University of the Punjab was established in 1882 at Lahore. It was the first to be established in the sub-continent in Muslim majority area. The University of the Punjab is the largest and the oldest seat of higher learning in Pakistan. The University of the Punjab is public sector university, chartered by Government of Pakistan and recognized by Higher Education Commission of Pakistan.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 comprises of 5 Campuses, 13 Faculties, 10 Constituent Colleges, over 73 Departments, Centers, Institutes, and 614 affiliated colleges. It has over 818 permanent faculty members involved in teaching/research and over 36,000 on campus students.
Campuses of University of Punjab
- Quaid-e-Azam Campus (New Campus)
- Allama Iqbal Campus (Old Campus)
- Gujranwala Campus
- Khanspur Campus
- Jhelum Campus
The activities of the University are divided over the Allama Iqbal Campus (Old Campus) located in the middle of the busy city center, and the Quaid-e-Azam Campus (New Campus) that is located about twelve kilometers to the south. Whereas the Allama Iqbal Campus boasts of buildings of great architectural significance, the Quaid-e-Azam Campus is spread over an area of 1,800 acres of lush green tract.
Punjab University College of Information Technology(PUCIT) is located near the anarkali bazaar in Lahore. PUCIT is the largest institution of higher learning in Pakistan in Computer Science, Information Technology and Software Engineering.
Programs Offered
Undergraduate Programs
- Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (4 Year/8 Semester)
- Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (4 Year)
- Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering (4 Year)
Graduate Programs
- M.Sc Computer Science (2 Year/4 Semester)
- M.Sc Geographical Information Science (2 Year)
- M.Phill Remote Sensing & Geographical Information System
- M.Phill Computer Science
- PhD
Contact Info
Address: Punjab University College of Information Technology, Shahrahe Quaid-e-Azam Allama Iqbal Campus(Old Campus) Lahore, Pakistan
Phone: +92-42-99212240-50 Ext. 113
Email: principal@pucit.edu.pk
Website: http://www.pucit.edu.pk/