University of the Punjab

University of the Punjab is a public research university located in Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. It is the oldest and largest public sector university in Pakista

The history of the University of the Punjab can be traced back to the early 1860s, when a group of prominent citizens of Lahore, including the British administrator and educator Sir Henry Lawrence, began to advocate for the establishment of a university in the Punjab region. The British colonial government was initially hesitant to support the idea, but eventually agreed to establish a university college in Lahore.

On December 8, 1869, the Punjab University College was established, and began offering classes in arts, science, and law. The college was affiliated with the University of Calcutta, and its graduates were awarded degrees from that university.

In 1919, the Punjab University College was granted the status of an independent university, and it became known as the University of the Punjab. The university continued to grow and expand in the following decades, and by 1947, it had become one of the largest and most prestigious universities in British India.

After the partition of India in 1947, the University of the Punjab was divided into two separate universities: one in Lahore, Pakistan, and the other in Chandigarh, India. The University of the Punjab in Lahore continued to grow and develop after partition, and it is now one of the largest and most prestigious universities in Pakistan.

The University of the Punjab has played a significant role in the development of Pakistan. It is a major center for higher education, research, and innovation in Pakistan. It offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs in a variety of disciplines. The university also has a number of research centers and institutes, which conduct research on a wide range of topics.

University of the Punjab is ranked as the #6 top university in Pakistan during 2024. The rank is improved by 1 point from last year.

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2024 Ranking #6
University Name University of the Punjab
Acronym PU
Year Established 1882
Motto Faith, Unity, Discipline

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Address New Campus, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
Phone +92 (42) 923 1102
Fax +92 (42) 923 1103
Website University of the Punjab Website
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International Students Allowed Yes
Student Body Men and Women
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