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Study abroad advice, written for Pakistani students

Guides on applications, tests, visas, funding and life abroad.

English tests

IELTS fees in Pakistan 2026: what changed and how to pay less

British Council Pakistan listed new IELTS prices from 9 June 2026. Here is the table and the cheapest way to pay.

Oct 1, 2026, 6 min read
Documents

HEC online degree attestation: what changed in May 2026

HEC moved attestation online on 11 May 2026. Fee, steps and the scam to avoid.

Sep 30, 2026, 5 min read
Scholarships

Chevening 2027/28 closes on 6 October 2026: a last-week checklist

Applications close at 11:00 UTC on 6 October. Here is how to use the final days well.

Sep 29, 2026, 4 min read
UK

UK Graduate Route is shortening to 18 months: what students should know

Check which application date applies to you and how to plan around it.

Sep 28, 2026, 4 min read
English tests

TOEFL iBT scoring changed in January 2026: the new 1–6 scale

ETS now reports TOEFL scores on a 1 to 6 scale. What this means for your target.

Sep 27, 2026, 4 min read
Applications

How to write a statement of purpose that gets read

Admissions teams read hundreds. Here is a simple structure that keeps yours clear and personal.

Sep 22, 2026, 5 min read
Tests

IELTS or PTE: how to choose

Both are widely accepted. The better test is the one that suits how you perform.

Sep 15, 2026, 4 min read
Visas

Five document mistakes that delay student visas

Most delays come from small, avoidable errors in the file, not from weak profiles.

Sep 8, 2026, 4 min read
Funding

A simple plan to find scholarships for your master’s

Funding is easier to win when you start early and apply to several sources.

Aug 30, 2026, 6 min read
Life abroad

Your first month abroad: a practical checklist

The first weeks set the tone. Sort these basics early and the rest gets easier.

Aug 21, 2026, 5 min read