Government College University

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Government College University, Lahore
Established: 1858
Type: Education and Research
Faculty: 352
Students: 5864
Location: Lahore, Pakistan
Campus: Urban
Affiliations: HEC
Website: www.gcu.edu.pk
GCU Clock Tower
GCU Clock Tower

Government College University, Lahore is a co-educational public university located on The Mall in Lahore, Pakistan. Although the college was granted the status of university by the Pakistan Government in 2002, the word college is still retained in the name for historical reasons and also because of the wide recognition of the name Government College in Pakistan. The University offers bachelor's, Master's, and Ph.D. degrees in a variety of disciplines. The university currently has more than 6000 students and 323 faculty members. Alumni of Government College are called Ravians after the nearby Ravi River.

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[edit] History

Government College, Lahore, 1880s. Oriental and India Office Collection, British Library
Government College, Lahore, 1880s. Oriental and India Office Collection, British Library

Government College University, Lahore as a college, is older than any other college or university in Pakistan. Under the British Raj the college was opened on January 1, 1864 in a portion of the Palace of Raja Dhyan Singh Haveli. The institution was affiliated with the University of Calcutta for examination. Along with the establishment of the college, Gottlieb Wilhelm Leitner (professor of Arabic and Mohammedan Law at King's College in London) was nominated as principal of college. He later was instrumental in the foundation of Punjab University, Lahore in 1882. The first class consisted of 9 students, all of whom matriculated from Calcutta University. In April 1871, the college moved to its present site. In 1996, it received autonomous status; on September 9, 2002, it became a university.

[edit] Emblem

Torch, as the crest of University emblem, symbolizes the light of knowledge that this unique institution has been giving to generations since its founding. The motto "Courage to Know" represents the guiding principle of the student community. It is intended to develop courage among the students to realize their academic potential.

[edit] Notable alumni

[edit] Others Associated with the College

  • Sufi Ghulam Mustafa Tabassum - noted 20th century poet of Urdu, Punjabi and Persian
  • Asghar Nadeem Syed - popular drama writer
  • Shoaib Hashmi - drama writer and actor
  • Muhammad Imran Ali - Famous lawyer in UK
  • Hamid Yazdani - Published Urdu & Punjabi poet and broadcaster http://www.hamidyazdani.com

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Colleges and Universities in Lahore
Allama Iqbal Medical College: Jinnah Hospital • COMSATS Institute of Information Technology • Center for Research in Urdu Language Processing • Forman Christian College • Government College University • Institute of Management Sciences • King Edward Medical University: Mayo Hospital • Kinnaird College • Lahore College for Women University • Lahore University of Management Sciences • Minhaj International University • National College of Arts • National University of Computer and Emerging Sciences • Pakistan School of Fashion Design • University of Central Punjab: Punjab College of Business Administration, Punjab Institute of Computer Science • University of Education • University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore • University of Lahore • University of Management and Technology • University of the Punjab: Hailey College of Commerce, Oriental College, University College of Information Technology • University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences • Centre for High Energy Physics
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