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Oxford Pakistan Programme

Opening doors and generating opportunities for young Pakistani scholars at Oxford University

Opening doors and generating opportunities for young Pakistani scholars at Oxford University

Opening doors and generating opportunities for young Pakistani scholars at Oxford University

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The OPP Mission

A home-grown initiative led by Pakistani academics and alumni,
working in close partnership with the University of Oxford.

Representation

Increasing the presence of
Pakistani and British Pakistani
students and scholars at Oxford.

Academic Profile

Raising the profile of Pakistanrelated studies and scholarship
within the university.

Global Bridge

Acting as a bridge between Oxford
and Pakistan’s academic
community to foster collaboration.

Our Programmes

We offer a diverse range of scholarships and opportunities to support scholars at every stage of their journey.

Graduate Scholarships

Fully funded scholarships for
incoming students from Pakistan.

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Graduate Studentships

Financial support for on-course
students currently at Oxford.

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Visiting Fellows

Opportunities for Pakistani
faculty to research at Oxford.

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Access Programme

Mentorship for students from
underrepresented backgrounds.

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Meet our Scholars 2023-24

Jabir Ali: DPhil in antimicrobial resistance
Jabir Ali: DPhil in antimicrobial resistance
Wajeeha Amir: MSc in Evidence-Based Social Intervention and Policy Evaluation
Wajeeha Amir: MSc in Evidence-Based Social Intervention and Policy Evaluation
Amna Baig: Master of Public Policy programme
Amna Baig: Master of Public Policy programme
Abrahim Shah: Master of Public Policy programme
Abrahim Shah: Master of Public Policy programme
Ahmed Salman: DPhil in Cybersecurity
Ahmed Salman: DPhil in Cybersecurity
Rabia Ali Khan: DPhil in Oncology
Rabia Ali Khan: DPhil in Oncology
Ahsan Mashhood: MSc in Evidence-Based Social Intervention and Policy Evaluation
Ahsan Mashhood: MSc in Evidence-Based Social Intervention and Policy Evaluation
Usama Salamat: MSc in Development Studies
Usama Salamat: MSc in Development Studies
Ajmal Mughal: DPhil in Music
Ajmal Mughal: DPhil in Music
Raza Nazar Bachelor of Civil Laws
Raza Nazar Bachelor of Civil Laws

Latest News

The Oxford Pakistan Programme (OPP) is excited to launch the third edition of its Graduate Studentships Programme 2025 for on-course Master’s, MPhil, & DPhil students at Oxford!

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Notable Pakistani Alumni at Oxford

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1898

Muhammad Ali Jauhar

Founder and President of All-India Muslim League
Lincoln College (1898-1902)

1913

Huseyn Shaheed Suhrawardy

Former Prime Minister of Pakistan
St Catherine’s College (1913–1914)

1920

Liaquat Ali Khan

Former Prime Minister of Pakistan
Exeter College (1920-1921)

1913

Feroz Khan Noon

Former Prime Minister of Pakistan
Wadham College (1913-1916)

1941

Masood Khadarpoosh

Leading Bureaucrat and Intellectual
St John’s College (1941)

1945

Fazlur Rahman Malik

Philosopher of Islam
(1945–1949)

1950

Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto

Former Prime Minister of Pakistan
Christ Church (1950-1952)

1964

Wasim Sajjad

Former President of Pakistan
Wadham College (1964-1966)

1964

Tariq Ali

Political Activist and Journalist
Exeter College (1964-1966)

1965

Qasim Mehdi

Renowned Molecular Biologist
Magdalen College (1965-1969)

1973

Benazir Bhutto

Former Prime Minister of Pakistan
Lady Margaret Hall (1973–1977)

1972

Imran Khan

Former Prime Minister of Pakistan
Keble College (1972–1975)

2017

Malala Yousafzai

World’s Youngest Nobel Prize Laureate
Lady Margaret Hall (2017-2020)

1960

Farooq Leghari

Former President of Pakistan
St Catherine’s College (1960-1963)