About
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 for intellectual, social, and industrial change. It caters to the diverse needs of society by imparting education in almost all major fields of learning. The journey of Government College University began as a primary school in 1897 in the present building of Government College for Women, Karkhana Bazar, Faisalabad. It was promoted to a high school in 1905 and later to an intermediate college in 1924. It was elevated to degree level in 1933, and postgraduate disciplines were introduced in 1963. The long journey that started with a humble beginning reached its climax when it was granted university status in October 2002. 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 different stages of its history. It has produced outstanding individuals who have earned great fame not only for themselves but also for the nation. Luminaries such as Mr. Abdul Hameed, Mr. W.H.F. Armstrong, Mr. Lala Chattan Anand, Mr. Hashmat Khan, Mr. Taj Khyal, Mr. Namdar Khan, Mr. Karamat Hussain Jafari, Mr. Mukhtar Mahmood Qureshi, Mr. Asmat Ullah Khan, Dr. Asif Iqbal Khan, and Dr. Arif Zaidi have served this institution. The university is situated on Jhang Road, not far from the historical Clock Tower. The main campus spans 37 acres, and the construction of a new campus has begun on an area of 200 acres, approximately 3-4 kilometers away from the main campus on Jhang Road. The university offers educational degrees in various disciplines. It is a hub of educational, social, and cultural activities and maintains a close liaison with the industry.
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- 041- 9200886
- Allama Iqbal Road, Faisalabad.