University of Lahore

HISTORY OF UOL

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 full all criterion of an International Quality University. The University of Lahore has special focus on Professional and Technical Education as it is an instrument of growth & development of any country’s economy, therefore, the programs of Medicine & Dentistry, Public Health, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Pharm-D, Nursing and Law which are equipped with state of the art Laboratories and are accredited by Pakistan Medical & Dental Council (PMDC), Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC), Pharmacy Council of Pakistan and Pakistan Nursing Council and Pakistan Bar Council respectively.

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.