International students

FAISALABAD March 10: International students enrich the educational environment by cultural exchange, bringing diverse perspectives, promoting global networking and contributing to the economic and social uplift, said Prof Dr Zulfiqar Ali, the Vice Chancellor, University of Agriculture Faisalabad. He was talking to the International Students at a meeting under the Office of Foreign Students Adviser. He said international students from more than 12 countries are studying in the university, including China, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Benin, Canada, Malaysia, Somalia, Sri Lanka, Syria, Togo, UK, Iran and other countries. He said that the said international students are studying under various scholarships including German Scholarship DAAD, Allama Muhammad Iqbal Scholarship for Afghanistan and Sri Lanka, OIC Scholarship for less developed countries, DAFI, German Academic Refugee Fund and self-sustained etc. He said when students from different countries come together in one place, they not only get opportunities to think from new angles but also globalization grows. He said that through international partnerships including the Center for Advanced Studies, Chinese Confucius Center, Pak-Korea Nutrition Center and Seed Center have been established in the University, which will pave new paths for development He highlighted that the university is dedicated to provide quality education through modern teaching methodologies, well-equipped laboratories and a highly qualified faculty. He said that every possible effort is being made to cater to their thirst for knowledge, ensuring an environment conducive to learning and research. He also expressed the university’s determination to uphold international standards in education, fostering innovation and critical thinking among students. On this occasion, Advisor Foreign Students Prof. Dr. Zainul Abiden briefed the Vice Chancellor.