Pakistan
International students
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.
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 2.6-2.8
- For courses which require lower second class degrees (2:2), you will need 60% - 65% or GPA 2.4-2.6
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.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.
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 103-104
1st Floor
Bilal Plaza
Adjacent Silk Plaza
Abbottabad
Pakistan
pakistan@fespak.com
Tel: (+92) 99-234-1006
Website: fespak.com
SI-UK Abbottabad
Al-Karam Plaza, Office #1, Supply Area
Mansehra Road
Abbottabad, Pakistan
Tel: (+92) 99-234-4462
Email: abbottabad@studyin-uk.com
AHZ Associates
6 Suharwardy Road,
Aabpara,
Islamabad
Tel: (+92) 5126 07394
Email: zislam@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)
Pakistan
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. Shahid Rauf, Director
No. 35
First Floor
Beverly Center
Blue Area
56-G Jinnah Avenue
Islamabad 44000 Pakistan
Tel: (+92) 322-506-5417 | (+92) 51-220-6451-2
Fax: (+92) 51-220-6453
Email: hr1@hrpakistan.com
HR Consultants Pvt. Limited – Corporate
HR Islamabad - Mr. Hamid Rauf, Managing Director
234B
Street No. 4
F-10/3
Islamabad 44000 Pakistan
Tel: (+92) 321-510-1791
Email: hrauf@hrpakistan.com
Website: hrpakistan.com
IDP Education
Office No. G13
Ground & Mezzanine Floor
Islamabad Stock Exchange Tower
Jinnah Avenue
Islamabad 44000 Pakistan
FES - Higher Education Consultants
Karachi Office
Office 306
3rd Floor
Business Centre (Bank Al Habib Building)
Nursery
Shahrah e Faisal
Karachi
Pakistan
pakistan@fespak.com
Tel: (+92) 213-5301-947 | (+92) 343-24-450
IDP Education
Suite #1402
14th Floor
Foakh Tower
Main Shahrah-e-Faisal
75350
Karachi
dania.malik@idp.com
Tel: (+92) 340 8659201
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, Pakistan
Tel: (+92) 341 2227 043
Email: karachi@studyin-uk.com
ABN Overseas Education
Plaza No. 90
Block CC-A
Phase 5-C DHA
Lahore
info@abneducation.com
Tel:(+92) 423-5707-668
Website: abneducation.com
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
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
taimoor.qureshi@idp.com
Tel:(+92) 322 7888828
MR Consultants
1st Floor
18-Z Block Commercial Area
Phase 3
Lahore
info@mrconsultants.org
Tel:(+92) 321-4224-411
Website: mrconsultants.org
SI-UK Lahore
Haleem Building Sector
G Street, No 33/32
Education Sector, Behind Kindergarten
Phase 5 DHA
Lahore, Pakistan
Tel: (+92) 332 4674 704 | (+92) 333 4466 285
Email: lahore@studyin-uk.com
FES - Higher Education Consultants
Nowshera Office
The Future Grooming College Building Shoba Market
Nowshera Cantt.
Nowshera
Pakistan
pakistan@fespak.com
Tel: (+92) 92-361-2070
Website: fespak.com
FES - Higher Education Consultants
Peshawar Office
Office 2-4
1st Floor
Azam Towers
Arbab Road Stop
University Road
Peshawar
Pakistan
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, Pakistan
FES - Higher Education Consultants
Rawalpindi Office
5/10
The Mall
Near AWT Plaza
Saddar Rawalpindi Cantt.
Rawalpindi
Pakistan
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,
Pakistan
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, Pakistan 46000
Tel: (+92) 51 426 4181 | (+92) 322 426 4181
Email: rawalpindi@studyin-uk.com
Website: siukpakistan.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.