Opportunities for Free Foreign Education

Are you aware that almost free education is available for M.S and Ph.D. level training in various disciplines including basic and applied sciences, social sciences, economics, humanities etc. in top universities in Germany, France, Sweden, Netherlands, Austria and many other European countries in English language.

For undergraduate level education one-year language training may be required. Pakistani parents are spending a huge amount of money by sending their children for university level education in the countries where universities charge a high fee. Details of universities where almost free education is available, given below.

Austria

Austria is a favourite destination for students from all over the world. The education level is high and you can find almost all faculties in Austria. Until recently, university access was almost free and open – so you will find lots of international students in Austria. Because of this multicultural environment, everyday-life at Austria’s universities is colorful and interesting.

For Austria details are on this link:-
http://www.grants.at/





France

The flexibility of French higher education allows you to design an academic itinerary that is perfectly suited to your goals and background. Thousands of possibilities exist in every field of knowledge. Are you interested in a general degree program? In acquiring a professional skill? Maybe you're ready to specialize at the graduate level? Or to do research? Somewhere in France there's a program that meets your personal goals. More likely you'll find a multitude. France is a wonderful country, its people are appealing, welcoming, and open-minded. French schools are really glad to have you there...

For France details are on this link:-
http://www.edufrance.fr/en/index.htm


Germany

Many German universities offer courses leading to an international degree. The more than 400 courses presented here are designed to attract foreign students looking to study with an international dimension. The range of study opportunities covers undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate degree.

High academic standards and well organized study programmes
International degrees, i.e. Bachelor's and Master's
Courses taught in English, additional German language courses
Special Services: Academic and personal support, study counseling, study periods abroad


For Germany details are on this link:-
http://www.daad.de/deutschland/studi.../06542.en.html


Sweden

Sweden is a safe and modern country in northern Europe, and it has accrued a spectacular reputation as an innovator and creative force. Sweden's famed corporate brands - like Volvo, Ikea, Ericsson, H&M and Saab. Sweden has a long and proud history of academic excellence, with outstanding universities dating back to the 15th century. Sweden is the home of the Nobel Prize, the world's most prestigious academic distinction.

For Sweden details are on this link:-
http://www.studyinsweden.se/


best regards,
sincerely,
Noman !

PhD + Master Positions in Agent-Oriented Engineering and Social Computing (Graz, AUSTRIA)

Started Induction from Academic Year 2003 under MOU HEC Vision 2020


Open Positions

The Knowledge Management Institute, part of the Faculty of Computer Science at Graz University of Technology (AUSTRIA), has a number of PhD and Master Candidates in Agent-Oriented Engineering and Social Computing available:

- 2 PhD Positions (2,5 years each)
- 2 Master Positions (1 year each)

Funded by the FWF Austrian Science Grant "AGENT-ORIENTED ENGINEERING OF SOCIAL SOFTWARE"
2008-2010

Start Date: January-March 2008

The Knowledge Management Institute is seeking 2 PhD students and 2 Master students with a strong interest in agent- and goal-oriented engineering concepts in the context of social computing. Current support for PhD students is available for 2,5 years, support for Master students is available for 1 year.

Students accepted will be involved in research related to agent-oriented engineering of social search, social authoring and social sharing software.
The project will involve research on different forms of intentional representations, goal extraction and mining, and goal-based knowledge bases in the context of agent- and goal-oriented modeling and design concepts, social network theory and analyses, and text analysis techniques.

Requirements for PhD positions:
- a degree in computer science or related fields (applications about to finish their studies are encouraged to apply)
- Excellent programming and writing skills
- Ambition to produce internationally recognized research output

Requirements for Master positions:
- Background in computer science or a related field
- Excellent programming skills

We offer a work environment that allows members to present and establish their research results at international conferences, summer schools and scientific workshops. The Knowledge Management Institute has well established links to national and international research institutions. The project involves a research collaboration with the KM lab at the University of Toronto and provides travel allowance for PhD students to attend, for example, PhD workshops / summer schools.

The Knowledge Management Institute together with the associated Know-Center is a group of 40 scientists in knowledge management, social computing and information retrieval. The KM Institute is co-organizer of the largest European conference on knowledge management and involved in a large European

Integrated Research Project.

The PhD positions are available as early as possible. The Master positions will be available in 2008 and 2009. PhD candidates and Master students receive compensation in correspondence with the FWF Austrian Science Fund regulations. Details on the research of the Knowledge Management Institute can be found at: www.kmi.tugraz.at. Graz University of Technology is an equal access / equal opportunity / affirmative action employer.

Graz is a vibrant city in the southern part of Austria with a population of 285.000 people. Four universities make Graz a center of attraction for students from all over Europe. Graz has a mild climate, and is equally close

to the Alps and the Mediterranean Sea. In 2003, Graz was the "Cultural Capital of Europe" (http://www.graz.at/EN) .

For further information, please contact the principal investigator Markus Strohmaier (markus.strohmaier at@ tugraz.at). Please send your electronic application (cover letter, curriculum vitae, list of publications/projects, name and contact details of one or two references) to markus.strohmaier at@ tugraz.at.

Review of applications will begin December 15th, 2007 and will continue until positions are filled.

Dr. Markus Strohmaier
Assistant Professor (Univ.Ass.)
Graz University of Technology
Knowledge Management Institute
Inffeldgasse 21a/II
8010 Graz, AUSTRIA
phone: +43 316 873 9257 fax: +43 316 873 9254
e-mail: markus.strohmaier at@ tugraz.at

web: http://www.kmi.tugraz.at/staff/markus/

List of Approved Universities
Name of approved Universities for HEC fellowships under Advance Country Scheme of MS/PhD Fellowship for Agriculture& Veterinary Sciences, Biological & Medical Sciences, Physical Sciences, Engineering & Technology, Business Education, Social Sciences and Arts & Humanities
AUSTRALIA
Australian National University √ √ √ √ √ √
La Trobe University √
Macquarie University √ √
Melbourne University √ √ √ √ √ √
Monash University √ √ √ √ √ √
Queensland University √ √ √ √ √
Queensland University Technology √ √
RMIT University √
Sydney University √ √ √ √ √ √
University of New South Wales √ √ √ √ √
University of Technology √
University of Western Australia √
CANADA
McGill University √ √ √ √ √ √ √
University of British Columbia √ √ √ √ √ √
University of Toronto √ √ √ √ √ √
York University: Schulich √
University of Western Ontario: Ivey √
HONG KONG
Chinese University of Hong Kong √ √ √ √ √
Hong Kong University √ √ √ √
Hong Kong University of Science & Technology √ √ √ √
JAPAN
Kyoto University √ √ √ √ √ √
Tokyo Institute of Technology √ √ √ √
Tokyo University √ √ √ √ √ √
MALAYSIA
Malaya University √
SINGAPORE
Nanyang Technological University √
National University of Singapore √ √ √ √ √
THAILAND
Chulalongkorn University √
UNITED KINGDOM
Cambridge University √ √ √ √ √ √
City University: Cass √
Cranfield School of Management √
Edinburgh University √ √ √ √
Imperial College London √ √ √ √ √
King’s College London √ √ √
Lancaster University Management School √
London Business School √
London School of Economics √ √
Manchester Business School √
Manchester University & Umist √ √
Oxford University √ √ √ √ √ √
Queen Mary, University of √
School of African & Oriental √
Sussex University √
University College London √ √ √ √ √
University of Cambridge: Judge √
University of Oxford: Said √
Warwick University √
York University √ √ √
USA
Baylor College of Medicine √ √ √
Berkeley: Haas √
Boston University √ √ √ √
Boston University School of Management √
Brigham Young University: Marriott √
Brown University √
California Institute of Technology √ √ √ √
Carnegie Mellon University √ √ √
Chicago University √ √
Columbia Business School √
Columbia University √ √ √ √ √
Cornell University √ √ √ √ √ √
Dartmouth College: Tuck √
Duke University √ √ √ √
Emory University: Goizueta √
Georgetown University √
Georgetown University: McDonough √
Georgia Institute of Technology √
Harvard Business School √
Harvard University √ √ √ √ √ √
Johns Hopkins University √ √ √ √
Massachusetts Institute of Technology √ √ √ √ √ √
Massachusetts University √ √ √
Michigan State University: Broad √
MIT: Sloan √
New York University √
New York University: Stern √
Northwestern University √ √
Pennsylvania State: Smeal √
Pennsylvania University √
Princeton University √ √ √ √ √ √
Purdue University √
Stanford University √ √ √ √ √ √
UCLA: Anderson √
University of California, Berkeley √ √ √ √ √ √
University of California, Los Angeles √ √ √ √ √ √
University of California, San Diego √ √ √
University of California, San Francisco √ √ √
University of California, Santa Barbara √ √ √
University of Chicago √ √ √
University of Chicago GSB √
University of Illinois √ √ √ √
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign √
University of Iowa: Tippie √
University of Maryland: Smith √
University of Michigan √ √ √ √ √ √
University of North Carolina: Kenan-Flagler √
University of Pennsylvania √
University of Pennsylvania: Wharton √
University of Rochester: Simon √
University of Texas at Austin √ √ √ √ √
University of Virginia: Darden √
Washington University √ √ √
Yale School of Management √
Yale University √ √ √ √ √

I'm searching the details of "Advance Country Overseas Fellowship Scheme". As soon as I'll collect all the relevant details & links; I'll post it on forum. The procedure is same as for mentioned in CW fellowships thread & in Economics thread. However within a week I'll post details of the new fellowship scheme.

The above are the Universities which are opproved by HEC for its fellowship under the said scheme for MS/PhD in the disciplines mentioned above. The braces following each University marks the number of disciplines allowed to apply. The more the braces means that for more disciplines one may apply.

Yet another HEC Overseas fellowship scheme for Pk graduates,
soon I'll post details of it,
regards,
Noman !

I have collected all the details for HEC Advance country fellowship as follows:-

Introduction

The scheme envisages Masters leading to PhD/ PhD in HEC identified world top ranked discipline wise Universities of the USA, UK, Canada, Australia, Japan, Singapore etc.

Objectives
• To create a critical mass of highly qualified Engineer, Technologists, and Scientists Manpower in high-tech fields

• To build up the capacity of Universities, Research & Development Organizations and Industries in Pakistan through addition of PhD’s in priority fields.

• Considerable intellectual activity is expected to be generated through this scheme as groups of scientists, technologists and social scientist would be engaged in publishing their research work. It is expected that good number of papers/studies could be produced annually. The scheme would provide our system an impetus for an out-put and productivity. Major organizations & universities would be increasing their R&D by absorbing specialized trained manpower. A number of new R&D Projects having economic returns can thus be launched.

• The current scheme would supplement HEC efforts for provision of adequate number of trained PhD manpower, to support technology upgrading, develop high standards of Science & Technology, Humanities and Business education/training in Pakistan and to meet the challenging needs of Pakistan’s economy.

Eligibility Criteria
1. Candidates must have minimum sixteen years of education (MSc, MA, MBA, ME, MS, B.E / BSc (Engg), M.B.B.S or equivalent).
2. Maximum two second division throughout the academic career.
3. No third division (less than 50% marks) or D Grade in academic career.
4. Maximum age on May 30, 2007:
a. 40 years for full time regular faculty members of public sector Universities/Colleges and employees of the public sector R & D organizations.
b. 35 years for all others.
5. Applicants must have secured admissions for programs leading to PhD in the specified disciplines in the HEC identified world top ranked discipline wise Universities. The list of these universities & disciplines is available Here
6. Applicants who are applying for Physical Sciences, Engineering & Technology and Business Education need to submit GRE/GMAT score. GRE score will be sent directly through ETS to HEC on institution code GI 9054. GMAT score will be acceptable only for the candidates for Business Studies
7. Applicants who are applying for Agriculture & Veterinary Sciences, Biological & Medical Sciences, Social Sciences and Arts & Humanities need to have minimum cumulative 50% academic marks as per HEC Academic Evaluation Formula (HEC-AEF). The HEC-AEF is available at HEC website (www.hec.gov.pk/ossphase2batch2).
8. The students already registered/enrolled for programs leading to PhD in
HEC approved institutions abroad may also apply.
9. The candidates who are already availing any other HEC scholarship are not eligible to apply.

How to Apply
Application Procedure:

The prescribed application form should be accompanied with the following documents
1. Attested photocopy of CNIC
2. Attested photocopies of all educational testimonials.
3. Attested photocopy of GRE/GMAT score. GRE score report in original must also reach HEC by the last date specified by HEC each year directly through ETS, USA to Institution code GI 9054. This is required only for Physical Sciences, Engineering & Technology and Business Education disciplines
4. Attested photocopy of confirmed admission for PhD or leading to PhD Program at one of the HEC approved universities (list is available on HEC web site).
5. CV/Resume
6. Statement of Purpose for pursuing higher studies (max. 500 words)
7. Research Proposal
8. NOC from the employer (only for Government employees)
Note: - All above documents should be in proper order and stapled
Important Note:
1. All scholarships will be awarded on merit.
2. Admission letter should clearly state that admission is in PhD or MS/MPhil leading to PhD, otherwise application will not be entertained.
3. Candidates having MS / MPhil degree (18 years education) will be preferred.
4. Those who have already applied for the Overseas Scholarship in previous phases and have not been awarded scholarship are required to re-apply.
5. In-Service candidates should apply through proper channel. NOC from the organization must be provided with the application form on or before the closing date of application.
6. Maximum 4 years funding will be provided for higher studies leading to PhD.
7. Awardees have to execute a bond with the HEC to serve in Pakistan for 5 years after completion of study, preferably in an institution of Higher Education.
8. Incomplete and applications received after due date will not be entertained.
Application forms, complete in all respect should reach the undersigned on or before the last date advertised by HEC each year under this scheme.

Application Forms Download:-

http://www.hec.gov.pk/new/HRD/Schola...ation_Form.doc

http://www.hec.gov.pk/new/HRD/Schola...ation_Form.pdf

List of Subjects

:

Agriculture & Veterinary Sciences

All subjects including,
Agriculture
Plant culture
Forestry, horticulture
Animal culture
Aquaculture. Fisheries.

Biological & Medical Sciences

Biology including
Evolution & genetics
Microbiology
Botanical sciences
Botany
Paleo-botany
Zoological sciences
Zoology
Paleo-zoology
Marine Sciences (Biological Aspects)
Biological Anthropology
Biotechnology
Medicine all subjects including
Medicine
Human anatomy, cytology, histology
Human physiology
Pathology
Internal medicine
Pharmacy, Pharmacology & theraputics
Medicine (Clinical) including,
Surgery & related medical specialties
Gynecology related medical specialties
Experimental medicine
Ophthalmology
Dermatology
Pediatrics
Public health including,
Promotion of health
Incidence & prevention of disease
Epidemiology
Dentistry
Pharmacology,
Pharmacy
Nursing
Physical Sciences

Physics all specialties including,
Mechanics
Electricity & Electronics
Modern physics
Nuclear Physics
Chemistry all subjects including,
Biochemistry
Analytical chemistry
Crystallography
Astronomy
Astronomy & allied sciences
Earth (Astronomical geography)
Mathematical geography
Astro-geology
Astro-physics
Earth, Atmosphere and Marine Sciences
Earth sciences & Allied Sciences
Geology, hydrology, meteorology
Petrology, Mineralogy
Economic geology
Paleontology- Paleozoology, Paleobotany
Oceanography
Mathematics
Applied Mathematics
Statistics
Computer Sciences & related disciplines
Information Technology, Software Engineering

Engineering & Technology

Technology includes
Management engineering
Management information systems
Ergonomics
Technical & Vocational education
Industrial research

Engineering including
Industrial engineering
Computer Engineering
Civil engineering
Bioengineering
Systems engineering
Environmental engineering
Engineering economy
Engineering meteorology
Applied mechanics
Acoustical engineering
Structural engineering
Engineering geology
Transportation engineering
Applied optics
Photonics
Plasma engineering
Hydraulic engineering
Environmental Engineering
Mechanical engineering
Electrical engineering
Electronics
Nuclear engineering
Aeronautics
Astronautics
Mining engineering
Metallurgy




Business Education


Accounting
Finance all subjects including
Public Finance
Banking
Finance Management
Commerce
Business Administration & Management






Social Sciences


Anthropology including
Physical anthropology.
Archeology
Economics
Statistics
Political Science
International Relations
Psychology
Philosophy
Sociology
Criminology
Administrative sciences including
Public Administration
Library and Archival Sciences
History
Geography
Religious Studies
Education
Law and Legislature
Arts & Humanities

Fine Arts
Photography
Recreational & performing arts, Music
Physical Education and sports
Languages and Literature
Museology (Museum science)
Journalism, Advertisement, mass communication
LIST OF APPROVED UNIVERSITIES:-

As posted in my last mail above.

FAQs (Frequently Asked Question)
Question No. 1: Is GAT-General score conducted by NTS applicable for these scholarships?
Answer: GAT-General Score is NOT applicable for these scholarships. GAT-General score will be accepted only for the “90%overseas scholarships for MS/ MPhil leading to PhD in selected fields (Phase2-Batch2)” which will be advertised in May 2007.
Question No. 2: Am I eligible to apply?
Answer: Please read the following statements carefully and answer in Yes or No only. If your reply is “YES” for serial number 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6 and “NO” for 7, 8 & 9 then you are eligible to apply

1 Are you a Pakistani / AJK National? YES NO
2 Are you less than or exact 35 years of age on closing date i.e. May 30, 2007?
Or YES NO
(Only for full time regular faculty members of public sector Universities/Colleges and employees of the public sector R & D organizations)
Are you less than or exact 40 years of age on closing date i.e. May 30, 2007? YES NO

3 Have completed minimum of 16 years of academic education? YES NO
4 On selection would you be able to get leave sanctioned for the whole study period (Only for Government employees)
(Please tick “Yes” in case non government employee / unemployed / student) YES NO
5 Have secured admission in PhD or MS/MPhil leading to PhD in the specified disciplines in the HEC identified world top ranked discipline wise Universities? YES NO
6 Have GRE / GMAT score, in case applying for Physical Sciences, Engineering & Technology and Business Education
Or YES NO
Have more than 50% marks in HEC-AEF, in case applying for Agriculture & Veterinary Sciences, Biological & Medical Sciences, Social Sciences and Arts & Humanities YES NO
7 Have more than two second divisions throughout the academic career? YES NO
8 Have less than 50% marks in academic career YES NO
9 Availing any other (HEC/Government.) scholarship. YES NO
Question No. 3: Is this fully funded scholarship or only covers 10% of the total cost of the expenses because title of the scheme is “10 % Overseas Scholarships (Phase2-Batch2)”
Answer: This is fully funded scholarship which will cover tuition fee, stipend, health insurance and air fare.
Question No. 4: I don not have admission letter from HEC identified discipline wise world top ranked university, Can I apply”
Answer: A candidates has to has admission letter from HEC identified discipline wise world top ranked university before applying otherwise He/She is not eligible to apply.
Question No. 5: Can I apply if I have admission letter from foreign university other than HEC identified discipline wise world top ranked university?
Answer: A candidate has to have admission letter from only HEC identified discipline wise world top ranked university.
Question No. 6: I have admission in HEC identified discipline wise world top ranked university and university doesn’t require GRE/GMAT score, do I have to provide GRE/GMAT score to HEC?
Answer: Applicants who are applying for Physical Sciences, Engineering & Technology and Business Education have to submit GRE/GMAT score because HEC needs GRE/GMAT score to draw the merit list due to limited number of scholarships. GMAT will only be applicable for business studies.
Question No. 7: I am not sure that either I need to submit the GRE / GMAT score or HEC-AEF is applicable for me.
Answer:
• Applicants who are applying for Physical Sciences, Engineering & Technology and Business Education need to submit GRE/GMAT score. GRE score will be sent directly through ETS to HEC on institution code GI 9054 and as well attested copy will be attached with the application form. GMAT score will be acceptable only for the candidates for Business Studies

• Applicants who are applying for Agriculture & Veterinary Sciences, Biological & Medical Sciences, Social Sciences and Arts & Humanities need to have minimum cumulative 50% academic marks as per HEC Academic Evaluation Formula (HEC-AEF). The HEC-AEF is available at HEC website (www.hec.gov.pk/ossphase2batch2).
Question No. 8: How should I know that my subject is falling under which discipline?
Answer: Please visit HEC web site (www.hec.gov.pk/ossphase2batch2) for the list of subjects and disciplines.
Question No.9: I am already availing HEC Scholarship for PhD studies. Am I eligible to apply in this Scholarship scheme?
Answer: NO.
Question No.10: If I am selected, will I be required to submit the undertaking form, bond agreement and other related documents, to serve in Pakistan?
Answer: YES.
Question No.11: Is international GRE-Subject sore acceptable?
Answer: No.
Question No.12: I have admission in MS/MPhil Program in HEC identified discipline wise world top ranked university, University web site clearly state that after the completion of MS /MPhil candidate can apply for PhD program. Can I apply with MS/MPhil admission letter?
Answer: Admission letter should clearly state that admission is in PhD or MS/MPhil leading to PhD, otherwise application will not be entertained


Contact Details:
Rana Shafiq Ahmad
Project Director
Higher Education Commission
H-9, Islamabad, Pakistan
Email: OSSPhase2Batch2@hec.gov.pk

sir you have given a lot of information to facilitate the student of m/s Ph.D Really y have given right direction I appreciate u for ur kind information.
pls inform if u hav some new ads regarding M/S OR M.Phil leading to PHd waiting sir

@ kalo
Kindly check last post in the thread on forum below which contains DAAD German fellowship details.
http://www.cssforum.com.pk/jobs-scho...overnment.html

+ You may visit Commonwealth fellowship thread to get the links of fellowship of the specified discipline in which you want to pursue MS/PhD.
Also it'll be useful to go the last few posts in Scholarship Guidelines thread.

regards,
Noman !

@ NOMAN


Hello Dude


How are you ?


You really posted a very useful information


But dear,,,


For the scholarships in EUROPEAN COUNTRIES like Germany, Austria, Sweden etc,,,,

The student must be enrolled in the following universities in the following STATES of European Countries other wise all in vain mean a student will not get any chance to avail the scholarships...

I am enrolled in 2 universities in GERMANY and now i have a chance to get one of these scholarships along with my area of interest....

So,,,


To avail these opportunites,, a student must be a part (enrolled) in the following universities mentioned in the web sites...

__________________
He will win, who knows how to handle both the superior and inferior forces
JUNAID

@ Junaid Ilyas

confirmed.......... check Scholarship Guidelines thread.... the information you shared is already there. One must have confirmed enrollment/admission letter to secure the fellowship. Kindly thoroughly check the Scholarship guidelines thread + common wealth UK fellowship thread.

regards,
Noman !