Established in 1882 at Lahore, the University of the Punjab is the largest and the oldest seat of higher learning in Pakistan. It was the first to be established in the sub-continent in Muslim majority area. The fact that three Nobel laureates are from this University speaks volumes for its academic and research excellence.
Arthur Holly Compton
The Nobel Prize in Chemistry (Magneto-chemistry) 1927
H. Gobind Khorana
The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 1968
Abdus Salam
The Nobel Prize in Physics 1979
Located in the historical and culturally alive city of Lahore, this University has played a leading role in higher education in the country. The University strives to provide a conducive environment for the pursuit of the academic activities. On account of its quality degrees, pleasant environment and low tuition fees the University remains the institution of first choice for admission seeking students.
Allama Iqbal Campus, named after the great South Asian thinker and mystic poet, with Islamic architectural design is in the middle of the bustling city of Lahore.
Quaid-i-Azam Campus, after the name of the father of the Nation, is located 12 km to the South of Allama Iqbal Campus.
The University has also a summer campus at Khanaspur, located at a height of about 7,000 ft. in the Himalayan range near Ayubia. This Campus, in addition to providing research facilities, is also used as a recreational centre for the faculty and the students.
The University has also started Sub-Campuses at Gujranwala and Jhelum, with four disciplines i.e. Business Administration, Commerce, Law and Information Technology. Few more disciplines will be added in near future.
The University comprises of 5 Campuses, 13 Faculties, 10 Constituent Colleges, over 73 Departments, Centres, Institutes, and 614 affiliated colleges. It has over 818 permanent faculty members involved in teaching/research and over 36,000 on campus students.
Dr. Khalid Mahmood
Acting Vice Chancellor
The Karachi University Business School (KUBS) was established in the year 1999-2000 because Institute of Business Administration (IBA a constituent of University of Karachi) was declared autonomous degree awarding institution.
KUBS within short period of eight years has become well established institution with good reputation and high image in the business world. MBA (Banking and Finance) two years professional program is also run jointly with Institute of Bankers Pakistan (IBP). The admissions of which are announced separately.
The mission of KUBS is prepare right leaders for the right organization. KUBS is committed to impart our students general management education focused on building a deep understanding of business, teaching with skill and passion. We intend to imbibe a sprit of entrepreneurship and creativity among our students and prepare them for a global community that is increasingly reliant on technology.