Pakistani Students Account For Largest Share of Increase in Interest in Europe

[Riaz Haq]

Interest in studying in Europe  is growing in certain key markets like Pakistan and Bangladesh in particular, according to a recent report on foreign students coming to Europe. Although India generates the largest share of relative demand, this fluctuates drastically and has gradually declined overall in recent years, the report adds.  

Interest in Bachelor's Programs. Source: StudyPortals.com

The chart above shows the top origin countries for interest in Bachelor’s programs in Europe, as well as the evolution of that interest over the last four years. 

Interest in Bachelor's Programs. Source: StudyPortals.com

Bangladesh and Pakistan also show strong demand in Master’s programs, alongside students in Turkey and Iran. The report reveals widening European interest and shift towards STEM. 

Among 2,835 students from 143 countries selected for the Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters program, Pakistani students rank at the top with 192 scholarships, followed by India 174, Bangladesh 140, Mexico 118, and Nigeria 109, according to an EU tweet. Currently, there are 7.114 Pakistani students studying in Germany. 

The United Kingdom emerged as the top destination for Pakistani students with 28,188 student visas granted in 2022,  up 95% from the previous year. The UK has now surpassed China has the biggest draw for Pakistani students after the COVID19 pandemic.  Of the 486,868 UK student visas granted (to both main applicants and their dependents), 117,965 went to Indian nationals. This is an increase of 80,569 (+215%) compared to 2019, and slightly more than the 115,056 granted to Chinese nationals — but Pakistani nationals saw a bigger increase in approvals for their UK student visas at 377% compared to India’s 215%, according to Study International. 

Foreign Students in the US. Source: Open Doors

The US also reported a 17.4% increase in the number of Pakistani students studying in the United States during 2021-22. This brought their number to 8,772, according to Open Doors. The Open Doors Report identified China and India as the largest sources of international students to the United States. During 2021-22, China sent 290,086 students, which is 30.6% of the total number of international students in the US, a decline of 8.6% from the previous year. India, which sent 199,183 students this year — 21% of the total — saw a 19% year-over-year increase. Toge­ther, China and India make up more than half of all international students in the United States.

The number of Pakistani students studying in Australia has also increased 21% to 20,935 in 2022.  The number of first-time enrollments of Pakistanis jumped 71% in the year, according to ICEF Monitor. 

Offsetting a decline in Chinese enrollments in Australia (177,470 in 2022, down 11% y-o-y) and zero momentum from India (128,980, up .03%) were notable enrollment increases from:

Thailand, the 6th largest market, up 61% to 25,792

Nepal, the 3rd largest market, up 21% to 71,805

Colombia, the 4th largest market, up 21% to 28,435

Pakistan, the 9th largest market, up 21% to 20,935

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[Riaz Haq]

The Pakistan Index
@thepakindex
Countries with the Most Erasmus Mundus Scholarship Winners, 2025

1. 🇵🇰 Pakistan: 114
2. 🇮🇳 India: 96
3. 🇧🇩 Bangladesh: 95
4. 🇲🇽 Mexico: 93
5. 🇳🇬 Nigeria: 75
6. 🇧🇷 Brazil: 73
7. 🇪🇸 Spain: 65
8. 🇺🇸 USA: 62
9. 🇪🇬 Egypt: 61
10. 🇩🇪 Germany: 61

(European Commission)

https://x.com/thepakindex/status/1930293609321931140

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This article will provide detailed information and a complete guide about the fully funded Erasmus master scholarship program, so make sure you do not skip any section. Three thousand fully funded master’s scholarships will be awarded for the 2025-2026 academic year under the Erasmus Mundus Scholarship 2025. Those who want to apply for the Erasmus scholarship program in Europe should start preparing for IELTS or TOEFL. Yes, you have read it right. Erasmus Mundus master’s scholarship for international students requires English language proficiency either in the form of IELTS, TOEFL, or Duolingo test scores.

Erasmus is a European Government-funded scholarship program. Different programs are offered under this Erasmus Master’s scholarship, plus the deadline is different for each course of this fully funded European scholarship. Students will be able to study for their master’s degree by studying in three to four different countries though the Erasmus Mundus Scholarship. The fully funded master’s scholarship in Europe is a golden opportunity for all international students to explore, live, and study free in Europe. Application for most Erasmus Mundus Joint Master scholarship programs will start in October 2024. International students will study each semester at a different university and have to do an internship as training in a different country under this Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters (students) – Erasmus+.

The fully funded Erasmus Mundus scholarships funded the highest number of students in the past; approximately 3,013 students were selected from different countries. The Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degrees (EMJMDs) is offered for the master’s program, MPhil and Erasmus Fellowship. The duration of the Erasmus Mundus masters scholarship in Europe is 2 years and no more. During these two years, Erasmus scholars will learn all the necessary skills required to become proficient in their relevant fields. They will have a chance to study under the world’s top professors and lecturers and receive mentorship from professionals in relevant fields. There are no country restrictions. Students from all over the world can apply for the Erasmus Mundus joint master’s degree scholarship. This master’s scholarship in Europe will open doors to many career opportunities; the scholars are highly admired by organization around the globe.

https://www.opportunitiescircle.com/erasmus-mundus-scholarship/#goo...

[Riaz Haq]

EUPakistan
@EUPakistan
#ExcitingNews: 🇵🇰 Pakistan has once again secured the highest number of #ErasmusMundus scholarships globally— for the 4️⃣th year in a row!

114 🇵🇰 students are awarded
@EUErasmusPlus
scholarships incl 66 women!👏👏
🇵🇰 leads ahead of:
🇮🇳 India – 96
🇧🇩 Bangladesh – 95
🇲🇽 Mexico – 93

https://x.com/EUPakistan/status/1936051526566383643

[Riaz Haq]

Germany International Student Statistics 2025

https://www.studying-in-germany.org/germany-international-student-s...

Pakistan's 9,873 students in Germany make it among top 10 countries of origin
Here are the top countries of origin of international students in Germany:

Country International Students in Germany (2023/24)
India 49,008
China 38,687
Turkey 18,084
Austria 15,379
Iran 15,159
Syria 13,379
Russia 10,593
Italy 10,154
Ukraine 9,914
Pakistan 9,873
Egypt 8,060
Morocco 7,398
Tunisia 6,852
Cameroon 6,789
France 6,759
Wissenschaft weltoffen.