Government College University Lahore (GCU)

Introduction:

After 154 Years of its wonderful history, the Government College, Lahore was raised to the status of a University in 2002. It was renamed as the GC University Lahore. The academic life here has been re-shaped in accordance with its new challenges and we hope to fulfill the expectations that go with a University. The GCU is committed to act as a promoter of quality education for all.

This Institution is one of the oldest seats of learning in the Muslim world. As a seat of higher learning GC University blends grand old traditions and modern educational standards to meet the ideals set by persons like Dr. Leitner, philosopher the poet, Dr. Muhammad Iqbal and the Noble Laureate, Dr. Abdus Salam.

We have redesigned our syllabi and courses to prepare the young minds for productive careers. The University offers B.A/B.Sc. (4-year Hon.), M.A, M.Sc. (in some selected disciplines), M.B.A., M.Phil, and PhD programmes in all major disciplines. We also take steps to sensitize our students about the meaning of the University Motto: "Courage to Know." We try to make the students inquisitive, thoughtful and independent in pursuit of knowledge. Special measures are taken through discussions, co-curricular activities, writing of term papers and dissertations to make the learners confident in their understanding of innovative themes and topics. Every student is thus brought into the mainstream of the grand academic culture of the GC University. During their stay, the students are bound to benefit from the academic, intellectual and cultural environment of this celebrated educational institution.

About GCU:

We have redesigned our syllabi and courses to prepare the young minds for productive careers. The University offers B.A/B.Sc. (4-year Hon.), M.A, M.Sc. (in some selected disciplines), M.B.A., M.Phil, and PhD programmes in all major disciplines. We also take steps to sensitize our students about the meaning of the University Motto: "Courage to Know." We try to make the students inquisitive, thoughtful and independent in pursuit of knowledge. Special measures are taken through discussions, co-curricular activities, writing of term papers and dissertations to make the learners confident in their understanding of innovative themes and topics. Every student is thus brought into the mainstream of the grand academic culture of the GC University. During their stay, the students are bound to benefit from the academic, intellectual and cultural environment of this celebrated educational institution.

History:

Since its inception in 1864, Government College Lahore now University (GCU) has a long history of attracting foreign students from across the world. It has also produced two Nobel Laureates - Professor Abdus Salam (1926 - 1996) and Professor Har Goband Khurana (1922 - 2011). With the outstanding faculty, GCU is committed to impart world class education to all, irrespective of race, religion and country. It has always strived to develop academic programs that can produce well-rounded professionals with the ability to solve challenges of the modern world. GCU encourages international students to apply for admissions in BA/BSc (Hons) (4-Years), MA/MSc (2-Years), MS/MPhil (2-Years) and Ph.D. programs. The University offers limited number of fully funded scholarships to international students. However, they may also apply for admission as a paying student in desired disciplines/ subjects.

Mission:

Government College University Lahore is committed to create and disseminate knowledge leading to academic and research excellence along with developing individuals, self-actualize for a better tomorrow in consonance with its liberal traditions of pluralism and scholarship.
Vision:

Government College University Lahore is a modern, demand-driven, futuristic, quality conscious and affordable public university. The University wishes to build its future through internationally recognized research work, scholarship and learning within a distinctive scholarly environment. The Vision will inspire GCU to strive hard in competing globally for better Pakistan based on Knowledge Economy characterized by high levels of skills, lifelong learning and innovation.

Vice Chancellor:

Name:Prof. Dr. Hassan Amir Shah

VC Message:

We are committed to excellence in academics, research and knowledge exchange. The staff members of GCU demonstrate collegiality and teamwork which act as catalyst in student’s lifelong learning.
GCU’s academic and career opportunities are balanced with a campus lifestyle with an outstanding array of sports, cultural and social choices by getting membership of more than 50 societies and clubs. All of these elements i.e. teaching, scholarships, academic support, selection of programmes, co-curricular opportunities make GCU different from other institutions. We endeavour to achieve our goals through our distinctive approach in disseminating knowledge based on curriculum, Inter-disciplinary courses, the student experience, research, linkages with the industry and the community.
Through this ethos our students have been and are emerging leaders who have always helped in shaping tomorrow. Our Motto “Courage to Know” challenges both students and staff members to realize their potentials, help in identifying strengths and guide to acquire much needed lifelong learning skills for academic and social interaction.

Degree's Offered:

• FSc Pre Medical
• ICS Computer Science
• FA
• ICom
• FSc Pre Engineering
• FA Arts

• BS Applied Management
• BSc Hons Management
• BA English Literature
• BA Islamic Studies
• BA Persian
• BA Urdu
• BSc Biotechnology
• BSc Botany
• BSc Chemistry
• BSc Electronics
• BSc Environmental Sciences
• BSc Mathematics
• BSc Microbiology
• BSc Physics
• BSc Zoology
• BSc Business Accounting & Finance
• BSc Economics
• BA Hons Geography
• BA Hons History
• BA Hons Philosophy
• BA Hons Political Sciences
• BSc Psychology
• BSc Statistics
• BCom
• BS Fine Arts
• BA Economics
• BSc Electrical Engineering
• BS Computer Science (Hons)
• BA(Hons) Punjabi
• BFA (Hons) Graphic Design
• BFA (Hon) graphic designing
• BSc Applied Management (Hons)
• BS Physics
• BS Chemistry
• BS Zoology
• BS Mathematics
• BS English Literature

• MBA
• MA Botany
• MA Mathematics
• MA History
• MA Political Sciences
• MA Psychology
• MA Statistics
• MA Physical Education
• MA English Literature
• MA English Language Teaching
• MA Urdu
• MSc Botany
• MSc Mathematics
• MSc History
• MSc Political Science
• MSc Psychology
• MSc Statistics
• MSc Physical Education
• MSc English Literature
• MSc English Language Teaching
• MSc Urdu
• MS Banking & Financial Economics
• MS Clinical Psychology
• MS Entrepreneurship & SME Management
• MS Forensic Chemistry
• MS Geography
• MS Industrial Organization Psychology
• MS Pharmaceutical Chemistry
• MS Electrical Engineering
• MBA Executive
• MS Computer Science
• PGD English Language Teaching
• MS Child Guidance and Educational Counselling
• PGD in Child and Adult Psychotherapy
• EMBA
• CSS
• MA Chemistry
• MSc Chemistry
• MA Islamic Studies
• MSc Islamic Studies

• MPhil Applied Physics
• MPhil Biotechnology
• MPhil Botany
• MPhil Chemistry
• MPhil Economics
• MPhil English Literature
• MPhil Environmental Sciences
• MPhil History
• MPhil Islamics Studies
• MPhil Mathematics
• MPhil Microbiology
• MPhil Persian
• MPhil Philosophy
• MPhil Physics
• MPhil Political Science
• MPhil Psychology
• MPhil Statistics
• MPhil Urdu
• MPhil Zoology
• MPhil Leading to PhD Mathematical Sciences

• PhD Applied Physics
• PhD Computer Science
• PhD Mathematics
• PhD Islamic Studies
• PhD English
• PhD Persian
• PhD Biotechnology
• PhD Environmental Science
• PhD Physics
• PhD Chemistry
• PhD Zoology
• PhD Botany
• PhD History
• PhD Microbiology
• PhD Political Sciences
• PhD Urdu

• Certificate in Arabic Language
• Certificate in Chinese Language
• Certificate in Painting
• Diploma in Child Guidance & Educational Counselling
• Diploma in Pakistan Affairs
• Diploma in Forensic Science
• Certificate in NLP and Hypnosis in Psychotherapy
• Certificate in Forensic Science

Student Services 

Director of Student Affairs

The primary function of the Directorate is to organize extra-curricular activities for students and to nurture their intellectual, literary and artistic capabilities that usually remain untapped in a typical classroom environment. It functions through a large number of clubs and societies, each devoted to some sport or cultural and artistic activity. The students join these clubs and societies according to their aptitude and interests. Another function of the directorate is to maintain liaison with a wide cross-section of students and to be responsive to their needs and problems. The Directorate also works to promote respect amongst students for dignified and disciplined behavior so that they become responsible and respectable members of the honoured community of engineers, architects, planners and scientists.

Recently, the Directorate has been mandated to streamline and strengthen the ongoing co-curricular activities that help students in their professional and personal growth. The Directorate has established a database and liaison centre for student Internships, career counselling and social services. The students are encouraged to visit this centre for their specific queries and needs.

For more information:

Visit:http://www.gcu.edu.pk/