University of Agriculture Faisalabad

REVISED ADMISSION PROCEDURE FOR FOREIGN STUDENTS

According to the revised procedure the applicant after having information from University/HEC website regarding detail of courses/entrant qualification, admission schedule and other pre-requisites, will apply directly to the University alongwith English version of his documents. It will be the responsibility of the applicant to provide Equivalence Certificate issued by the IBCC and HEC in case of HSC and above, respectively with application. However, the University may grant him provisional admission, on merit, according to eligibility criteria and the student will be required to submit the said certificate within 60 days after joining the University. It has also been desired by the HEC that in order to attract foreign students, the University may advertise/place the admission policy for foreign students on its website indicating all other pre-requisites etc. After confirmation of admission by the concerned Institution, the visa and other clearance will be processed by the concerned Ministries according to the following steps:-

STEPS FOR THE ADMISSION OF FOREIGN STUDENTS

1	A foreign student seeking admission in Pakistani University/Degree Awarding Institution has to apply for admission direct to the concerned University/institution alongwith English version of his documents and get the letter of confirmation of his/her admission. i. University will send a copy of admission letter to HEC ii. HEC to conform and endorse admission to MOI
2	Student approaches the Pakistani mission abroad for the visa and submits the following documents i. Application Form (Student Visa Form) ii. Photocopy of passport iii. Photograph iv. Educational Documents v. Admission letter of University
3	The Pakistani mission abroad forwards all the documents to MoFA Islamabad for further processing
4	MoFA forwards all documents to Ministry of Interior for security clearance i. Copy to Ministry of Education/Health ii. Copy to HEC
5	Ministry of Interior as per policy to complete all process with in 4 weeks and sends visa advice to Mission concerned i. Copy to HEC ii. Copy to Ministry of Foreign Affairs
6	Visa to be issued for duration of studies to be renewed annually inclusive of security clearance

STEPS OF RENEWAL OF VISA

1. It is the responsibility of the Institution where the student is studying to certify

i. Visa Extension Form

ii. Bonafide student (certificate)

iii. Recommended to extend visa or otherwise

2. The student takes the material to the concerned passport office for extension of visa.

3. Extension of visa is granted by the Passport Office.

4. Intimation of any student leaving the Institution or not remaining a full-time student is sent to the
HEC.

a. HEC forwards this information to the Ministry of Interior.