Welcome to Lahore School of Economics - a distinguished seat of learning known for high-quality teaching and research. The Lahore School of Economics or “The Lahore School” was established in 1993 and chartered by the Government of Punjab in January 1997, through the Lahore School of Economics Act 1997 (Provincial Assembly of Punjab- Act II of 1997).
The Lahore School's academic programs encompass Economics, Finance, Business Administration, Social Sciences, Mathematics and Statistics, Environmental Sciences and Media Studies, Art and Design. The School offers both Graduate and Undergraduate programs within specialized faculties, departments, and research centers. With 135 full-time faculty and 2700 graduate and undergraduate students, it is a leading academic institution in Pakistan.
The Lahore School of Economics has two campuses, i.e., The Main Campus and the City Campus. The Main Campus, spread over 35 acres, is located on the intersection of DHA Phase VI Main Boulevard and Burki Road. The City Campus is located in a quiet setting of Gulberg near the central Liberty Market area.
The Lahore School of Economics (The Lahore School) is and will continue to be a leading nationally and internationally recognized teaching and research degree-granting institution/university specializing in economics, finance, business administration, and related disciplines. The Lahore School will continue to create future leaders whose managerial abilities, research, and academic excellence contribute to making Pakistan a global pioneer and assist the international community in finding sustainable and equitable solutions to common challenges facing the world.
The Lahore School’s mission is to: Offer world-class undergraduate, master's, and doctoral degree programs in economics, finance, business administration, and related disciplines. Produce world-class research in economics, finance, business administration, and related disciplines. Enable students, researchers, faculty members, and professionals to pursue excellence through an emphasis on intellectual rigor, creativity, and critical thinking in a collaborative and enabling environment. Contribute towards the management of Pakistan’s economy and its constituent institutions including the government sector, corporate and non-corporate sector, financial institutions, and non-governmental organizations (NGOs). Support continuous professional development and growth of faculty, staff, and alumni. Ensure academic opportunity to all sections of society by providing generous scholarships. Be an academically independent institution without reliance on external funding in an efficient not-for-profit environment.
The Lahore School community values are:
- Excellence
- Integrity
- Social responsibility
- Humility
- Team-work
- Equality
At Lahore School of Economics, we create a unique and exciting experience for our students, faculty, and administration. There are numerous opportunities that we provide outside of academics.
