EU Sends 166 Pakistani Students To Europe On Erasmus Mundus Scholarships Programme.

The European Union Delegation to Pakistan has hosted a pre-departure event for the 166 recipients of the EU's flagship Erasmus Mundus Joint Master scholarships in 2022.

This year, the highest number of 166 Pakistani students, 86 men and 80 women, have received scholarships to study in universities in the European Union, said the EU's Mission spokesperson in Islamabad on Wednesday.

The event, organized in collaboration with the Higher Education Commission (HEC) in Islamabad, celebrated the success of the Erasmus Mundus Joint Master scholarship holders and provided an opportunity for networking amongst peers and Erasmus+ Alumni.

In his welcome remarks, EU Charge d'Affaires a.i, Thomas Seiler said, 'Today we congratulate the young men and women who will embark on an educational and cultural journey through Erasmus+.

They will return after some months with strong knowledge and rich experience. This will greatly benefit them in their future professional lives.'

The EU Charge d'Affaires a.i further added, 'The results of the scholarship's selection demonstrate that Pakistani...