The University of Lahore (), abbreviated as UOL, is a private university located in

Lahore Lahore ( ; ; ) is the capital and largest city of the Administrative units of Pakistan, Pakistani province of Punjab, Pakistan, Punjab. It is the List of cities in Pakistan by population, second-largest city in Pakistan, after Karachi, and ...

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. The University of Lahore was founded at the collegiate level in 1999, 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

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(PEC),

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(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(Physiotherapy) * 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

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 Environmental 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

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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

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

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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.

UOL Rankings

* QS World University Rankings (#1001-1200) * Asia University Rankings (#301-350) * Times Higher Education (#801) * BRICS & Emerging Economies University Rankings (#251) * University Web Rankings (#31) * UI Green Metric Ranking (#226) * UOL Ranking among Pakistani Universities (#70)

References

External links

* official website of University of Lahore {{DEFAULTSORT:University of Lahore Film schools in Pakistan Educational institutions established in 1999 Private universities and colleges in Punjab, Pakistan 1999 establishments in Pakistan