Government College University Faisalabad

Government College University Faisalabad is a dynamic seat of learning aspiring to provide highly stimulating and conducive academic environments for quality research, formal education and professional growth. In the recent years, the university has achieved phenomenal success in research contribution and in improving the quality of education which is reflected through the meteoric rise of the institution in HEC ranking from 59th to its 7th position, resulting in growing confidence of civil society and business community of the region.

This university is striving for academic and cultural excellence by living upto the international standards of education. We offer innovative syllabi encompassing the latest trends and approaches in the fields higher education. Our curricula inculcate creativity, objectivity and critical thinking, impart values of commitment and singleness of purpose to learning and professionalism and promote confidence, adaptability and high level communication skills in students to ensure success of our graduates in this highly competitive and challenging global world order.

We are for inter-disciplinary approach and social cohesion. We offer a wide range of courses in the fields of Natural and Physical Sciences, Information Technology, Engineering, Food and Home Sciences, Law, Pharmacy, Management and Business Sciences, Humanities, Social Sciences, Fine Arts, Bioinformatics & Biotechnology and Medical Sciences in addition to others to cater the diverse needs of social and industrial sectors of this region.

Government College University is deeply engaged in the challenging task of developing well-equipped labs to produce quality research in every field and in establishing a proper liaison with market and industry to ensure job opportunities for skilled graduates and young professionals. Our academia and administration place special emphasis on building an inclusive community based on inter-cultural and inter-faith harmony to produce an environment that is safe and friendly by making education a way forward to social and communal harmony and tolerance.

The University comprises beautiful buildings and grounds which promise a variety of healthy, congenial and intellectually transformative opportunities necessary for nation building. This University ensures a successful and bright career for its students. It is hoped that this University will earn more laurels in future by responding to the needs of society and market.

Government College University has embarked on a new phase of history. We are busy in the preparation of a development plan both in terms of education as well as physical development. The hallmark of the University’s educational philosophy is the reconstruction of human thought in all its facets on the foundation of our social, moral and religious values. Whatever the changes that we have to make, we assure our well-wishers that they would be grounded in the welfare both of our students and faculty.

Our Mission is to provide students an enabling environment where dialogue is encouraged and ideas envisioned. We will provide the intellectual and physical infrastructure that will hold students to the highest moral and ethical values. We will achieve these goals with the cooperation of both public and private sectors as well as the faculty and students of GCUF.

The University’s goal is to be among the top 1000 best universities in the world and among the top 3 universities in Pakistan by the year 2020. The University will bring Engineering and Medical education in its domain as well in addition to build a state of the art Technology Park – First in a kind in Pakistan.

Government College University, Faisalabad has emerged as a leading center of learning and research in a short span of time. The University with its dynamic faculty and innovative syllabi has become a catalyst of intellectual, social and industrial change. It caters to the diverse needs of society by imparting education in almost all the major fields of learning.

The Government College University’s journey started as a primary school in 1897 in the present building of Govt. College for Women, Karkhana Bazar, Faisalabad. It was promoted to High School and Intermediate College in 1905 and 1924 respectively. It was elevated to the degree level in 1933 and postgraduate disciplines were introduced in 1963. The long journey that started with the humble beginning reached its climax when it was granted the status of University in October 2002.

The Government College University, Faisalabad has a long history of excellence and distinction as an institution. Renowned scholars and eminent personalities have served this institution in various capacities at various stages of its history. It has produced outstanding personnel who have earned great fame not only for themselves but also for the nation.

The university is situated at the Jhang Road not far from the historical Clock Tower. The main campus is spread on 37 acres and the construction of new campus has been started on an area of 200 acres some 3-4 kilometers away from the main campus at Jhang Road. The University is offering educational degrees in different disciplines. The University is a hub of educational, social and cultural activities with a close liaison with industry.