University of the Punjab
Coat of arms | |
Other name | Punjab University |
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| Motto | جس، شکشا،چنگھی (Jass, Shiksha, Changeyai) |
Motto in English | Faith, Education, Discipline |
| Type | Public research university |
| Established | 14 October 1882 |
| Founders | Gottlieb Wilhelm Leitner |
Academic affiliations | |
| Chancellor | Governor of the Punjab |
| Vice-Chancellor | Prof.Dr Muhammad Ali. |
Academic staff | 1006 full time and 300 part time faculty members |
| Students | 45,678 on campus students. (27,907 morning students, 16,552 evening students and 1,219 diploma students), 363,416 (off campus) |
| Location | Canal Road, Bhagat Singh Campus, Lahore , , Pakistan |
| Campus | List
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| Colours | Blue – Bronze – Red |
| Nickname | Pioneers |
| Website | pu |
The University of the Punjab (UoP) is a public research university in Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. Founded in 1882, its international influence has made it one of the most prestigious universities in South Asia; being the oldest and largest public sector one in the wider Punjab region, as well as in Pakistan.
The first meeting of the University's Senate was on 14 October 1882 at Simla, which marked the formal establishment of the university. Punjab University was the fourth university to be established by the British colonial authorities in the Indian subcontinent; the first three universities were established in other parts of British India.
There are 45,678 students (27,907 morning students, 16,552 evening students and 1,219 diploma students). The university has 19 faculties of which there are 138 academic departments, research centres, and institutes. Punjab University has ranked first among large-sized multiple faculty universities by the HEC in 2012. There are also two Nobel Laureates among the university's alumni and former staff. Additionally, the university is also a member of the Association of Commonwealth Universities of the United Kingdom. The university has campuses in Gujranwala, Jhelum, and Khanaspur.