Overview
Established in 1882, the University of the Punjab is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large metropolis of Lahore (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants), Punjab. This institution also has a branch campus in Gujranwala and Jehlum. Officially recognized by the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan, University of the Punjab (PU) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 25,000-29,999 students) coeducational Pakistani higher education institution formally affiliated with the Islamic religion. University of the Punjab (PU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 142-year-old Pakistani higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 10-19% making this Pakistani higher education organization an extremely selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. PU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.
University Snapshot
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public
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non-profit
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large-sized
Selectivity
extremely selective
University Identity
| Name | University of the Punjab  |
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| Name (Non Latin) | جامعہ پنجاب |
| Acronym | PU |
| Founded | 1882 |
| Motto | Faith, Unity, Discipline |
| Colours | Sea green |
| Mascot | Pioneer |
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University Location
| Address | Quaid-e-Azam Campus, PO Box No. 54590 Lahore 54590 Punjab Pakistan |
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+92 (42) 9923 1102 |
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+92 (42) 9923 1103 |
| Other locations | Gujranwala and Jehlum |
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Social Media
Introduction
Social media can be a powerful tool for Universities to communicate with current students, alumni, faculty, staff and the wider community. But how can social media be important for prospective students? Read our article about the importance of Social Media for universities and prospective students to learn more.
Social Media
uniRank publishes brief reviews, rankings and metrics of some University of the Punjab's social media channels as a starting point for comparison and an additional selection tool for potential applicants.
University of the Punjab's Facebook page
University of the Punjab's X (formerly Twitter) page
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University of the Punjab's Instagram page
University of the Punjab's main LinkedIn profile
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