Exchange programmesBachelor'sFully fundedEnded

Global UGRAD Pakistan (Global Undergraduate Exchange Program)

U.S. Department of State, administered by USEFP · United States

Global UGRAD was a U.S. government-funded programme that sent Pakistani undergraduates to an American college or university for one semester of non-degree study, with a focus on leadership and community service. USEFP says it benefited more than 2,500 Pakistani students before it was discontinued in April 2025. It is listed here for reference only: you cannot apply.

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Current status

Ended

Ended. On 8 April 2025 USEFP announced that the U.S. Department of State would no longer offer Global UGRAD-Pakistan, after 15 years (2010–2025); the 54 students already in the U.S. finished their semester. As of 2026-10-12 no revival has been announced on usefp.org or in news coverage.

What it covers

Was fully funded by the U.S. Department of State
Participants received a stipend and programme benefits during their semester (per USEFP's April 2025 statement)
One semester of non-degree coursework at a U.S. college or university

Who can apply

Was open to students enrolled in undergraduate programmes in Pakistan
USEFP no longer publishes the full criteria because the programme has ended

How to apply

1Applications are not possible. Global UGRAD-Pakistan has ended
2Look at the other exchange options on this page instead, such as Erasmus+ International Credit Mobility or the JASSO exchange scholarship, which run through your own university's partnerships

Tips from successful applicants

Be wary of websites or agents still advertising 'UGRAD 2026/2027' for Pakistan. USEFP itself announced the programme had come to an end
Ask your university's international office which European, Japanese or Turkish universities it has exchange agreements with, because most current semester exchanges run through those agreements
If you are 18–25, keep an eye on the U.S. Embassy's announcements for SUSI student leader institutes, the closest remaining U.S. option for undergraduates (its status is also uncertain)