University of Lahore


Type	Private
Established	1999
Chairman	Muhammad Awais Raoof
Vice-Chancellor	Prof. Dr. M. H. Qazi
Rector	Prof. Dr. Saleem Shuja
Academic staff	1251+
Students	21940+
Location	Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
Campus	Lahore, Gujrat, Sargodha, Pakpattan and Islamabad
Colours	Lime green & Green
Affiliations	HEC, PEC, PM&DC, PCP, PNC, PBC
Website	uol.edu.pk

The University Of Lahore (UOL) was founded at collegiate level in 1997 under the Ibadat Educational Trust and was granted full degree awarding status in 2002. It is one of the largest private universities in Pakistan. Subjects include Medicine, Engineering, Arts and Social Sciences. All programs are recognized by the Higher Education Commission (HEC) and government regulatory bodies in Pakistan. It is accredited by the Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC), Pakistan Bar Council, Pakistan Medical and Dental Council, Pakistan Nursing Council and Pharmacy Council of Pakistan.^[1]

Introduction

The University of Lahore (UOL) has three campuses in Lahore, two campuses in Islamabad and one in Sargodha, Pakpattan and Gujrat. All programs run at the U.O.L, are recognized by the Higher Education Commission (H.E.C), the Government regulatory body, in Pakistan. The University also has courses accredited by the Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC), Pharmacy Council of Pakistan, Pakistan Bar Council and Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PM & DC) respectively.

The University has also achieved the highest W4 ranking with the Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan. The University of Lahore is ranked at 701st position among the top 800 universities of the World (2015–2016) by Q.S (Quacquarelli Symonds)^[2] and Top Asian Universities Ranking in 2007. The University of Lahore has 7 campuses, 11 academic faculties, 2 technology parks, 4 research centres, 32 academic departments, and 119 degree programs and teaches 2,954 courses. The total student body in all campuses comes to around 21000.

Faculties and Departments

Faculty Of Allied Health Sciences

Dept. Of Health Professional Technologies
Dept. Of Sports Sciences
Lahore School Of Nursing
Radio-logical Sciences & Medical Imaging Technology
Dept. Of Physiotherapy
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University Institute Of Public Health
Dept. Of Diet & Nutritional Sciences
Dept. Of Clinical Lab Technology

Faculty Of Arts & Architecture

School Of Architecture
School Of Creative Arts

Faculty Of Engineering & Technology

Dept. Of Civil Engineering
Dept. Of Computer Engineering
Dept. Of Electrical Engineering
Dept. Of Mechanical Engineering
UOL Sargodha Campus
Dept. Of Electronics & Electrical Systems
Dept. Of Technology

Faculty Of Information & Technology

Dept. Of Computer Science & IT

Faculty Of Law

UOL Baba Fareed Campus, Pakpatan
College Of Law
Postgraduate Institute Of Law

Faculty Of Languages & Literature

Dept. Of English Language & Literature

Faculty Of Medicine & Dentistry

University College Of Medicine
University College Of Dentistry

Faculty Of Management Sciences

Lahore School of Accounting & Finance
Lahore Business School (LBS)
Lahore School Of Aviation

Faculty Of Pharmacy

Dept. Of Pharmacy

Faculty Of Sciences

Institute Of Molecular Biology & Bio-Technology
Dept. Of Physics

Faculty Of Social Sciences

Dept. Of Education
Dept. Of Economics
Dept. Of Islamic Studies
Dept. Of Mathematics & Statistics

QEC Learning Centre

Learning Center of The University of Lahore is established for the professional development of the teaching faculty and staff.

Research Journals

Pakistan Journal of Molecular Medicine (PJMM)

Pakistan Journal of Molecular Medicine (Pakistan J. Mol. Med.) is a quarterly journal, being published by the Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology (IMBB), and Centre for Research in Molecular Medicine (CRiMM), The University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan. This journal accepts the articles and reviews (invited and non-invited) in the disciplines of biochemistry, biotechnology, environmental sciences, forensic science, medicine, microbiology, molecular biology, pathology, pharmacology, physiology, toxicology and other Bio-medical sciences.

Journal Of Media, Business & Social Sciences (JMBSS)

JMBSS is a specified, peer-reviewed and professional journal that is published bi-annually in both print and electronic forms by University of Lahore, Pakistan.

International students

The University of Lahore has international students from different countries and has in recent years attracted students from Palestine, Sudan, Yemen, Turkey, Syria, Somalia, Afghanistan, Nepal, Oman, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Jordan, UAE and Uganda among others. Foreign seats are available in degree programs such as Medicine, Dentistry, Engineering and English Language and Literature.

University Advisory Board and other facilities

The Advisory Board consists of scientists, engineers and academicians who monitor the institute's standards of education and research. There are also career counsellors available to guide students in their studies and career choices .The UOL also publishes work in several scholastic journals affiliated to Higher Education Commission (HEC) Pakistan.

Hostels

Separate hostel accommodation is available for both male and female students at The University of Lahore (UoL). The Defence Road Campus of the University features in facility of two hostels for females: Razia Hall and Fatima Hall, for about 1000 students in it. In order to facilitate the students, the following facilities have been provided at both the boys and girls hostels: Mess, mosque, separate television room, telephone, newspapers, guest rooms, Common Room, computer room, electric water coolers, high-speed Internet and Wi-fi, hostel laundry and 24-hour security.

Campuses

The University of Lahore has five campuses across Pakistan that contains areas of:

The University of Lahore (Main Campus) (4 acres 7 Kanal)
The University of Lahore (Defence Road Campus) [98 acres 1 Kanal]
The University of Lahore (City Campus) [1 Acre]
The University of Lahore (Islamabad Campus) 2 campuses: a) 15 Acre, b) 5 Kanal
The University of Lahore (Sargodha Campus) [4 Acre]

Clubs and Societies

Electronic Departmental Society
Islamic Society
Literary Society
Entrepreneurial Society
ASME Chapter
Society of Legal Researchers
UOL Robo Club
Society of Computer Science
Music Society
Chess Society
UOL Dramatics Club
Student Representative Office
UOL Debating Society
Society Of Allied Health Sciences
Health Care Society
Electrical and Control Engineering Society
Visual Arts Society
Society of Mechanical Engineering
UOL Media Society
Imperial Pharmaceutical Society
UOL Adventure Club
Environmental Society (S.A.F.E. )
Arts and Cultural Society
Network Gaming Society

Research centers

The university have four research centers:

Center For Research In Molecular Medicine (CRIMM)
Radiology Research Section (RRS)
Agri-Bio Technology Park
Diagnostic Laboratory and Research Centre

OPAC-UOL Library

The university's library resources include books, journal sand e-books. The University of Lahore currently houses four well equipped libraries with cumulatively more than 31000+ Books catering to a wide range of subjects. The University also has access to 72 Mb/s Pakistan Educational Research Network (PERN) facilities, E- Library, OPAC,mini labs, HEC digital library as well as International online Libraries and Journals.The University of Lahore has subscription of World Class Turnitin services for Plagiarism check.

International Linkages

Higher Education Institute of Karwan, Afghanistan
Mashal Institute of Higher Education, Afghanistan
Azerbaijan State Economic University, Azerbaijan
The University of SIMON KIMBANGU, Congo
The University of Mosul, Iraq
Sudan University of Science & Technology, Sudan
National Ribat University, Sudan
HITIT University, Turkey
FIRAT University, Turkey
Suleyman Sah University, Turkey
Islamic University Of Uganda, Uganda
European University of Lefke, Northern Cyprus

Green UOL

UOL is setting up Off the Grid (OTG) Solar power generation plants and Bio-gas plants, a step forward against energy crisis that will provide green energy. This will enable the University to continue to provide excellent educational and research services to the nation in optimal circumstances.

The University of Lahore (UOL) has been placed at No. 3 ranking in Pakistan and No. 270 ranking internationally in “UI Green Metric Ranking 2016” based on the evaluation of these six main categories Green Statistics, Energy and Climate Change, Waste management, Water usage, Transportation, and Education.

UOL Rankings

QS World University Rankings
University Web Rankings
UI Green Metric Ranking
UOL Ranking among Pakistani Universities

References

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Category • Commons

Universities in Lahore

Public universities	Government College University ITU Lahore King Edward Medical University Kinnaird College Lahore College for Women University National College of Arts Pakistan Institute of Fashion and Design University of Education University of Engineering and Technology University of Health Sciences University of the Punjab University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences Virtual University of Pakistan

Private universities	Ali Institute of Education Beaconhouse National University COMSATS University of Science and Technology Forman Christian College Global Institute Lahore Hajvery University Imperial College of Business Studies Institute of Management Sciences International Fashion Academy Pakistan Islamia College Lahore Garrison University Lahore Leads University Lahore School of Economics Lahore School of Fashion Design Lahore University of Management Sciences Minhaj University National College of Business Administration and Economics National University of Computer and Emerging Sciences National University of Modern Languages Qarshi University The Superior College University of Central Punjab University of Lahore University of Management and Technology University of South Asia

These universities are recognized by the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan.

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