London is a city known for its cultural diversity and vibrant student community, making it an attractive destination for foreign students from all walks of life, including Pakistanis. If you're a Pakistani student, just moving to London, you're in for an enriching experience. 

To help you make the most of your time in this bustling metropolis while also staying in touch with your cultural roots, here's a guide to being a Pakistani student in London.

Public Transportation

It may seem like a foreign concept, especially to a Pakistani, but public transport is your saviour in this city. The problem of commuting from your home to your university has an easy solution; trains and buses. .


The trains and buses that run within the city offer various routes across London, offering you not only an easy way around but also a relatively cheaper way. It may take you some time to familiarise yourself with the routes, but it's not impossible.

Halal Dining



This one is especially for Pakistani Muslims who have travelled far and wide to study but are worried about the food scene. London boasts a plethora of halal restaurants, offering a wide range of cuisines from around the world.
From the vibrant food scene in East London to renowned curry houses in Southall, you're sure to find delicious halal options. Apps like "Halal Gems" and "Zabihah" can help you discover halal eateries near you.


Cultural and Religious Events



You won’t find yourself alone during cultural and religious celebrations in London. The city is rich in cultural diversity and has a lot of Muslim/Pakistani student communities that will allow you to fit right in.
You can celebrate events like Eid, Pakistan Day, Basant, and Independence Day with students from Pakistan that same way you used to in your hometown, however this time, with a twist. 


Fit Right in with Like-Cultured Students



Just as Pakistanis, Indians, Bangladeshis and others with similar cultures to yours leave their hometown to study in the metropolis city. It is easy to connect with these students over little things both of your countries enjoy, such as food, sports, among other things, and form lasting relationships.


You can find a home away from home with these people and find something new to explore everyday. I assure you, it will be worth it.   


Play Your Part in Enabling Diversity

Being a foreign student is one thing, but being a foreign student of colour is a whole another thing. You don’t just increase the diversity ratio at your university but also have the chance to educate other students and the university itself about your own rich culture. 


Take part in student engagement programs and student council and actively seek out to celebrate your Pakistani culture. Your university mates will surely appreciate and welcome your efforts.