Government College University Faisalabad
The Government College University Faisalabad (GCUF) is a public university located in Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.
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Former names | Government College, Faisalabad |
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| Motto | 'Striving For Excellence' |
| Type | Public |
| Established | 1897 |
| Chancellor | Governor of the Punjab |
| Vice-Chancellor | Prof. Dr. Shahid Kamal[1] |
| Location | , , |
| Colors | Maroon and blue |
| Nickname | GCUF |
| Affiliations | • Higher Education Commission (Pakistan) • Pakistan Engineering Council • Pakistan Bar Council • Pharmacy Council of Pakistan |
| Website | gcuf |
History
The institute was established as a primary school in 1897 in the present building of Government College for Women, Karkhana Bazar, Faisalabad. It was promoted to high school and intermediate college in 1905 and 1924 respectively. In 1933, it was elevated to the degree level and postgraduate disciplines were introduced in 1963.[2] Government of the Punjab declared it as an autonomous institution in 1990. It was further given the status of university in 2002.[3]
Faculties
- Arts and Social Sciences
- Economics and Management Sciences
- Engineering
- Islamic and Oriental Learning
- Life Sciences
- Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Physical Sciences
References
- https://gcuf.edu.pk/office-vc
- "History of the Institute". www.gcuf.edu.pk. Retrieved 20 April 2020.
- "The Government College University, Faisalabad Ordinance, 2002". www.punjablaws.gov.pk. Retrieved 19 October 2002.
External links
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