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University of the Punjab

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University of the Punjab: the applicant's brief

6 findings
  1. The short answer

    The University of the Punjab is a public research university in Lahore, Pakistan. It suits students who want to study at a long-established public institution in a major Pakistani city, but programme and admission details should be checked on the university website.

  2. What you can study

    The university is a public research university. No subject areas or degree programmes are listed here, so the programme catalogue should be checked on the official website before applying.

  3. Getting in

    International applicants should use the university website to confirm entry requirements, how to apply, and any document or visa-related steps. The available details do not list programme-specific admissions rules, so the admissions office should be contacted for the current process.

  4. What it costs

    The university does not publish a tuition fee range here; confirm the current fee for international students with its admissions office. Plan separately for living costs in Lahore, which will depend on housing, transport, and day-to-day spending.

  5. Coming from abroad

    The university’s language of instruction is not published here, so confirm it before applying. A student moving from abroad should also check entry requirements, required documents, application deadlines, and whether any visa support or arrival steps are needed.

  6. How it compares

    Pakistan has 136 universities, and the University of the Punjab stands out within that field as a public research university in Lahore. Its main point of comparison is its public status and long history, so it will appeal more to students looking for an established national institution than to those shopping by programme list or fee alone.

Written from this university's catalogue entry and its cited encyclopedia summary. Figures are only shown where the institution or a cited source publishes them — always confirm fees and entry requirements with the university itself before applying.

Questions about University of the Punjab

What type of university is it?

It is a public university.

Where is the University of the Punjab located?

It is in Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.

What is the official website?

http://www.pu.edu.pk/

How many universities are there in Pakistan?

There are 136 universities in Pakistan.

Overview

The University of the Punjab (PU) is a public research university in Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. Founded in 1882, it was one of the first universities created by the British government in the Indian subcontinent.

Tuition fees & costs

Indicative annual tuition

On request

Indicative living cost

Fees vary by programme and are indicative. Confirm exact fees with the university before applying.

Admission requirements

How to apply

  1. 1Check the entry requirements and intake dates for your chosen programme on the official university website.
  2. 2Confirm you meet the academic requirements (high-school certificate, bachelor’s degree or equivalent) for the programme.
  3. 3Apply directly through the university admission portal, or via its official application platform.
  4. 4Submit your transcripts and English-proficiency scores (IELTS / TOEFL / Duolingo English Test) and pay the application fee.
  5. 5On receiving your offer letter, accept it and begin your student-visa process for Pakistan.

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Last updated 29 Aug 2026. Information is provided for guidance — verify with official sources before applying.

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