The Higher Education Commission (HEC) has launched a new Faculty Exchange Program to create new international teaching and research opportunities for university teachers across Pakistan.
Under this initiative, Pakistani teachers will be able to teach and conduct research at leading universities abroad. At the same time, foreign faculty members from technologically advanced countries will visit Pakistan to teach at local universities, helping strengthen academic collaboration and global engagement.
According to HEC, international professors participating in the programme will teach at Pakistani institutions for two to sixteen weeks. During this period, students will gain valuable exposure to global academic standards, innovative teaching methods, and international research practices.
The exchange programme will also introduce modern and updated courses at the undergraduate, master’s, and PhD levels, aiming to enhance curriculum quality and promote joint research initiatives. By encouraging knowledge sharing between local and international scholars, the initiative seeks to raise overall academic standards across Pakistan’s higher education sector.
HEC stated that the programme is part of its broader strategy to internationalise Pakistani universities and equip faculty and students with world-class learning experiences. The commission believes that such collaborations will improve research output, academic networking, and institutional development nationwide.
Interested faculty members are encouraged to apply through the official HEC channels and take advantage of this opportunity to expand their professional horizons.
HEC announces scholarships for Pakistani students
On the other hand, the Higher Education Commission (HEC) announced a fully funded scholarship opportunity for Pakistani students.
The scholarship has been announced under the Indonesian Government’s KNB Scholarship 2026 program. The Kemitraan Negara Berkembang (KNB) Scholarship will support students from developing countries in pursuing higher education in Indonesia while strengthening bilateral relations.
Scholarship Overview
The KNB Scholarship 2026 offers 222 fully funded seats, including:
- 30 for Bachelor’s degrees
- 162 for Master’s degrees
- 30 for PhD programs
Selected students will study at 31 partner universities in Indonesia, including top institutions such as Universitas Indonesia and Institut Teknologi Bandung.
Programs Offered
Students can apply in diverse fields, including Engineering, Computer Science, Economics, Law, Pharmacy, Architecture, International Relations, Nursing, Psychology, Political Science, Disaster Management, and many more.
Scholarship Benefits
The scholarship covers:
- Full tuition fees
- Monthly living allowance
- One-year Indonesian language (BIPA) course
- Round-trip economy airfare
- Health insurance
- Research and book allowance
- Settlement allowance upon arrival
Also read: How to win a fully funded scholarship in Netherlands
