special focus on Professional and Technical Education as it is an
HISTORY
The University of Lahore is the largest private sector university in Pakistan,
with more than 22,000 students and 7 campuses. The University was
established in 1999 and has since then been offering courses in the fields
of Medicine & Dentistry, Engineering, Arts and Social Sciences. With
strong emphasis on balanced progress and focus on human capital The
University has grown to 11 faculties and 32 departments. The quality of
teaching facility and research excellence has also granted international
recognition placing the University amongst the first Pakistani University to
be ranked in the QS Ranking, and in 2012 ranked among the top 6
Universities from Pakistan in QS Asia Ranking. The Higher Education
Commission (HEC) recognizes the University of Lahore at its highest “W4”
category of Universities reserved for those institutions that fulfill all
criterion of an International Quality University. The University of Lahore has
CAREER FOCUSED
instrument of growth & development of any country’s economy, therefore, Education and learning is all about preparing students for
the programs of Medicine & Dentistry, Public Health, Electrical the future, we believe in delivering degree programmes
Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Pharm-D, that develop skills and knowledge, ensuring all
Nursing and Law which are equipped with state of the art Laboratories students learn work-related skills. Many courses have
and are accredited by Pakistan Medical & Dental Council (PMDC), been developed with the consultation of organizations
Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC), Pharmacy Council of Pakistan and and professionals in order to ensure the market
Pakistan Nursing Council and Pakistan Bar Council respectively. needs of a future employer are satisfied.
Strong linkages with the industry are of paramount importance for any
Higher education institution and The University of Lahore enjoys excellent
links with international Universities. We also have a range of knowledge
sharing and human resource development programs with major
multinationals of Pakistan. Students at the University can expect excellent
internship and skill development programs during the course of their
education.
EXCELLENT FACILITIES
The University has invested extensively in new teaching facilities. With the
new facilities for computer sciences and the up-coming engineering COMMERCIALIZATION AND ENTERPRISE
facilities at Lahore, the University will invest in providing the best teaching We believe in teaching through practice and therefore the university has
and learning environment in Pakistan. The Teaching Hospital at the already invested heavily in SOCA. Additionally there is a gaming and
campus shall also add to the value of the Medical programs. The animation house at the university delivering the needs of commercial
University has also invested in the School of Creative Arts (SOCA), where consumers across the world. The University intends to further invest in a
students are now engaged in the activities of the Media Group housed medical park and an IT house in order to gauge the commercial
within the facilities of the School, therefore giving them the experience of application into teaching and learning for students.
newspaper, television and film. SOCA is the only facility in Pakistan with
two commercial studios, latest in cinematic and television equipment and
a sound studio delivering commercial film sound production.
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