• StEPS2Uni

    College applications can be stressful & daunting. Not anymore...

  • StEPS2Success

    Choosing and pursuing a career isn’t an easy decision and we understand...

    About StEPS

    Empowering Academic and Professional Success with StEPS

    Welcome to StEPS, your trusted educational consultant, career coach, and study abroad counselor. We are committed to providing independent advice and guidance counseling to students and professionals, as well as dedicated counseling for applicants to our partner universities.

    We empower you to achieve academic and professional success.

    With over 25 years of expertise, our internationally qualified educational counselors support you every step of the way.

    Our Services

    StEPS2Uni - Students

    StEPS2Uni

    Discover Your Path to Higher Education with StEPS2Uni! Our innovative packages and individual consultations for partner and non partner university admissions are designed to guide and empower aspiring students on their journey to university success.

    Whether you’re a high school student exploring your options, or a mature learner seeking new opportunities, StEPS2Uni provides the essential tools and resources to unlock your full potential.

    StEPS2Success

    Our solution centric approach to career development is designed to empower individuals to step into success with confidence.

    With dynamic coaching focusing on your individual skills and expertise, we offer a transformative professional development experience like no other. Whether you’re a fresh graduate seeking your first job or an experienced professional looking to grow or transition in your career, StEPS2Success supports you through bespoke coaching to enhance your professional profile and achieve your goals.

    Steps2Success

    Our Free & Premium Services

    What People Say

    Palak Bhattacharya
    Palak Bhattacharya
    29 August 2023
    A big thank you to Ms. Saima for providing me with insightful guidance and improvement pointers for my CV and helping me with my career-related questions. Highly recommend!
    Shahzeb Afridi
    Shahzeb Afridi
    29 August 2023
    Truly an amazing experience. All the insights and suggestions provided by StepsEdu and especially Miss Saima Asghar have truly transformed my CV and Cover Letter. The interaction was very friendly, open, insightful and productive. The employers have also been more responsive ever since. I am very glad to have experienced the professional services of StepsEdu. This is highly recommended. Best Wishes
    Ambreen Nini
    Ambreen Nini
    29 August 2023
    Saima has been amazing throughout my daughter’s journey to the University.The professionalism and dedication towards her was beyond what we expected.Saima gives special attention to each student and listens to all their concerns.Thank you so much for all your help.
    Akaninyene Ukwak
    Akaninyene Ukwak
    24 August 2023
    I had a CV review with Saima of StEPSEdu. It was a very enriching experience as I was thoroughly impressed with the deep level of analysis, her offer of valuable insights into how I could enhance it, quick review as well as the professionalism exhibited. Keep it up!
    Sadia Mateen
    Sadia Mateen
    22 August 2023
    It has been an outstanding, most easy-going experience for me with both my children as we have been guided effortlessly under the guidance of Miss Saima Asghar Riaz. Always there to address all our concerns and so very helpful. More of such people are needed in this world, who really do all they can to promote education and empower as well as enable our learners to follow their dreams! More power to you, StEPSEdu!
    Aimun Malik
    Aimun Malik
    17 July 2023
    Thank you for guiding me towards my dream university. Your expertise and support were invaluable. I am grateful for your dedication and belief in my potential. Your impact on my life is immeasurable.
    Mariam Nauman
    Mariam Nauman
    17 July 2023
    Dear Saima, I wanted to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude for the exceptional guidance and support you’ve provided to my daughter throughout her university journey. Your professionalism and dedication have been truly remarkable, and I am sincerely thankful for all the effort you’ve put into ensuring her success. Your commitment to your students’ well-being and growth is evident in every interaction we’ve had with you. Your genuine care and personal investment in my daughter’s future have been deeply touching and reassuring. Thank you for being a source of unwavering support. Your professionalism and passion for your work are truly commendable. You have not only made a positive impact on my daughter’s academic journey but also on our entire family. We are truly grateful for everything you’ve done. With heartfelt appreciation, Mariam and Nauman
    Anushe Iftikhar
    Anushe Iftikhar
    9 July 2023
    Thank you so much Saima ! Your guidance, insight, knowledge and support were invaluable in this crazy uni application process! We cannot thank you enough for all the support you have given us throughout this process.Your availability and creative suggestions were invaluable.. You have always been there to listen, advise and comfort. Thank you, couldn’t have done this without you and your team !!
    Mahoor Sultan
    Mahoor Sultan
    6 April 2023
    I reached out to Ms. Saima with all my concerns about my MSc at the University of Warwick. Not only did she help me with her profound advice in scholarships and whom to contact for any pressing concerns I had. In fact, she was kind enough to reach people in the Warwick community and help make arrangements for me. I am done with my MSc now, and a huge credit goes to Ms. Saima’s help and support. StEPS has a great network of university’s, one which they really make use of to help students all across. Definitely recommend them!

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    Founders

    • CEO & Co-Founder

      Saima Asghar Riaz

      Saima is a TESOL qualified Warwick Alumna, with over two decades of experience in student counseling, teaching, teacher training, and English language assessment. She has been representing her alma mater for international student admissions since 1998, and has successfully supported hundreds of students with their university, scholarship and job applications globally. As a certified DiSC and ‘How Women Rise’ coach, she supports professionals in bringing about workplace improvements through behavioral change.

      Saima Asghar Riaz
    • COO & Co-Founder

      Zeeshan Riaz

      Zeeshan Riaz is an internationally experienced consultant with over 25 years of proven track record with comprehensive experience of advising corporate, higher education, consulting and training institutions.
      Zeeshan Riaz

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      Shayan Fareed

      Shayan Fareed

      Shayan Fareed is an Undergraduate Ambassador for StEPS who recently graduated from Warwick Business School with a BSC in Management. Prior to that, he completed his A Levels at the prestigious Aitchison College. During his time at the University of Warwick, Shayan cherished the vibrant campus life and considered it his home for the past three years, leaving behind fond memories as he moves on to new endeavors.

      Faiza Omar

      Faiza Omer

      Faiza Omer has a Masters in Finance from Punjab University. She is a highly experienced Communication Coordinator with excellent leadership and project management skills. She is skilled in crafting engaging content for various platforms and managing internal and external communications. Faiza has received several certificates and awards, demonstrating her proficiency in teamwork, customer service, and administrative expertise. As Communication Coordinator at StEPS, she successfully leads and manages multiple client projects. Prior to this, she worked at DNATA Emirates Group, providing passenger services and coordinating flight operations.

      Rida Fatima

      Rida Fatima

      With experience in education management and administration, Rida takes the lead in handling university applications and follow-up protocols.

      Wasim Hashmi Syed

      Wasim Hashmi Syed

      Mr Wasim Hashmi Syed, Senior Advisor, Professional Development and Transnational Education.Mr Wasim Hashmi Syed has over twenty years of visionary experience in initiating and leading educational initiatives with tangible outcomes, creating international linkages, and providing development opportunities for Pakistani youth under the country’s vision 2025. He has been involved in various government and foreign-funded projects, including monitoring research and development projects in IT and engineering.

      As an Advisor and Consultant at the Higher Education Commission (HEC), he managed programs aimed at increasing the number of PhD faculty, providing scholarships for students, and fostering collaboration with foreign universities. Additionally, he oversaw the monitoring of research and development projects and played a key role in policy development for higher education institutions. He established collaboration with  more than 30 international foreign universities and organizations. He played a significant role in launching and overseeing scholarship programs and initiatives related to information and communication technology.

      He also served as an Advisor International Linkages at Pak-Austria Fachhochschule Institute of Applied Sciences and Technology Haripur, he had engaged in obtaining charter for Institute from HEC and PEC.

      In his role as General Manager Monitoring/Projects at the National ICT R&D Funds (IGNITE), he monitored numerous technical projects funded by academia and local industry.

      Mr. Hashmi obtained his Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering from University of Engineering Technology Lahore. He also holds MS in Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management, from the University of Louisville Kentucky USA, and a Ph.D. (in progress) in Transport Engineering University of Hasselt Belgium.

      Zeeshan Riaz

      Zeeshan Riaz

      Zeeshan Riaz is an internationally experienced consultant with over 25 years of proven track record with comprehensive experience of advising corporate, higher education, consulting and training institutions.

      Zeeshan leads the business development, international brand building and student recruitment initiative in the region for StEPS partner institutes.

      Zeeshan has extensive experience in corporate strategy and development in Europe, Middle East and Asia, working in a range of industries with extensive involvement in Green-Field and Public & Private partnership development projects.

      Which provides a unique platform with in-depth knowledge of the global job market to advice on career growth and educational pathways for professionals and students.

      After primary education from Smedstad School in Oslo, Norway, he pursued higher education from Norway, Pakistan and UK in Computer Science with Business Management followed by MBA specialising in marketing.

      He is a UK certified Clinical Therapist and British Council certified Trainer of Trainers (TOT).

      Saima Asghar Riaz

      Saima is a TESOL qualified Warwick Alumna, with over two decades of experience in student counseling, teaching, teacher training, and English language assessment. She has been representing her alma mater for international student admissions since 1998, and has successfully supported hundreds of students with their university, scholarship and job applications globally. As a certified DiSC and ‘How Women Rise’ coach, she supports professionals in bringing about workplace improvements through behavioral change.

      Saima is a British Council trained and certified IELTS professional and has taught English at The University of Warwick, Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS), Kinnaird College for Women, and the Virtual University of Pakistan. She has trained educational professionals at Kinnaird College, Lahore College for Women University (LCWU) and the Ali Institute of Education, and has been a consultant trainer for the Punjab Judicial Academy for development of soft skills of district judiciary and judicial staff of the Lahore High Court.

      With extensive experience in education management and administration, Saima has been the Founding Director for the Directorate of Faculty Development & Internationalisation (DFDI) at LCWU, and successfully launched a Faculty Development Centre as well as Pakistan’s first university-level mandatory Citizenship programme in collaboration with the British Council. She was thus responsible for supporting the enhancement of teaching and research capability of Asia’s largest women’s university, creating linkages with local and international partners, enabling students in social entrepreneurship projects, and raising the university profile on an international academic platform.

      She is a member of the board of Advisors at the Pakistani Schools in Fujairah and Ras Alkhaimah and of the Institutional Review Board (IRB) of Shaukat Khanum Memorial Hospital Lahore.