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Government College University Faisalabad is a dynamic seat of learning aspiring to provide highly stimulating and conducive academic environments for quality research, formal education, and professional growth. In recent years, the University has achieved phenomenal success in research contribution and in improving the quality of education, which is reflected through the meteoric rise of the institution in HEC ranking from 59th to its seventh position, resulting in the growing confidence of civil society and business community of the region. This University is striving for academic and cultural excellence by living up to the international standards of education. We offer innovative syllabi encompassing the latest trends and approaches in the fields of higher education. Our curricula inculcate creativity, objectivity, and critical thinking, impart values of commitment and singleness of purpose to learning and professionalism and promote confidence, adaptability, and high-level communication skills in students to ensure our graduates' success this highly competitive and challenging global world order. We are for the inter-disciplinary approach and social cohesion. We offer a wide range of courses in the fields of Natural and Physical Sciences, Information Technology, Engineering, Food and Home Sciences, Law, Pharmacy, Management and Business Sciences, Humanities, Social Sciences, Fine Arts, Bioinformatics & Biotechnology and Medical Sciences in addition to others to cater the diverse needs of social and industrial sectors of this region. Government College University is deeply engaged in the challenging task of developing well-equipped labs to produce quality research in every field and in establishing a proper liaison with the market and industry to ensure job opportunities for skilled graduates and young professionals. Our academia and administration emphasize building an inclusive community based on inter-cultural and inter-faith harmony to produce an environment that is safe and friendly by making education a way forward to social and communal harmony and tolerance. The University comprises beautiful buildings and grounds which promise a variety of healthy, congenial, and intellectually transformative opportunities necessary for nation-building. This University ensures a successful and bright career for its students. Government College University has embarked on a new phase of history. We are busy in the preparation of a development plan both in terms of education as well as physical development. Our Mission is to provide students an enabling environment where dialogue is encouraged and ideas envisioned. We will provide the intellectual and physical infrastructure that will hold students to the highest moral and ethical values. We will achieve these goals with the cooperation of both the public and private sectors and the faculty and students of GCUF. The University's goal is to be among the top 1000 best universities globally and the top 3 universities in Pakistan by 2020. The University will bring Engineering and Medical education into its domain and build a state of an art Technology Park – First of a kind in Pakistan. Government College University, Faisalabad, has emerged as a leading center of learning and research quickly. With its dynamic faculty and innovative syllabi, the University has become a catalyst of intellectual, social, and industrial change. College for Women, Karkhana Bazar, Faisalabad. It was promoted to High School and Intermediate College in 1905 and 1924, respectively. It was elevated to the degree level in 1933, and postgraduate disciplines were introduced in 1963. The long journey that started with the humble beginning reached its climax when it was granted the status of University in October 2002. The 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 various stages of its history. The University is situated at the Jhang Road not far from the historic Clock Tower. The main campus is spread over 37 acres, and the construction of the new campus has been started on an area of 200 acres, some 3-4 kilometers away from the main campus at Jhang Road. The University is offering educational degrees in different disciplines. The University is a hub of educational, social, and cultural activities with a close liaison with industry. View full university

The University of Faisalabad was established in the year 2002 under the auspices of Madinah Foundation, a not-for-profit philanthropic organization, in the light of the vision “Industry, Service, Education” of its founder Chairman, Haji Muhammad Saleem (Late). The founder created this facility for providing quality education in professional areas to meet the educational needs of the people in and around Faisalabad.TUF campuses plan includes all the modern facilities that have grown over the years into a comprehensive center of academic activity. Health Sciences Campus situated on Sargodha road was made functional in the year 2002. It provides a peaceful and conducive environment for female learners. Students are welcomed to take admissions in various disciplines of medical, allied health sciences, and social sciences. While the Engineering campus (for boys) situated on canal road is a step ahead to cater for the needs of male learners. It is a self-contained unit having excellent facilities of the auditorium, conference room, and library, and state-of-the-art laboratories. In March 2012, Higher Education Commission ranked Universities for the first time based on Implementation of Quality Assurance Criteria, Teaching Quality and Research. The University got Second Position in its category. The University of Faisalabad secured First Position in HEC ranking in its category of “General Universities (Small)” during 2013. HEC categorized TUF in the highest category W4 in March 2013. In 2014 ranking by HEC, we got 14th position among all General Universities of Pakistan and placed 3rd among private sector universities. To be a leading educational institution characterized by An intellectual environment conducive for innovative teaching and learning. A culture of research to address the challenges faced by Pakistan. Top-quality professional Faculty meeting the local and global educational requirements. Emphasis on Islamic / ethical values for inculcating love, patriotism, and service to humanity. Pursue excellence in Education & Research with a futuristic approach and inculcate among the youth qualities of leadership and innovation guided by the teachings of Islam. The University of Faisalabad has been growing steadily since its inception in 2002. The University, during the last fifteen years, has shown significant progress as a center of learning by not only developing relevant degree programs but also by providing modern infrastructure, laboratory equipment, IT laboratories, etc. University is maintaining active linkages with the industry. The industry provides services which in turn helps the university for updating its teaching facilities to meet the growing needs of the industry and pave ways for meaningful research. This reciprocal association helps students to get comprehensive knowledge which ultimately proves as a catalyst for learning and building up their careers. The University of Faisalabad launched Educational Radio Channel TUFIANS FM 96.6 in 2014. This will go a long way for the development of student’s perception of electronic media and mass communication. The well-thought-out mix of educational, information, knowledge, and entertainment programs will broaden their outlook, and also benefit the population of the surrounding areas. Our prime focus is to enhance quality education and research in the fields of Medical, Health Sciences, Engineering, Management, and Social Sciences. We aim to produce a skilled workforce that can successfully become part of the modern stream of organizations. Highly qualified and experienced faculty members well-equipped laboratories and libraries help the learners in transforming themselves into well-educated and responsible citizens with promising future. This task is accomplished through seminars, industrial tours, career counseling, and visits from prominent industrialists who guide the students based on their experiences. View full university

During the year 2017, the University has sustained growth in almost every quality parameter. Chief Minister Punjab Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif along with a top hierarchy of the government inaugurated the first and largest ever girls hostel at the varsity whereas 1st phase of the HEC funded hostel would also be available in the days to come. This year, our dedicated faculty has earned the largest number (11/32) of research projects among all the 185 public universities of the country under the HEC Technology Development Fund and clinched 1st position in the country followed by Quad–e-Azam University, COMSATS, University of Punjab and Karachi University by winning 31 Research Productivity Awards under Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of Pakistan. There were more than 500 foreign visitors in the year and about as many outreach engagements and service events to the government departments. The international visitors have continued to add value to our intellectual landscape. We continued to promote experiential learning opportunities for the entire campus community. The university has sustained growth in student enrollment, faculty hiring, and logistics. The USAID-funded center for advanced studies has achieved its goals in research and training in collaboration with the University of California, Davis, and the Washington State University, Pullman. Several new project agreements have been signed including the construction of a model Confucius Institute, a Chinese Research Base of Xinjiang Agricultural University, and the Punjab Dengue Vector Research Laboratory. UAF has improved its NTU Rankings in agricultural sciences at 12th position (from 20th) in the Asia Pacific region and 72nd position (from 85th) in the world. We remain first and the only Pakistani university in the top 100 world universities in any ranking system as ranked QS 85th in agricultural sciences. The US News Ranking has placed UAF at 94th position in the subject category. According to the UI Green Metric World Ranking-2016, our position has improved from 34th to 9th in the education category among 516 entries. As a public university, UAF prepares the next generation of workers, managers, and leaders through its academic programs in agricultural and allied sciences. It generates new knowledge through innovative research and transfers research-based information to the people to ensure sustainable and abundant agriculture, livestock, forestry, and fisheries within a healthy environment. The Flagship University of the Province of Punjab stands second amongst all public and private institutions of higher education in Pakistan according to HEC Ranking 2012 and 98 and 139 in the world (20 and 25 in Asia) in agricultural sciences based on current NTU and QS rankings, respectively. UAF translates the latest research into practical applications (goods and services) that ensure food security, improve people's lives and drive the economy of Pakistan. UAF creates and disseminates knowledge and skills to thrive in the fast-changing, multicultural environment of the 21st century. Thus, UAF emerges as a leader of the change process towards a prosperous and resilient nation of Pakistan. For a knowledge-based economy, the university becomes a key element of innovation systems both as a creator of new knowledge and ideas based on research and as a provider of human capital. The purpose of the Vision 2030 Strategic Framework is to articulate an action plan that defines a path to elevate UAF's position as one of the internationally recognized research universities and a gateway to knowledge for agricultural and rural development in Pakistan. It provides the overarching themes for more detailed plans that will be based on imperatives current for the time and that will shape strategic thinking during the respective planning cycles in the future years. Likewise, for UAF to emerge and stay among the top 100 universities of the world in agricultural sciences by 2030 will require innovative renewal in its approach to core and support functions to build up its strengths, exploit its competitive advantages and focus on those dimensions that will provide us with the distinctive edge that sets us apart from others. View full university