Study Abroad Questions, Answered

Jiva Consultings is a Karachi, Pakistan-based study abroad consultancy operating since 2010. We help students with university admissions, student visas, scholarships and Statement of Purpose (SOP) writing.

We support applications to 8 study destinations: United Kingdom, United States, Canada, Australia, Germany, Turkey, China and Malaysia. Each destination has its own guide covering admissions, visa steps and scholarships for Pakistani students.

Jiva Consultings is based in Karachi, Pakistan. You can call +92 324 209 6800, email info@jivaconsultings.com or book a slot online. Our advisors are available seven days a week and normally reply within 24 hours.

Jiva Consultings reports a 98% student visa success rate across the students it has supported. Approval always depends on the immigration authority and on the strength and accuracy of each application, so no consultancy can guarantee a visa outcome.

Jiva Consultings has helped 500+ students apply to universities abroad since 2010, with admissions, visa and scholarship support across 8 study destinations.

Jiva Consultings works with 618 partner universities and colleges in its application portal, covering programs from foundation and diploma level through to PhD. The number grows as new institutions are added.

We offer university admissions support, study abroad counselling, student visa assistance, scholarship guidance, SOP and essay writing, and career counselling. Together they cover the full journey from choosing a country and program to your visa and pre-departure preparation.

Yes. Your initial consultation is completely free and carries no obligation. An advisor reviews your academic background and goals, suggests suitable countries and programs, and explains the next steps before you decide whether to use any paid service.

Published starting prices are PKR 20,000 for visa assistance, PKR 8,000 for scholarship guidance and PKR 5,000 for SOP writing. Final fees depend on the destination, the service package and the complexity of your case, and are quoted in PKR or USD before you begin.

No. Our consultancy fees are explained before you commit. Third-party costs such as university application fees, visa fees, courier charges and translation fees are separate from our fees, and we tell you about them in advance.

Service fees are generally non-refundable once work has started on a service phase, and the registration fee is non-refundable. Refunds in exceptional cases, such as Jiva cancelling a service, are assessed case by case. University and visa fees paid to third parties cannot be refunded.

No. Universities decide admissions and immigration authorities decide visas, so no consultancy can promise an outcome. What we do is strengthen your application with accurate documents, a well-written SOP and the right university and program choices.

Book a free consultation, then we review your profile and shortlist universities. Our team prepares your documents and SOP, submits your applications, and tracks them with the universities. After you receive an offer we guide you through the visa and pre-departure steps.

Most applications need your passport, academic transcripts and certificates, an English test result, a Statement of Purpose, a CV and academic references. Some countries, programs and scholarships ask for more, so your counsellor gives you an exact checklist for your chosen destination.

Most universities accept IELTS, and many also accept TOEFL, PTE or Duolingo. UK degree programs typically ask for IELTS Academic 6.0 to 7.0, while Malaysia often accepts lower scores. Requirements vary by university and course, so check your specific program before booking a test.

Start six to twelve months before your intake. That leaves time for English testing, documents, SOP drafting, offers, scholarship deadlines and your visa. Popular intakes and competitive scholarships have early deadlines, so earlier is safer.

A Statement of Purpose is a personal essay submitted with a university or scholarship application that explains your goals, background and reasons for choosing a program. Jiva Consultings writes and reviews personalised SOPs with you, starting from PKR 5,000.

Yes. Our programs database lets you filter courses by country, level, field and intake, and the institutions page lists our partner universities. A counsellor can then shortlist the best options for your budget and profile.

Yes. Our visa team prepares your documentation, helps with the application and submission, and coaches you for visa interviews where they apply. Visa assistance starts from PKR 20,000, depending on the destination and your case.

After a UK university gives you an offer and then a CAS (Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies) number, you apply online and attend a biometrics appointment. You also provide financial evidence, the Immigration Health Surcharge and an ATAS certificate if your course needs one.

You need an acceptance letter from a Canadian designated learning institution, proof of funds and your English test result, then you apply for a study permit. Our counsellors prepare the documents and explain current requirements, which Canada updates often.

You first receive an offer and a Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) from your university. You then apply for the student visa with proof of funds, Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) and a Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) statement.

After a US university accepts you, it issues an I-20 form. You pay the SEVIS fee, complete the DS-160 visa application and attend an interview at the US embassy. Jiva helps you prepare documents and practise for the interview.

Applicants open a blocked account (Sperrkonto) as proof of funds, arrange health insurance, and apply for a national student visa at the German embassy with their admission letter. Our team guides each of these steps in order.

After admission to a Turkish university, you apply for a student visa and residence permit with your acceptance letter and proof of funds. Turkish-taught programs usually require TÖMER or a similar Turkish test, while English-taught programs accept IELTS or TOEFL.

Once a Chinese university issues your admission notice and JW202 form, you complete a physical examination and apply for the student visa at a Chinese embassy or consulate. Many programs, including medicine taught in English, are available.

Your university submits an EMGS (Education Malaysia Global Services) application for you. You then receive a Visa Approval Letter, a single-entry visa and complete a medical check, after which a Student Pass is issued on arrival. Jiva coordinates these steps.

We help students apply for awards such as Chevening, Commonwealth, GREAT, Fulbright, DAAD, HEC, Türkiye Bursları and the China Scholarship Council (CSC) scholarship, plus university-specific funding. We match them to your profile and help you prepare winning applications.

Some do and some do not. Fully funded awards such as Chevening cover tuition and a living stipend, while many university scholarships cover only part of the fees. Each award sets its own eligibility, amount and deadline, so check them early.

Use our free cost of living calculator. You answer a few questions about your destination and lifestyle, and it returns an estimated monthly budget covering housing, food, transport and other expenses.

Yes. Jiva Consultings webinars on study abroad, admissions, scholarships and visas are free to attend live, and recordings of past sessions can be watched at any time.

Agents and education consultants can join our global recruitment partner network by submitting the partner form. Partners receive dedicated support and earn competitive commissions for students they refer who enrol at partner universities.

Mira is Jiva Consultings' AI assistant. It answers study abroad questions, suggests scholarships and helps you draft a Statement of Purpose. For personal advice on your application, you can book a consultation with one of our human advisors.