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GC
University - An Overview
After 146 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.
College to
University
TOP
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College to University |
Year |
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Opening of the College (Affiliation with
Calcutta University) |
1864 |
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Punjab
University was established with the efforts of the
Principal of GC. Thereafter, GC was affiliated with
Punjab University. |
1882 |
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Awarded Autonomy in Financial and
Administrative Affairs. |
1989 |
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Granted Degree Awarding Status |
1997 |
|
GC
Elevated to a University. |
2002 |
Yesterday and
Today
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Items |
1864 |
1989 |
1997 |
2006 |
2007 |
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Disciplines Offered |
6 |
26 |
26 |
38 |
45 |
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Students Strength |
9 |
4042 |
4208 |
5932 |
6165 |
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Faculty |
3 |
254 |
216 |
332 |
393 |
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Student-Teacher Ratio |
1:3 |
1:16 |
1:19 |
1:18 |
1:16 |
Physical
Infrastructure
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Total
Administrative Area
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Total
Library Area (Main/PG Library)
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Total Land
Area all Hostels
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Area of
Usable Play Grounds
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Total
Covered Area of (58) Labs
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Overall
Teaching and Non-Teaching Male/Female Staff Position
|
Category |
Male |
Female |
Total |
|
Teaching Staff |
318 |
104 |
422 |
|
Non-Teaching
Staff |
130 |
28 |
158 |
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Non-Teaching
Non Gaztted |
572 |
18 |
590 |
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Grand Total |
1020 |
150 |
1170 |
Positions of GCU in the
Intermediate Examination Results of BISE Lahore Since 1989 till date
TOP
|
Year |
Overall
Pass % in the GCU |
Overall
Pass % of the Board |
Top
Positions |
|
1989 |
94.70 |
32.33 |
12 |
|
1990 |
90.00 |
32.89 |
09 |
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1991 |
87.00 |
20.94 |
06 |
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1992 |
91.40 |
36.22 |
10 |
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1993 |
76.00 |
17.55 |
10 |
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1994 |
78.40 |
25.41 |
09 |
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1995 |
92.00 |
31.06 |
10 |
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1996 |
90.00 |
30.54 |
14 |
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1997 |
92.00 |
46.33 |
13 |
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1998 |
90.00 |
45.00 |
08 |
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1999 |
91.00 |
41.50 |
11 |
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2000 |
90.12 |
50.87 |
08 |
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2001 |
88.77 |
53.19 |
11 |
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2002 |
81.23 |
49.42 |
10 |
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2003 |
92.00 |
53.19 |
14 |
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2004 |
92.31 |
52.18 |
08 |
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2005 |
93.79 |
62.56 |
08 |
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2006 |
96.82 |
67.26 |
07 |
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2007 |
97.07 |
72.67 |
08 |
|
2008 |
95.19 |
51.64 |
09 |
Faculty
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GC University
has more than three hundred highly competent and skilful
teaching staff, of which 146 hold Ph.D. degrees in their
respective fields. We also have a number of foreign
visiting professors in different disciplines and their
presence on our campus has reinvigorated academic programmes
and strengthened research activities. For faculty areas of
specialization and research interest, you may find
information on http://www.gcu.edu.pk/Acad_Depts.htm.
Total
Teaching Strength
|
Category |
Male |
Female |
Total |
|
Professor |
17 |
2 |
19 |
|
Professor
Emeritus |
01 |
0 |
1 |
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Distinguished Professor |
5 |
0 |
5 |
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Foreign
Professor
|
41 |
0 |
41 |
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Visiting
Professor
|
37 |
1 |
38 |
|
Associate
Professors
|
18 |
3 |
21 |
|
Assistant
Professors |
79 |
32 |
111 |
|
Lecturers |
98 |
52 |
150 |
|
Teaching/Research Assistants |
22 |
14 |
36 |
|
Total |
318 |
104 |
422 |
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Tenure Track
Faculty |
48 |
6 |
54 |
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Ph.D.
Faculty |
129 |
12 |
141 |
* Professor
= Prof + Prof. CASP + Director + Director General + Salam Prof
of Physics + Prof. Emeritus
* Associate
Prof = Assoc Prof. + D.D. (CS) + Assoc Prof. CASP
* Assistant
Prof = Assist Prof. + A.D. (CS) + Assist Prof. CASP
* Lecturer =
Lecturer + Lecturer CASP + Lecturer on Lecture Basis
* Teaching
/Research Assistant = Teaching Assistant + Research Assistant +
Research Associate
Students Enrollment
TOP
GCU has 6981 students. The statistics of Male and Female
students in the different programme of study are as under:-
|
Programme of Study |
Male |
Female |
Total |
|
Certificates |
121 |
55 |
176 |
|
Intermediate |
2141 |
0 |
2141 |
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Graduation |
1901 |
1657 |
3558 |
|
Masters |
79 |
27 |
106 |
|
M.Phil/MS |
281 |
325 |
606 |
|
Ph.D |
213 |
181 |
394 |
|
TOTAL |
4736 |
2245 |
6981 |
Programmes Offered
TOP
|
Sr. No. |
Programmes Offered |
|
1 |
F.A./F.Sc. |
|
2 |
B.A./B.Sc.(Hons)/BS(CS)/B.Sc.
(Biotechnology,
Environmental Science, Electronics, Microbiology,
Business Accounting & Finance,
Engineering & Telecommunication
etc) |
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3 |
M.A./M.Sc./MBA/EMBA/M.Sc
Industrial Chemistry, M.Sc. Banking Finance/M.Sc
Telecommunication,
Entrepreneurship & SME
Management.
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4 |
M. Phil (15
Disciplines ) |
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5 |
Ph.D. (16 Disciplines
) |
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6 |
Certificates/Postgraduate Diploma
(English Communication Skills, French Language, WTO &
Agriculture Sector, Pakistan, WTO & Industry in Pakistan
Dispute Settlement Mechanism, Arabic Language, Drawing,
Farsi Amuzi, History & Culture) |
Admission
TOP Students are admitted in Intermediate and B.A./B.Sc. on
the basis of academic record and on the basis of the
extra-curricular merit.
Foreign students are admitted on the basis of the recommendation of
the Federal Government of Pakistan.
Admission to M.A./M.Sc and M.Phil/PhD depends on
academic record as well as test & interview scores. F.A. /F.Sc
admissions are normally held in July/August while B.A./B.Sc
admissions take place in August/September and M.A./M.Sc.
during September/October. The admissions in PhD programmes
are advertised separately.
Admission Criteria and duration
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F.A./ F.Sc. |
O' Level London University or 10th
grade (U.S.) or equivalent Matriculation. |
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B.A./ B.Sc. |
A Level London University or 12th
grade of American high School or equivalent F.A./ F.Sc. |
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M.A./ M.Sc. |
B.A./ B.Sc. |
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M.Phil./ Ph.D. |
M.A./ M.Sc. |
Costs
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Tuition Fee: |
$ 1000 Annual |
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Boarding & Lodging: |
$ 700 Annual |
Departments/Study Programmes
TOP
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S. # |
Departments |
Level |
Study
Programmes |
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1 |
Arabic |
UG |
BA (Hons)
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2 |
Botany |
UG |
BSc (Hons) |
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PG |
MSc /MPhil/
PhD |
|
4 |
Chemistry |
UG |
BSc (Hons.)
degree programme |
|
PG |
MSc /MPhil/
PhD Chemistry |
|
MSc
Industrial Chemistry |
|
5 |
Clinical
Psychology Unit |
PG |
MS |
|
6 |
Computer
Science |
UG |
BS (CS)
(Hons.) MS(CS) |
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7 |
Economics |
UG |
BSc (Hons) |
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PG |
PGD/ MSc
Banking and Finance |
|
PGD/ MSc
Entrepreneurship & SME Management |
|
MSc /M.Phil/
PhD Economics |
|
8 |
Education |
UG |
BA (Hons) |
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9 |
English |
UG |
BA (Hons) |
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PG |
MA /MPhil/
Ph.D/PGD inELT |
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10 |
Fine Arts |
UG |
BA (Hons) |
|
11 |
French |
UG |
BA (Hons) |
|
12 |
Geography |
UG |
BA (Hons) |
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13 |
History |
UG |
BA (Hons) |
|
PG |
MA /MPhil/
PhD |
|
14 |
Islamic
Studies |
UG |
BA (Hons) |
|
15 |
Mass Communication |
UG |
BA (Hons),
as allied subject |
|
16 |
Management Studies |
PG |
MBA/EMBA/PhD |
|
17 |
Mathematics |
UG |
BSc (Hons) |
|
PG |
MSc /MPhil/
PhD |
|
18 |
Persian |
UG |
BA (Hons) |
|
PG |
MA /MPhil/
PhD |
|
19 |
Philosophy |
UG |
BA (Hons) |
|
PG |
MA |
|
20 |
Physical
Education |
UG |
Intermediate |
|
21 |
Physics
|
UG |
BSc (Hons) |
|
PG |
MSc /MPhil/
PhD |
|
22 |
Political
Science & Law |
UG |
BA (Hons) |
|
PG |
MA /MPhil/
PhD |
|
23 |
Psychology |
UG |
BSc (Hons) |
|
PG |
MSc /MPhil/
PhD |
|
24 |
Punjabi |
UG |
BA (Hons) |
|
25 |
Sociology |
UG |
BA (Hons) |
|
26 |
Statistics |
UG |
BSc (Hons) |
|
PG |
MSc /MPhil/
PhD |
|
27 |
Urdu |
UG |
BA (Hons) |
|
PG |
MA /MPhil/
PhD |
|
28 |
Zoology |
UG |
BSc (Hons) |
|
PG |
MSc /MPhil/
PhD |
Schools/Centres/Institutes
TOP
|
S. # |
Departments |
Level |
Study
Programmes |
|
1 |
Abdus Salam School of Mathematical
Sciences (ASSMS) |
PG |
PhD |
|
2 |
Centre for Advanced Studies in Physics (CASP) |
PG |
MSc /MPhil/
PhD in Physics/ B.Sc, Engineering and Telecommunication |
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M.Sc
Telecommunication |
|
3 |
Institute of Industrial Biotechnology (IIB) |
PG |
M.Phil
Bio-technology |
|
4 |
National Centre for Mathematics (NCM) |
PG |
Teaching of Mathematics |
|
5 |
Sustainable Development Study Center (SDSC) |
PG |
M.Phil/Ph.D. (Environmental Sciences) |
Chairs
TOP
|
Sr. No. |
Departments/Disciplines |
|
1 |
Ashfaq Ahmad Chair in Urdu |
|
2 |
Dr. Mahbub ul Haq Chair in
Economics |
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3 |
Dr. Rafi M. Chaudhry Chair
in Physics |
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4 |
Prof. Salam Chair in Physics |
Higher Degree Research
PROGRAMMES / SUBJECTS (M.Phil/
Ph.D)
TOP 1.Botany, 2.Chemistry, 3.Economics,
4.English, 5.History, 6.Mathematics, 7.MSD 8.Persian, 9.Physics,
10.Political Science, 11.Psychology, 12.Statistics, 13.Urdu,
14.Zoology
Quality
Teaching & Research
GC University, Lahore has played a truly pioneering role in
promoting research and inquiry in the country, particularly
in the disciplines of physical and biological sciences. The
university has a reputation of academic excellence based on
an impressive record of achievement in teaching and
research. The research carried out by GCU scholars in
various departments has been acknowledged internationally.
The University has produced two Nobel Laureates: Dr. Hargobind
 Khorana
(in the field of Chemistry) and Dr. Abdul Salam (in the
field of Physics). We also have a number of foreign visiting
professors in different disciplines and their presence on
our campus has reinvigorated academic programmes and
strengthened research activities.
Research Facilities
TOP
 All
departments are well equipped with the necessary equipments/instruments
required for research work. For example Centre for advanced Studies in
Physics (CASP) has the latest labs, including Laser lab, Material lab,
Accelerator lab, Nano Technology lab, Plasma Focus lab, and Computer
labs. Internet facility, multimedia, overhead projectors, a vast
collection of books, journals, professional periodicals and digital
library, research labs and seminar rooms are available in various
departments to enhance the productivity of our young scholars by
providing them an academically rich environment.
Facilities/Services
Career Guidance and Placement Centre
TOP
 The
Career Guidance and Placement Centre (CG&PC) office is led by a
trained and full time Clinical Psychologist and aims at providing
assistance and guidance to the students for helping them in making
their career choices, academic planning and to explore future
professions and placement opportunities based on their personal
needs and current opportunities. The Centre is committed to offer
complete individualized assistance and support to students and
to ensure that each student possesses the necessary skills needed
for career decision making and employment success. CG&PC is readily
available to all the bonafide students of GC University, Lahore
within office hours (09:00 am to 02:00 pm) 6 days a week. All
services provided to individuals are confidential.
Libraries
 GC
University Lahore Library came into existence in 1872.
Muhammad Asadullah Khan joined in 1916 as the first
qualified librarian. The British Government honored him with
the title of Khan Bahadur in 1935. A proper library with an
office and a reading room was established in 1937 in memory
of Mian Fazl-i-Hussain, a renowned educationist.
 The
library building was once again expanded in 1964. In 1999, the
Postgraduate Library was established to enhance library
activities. The library fulfills the information needs of more
than 6000 students and teachers throughout the year. The
total area of the Library is 30803 sq. feet which is capable
of accommodating 600 students at a time.
The Library has continuously been improved not only in the
collection of books, but also as an instrument for the assistance of
study and research. At present, it has a total numbers of 307672
books including precious personal collections. The library receives
236 national and international journals. The detail is as under:-
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Locations |
Number of Books |
Number of Journals |
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Main/Postgraduate Library |
272964 |
92 |
|
Departmental Libraries |
34708 |
144 |
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TOTAL |
307672 |
236 |
A total
number of 13 newspapers are also subscribed. The library has
1200 CD-Roms. Microfilms reader is available in the
Postgraduate Library. A unique electronic security system
has also been introduced to detect un-issued library
material.
 The
convergence of data processing techniques and
telecommunications has provided enormous opportunities for
processing, storing and disseminating information. IT has
changed the way we have been communicating, interacting, and
have enabled us to access the required peace of information
globally. The University Library is striving to respond to
technological challenges. We have developed GC University's
Web Site (http://www.gcu.edu.pk/library)
and introduced online recourses web pages to complement
rapidly growing variety of online collections.
 The
library takes pride in the personal collection of Prof. Sufi Tabassum, Prof. Qayyum Nazar, Mr. Ashfaq Ahmed, Mirza
Maqbool Baig Badakshani, Dr. Ibadat Barailvi, Dr. Waheed
Qureshi, Dr, Razi Wasti, Syed Waqar Azeem, Dr. Muhammad
Ajmal, Iftikhar Jalib, Dr. Khalid Aftab and others. The use
of these collections is restricted only in the library
premises.
Besides the above
personal collections, a special collection was developed in 1998. These include very old and rare books on
various subjects in English, Arabic, Persian and Urdu. An
index with library reference pages of valuable collection of
former Indian Govt. documents, reports, gazettes, gazetteers
and university calendars is arranged subject wise. The
complete and latest information of theses/ dissertations of
M.A./ M.Sc./ M.Phil./ Ph.D. is available department wise
in the circulation section of the Central library.
Multimedia
section provides access to CD-ROMs, microfilms, audio and
video cassettes etc. The CD-ROMs terminals are often busy
due to
heavy use and it is necessary to book a time. Not all
terminals are connected to the printer and it is advisable to
bring /CD-ROM so that information may be downloaded. It is
located near the circulation counter of the Postgraduate
Library.
The
 Library's
website is a one-stop information solution. It is managed,
maintained and organized by the University Librarians and IT
experts. It provides links to almost all academic
Disciplines. The library is now accessible on the GC
University network, free of cost. It is providing access to
13,000 full text scholarly journals available on more than
twenty world known databases e.g. EBSCO Host, Blackwell
Synergy, Springer and Oxford University Press, CUP etc.
 The GCU
Libraries provide its members with an environment that is
conducive not only to academic but also climatic change. We
manage cleanliness, prompt accessibility as well as healthy
air-conditioning. The key objective of these continuous
library efforts is to enhance its hard and e-resources and
also to improve its services by capitalizing the options
extended by the traditional, professional and recent IT
applications in the libraries.
Computerization and Networking Facilities
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PERN-Pakistan
Educational Research Network, a high speed Internet
bandwidth of 2 Mbp has been provided to the GCU.
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This high speed Internet is being
distributed among 400 users in the university including
teachers, administrators and the students. This facility
will be extended to 600 users very soon.
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Around 4 KM fiber optic cable has been
laid down to link all the departments of GCU with each
other. Through this project our different campuses i.e.
CASP, SMS, Hostels and all Academic Administrative
departments are connected to each other through wireless
network.
Science Facilities
TOP Computer
Center, Statistics, Physics, Psychology Laboratories, Lecture
Theatres, Multi-purpose Auditoriums, Zoological & Botanical Museums,
Botanical Garden, Departmental Libraries, Research Journals.
Theatre & Arts
Facilities
TOP
A full time
program officer. Regular weekly musical concerts,
Dramatic Society, Debating, Literary, Scientific &
Photographic Societies.
Academic
and Research Links with Other Universities/Institutions
 GCU
has expanded the horizon of its educational system. GCU's spirit of
co-operative development allows affiliations and collaborations with the
internationally well-reputed Universities. GC University, Lahore has
developed academic links with foreign and Pakistani Universities,
research and strategic organizations, industries, and multinational
organizations. This has provided access to valuable financial,
technical, and managerial resources besides strengthening the University
research programmes. GC University, Lahore plans to further widen the
links with universities and research organizations across countries in
true spirit and demand of the 21st Century. Recently GCU has established
departmental links to sign historic memorandums of understanding (MoU)
with local and international
Universities.
Students' Centers
Student Service Centre,
Health care,
Cafeterias,
Societies
Sports
TOP Gymnasium/Sports Hall, Inter-College sports for men,
Tennis, Cricket, Hockey, Table Tennis, Swimming, Track and Field
events.
Hostel Facilities
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The University has four hostels for the accommodation of the
University students, three for boys and one for girls.
Financial Aid to Foreign Students
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The Government of Pakistan provides financial assistance to such
foreign students who wish to study in the country are require
financial assistance, under a regular program.
Note
O' Level / A' Level students and foreign students are required to
furnish a certificate of equivalence (from the University Grants
Commission, or the Punjab University as the case may be.)
Requests for further information should be addressed to.
University Contact
TOP The Registrar,
GC University, Lahore,
Pakistan.
Post Code: 54000
UAN GCU: 92-42-111 000 010
Registrar . 92-42-99213340
Fax No. 92-42-99213341
EMail:
registrar@gcu.edu.pk
Web:
http://www.gcu.edu.pk
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