University of Lahore
Type | Private |
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Established | 1999 |
Chairman | Awais Raoof |
Vice-Chancellor | Prof. Dr. M. H. Qazi |
Rector | Prof. Dr. Asrar Ul Haq Sheikh |
Academic staff | 1240+ |
Students | 26,935 |
Location | Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan |
Campus | Lahore, Gujrat, Sargodha, Pakpattan and Islamabad |
Colours | Lime green & Green |
Affiliations | HEC, PEC, PM&DC, PCP, PNC, PBC |
Website |
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The University of Lahore (Urdu: جامعہ لاہور) or UOL is a private university located in Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. It was founded at collegiate level in 1999 under the IBADAT Educational Trust and was granted full degree awarding status in 2002. It is one of the largest private universities in Pakistan. Subjects include Medicine, Engineering, Arts and Social Sciences. All programs are recognized by the Higher Education Commission (HEC) and government regulatory bodies in Pakistan. It is accredited by the Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC), Pakistan Bar Council, Pakistan Medical and Dental Council, Pakistan Nursing Council, Pharmacy Council of Pakistan etc.
Introduction
The University of Lahore (UOL) has 3 campuses in Lahore, 2 campuses in Islamabad and one in Sargodha, Pakpattan and Gujrat. All programs run at the UOL, are recognized by the Higher Education Commission (HEC), the Government regulatory body, in Pakistan. The University also has courses accredited by the Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC), Pharmacy Council of Pakistan, Pakistan Bar Council and Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PM-DC) respectively.
The University has also achieved the highest W4 ranking with the Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan. The University of Lahore is ranked at 701st position amongst the Top 900 Universities of the World (2016/2017) by QS (Quacquarelli Symonds) and Top Asian Universities Ranking in 2007. The University of Lahore has 7 campuses, 11 academic faculties, 35 academic departments, 3 technology parks, 2 research centres, Alumni network of 19000+, and 150+ degree programs and teaches 3,000+ courses. The Total Student Body in all campuses comes to around 26,000+ .
Faculties & Departments
Faculty of Allied Health Sciences
- Dept. Of Health Professional Technologies
- Dept. Of Sports Sciences
- Lahore School Of Nursing
- Radio-logical Sciences & Medical Imaging Technology
- Dept. Of Physiotherapy
- University Institute Of Public Health
- Dept. Of Diet & Nutritional Sciences
- Dept. Of Clinical Lab Technology
Faculty of Arts & Architecture
- School Of Architecture
- School Of Creative Arts
Faculty of Engineering & Technology
- Dept. Of Civil Engineering
- Dept. Of Computer Engineering
- Dept. Of Electrical Engineering
- Dept. Of Mechanical Engineering
- Dept. Of Electronics & Electrical Systems
- Dept. Of Technology (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil)
Faculty of Information & Technology
- Dept. Of Computer Science[1]
Faculty of Law
- College Of Law
- Postgraduate Institute Of Law
Faculty of Languages & Literature
- Dept. Of English Language & Literature
Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry
- University College Of Medicine
- University College Of Dentistry
Faculty of Management Sciences
- Lahore School of Accounting & Finance
- Lahore Business School (LBS)
- Lahore School Of Aviation
- Lahore School of Management
Faculty of Pharmacy
- Dept. Of Pharmacy
Faculty of Sciences
- Institute Of Molecular Biology & Bio-Technology
- Dept. Of Physics
Faculty of Social Sciences
- Dept. Of Education
- Dept. Of Economics
- Dept. Of Islamic Studies
- Dept. Of Mathematics & Statistics
- School of Integrated Social Sciences
QEC Learning Centre
Learning Center of The University of Lahore is established for the professional development of the teaching faculty and staff.
Research Journals
Pakistan Journal of Molecular Medicine (PJMM)
Pakistan Journal of Molecular Medicine (Pakistan J. Mol. Med.) is a semi-annual (6 monthly) journal, being published by the Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology (IMBB), and Centre for Research in Molecular Medicine (CRiMM), The University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan. This Journal accepts the articles and reviews (invited and non-invited) in the disciplines of biochemistry, biotechnology, environmental sciences, forensic science, medicine, microbiology, molecular biology, pathology, pharmacology, physiology, toxicology and other Bio-medical sciences.
Journal Of Media, Business & Social Sciences (JMBSS)
JMBSS is a specified, peer-reviewed and professional journal that is published bi-annually in both print and electronic forms by University of Lahore, Pakistan.
International Students
The University of Lahore has international students from different countries and has in recent years attracted students from Palestine, Sudan, Yemen, Turkey, Syria, Somalia, Afghanistan, Nepal, Oman, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Jordan, UAE and Uganda among others. Foreign seats are available in degree programs such as Medicine, Dentistry, Engineering and English Language and Literature.
University Advisory Board and other facilities
The Advisory Board consists of scientists, engineers and academicians who monitor the institute's standards of education and research. There are also career counsellors available to guide students in their studies and career choices .The UOL also publishes work in several scholastic journals affiliated to Higher Education Commission (HEC) Pakistan.
Accommodation
Separate hostel accommodation is available for both male and female students at The University of Lahore (UoL). The Defence Road Campus of the University features in facility of two hostels for females: Razia Hall and Fatima Hall, for about 1000 students in it. In order to facilitate the students, the following facilities have been provided at both the boys and girls hostels: Mess, mosque, separate television room, telephone, newspapers, guest rooms, Common Room, computer room, electric water coolers, high-speed Internet and Wi-fi, hostel laundry and 24-hour security.
Campuses
The University of Lahore has five campuses across Pakistan that contains areas of:
- The University of Lahore (Main Campus) [4 acres 7 Kanal]
- The University of Lahore (Defence Road Campus) [98 acres 1 Kanal]
- The University of Lahore (City Campus) [1 Acre]
- The University of Lahore (Islamabad Campus) 2 campuses: a) 15 Acre, b) 5 Kanal
- The University of Lahore (Sargodha Campus) [4 Acre]
Research Centers
The University have four research centers:
- Center For Research In Molecular Medicine (CRIMM)
- Radiology Research Section (RRS)
- Agri-Bio Technology Park
- Diagnostic Laboratory and Research Centre
OPAC-UOL Library
The University's library resources include Books, Journal's and E-books. The University of Lahore currently houses four well equipped libraries with cumulatively more than 31000+ Books catering to a wide range of subjects. The University also has access to 72 Mb/s Pakistan Educational Research Network (PERN) facilities, E- Library, OPAC, Mini labs, HEC Digital library as well as International online Libraries and Journals. The University of Lahore has subscription of World Class Turnitin services for Plagiarism check.
Green UOL
UOL is setting up Off the Grid (OTG) Solar power generation plants and Bio-gas plants, a step forward against energy crisis that will provide green energy. This will enable the University to continue to provide excellent educational and research services to the nation in optimal circumstances.
The University of Lahore (UOL) has been placed at No. 3 ranking in Pakistan and No. 270 ranking internationally in “UI Green Metric Ranking 2016” based on the evaluation of these six main categories Green Statistics, Energy and Climate Change, Waste management, Water usage, Transportation, and Education.
UOL Rankings
- QS World University Rankings
- Times Higher Education
- University Web Rankings
- UI Green Metric Ranking
- UOL Ranking among Pakistani Universities
References
2. http://publicpaperpk.com/21588/admissions-in-the-university-of-lahore-islamabad-campus University of the Lahore Admissions
UOL Websites
- UOL Lahore campus
- UOL Islamabad campus
- UOL Lahore Admission
- UOL City campus
- UOL Sargodha campus
- UOL Gujrat campus
Affiliations
- Higher Education Commission (HEC)
- Pharmacy Council Pakistan (PCP)
- Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC)
- Pakistan Medical & Dental Council (PMDC)
- Pakistan Bar Council (PBC)
- Pakistan Nursing Council (PNC)
- Pakistan Council of Architects & Town Planners (PCATP)
- National Business Education Accreditation Council (NBEAC)
- National Computing Education Accreditation Council (NCEAC)