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,
over 63 Departments, Centres, Institutes, and 500+ affiliated colleges. It has
over 620 permanent faculty members involved in teaching/research and over 30,000
on campus students. Annually there are about 350 exams for 450,000 students.