Without passing the IELTS exam, are you a Pakistani student hoping to study in the UK? If you received your prior degree in English, you may be able to apply to several UK universities with a Medium of Instruction (MOI) certificate.

This article will explain MOI, discuss its advantages, and offer a list of Pakistani universities that UK colleges accept.

What is MOI certificate?

Your prior school's Medium of Instruction (MOI) document accepts the fact that all of the instruction for your degree was in English. It can be used in place of standardized language examinations like the PTE, TOEFL, or IELTS and acts as evidence of your English language proficiency.

For students from nations like Pakistan, where English is frequently used as the language of higher education, UK universities that recognize MOI seek to streamline the admissions process.

Advantages of MOI Over IELTS

1. IELTS and TOEFL are not required.

2. Save money and time.

3. Expedites the admissions procedure

4. Perfect for those who are comfortable speaking English but lack exam results.

UK Universities That Accept Pakistani Institutions' MOI

MOI from accredited Pakistani universities is reported to be accepted by a number of UK institutions, particularly for postgraduate degrees, though policies can differ between universities and even within courses.

Here are a few UK institutions that might take MOI from Pakistan:

Top UK Universities Accepting MOI:

• University for the Creative Arts

• Bangor University

• Middlesex University

• University of East London

• University of South Wales

• Birmingham City University

• Cardiff Metropolitan University

• University of Hertfordshire

Verify with the particular university to make sure the course and intake allow MOI for applicants from Pakistan.

Related Article:  All about IELTS: How to apply for IELTS in Pakistan.

Pakistan's List of Universities Accepted by the MOI

Generally, MOI from reputable public and private universities in Pakistan is accepted by UK universities. The universities listed below have a history of accepting MOI certificates for entrance to the UK.

Public Universities in Pakistan Accepting MOI:

• COMSATS University Islamabad

• University of Engineering and Technology (UET), Lahore

• Pakistan Institute of Engineering and Applied Sciences (PIEAS)

• National Textile University, Faisalabad

• Lahore College for Women University

• Fatima Jinnah Women University

• University of the Punjab

• University of Karachi

• University of Peshawar

• Bahauddin Zakariya University

• University of Sargodha

• University of Sindh

• Quaid-i-Azam University

• Allama Iqbal Open University

• University of Gujrat

• Government College University, Lahore

• University of Balochistan

• International Islamic University Islamabad

• Institute of Business Administration (IBA), Karachi

• National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST)

Private Universities in Pakistan Accepting MOI:

• Hamdard University

• The Superior University, Lahore

• Greenwich University, Karachi

• Preston University

• Abasyn University

• Indus University

• Iqra University

• Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS)

• Institute of Business Management (IoBM), Karachi

• Bahria University

• FAST National University of Computer and Emerging Sciences

• University of Management and Technology (UMT), Lahore

• Riphah International University

• University of Central Punjab

• Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto Institute of Science and Technology (SZABIST)

• Institute of Business & Technology (IBT), Karachi

Note: At UK universities, MOI will not be accepted for every course. MOI is more likely to be taken into account in postgraduate programs than in undergraduate ones. The university should always be consulted before applying.

How to Obtain a MOI Certificate fro Pakistani Universities

Get in touch with the student affairs office or registrar at your university to acquire a MOI certificate.

The document must be:

• Be printed on letterhead from the university.

• Be approved by the academic authority and signed and stamped.

• Indicate unequivocally that all instruction for the degree was in English. Provide your name, degree title, and study dates.

• On your transcript or degree certificate, some universities automatically include the medium of instruction, which is sometimes acceptable.

If you attended an English-speaking university in Pakistan that has been approved by the MOI, you can study in the UK without having an IELTS score.

MOI is becoming more widely accepted by UK universities as evidence of proficiency in the English language, particularly for postgraduate students.