What is global Ugrad exchange program?

Global UGRAD is a program of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the United States Department of State, and aims to recruit participants from underrepresented backgrounds who have not had other opportunities to study in the United States.

How many students are selected in Ugrad?

230 participants
Each year around 230 participants are selected, half for the fall semester and a half for spring. It is a non-degree cultural exchange program where you will be able to be a part of many professional and cultural activities.

Is Passport required for Ugrad?

You don’t need a passport at the time of applying for the UGRAD program. You will be Placed in Different Cities and Universities of the United States for 4.5 Months. Pakistani Students will Spend approximately 4.5 Months in the United States as a Semester Exchange Program.

What is global Ugrad application?

The Global Undergraduate Exchange Program (Global UGRAD) is an international education and cultural exchange program supported by the U.S. Department of State and World Learning that grants scholarships for future leaders to study in the United States for one semester.

Is Ugrad for medical students?

Medical students with 5-year degree programs can apply for this program as long as they are in the 14th, 15th or 16th year of formal education.

Who can apply to Ugrad?

The Global UGRAD Program is open to anyone who is/has:

over 18 years of age;
a citizen of a Global UGRAD participating country*, currently residing in that country;

Is Toefl necessary for Ugrad?

You don’t require IELTS/TOEFL for UGRAD. The Global UGRAD program offers cultural/academic exchange free study in the USA through a non-degree program for a semester at a university in the U.S. Every student with any type of academic background is eligible to apply.

What is Ugrad Pakistan?

Overview. The Global Undergraduate Exchange Program in Pakistan (Global UGRAD-Pakistan) provides emerging youth leaders from diverse communities across Pakistan with the opportunity to attend American universities and colleges for non-degree academic study.

How do I apply for student exchange program in USA?

International students between the ages of 14 and 18 can apply to study at an accredited public or private high school in the U.S. and live with an American host family for one year on a J-1 exchange visitor visa, a program overseen by the U.S. Department of State. They can also study at an accredited boarding school.

How can I select Ugrad in Pakistan?

Eligibility Criteria

Pakistani citizens.
25 years or younger.
Currently enrolled in a college or university and committed to returning to their home universities following the completion of the program.
In their 14th or 15th year of formal education.

How do I apply for an exchange program?

To get started with an exchange program, you will need to contact a student exchange agency and look for the programs they offer. The exchange agency helps you in the steps to apply for an exchange program at a school or university and finds a host family for you in your host country.

Does GPA matter in Ugrad?

All the required information and documents are uploaded online. The most important factors that matter for selection in this program (according to me) are your GPA and Personal Statement. If you have a good GPA, your chances of selection are higher than the one who has lesser GPA than you.