University of the Punjab

Public university in Lahore, Pakistan

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Logo of the University of the Punjab

Another version of the university's logo

The University of the Punjab (Urdu: _____ _____ ), also referred to as Punjab University, is a public research university located in Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. Established in 1882, it is the oldest public university in Pakistan.

History

The University of the Punjab was formally established by the British colonial authorities in 1882. It was the fourth university to be established by the British in the Indian subcontinent, following the universities of Calcutta, Bombay, and Madras. The university was initially set up to provide higher education and conduct examinations in the region.

Campus

The university's main campus is located in the city of Lahore, with additional campuses in Gujranwala, Jhelum, and Khanspur. The Lahore campus is divided into several sections, including the Quaid-e-Azam Campus (New Campus) and the Allama Iqbal Campus (Old Campus).

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Main building of the University of the Punjab

Art & Design Department

Academics

The University of the Punjab offers a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs across various disciplines. It is organized into several faculties, including:

• Faculty of Arts and Humanities
• Faculty of Science
• Faculty of Engineering & Technology
• Faculty of Islamic Studies
• Faculty of Commerce
• Faculty of Law

Notable Alumni

The university has produced many notable alumni who have contributed significantly to various fields. Some of the distinguished alumni include:

• Allama Iqbal, philosopher, poet, and politician, who is regarded as having inspired the Pakistan Movement.
• Abdus Salam, theoretical physicist and Nobel laureate in Physics.

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Allama Iqbal, a notable alumnus

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Professor Abdus Salam, Nobel laureate

Related pages

• Higher Education Commission of Pakistan
• List of universities in Pakistan

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  University of the Punjab Logo

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  Punjab University Logo

• Punjab University

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  Punjab University Art & Design Department

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  Jamia Masjid Punjab University in a Marvelous Scene

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  Professor Abdus Salam