Hundreds of students and parents explore Malaysian universities, scholarships and career opportunities as Malaysia-Pakistan educational ties gain momentum
ISLAMABAD: Education Malaysia Global Services (EMGS) successfully hosted the Study in Malaysia Education Fair 2026 in Islamabad on September 15 and 16, attracting hundreds of students, parents, education professionals and representatives from academic institutions.
The education fair provided Pakistani students with an opportunity to interact directly with representatives of leading Malaysian universities and explore a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate and professional study programmes.
Participating institutions presented information on internationally recognised degree programmes, scholarships, admissions requirements, student visas, campus facilities, accommodation, student life in Malaysia. University representatives also provided one-on-one counselling to students and parents, helping them better understand the complete process of pursuing higher education in Malaysia.
The fair was inaugurated by the High Commissioner of Malaysia to Pakistan Mr H.E Dato Muhammad Azhar Mazlan, who highlighted the longstanding and friendly relations between Malaysia and Pakistan and emphasised the important role of education in strengthening bilateral ties. The High Commissioner expressed confidence that initiatives such as the Study in Malaysia Education Fair would contribute to greater cooperation between the two countries in education, research, innovation and people-to-people exchanges.
Throughout the event, students showed keen interest in Malaysian higher education opportunities, with many engaging in detailed discussions with university representatives about admissions, scholarships and future career pathways. A number of students also moved forward with their admission processes during the fair.
Speaking on the occasion, representatives of EMGS said that Pakistan remains an important and growing market for Malaysian higher education. Increasing numbers of Pakistani students are exploring Malaysia as a destination for quality international education, particularly for undergraduate, postgraduate and professional programmes.
They noted that Malaysia offers international students a multicultural and welcoming environment, internationally oriented academic programmes and opportunities to develop skills relevant to the global job market.
The Study in Malaysia Education Fair 2026 is part of EMGS’s wider international outreach programme aimed at promoting Malaysia as a preferred destination for international students and strengthening engagement with key education markets. The Islamabad edition followed the fair’s outreach in Karachi and forms part of a three-city programme designed to connect Malaysian universities with students and families across Pakistan.
Following Islamabad, the national education outreach will continue in Lahore on September 19 and 20, bringing the Study in Malaysia Education Fair 2026 to the final city of its Pakistan programme.cThe Islamabad event concluded on a positive note, with students, parents and education professionals welcoming the opportunity to receive direct information from Malaysian universities and explore pathways for higher education abroad.
The continued engagement between EMGS, Malaysian universities and Pakistani students reflect the growing potential for stronger Malaysia-Pakistan educational cooperation and deeper people-to-people connections between the two countries.
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