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Lahore is heart of Pakistan and Punjab University is the heart of Lahore. It was Established in 1882, 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 two Nobel laureates are from this University speaks volumes for its academic and research excellence.

Dr Abdus SalamLocated in the historical and culturally alive city of

Har Gobind KhoranaLahore, 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.

The University has a highly qualified teaching faculty that provides instruction to students in the fields of Arts, Science & Technology, and provides guidance to undertake research in agriculture, industry and allied subjects for developing new products. We are forever reassessing ourselves and our programs in order to develop and improve courses for meeting the ever-changing demands of the world and for preparing students for high professional standards while at the same time promoting personal growth. We are also reorganizing curricula to foster greater creativity in research and exploration into new areas that require integrating finely specialized research fields. At present over 800 students are registered in the Ph.D. programs of various disciplines under the regular Ph.D. scheme. It is our endeavor to produce at least 100 Ph.Ds every year.

Keeping in view modern trends and market demands; a fiber optic cable network, more than 30 km long, has been laid to provide high-speed Internet access and LAN connectivity. Our plans are bold and imaginative. The commitment of the University of the Punjab is not only to provide higher education, but also to carry out research and to deliver academic services for the benefits of the country and society. Twenty (20) new Departments/ Centers/ Institutes including a School of Biological Sciences and Hailey College of Banking & Finance were established during the year 2002-2003. Besides this 20 new programs were launched during the last three years.

We believe that every student has the requisite potential and our aim is to see that this potential is realized and fulfilled. Such a committed, learner-centered approach to education means that we have a happy and purposeful community that strives for excellence in all academic activities. We are all proud of our achievements. And we can assure you that if you choose to achieve academic qualifications with us here, your time will be stimulating and rewarding and you will develop understanding, reasoning, originality and creativity in your personality.

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