University of Lahore

University rankings
University rankings
Global – Overall
ARWU World	901–1000 (2023)
QS World	1001–1200 (2024)
THE World	801–1000 (2024)
USNWR Global	=1344 (2023)

The University of Lahore
Type	Private
Established	1999; 25 years ago
Founder	M.A. Raoof (Late)
Chairman	Awais Raoof
Rector	Muhammad Ashraf
Academic staff	1650+
Students	45000+
Location	Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
Campus	Lahore, and Sargodha
Colours	Lime green & Green
Affiliations	HEC, PEC, PMDC, PCP, PNC, PBC
Website	uol.edu.pk

The University of Lahore (Punjabi: لہور یونیورسٹی; Urdu: جامعہ لاہور), abbreviated as UOL, is a private university located in Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.

The University of Lahore was founded at the collegiate level in 1999^[1] under the IBADAT Educational Trust and was granted full degree awarding status in 2002. It is one of the largest private universities in Pakistan. Degrees are awarded in 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 (PMDC), Pakistan Nursing Council and the Pharmacy Council of Pakistan.

Introduction

The University of Lahore (UOL) has 2 campuses in Lahore, 2 campuses in Islamabad and one each in Sargodha, Pakpattan and Gujrat. All programs are recognized by the Higher Education Commission (HEC), the government regulatory body in Pakistan. The Lahore campus not only attracts locals in large number, but foreigners as well.

The University also has courses accredited by the Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC), Pharmacy Council of Pakistan, Pakistan Bar Council and the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC).

The University has also achieved the highest W4 category ranking with the Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan. The University of Lahore has 7 campuses, 11 academic faculties, 35 academic departments, 3 technology parks, 2 research centres, an alumni network of 23000⁺, and 150⁺ degree programs over 3,000⁺ courses. The total student body from all campuses is ~36,000⁺ .

Faculties and departments

Faculty of Allied Health Sciences

Cardiac Perfusion Technology
BS of Optometry
Dept. of Health Professional Technologies(HFT)
Dept. of Sports Sciences
Lahore School of Nursing
Radiological Sciences & Medical Imaging Technology
Dept. of Physiotherapy
University Institute of Public Health
Dept. of Diet & Nutritional Sciences
Dept. of Clinical Lab Technology(CLT)

Faculty of Arts and Architecture

School of Architecture
School of Creative Arts

Faculty of Engineering and Technology

Dept. of Computer Engineering
Dept. of Electrical Engineering
Dept. of Mechanical Engineering
Dept. of Electronics & Electrical Systems
Dept. of Technology (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil)

Faculty of Information and Technology

Dept. of Computer Science
Dept. of Software Eng^[2]

Faculty of Languages and Literature

Dept. of English Language & Literature

Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry

University College of Medicine
University College of Dentistry
University College of Physician
University College of veterinary
University College of Pharmacy

Faculty of Management Sciences

Lahore School of Accounting & Finance
Lahore Business School (LBS)
Lahore School of Aviation (LSA)
Lahore School of Management & commerce

Faculty of Pharmacy

Department of Pharmacy

Faculty of Sciences

Institute Of Molecular Biology & Bio-Technology
Dept. of Physics
Dept. of Chemistry
Dept. of Environment Sciences
Dept. of Mathematics & Statistics

Faculty of Social Sciences

Dept. of Education
Dept. of Economics
Dept. of Islamic Studies
School of Integrated Social Sciences
School of Accounting and Finance
School of Grammar

Academy of International Certifications

SGS Academy
E-Commerce Level 04

QEC Learning Centre

The 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 semi-annual (6 monthly) 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 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 and 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.

Asian Journal of Allied Health Sciences (AJAHS)

We are living in information era and specialization with multidisciplinary orientation is playing its part greater than ever. To ensure originality of work and contribution to the knowledge. The Faculty of Allied Health Sciences (FAHS), The University of Lahore has published "Asian Journal of Allied Health Sciences (AJAHS)"; a Quarterly peer-reviewed open access Journal. The aim of the Journal is to provide a platform for allied health professionals to publish their research work. All materials, articles and information published in AJAHS will be peer-reviewed.

International students

The University of Lahore has international students from different countries and has in recent years attracted students from Palestine, Sudan, Qatar, Yemen, Turkey, Nigeria, Syria, Somalia, Afghanistan, Nepal, Oman, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Jordan, UAE and Uganda among others. Foreign seats are available in degree programmes 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. There are also international linkages with other universities.

Accommodation

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 two hostels for females: Razia Hall and Fatima Hall, for about 1000 students. At both the boys and girls hostels the facilities include: 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.

The Islamabad Sihala Campus also provide a similar hostel facility to both male and female students.

Campuses

Northern garden of the University of Lahore, Defence road campus. From left to right: CS & IT Department, UOL Mosque, Engineering Block-1, Lahore School of Dentistry and Nursing

The University of Lahore has seven campuses across Pakistan:

The University of Lahore (Main Campus)
The University of Lahore (Defence Road Campus)
The University of Lahore (City Campus)
The University of Lahore (Islamabad Campus)
The University of Lahore (Sargodha Campus)
The University of Lahore (Pakpattan Campus)
The University of Lahore (Gujrat Campus)
The University of Lahore (Uganda Campus)

Centers

The University has six research centers:

Center For Research In Molecular Medicine (CRIMM)
Radiology Research Section (RRS)
Agri-Bio Technology Park
Diagnostic Laboratory and Research Centre
Postgraduate Computing Research Lab
Lahore Incubation Center (LIC)

OPAC-UOL Library

The University's library resources include books, journal's and 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 Mbit/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 a subscription to the of Turnitin services for plagiarism check.^{[citation needed]}

Green UOL

The University of Lahore (UOL) placed highly on the "UI Green Metric Ranking" in 2016. UOL is setting up off the grid (OTG) solar power generation plants and bio-gas plants that will provide green energy.^{[citation needed]}

UOL Rankings

QS World University Rankings (#1001-1200)^[7]
Asia University Rankings (#301-350)^[8]
Times Higher Education (#801)^[9]
BRICS & Emerging Economies University Rankings (#251)^[10]
University Web Rankings (#31) ^[11]
UI Green Metric Ranking (#226)^[12]^[13]
UOL Ranking among Pakistani Universities (#70)^[14]

References

^ "The University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan - Listing by Bizpages". bizpages.org. Retrieved 1 May 2020.
^ "Computer Science and Information Technology". cs.uol.edu.pk.
^ "Academic Ranking of World Universities 2023". shanghairanking.com. Retrieved 24 February 2023.
^ "QS World University Rankings: University of Lahore". Top Universities. 29 June 2023. Retrieved 29 June 2023.
^ "University of Lahore". Times Higher Education (THE). 28 September 2023. Retrieved 28 September 2023.
^ U.S. News. "University of Sfax". Retrieved 27 February 2024.
^ "QS World University Rankings 2022". Top Universities.
^ "Asia University Rankings". Times Higher Education (THE). 14 March 2017.
^ "World University Rankings". Times Higher Education (THE). 17 August 2016.
^ "Emerging Economies". Times Higher Education (THE). 24 November 2016.
^ "Top Universities in Pakistan | 2021 Pakistani University Ranking". www.4icu.org.
^ "Overall Rankings 2016". greenmetric.ui.ac.id. Archived from the original on 24 February 2021. Retrieved 25 May 2021.
^ "University of Lahore Ranking".
^ "Six Pakistani universities among world's top 700 institutes". The Express Tribune. 5 September 2016.

External links

Official website

[1] "The University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan - Listing by Bizpages". bizpages.org. Retrieved 1 May 2020.

[2] "Computer Science and Information Technology". cs.uol.edu.pk.

[3] "Academic Ranking of World Universities 2023". shanghairanking.com. Retrieved 24 February 2023.

[4] "QS World University Rankings: University of Lahore". Top Universities. 29 June 2023. Retrieved 29 June 2023.

[5] "University of Lahore". Times Higher Education (THE). 28 September 2023. Retrieved 28 September 2023.

[USNWR-6] U.S. News. "University of Sfax". Retrieved 27 February 2024.

[7] "QS World University Rankings 2022". Top Universities.

[8] "Asia University Rankings". Times Higher Education (THE). 14 March 2017.

[9] "World University Rankings". Times Higher Education (THE). 17 August 2016.

[10] "Emerging Economies". Times Higher Education (THE). 24 November 2016.

[11] "Top Universities in Pakistan | 2021 Pakistani University Ranking". www.4icu.org.

[12] "Overall Rankings 2016". greenmetric.ui.ac.id. Archived from the original on 24 February 2021. Retrieved 25 May 2021.

[13] "University of Lahore Ranking".

[14] "Six Pakistani universities among world's top 700 institutes". The Express Tribune. 5 September 2016.

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v t e Universities and colleges in Lahore
Public	Government College University Government Islamia College Government M.A.O. Graduate College, Lahore Information Technology University King Edward Medical University Kinnaird College for Women 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	Beaconhouse National University Forman Christian College Hajvery University Imperial College of Business Studies Institute of Management Sciences International Fashion Academy Pakistan Lahore Garrison 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 University, Lahore 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.

v t e Engineering universities and colleges in Pakistan
Azad Kashmir	Mirpur University of Science & Technology
Balochistan	Balochistan University of Engineering and Technology Balochistan University of Information Technology, Engineering and Management Sciences
Islamabad Capital Territory	Air University Pakistan Sir Syed CASE Institute of Technology COMSATS Institute of Information Technology Institute of Environmental Sciences and Engineering Institute of Geographical Information Systems Institute of Space Technology National University of Computer and Emerging Sciences NUST Institute of Civil Engineering NUST School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science NUST School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering Pakistan Institute of Engineering and Applied Sciences
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa	University of Engineering & Technology, Peshawar College of Aeronautical Engineering Military College of Engineering (Pakistan) University of Engineering & Technology, Peshawar Sarhad University of Science and Information Technology Ghulam Ishaq Khan Institute of Engineering Sciences and Technology (Swabi) University of Engineering and Technology, Mardan
Punjab	National Textile University NFC Institute of Engineering and Fertilizer Research University of Agriculture, Faisalabad University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore National University of Computer and Emerging Sciences COMSATS Institute of Information Technology University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore Muhammad Nawaz Sharif University of Engineering & Technology NFC Institute of Engineering and Technology College of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering Dr. A. Q. Khan Institute of Computer Sciences and Information Technology Military College of Signals University of Engineering and Technology, Taxila Khawaja Fareed University of Engineering and Information Technology (Rahimyar Khan) Rachna College of Engineering and Technology
Sindh	Dawood University of Engineering and Technology Institute of Industrial Electronics Engineering National University of Computer and Emerging Sciences NED University of Engineering & Technology Pakistan Navy Engineering College Sir Syed University of Engineering and Technology Usman Institute of Technology Mehran University of Engineering and Technology Quaid-e-Awam University of Engineering, Science and Technology