8.5% rise in number of Pakistani students studying in US

The number of Pakistanis studying in the United States for the 2014-15 academic year rose to 5,354, an increase of 8.5 per cent over the previous year, according to the annual Open Doors Report.

The increasing number of Pakistanis, who choose to study in America, is already significant, and we hope this upward trend continues.

They share Pakistani culture and values while receiving some of the best education in the world, said Cultural Attaché‚ at the American Embassy Dr Daniel S Mattern while addressing the Pakistani students, who are leaving the US for study.

“The students who participated in today’s pre-departure orientation will join a growing cadre of Pakistanis who are pursuing higher education in the United States,” said Dr Daniel S. Mattern.

70 students, who will study at American colleges and universities starting this fall, attended a pre-departure orientation in Islamabad hosted by USA Education at the United States Educational Foundation in Pakistan (USEFP).

Similar orientation sessions were held in Lahore and Karachi for a total of 188 students.

The students will be enrolled in undergraduate and graduate programs at colleges and universities throughout the United States.

USEFP Executive Director Rita Akhtar spoke about the US university classrooms as a reflection of the country’s diversity.

“USEFP aims to strengthen the relationship between U.S. universities and Pakistani students and we are pleased to be able to help talented students like you achieve admission to US colleges and universities,” said a press release.

In addition to providing free educational advising services, USEFP manages a number of scholarship and professional development exchange programs, including the prestigious Fulbright Program.