GCU's Projects/Planning Aims

We see GC University as a modern, demand-driven, research-based, quality-conscious, futuristic and affordable institution. Guided by this vision, we attempt to ensure three things in our academic programmes: (i) quality assurance of teaching; (ii) high standards of research and (iii) organizational and managerial efficiency.

In pursuing the Vision, GCU is focusing at achieving the following aims:

1. GCU, Lahore is a modern, demand-driven, futuristic, quality conscious and affordable public University. This University wishes to build its future through internationally recognized research, scholarship and learning within a distinctive environment.

2. To set up new departments so as to offer courses in modern and applied subjects to suit the market needs.

3. To set up Centers of Excellence in selected disciplines including Mathematics, Physics, Telecommunication, Atomic Physics, Biotechnology, Sustainable Development, Entrepreneurship, Urban Studies, Clinical and School Psychology.

4. To continue to recruit, develop and retain staff of the highest quality.

5. To develop and implement a sustainable infrastructure development programme across the University.

6. To internationalize our staff and student communities and enhance our reputation abroad.

7. To enhance our contribution to the economic, social, cultural and educational life of Pakistan.

8. To increase both the number and proportion of postgraduate research students.

9. To double student enrollment by the year 2015.

Planning and Development Projects Office

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Aim of Government College University is to disseminate inter-disciplinary knowledge and produce intellectual minds, rather than ordinary graduates. The main focus of the University is on quality, not quantity. The University is focusing on offering top class graduate and postgraduate programmes in the existing disciplines as well as the new disciplines in demand in the market. These programmes will aim at meeting the requirements of both the national and international markets. The university is implementing the concept of holistic student development by helping them in their overall intellectual development through self confidence building measures, a sense of national responsibilities, leadership ability, a clear vision about their future goals, purposeful career plans and a life style in accordance with the cultural norms.

Future Projects (Existing Campus)

(Source: System Analyst Office GCUL 27-10-2010)

New Campus

(Source: System Analyst Office GCUL 27-10-2011)