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Higher Education

University partnerships and degree programs across Pakistan and Central Asia.

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Everything tagged Higher Education

Updates, stories and projects from across WEF's work, grouped by topic.

Herzing–Daya Research & Learning Hub

One of Pakistan's first Early Childhood Development research hubs, hosted at the University of Chitral and led by WEF, USA.

Asad's Journey from Hunza to the United States

After relocating to the United States to pursue his MBA on a WEF scholarship, Asad reflects on a year of cultural exchange, learning, and gratitude.

Herzing Center for Skills, Innovation and Entrepreneurship at University of Chitral

Building capacity, developing leaders, and creating workforce-ready talent through degree, diploma and short-course pathways at the University of Chitral.

WEF-HU MBA Program Scholar: Mehrunissa Barkatali

Originally from Karachi, Mehrunissa Barkatali shares how the WEF-HU MBA Scholarship Program changed her life forever.

WEF-HU MBA Program Scholar Saima Shaheen

Saima Shaheen believes "education is the only 'option' for a village girl in Gilgit" — now she's pursuing an MBA in Technology Management on a WEF scholarship.

Rising Stars — Undergraduate Scholarships

Full scholarships send outstanding, civic-minded youth from Chitral and Central Asia to world-class regional universities in Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan.

Empowering Hope Through Education: AUCA, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan and UCA, Khorog, Tajikistan Scholarship Journey

What began as a field visit to Tajikistan in 2014 has grown into a structured university scholarship program benefiting 66 students across Central Asia.

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