Ms. Javeria Rauf, an MS student at the University of Wah and the sole recipient from Pakistan of the prestigious Erasmus+KA171 fellowship, had the honor of meeting Major General Kashif Azad, HI (M) Director General Commercial, Pakistan Ordnance Factories (POF) on 16 February 2026. Ms. Javeria was accompanied by Prof. Dr. Jameel-Un Nabi, Vice Chancellor, University of Wah and Prof. Dr. Amjad Hassan, Director ORIC. The delegation was graciously received by the DG(C) in his office.
The meeting was convened to congratulate Ms. Javeria on her outstanding achievement and to brief her on the expectations associated with representing the University and Pakistan on an international platform. During the session, the DG(C) emphasized that Ms. Javeria would represent not only herself and her family but also the University of Wah and Pakistan. He encouraged her to demonstrate confidence, clarity and logical reasoning in her academic and social interactions during her stay in Türkiye. He advised her to avail every opportunity to present a positive and accurate image of Pakistan, highlighting the country’s unity in diversity, cultural richness, and the protection and inclusion of minorities as reflected in the symbolism of the national flag.
He further informed that Pakistan and its people have been victims of terrorism, an international challenge, and underscored the importance of addressing such matters with reasoned confidence if raised on international forums. The DG(C) encouraged her to showcase the serene academic environment of the University of Wah and Wah Cantt., particularly its planning, greenery, academic and research culture, and world-class sports facilities. Referring to her selection as a proud example, he noted that the achievement reflects the growing opportunities, empowerment and equitable participation of women in Pakistan’s academic and professional spheres.
At the end of the meeting, the DG(C) presented Ms. Javeria with a special souvenir as a token of appreciation and remembrance and extended his best wishes for her academic success and safe journey abroad.
UW takes immense pride in Ms. Javeria’s accomplishment and wishes her continued excellence as she embarks upon this prestigious international academic endeavor.
Details of the Program
Erasmus+KA171, a flagship initiative of the European Union, supports global cooperation in education, training, youth and sport. The Erasmus+ KA171 mobility opportunity for the University of Wah originated from the bilateral MoU signed between UW and Karadeniz Technical University (KTU), Türkiye, on 28 October 2021, which includes a specific clause on student mobility and academic exchange. Under this framework, KTU issued an official call on 12 November 2025 announcing the allocation of one fully funded student slot for Pakistan for the Spring 2025–26 semester (5 months). The call was circulated by the Director ORIC to all eligible departments at the UW. In response, a total of 37 UW students applied through the official KTU portal. The selection process was conducted by the Erasmus Selection Committee at KTU in line with European Commission Erasmus+ rules and Turkish National Agency guidelines, based on merit, CGPA, and English proficiency. After a transparent evaluation process, Ms. Javeria Rauf was selected as the sole nominee from Pakistan. The total grant of €4,580 covers travel, boarding, and lodging for the entire mobility period, and all logistics, including visa guidance and accommodation were managed by KTU under Erasmus+ funding provisions. The Erasmus+ KA171 scheme is globally competitive and country allocations are limited; for this cycle, only one slot was assigned to Pakistan under UW–KTU collaboration. The continuation of such opportunities is expected under future Erasmus+ calls, subject to the renewal of funding by the European Union and continued institutional cooperation between UW and KTU, with the next cycle anticipated for the 2026–27 academic session if allocations are approved.
Additionally, Karadeniz Technical University (KTU) extended this Erasmus+ KA171 mobility proposal to a total of 16 universities across 11 countries. Following the competitive evaluation process, only five (05) universities were able to secure successful nominations under the limited grant allocation. The successful partner institutions include:
•University of Wah (Pakistan, Computer Science)
•Batumi Shota Rustaveli State University (Georgia – Medicine)
•University of Prishtina (Kosovo – Mathematics)
•University of Elbasan Aleksandër Xhuvani (Albania – Information Technologies)
•Higher Institute of Technological Studies of Rades (Tunisia – Information Technology).
Other participating institutions from Georgia, Albania, Algeria, Gambia, Ukraine, Azerbaijan, Mexico, and Morocco could not secure slots; only the highest-ranking candidates in line with Erasmus+ merit-based criteria were selected. This outcome highlights the highly competitive nature of the Erasmus+KA171 programme and underscores the significance of Ms. Javeria Rauf’s selection as a distinguished achievement for both the University of Wah and Pakistan.
