History
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.
The long journey that started with the humble beginning reached its climax when it was granted the status of University in October 2002.
Education
We offer Undergraduate, Graduate and Post-Graduate programs. The academic departments work under their respective faculties and are committed to impart quality education.We offer courses with a commitment to fostering a thirst for knowledge and understanding in disciplines of Life Sciences, Physical Sciences, Computer Sciences, Law, Pharmaceutics, Business Studies, Social Sciences, Islamic & Oriental Learning and Medical Sciences.
Research
The University enjoys a dynamic reach of multiple disciplines in research and development through its different academic programs. The programs are designed keeping in view our national goals, educational challenges and industry-academia requirements.
At Government College University Faisalabad, we are endeavouring to resolve current era’s educational challenges through research culture. In order to provide our students quality education, we have not only improvised and revolutionized the academic and research infrastructure but at the same time, we are developing strategies for those who want to excel in their respective fields.
Career
Directorate of Students’ Affairs (DSA), GC University, Faisalabad focuses not only on the overall personality grooming of the students but also discipline, health facilities, workshops, career services, counseling services and financial assistance to the students in the back-drop of emerging modern trends in the education sector.
Short Courses
University Ranking
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2024
601 -100
2023
501 100
2022
601
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2024
-
2023
852 297
2022
1149
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
Student services
The Students’ Financial Aid Office is primarily responsible for providing all information, services, and assembling financial resources that are available to and/or needed by students who are attending Government College University in order to obtain an undergraduate or graduate degree. Financial aid resources are those that are provided by both internal (university and/or endowment funds), governmental (PEEF, Professional Education Internal Merit and District Merit Scholarship) and private agencies or organizations.
Housing services
Presently university Hall Council office consists of seven girls hostels, named Federal Hall, Khadija Hall and Ayesha Hall, situated in the Allama Iqbal Campus and new campus, having residential capacity of about 1600 students. Keeping in view, the growing demand of accommodation, for the students coming from far-flung areas, construction of four more hostels was planned in the new campus. These are under completion and with this an additional capacity of 1600 students will be available at the strength of Hall Council at the end of this year.
Library services
To facilitate research in the University, HEC has provided access to digital libraries. A programme has been formulated to provide researchers and students with access to latest, authentic literature from high quality journals, database and articles covering a wide range of disciplines.
ICT services
The University has the credit of being the first university which is using this hi-end intelligent Wi-Fi system. The wireless setup comprises modern state of the art technology which is both robust and resilient. The IT Services Department provides 24/7 internet access.
Medical services
The Medical Health Centre provides first aid and outdoor medical facilities to the students. The outdoor medicines are also provided to the students and emergency cases are referred to Allied Hospital and DHQ hospital on University Ambulance. The staff members of the university are also facilitated at Health Centre in routine and emergency cases.
Campus life
The University runs a fleet of buses for facilitating students to commute to and from campus around the city. All buses are deluxe and high capacity. The transport facility is being provided within a radius of 30 km. The students are required to apply for the same at least 15 days before the start of session.Transport facility is allotted on semester basis for students admitted for regular programme for the duration of regular academic session. It is generally not provided after the end of academic session for any purpose like summer school/reappear examination/ make up examination/PEP classes etc.
Sports facilities
Male Games
- Cricket
- Foot Ball
- Hockey
- Volley Ball
- Basket Ball
- Hand Ball
- Kabaddi
- Athletics
- Rifle Shootings
- Wrestling
- Tug of War
- Chess
- Weight Lifting
- Cricket
- Foot Ball
- Hockey
- Volley Ball
- Basket Ball
- Hand Ball
- Athletics
- Rifle Shootings
- Wushu
- Taekwondo
- Karate
- Judo
- Jujitsu
- Table Tennis
- Badminton
- Net Ball
- Cycling
- Squash
- Chess
- Tennis
Student clubs
Life on campus for students, teaching and non-teaching staff is marked with multidimensional cultural functions and academic activity. Various seminars on current national and international issues are also been organized. Musical Evenings, Sham-e-Ghazal, Theatrical Performances by the students, Debate Competitions, Fun Fair and regular sports activities in the University keep the students involved in creative activities, polish their organizational skills thus keeping them away from getting themselves involved in any anti-social or extremist activity.
The program of College of Law, Engineering, Pharmacy and Education are accredited with their respective professional councils and these professional bodies visit as per their schedule.