Established in 1882 at Lahore, the University of the Punjab is the largest and the oldest seat of higher learning in Pakistan. It was the first to be established in the sub-continent in Muslim majority area. The fact that three Nobel laureates are from this University speaks volumes for its academic and research excellence. Located in the historical and culturally alive city of Lahore, this University has played a leading role in higher education in the country. The University strives to provide a conducive environment for the pursuit of the academic activities. On account of its quality degrees, pleasant environment and low tuition fees the University remains the institution of first choice for admission seeking students.
Allama Iqbal Campus, named after the great South Asian thinker and mystic poet, with Islamic architectural design is in the middle of the bustling city of Lahore.
Quaid-i-Azam Campus, after the name of the father of the Nation, is located 12 kilometers to the South of Allama Iqbal Campus. Spread over an area of 1800 acres of lush green landscape, this campus is the centre of academic and administrative activities of the University. A canal dividing the academic blocks from the student lodgings and adds to the beauty of the campus.
The University has also a summer campus at Khanaspur, located at a height of about 7,000 ft. in the Himalayan range near Ayubia. This Campus, in addition to providing research facilities, is also used as a recreational centre for the faculty and the students.
The University has also started Campus at Gujranwala, with four disciplines i.e. Business Administration, Commerce, Law and Information Technology. Few more disciplines will be added in near future.
The University comprises of 4 Campuses, 13 Faculties, 9 constituent colleges, 64 Departments, Centres, Institutes, and 434 affiliated colleges. It has 623 permanent faculty members involved in teaching/research and over 24105 on campus students. Annually there are about 275 exams for 355,000 students.
As part of the President, General Pervez Musharraf’s reform initiative, Higher Education Commission has been established, to monitor advanced research and higher education, which acts as an advisory body in implementing Government policies. It allocates funds and coordinates academic matters of the Universities. The President has also established Chancellor’s Steering Committee to monitor developments in education. Rs. 16.00 billion has been allocated for higher education which is over 3300% more then the previous allocations by any Government since independence.
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