgraduate entry requirements, you can do a pre-Master's programme at International College Portsmouth (ICP) for many of our courses.

PhDs

We'll consider you for a PhD if you have a good Master’s degree and submit a research proposal.

Find a PhD

English language requirements

When you join us, it’s important that you can speak and understand English to the level that your course requires. The specific English language requirements will be on your chosen course page.

We accept IELTS, IGCSE and several other certificates, but don’t worry if you're currently short of the standard required – we offer English Language Programmes that will get you to the necessary level.

All eligible applicants who have received an offer will be invited to complete an online Credibility Interview and pre-CAS questionnaire checks through CAS Shield. 

The Credibility interview recording will be retained for 6 years. If you have received an offer but not received an invitation to CAS Shield, please get in touch with pakistan@port.ac.uk

For the credibility interview you must:

  • Have a strong, reliable internet connection
  • Your passport for ID verification

If you have taken the Duolingo English language test, the English language condition will be cleared after a successful credibility interview.

Interviews will be conducted when all of your offer conditions have been met, except for your tuition fee deposit and Student Route Eligibility questionnaire.
 

What to do next

Ready to start your adventure with us? Whether you know which degree course you want to do or not, get in touch with us now or meet us at an event near you to discuss your next steps.

Our Global Officers are experts in helping students from Pakistan, like you, to apply to join us. Whatever you want to know, just ask.

Scholarships and Bursaries

As a student from Pakistan, you may be eligible for a scholarship. You can find out what is available to you on our funding pages

Information for Muslim students

Portsmouth is a multicultural and very welcoming city that's home to people of all faiths and cultures interacting – and as a Muslim student, you will not stand out or feel out of place. There are two mosques in Portsmouth, as well as many locations on campus and in the city to get certified Halal food.

The Islamic Society of Portsmouth (ISOP) is one of the most active societies on campus. They give everyone a chance to increase their awareness and knowledge of Islam, practice their faith and get involved in various activities. They also organise weekly Jummu'ah prayers for both brothers and sisters at Islamic prayer rooms on campus, one for brothers and one for sisters, with ablution facilities. You will also be able to speak to chaplains from all faiths, including Islam, at our university chaplaincy.

Representatives and agents

If you want to learn more about studying with us or you want help with your application, contact one of our official representatives in Pakistan:

Agents in Pakistan

FES  Higher Education Consultants

Office 103104
1st Floor
Bilal Plaza
Adjacent Silk Plaza
Abbottabad

Email: pakistan@fespak.com
Tel: (+92) 99 234 1006

Website: fespak.com

SI-UK Abbottabad

Al-Karam Plaza, Office #1, Supply Area
Mansehra Road
Abbottabad

Tel: (+92) 99 234 4462
Email: abbottabad@studyin-uk.com

ABN Overseas Education Pvt Ltd

1st Floor, P-6, above Nando's
Main Boulevard
Kohi Noor City
Faisalabad

Tel: 041 8730 068 69 | Mobile: 0320 2820 003

HR Consultants (Pvt) Ltd

HR Faisalabad

Office No. 1, First Floor
Hassan Shopping Mall
Peoples Colony
Faisalabad 38000

Tel: +44(0)743 824 9729
WhatsApp: (+92) 321 510 1791
Email: ports@hrpakistan.com

Website: hrpakistan.com

Ultimate Educational Solutions Pvt Limited

First Floor
271 B Peoples Colony No1
near Harrianwala Chowk
Faisalabad

Tel: (+92) 346 866 0666
Email: umars@us-pakistan.co.uk

Website: us-pakistan.co.uk

ABN Overseas Education Pvt Ltd

147148 Mumtaz Market
Opposite Chase Up
Main G.T Road
Gujranwala

Tel: 055 3857 300 | Mobile: 0300 8916 663

ABN Overseas Education Pvt Ltd

2nd Floor
Redco Plaza, Block 78-E
Main Jinnah Avenue
Blue Area
Islamabad

Tel: 051 2344 368 69 | Mobile: 0321 8383 137

AHZ Associates

Islamabad branch

Office no.22, 2nd Floor
Parkland City Centre, I-8 Markaz
Islamabad

Tel: (+92) 347 099 9111
Email: isl@ahzassociates.co.uk

Website: ahzassociates.co.uk

Emerging Visions

Riwana Asif, Managing Director
Al-Babar Centre
Office #6
1st Floor
F-8 Markaz
Islamabad (44000)

Tel: (+92) 051 285 0068 | (+92) 051 228 7203
Mobile: (+92) 321 516 4476
Email: rizwana@emergingvisions.co.uk

Website: emergingvisions.co.uk

HR Consultants (Pvt) Limited

HR Consultants Pvt. Limited – Head Office
HR Islamabad  Mr. Arafat Shahid, Director
Office No. 35, 1st Floor Beverly Centre
Blue Area, Jinnah Avenue,
Islamabad 44000

Tel: (+92) 323 230 7007 | (+92) 512 206 4512
Email: ports@hrpakistan.com

Website: hrpakistan.com

HR Consultants Pvt. Limited – Corporate

HR Islamabad  Mr. Usman Sherazi, Executive Officer
No. 234B
Street No. 4
F-10/3
Islamabad 44000

Tel: (+92) 347 474 7079
Email: headoffice@hrpakistan.com

iae GLOBAL Pakistan

Islamabad Branch
Office #1 Level 1
16-G Aghaz Plaza
Kohistan Road, Above Bakeman
F-8 Markaz, Islamabad 44000

Tel: (+92) 051 2745099 | (+92) 051 6101975 | (+92) 0334 5866786
Whats App: (+92) 0321 5044242
Email: info@iaeglobalpakistan.net

Website: iaeglobalpakistan.net

IDP Education

Office No. G13
Ground & Mezzanine Floor
Islamabad Stock Exchange Tower
Jinnah Avenue
Islamabad 44000

Prospects Consulting

2-B Street No 58
Sector F-8/4
Islamabad 

Tel: (+92) 309 444 2240
Email: info@prospects.pk

Website: prospects.pk

ABN Overseas Education Pvt Ltd

Karachi DHA
3rd Floor, 10-C
Above Meat One
Main Khayaban-e-Shamsheer
Phase-5 D.H.A 
Karachi

Tel: 021 3524 8868 69 | Mobile: 0321 9281 222

Karachi PECHS
601, 6th Floor, 31-1-A
Parsa Tower, Block-6
PECHS
Main Shahra-e-Faisal
Karachi

Tel: 021 3415 0661 62 | Mobile: 0321 3939 600

AHZ Associates

DHA Karachi Branch

Building No. 26-C
Lane 3
Phase 6
Rahat Commercial DHA

Tel: (+92) 347 774 8444
Email: Karachi@ahzassociates.co.uk

FES  Higher Education Consultants

Karachi Office
M-101, Mezzanine Floor
Above Faisal Bank
Off Nipa Chowrangi
FL-3/1 Block No.5
Gulshan-e-Iqbal
Karachi

Email: Fes6@fespak.com
Tel: +92 345 8454141

Website: fespak.com

IDP Education

Suite #1402, 14th Floor
Vital Foakh Tower
Main Shahrah-e-Faisal
75350
Karachi

Email: info.karachi@idp.com
Tel: (+92) 21 3432 0978 | (+92) 21 3432 0979

Website: idp.com/pakistan

SI-UK Karachi

Office #10, Al-Hayat Chamber, Plot No. A/7

KCHSU, Block 7/8, Sultan Ahmed Shah Road
Near Duty Free Shop Shahrah-e-Faisal
Karachi

Tel: (+92) 341 2227 043
Email: karachi@studyin-uk.com

HR Consultants (Pvt) Ltd

HR Karachi DHA

56-C, Shahbaz Lane
Near Saba Avenue
Phase 6
Karachi 75500

WhatsApp: (+92) 321 510 1791
Email: ports@hrpakistan.com

Website: hrpakistan.com

HR Karachi Saddar

Office No. 107, First Floor
Trade Tower
Abdullah Haroon Road
Karachi 74400

Tel: (+92) 213 568 9746 | (+92) 135 674 239
WhatsApp: (+92) 321 510 1791
Email: ports@hrpakistan.com

Website: hrpakistan.com

HR Karachi Parsa Tower

Office No. 302, 3rd Floor
Parsa Tower
Plot NO. 31-1-A, Block-6
PECHS
Main Shahrah-e-Faisal

Tel: (+92) 213 521 2107 
WhatsApp: (+92) 321 510 1791
Email: ports@hrpakistan.com

Website: hrpakistan.com

ABN Overseas Education Pvt Ltd

Head Office

Plaza No. 90-CCA
Besides Bank Alfalah
Phase-5C
DHA Lahore

Tel: 042 3570 7668-69 | Mobile: 0322 282 0009

Gulberg

4th Floor, 10-C-II
Liberty Gate Plaza
M.M. Alam Road
Gulberg III Lahore

Tel: 042 3577 1768-69 | Mobile: 0321 838 3133

Johar Town

1st Floor, 24-F
Khayaban-e-Firdousi
Main Boulevard
Johar Town Lahore

Tel: 042 3522 0868 | Mobile: 0322 2820 888

AHZ Associates

Lahore Johar Town

Main PIA Main Boulevard
Block A1 Block A-1 Pia Housing Scheme
Lahore
Punjab 54770

Tel: (+923) 408 882 221

Email: rm.pak@ahzassociates.co.uk

DHA Lahore Brance

63 Main Boulevard
Phase IV DHA Phase 4 Sector CCA Dha Phase 4
Lahore
Punjab

Tel: (+92) 340 007 7776
Email: Lahore4@ahzassociates.co.uk

Aptitude Migration Pty Ltd

3rd Floor
68 Cavalry Ground
Lahore

Tel: (+92) 309 000 2829
Email: info@aptitudemigration.com.au

Website: aptitudemigration.com.au

FES  Higher Education Consultants

Lahore Office (Head Office)
Office 5, 1st Floor
Cantt Board Plaza
Adjacent to the Mall of Lahore (MoL)
Lahore Cantt
Lahore 54000

Email: pakistan@fespak.com
Tel:(+92) 423-6662-505

Website: fespak.com

IDP Education

Office #29-30
Park Lane Tower
172-Tufail Road
Lahore Cantt
Lahore 54810

Email: taimoor.qureshi@idp.com
Tel: (+92) 322 7888828

MR Consultants

1st Floor
18-Z Block Commercial Area
Phase 3
Lahore

Email: info@mrconsultants.org
Tel:(+92) 321 4224 411

Website: mrconsultants.org

Prospects Consulting

1st Floor Building Zone 2557
Ali Zeb Road
Adjacent to Go Petrol Pump
Lahore

Email: info@prospects.pk
Tel: (+92) 348 888 2929

Website: prospects.pk

SI-UK Lahore

Haleem Building Sector
G Street, No 33/32
Education Sector, Behind Kindergarten
Phase 5 DHA
Lahore

Tel: (+92) 332 4674 704 | (+92) 333 4466 285
Email: lahore@studyin-uk.com

AHZ Associates

Multan Branch

2nd Floor
City Tower
Bosan Road
Chungi No 9 Flyover
Multan

Tel: (+92) 347 099 9333

Email: multan@ahzassociates.co.uk

Prospects Consulting

45-A model Town
near PSO petrol pump
Multan

Email: info@prospects.pk
Tel:(+92) 341 1111 080

Website: prospects.pk

HR Consultants (Pvt) Ltd

HR Multan

Office No: 5, Upper Ground Floor
Business City Plaza
Bosan Road
Multan 60000

Tel: (+92) 616 511 751
WhatsApp: (+92) 321 510 1791
Email: ports@hrpakistan.com

Website: hrpakistan.com

FES  Higher Education Consultants

The Future Grooming College Building Shoba Market
Nowshera Cantt.
Nowshera

Email: pakistan@fespak.com
Tel: (+92) 92 361 2070

Website: fespak.com

ABN Overseas Education Pvt Ltd

1st Floor, Niaz Plaza
Above Shereen Mahal Bakers near Police Public School
Jamrud Road
Peshawar

Tel: 091 5700 50 | Mobile: 0309 222 260

FES  Higher Education Consultants

Office 24
1st Floor
Azam Towers
Arbab Road Stop
University Road
Peshawar

Email: pakistan@fespak.com
Tel: (+92) 91 570 6161

Website: fespak.com

SI-UK Peshawar

Office #10, First Floor JK Shopping Mall
University Road
Peshawar

Tel: (+92) 91 584 0322 | (+92) 34 590 36903

HR Consultants (Pvt) Ltd

HR Peshawar

SS Plaza
Abdara Road
University Town
Peshawar

Tel: (+92) 917 250 010 
WhatsApp: (+92) 321 510 1791
Email: ports@hrpakistan.com

Website: hrpakistan.com

ABN Overseas Education Pvt Ltd

411, 4th Floor
Kohistan Tower
Saddar
Opposite MH Hospital
Mehfooz Shaheed Road
Rawalpindi

Tel: 051 5701 468 | Mobile: 0301 8427 878

FES  Higher Education Consultants

Rawalpindi Office
5/10
The Mall
Near AWT Plaza
Saddar Rawalpindi Cantt.
Rawalpindi

Email: pakistan@fespak.com
Tel: (+92) 51 570 1418

Website: fespak.com

JNS Education Consultant Ltd

Office no. 125-I
Al Karim Plaza
Murree Road
Rawalpindi

Tel: (+92) 5151 3021 13 | (+92) 3330 0093 61
Email: admissions.pk@jnsedu.com

Website: jnsedu.com

SI-UK Rawalpindi

Office# 3/25
5th Floor, Silk Centre
Murree Rd
Block B
Satellite Town
Rahmanabad
Rawalpindi 46000

Tel: (+92) 51 426 4181 | (+92) 322 426 4181
Email: rawalpindi@studyin-uk.com

Website: siukpakistan.com

HR Consultants (Pvt) Ltd

HR Rawalpindi

UCAT Building, Near Sana Plaza
Walayat Khan Road
Chaklala Scheme III
Rawalpindi 46000

Tel: (+92) 518 316 608 | (+92) 515 133 725
WhatsApp: (+92) 321 510 1791
Email: ports@hrpakistan.com

Website: hrpakistan.com

HR Consultants (Pvt) Ltd

HR Lahore Gulberg

Office No. 214, 2nd Floor
Siddique Trade Center
Main Boulevard Gulberg
Lahore 54660

Tel: (+92) 423 578 7470 | (+92) 423 578 7496
WhatsApp: (+92) 321 510 1791
Email: ports@hrpakistan.com

Website: hrpakistan.com

HR Lahore DHA

Building No. 29CCA
opposite PENTA Square
DHA Phase 5
Lahore 54660

Tel: (+92) 423 718 9291 | (+92) 423 718 9295 | (+92) 423 718 9296 | (+92) 423 718 9297
WhatsApp: (+92) 321 510 1791
Email: ports@hrpakistan.com

Website: hrpakistan.com

Events in Pakistan

We don't have any current events planned in Pakistan, but we do plan regular events so check back here often for more information.

You can also contact us, or speak to an agent in your region for more assistance.