University of Lahore

Infobox_University
name =The University of Lahore


established =1999
type =Private
endowment =
staff =
faculty =200
chancellor =
rector =Dr. M. H. Qazi
chairman =M. A. Raoof
pro_rector =
registrar =
students =3,400
undergrad =
postgrad =
doctoral =
profess =
city =Lahore
state =Punjab
country =Pakistan
campus =Lahore, Islamabad
free_label =
free =
affiliations =None
website = [http://www.uol.edu.pk/ www.uol.edu.pk]

The University of Lahore (UOL) is a university in Lahore, Pakistan. The university has become one of the finest institutions of higher education in Pakistan Fact|date=May 2008. Accredited by the Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC), Pakistan Medical and Dental Council and The Pharmacy Council of Pakistan. Accordingly, it is one of 2 Pakistani institutions ranked by The Times University Rankings as in the top 500 in the world, being in the 401-500 Bracket in the 2007 listings. [ [http://www.topuniversities.com/worlduniversityrankings/results/2007/overall_rankings/rankings_401_500/ QS Top Universities: THE - QS World University Rankings 401-500 ] ] It is fully recognized by the Higher Education Commission, Pakistan. [http://216.239.59.104/search?q=cache:7Ff1jVtcn3kJ:www.britishcouncil.org/pakistan-partnerships-hec-recognised-universities.pdf+university+of+lahore+HEC&hl=en&ct=clnk&cd=1&gl=uk]

It is a comprehensive research university that, in the last six years, that has grown to take its place among the recognized institutions of Pakistan. Their students are served by 200 faculty members who focus on high-quality teaching and counseling.

The university has 7 faculties covering a comprehensive range of subjects that is increasing as resources and staff expertise expand. At present, there is a greater focus on the sciences, with limited undergraduate education in the Arts.

The university also possess amongst the most comprehensive and modern labs for research purposes in engineering and pharmacy in Pakistan.

Campuses

Lahore Campus

Lahore Campus of the University is situated in the industrial area of Lahore called Raiwind. The campus spreads over an area of 35 canal, consisting of three academic blocks, administration block, resource center, laboratories, library and an auditorium. Nearly 2,900 full-time students are enrolled in graduate and professional degree programs. The campus also has separate hostels for male and female students, accommodating about 100 students each.

City Campus, Lahore

The City Campus is situated near Liberty Market, and offers cutting edge professional and educational qualifications in Accountancy and Finance.

Islamabad Campus

Islamabad Campus is situated near China Chowk ,Blue Area, Islamabad.
The H.O.D is Muhammad Yaqoob Wani
Administrator Wajahat Latif

Departments

Department of Management Sciences

The new millennium marks a unique opportunity as well as challenges for educational institutes. In a constantly changing environment and with ever increasing challenges, educators are seeking every opportunity to improve their performance. Department of Management Sciences (DMS) at the University of Lahore understands these challenges and is actively engaged in that effort. As a business school, DMS is committed to partnership among students, employers, faculty, alumni and the business community at large. Our business programmes are carefully developed and reviewed from time to time, so that we are able to incorporate new ideas, knowledge and research. Our objective is to take students beyond the schooling regimen and into a live business process.The Department of Management Sciences (DMS) has acquired the services of highly competent faculty. It includes those holding Ph. D degrees and MBAs with professional executive experience. The research centre developed at DMS keeps the faculty abreast with recent developments in business-related subjects. The teachers are active participants of national and international seminars and conferences and undertake research and consulting projects with national and multinational organisations. The education of students through applied and proven management theories remains the primary focus of the faculty.

Department of Computing and Information Technology

Computing and Information Technology has grown significantly not only in the current financial, economic and corporate world, but also in our personal lives. The world has become a global village, with continuous development in technology based on computers and information systems. Today global stock markets, military establishments, educational institutions, governments, corporations and even small business rely on computers and information technology.

Department of Electrical Engineering

Engineering is a challenging, exciting and rewarding area of study. It is a rapidly advancing field that has a significant impact on shaping modern society. It is a creative process involving the design of systems, components, or processes to meet desired needs. Throughout our curriculum, students gain experience with both the fundamentals of design as well as realistic engineering problems. Creativity and design experience are introduced by means of open-ended problems, use of modern computer-aided tools, and laboratory work.

International recognition

The school's reputation seems to have spread beyond just domestic applicants though, as a large number of applications also come in from the Middle East, the Far East, Central Asia, and other parts of South Asia. Recently, University of Lahore acknowledged its place as one of the first university in Pakistan to conduct bilateral exchange programs for undergraduate students.

External links

* [http://www.ulhr.edu.pk/ Official Site Lahore Campus]
* [http://www.uol.edu.pk/ Official Site Islamabad Campus]

References