Public
Rank #2
University of the Punjab
Lahore, Punjab
About PU
The 'Mother of Public Universities' in Pakistan. A colossal institution with over 45,000 students, known for its historic Allama Iqbal Campus and the sprawling Quaid-i-Azam Campus.
Established in 1882, the University of the Punjab is the oldest and largest public university in Pakistan. It is a comprehensive research institution with 5 Campuses, 19 Faculties, and 10 constituent colleges, producing the country's highest volume of research publications.
Programs Offered
5 programs available
BS Software Engineering (FCIT)
4 YearsExtremely High (94%+ Aggregate)
50,000 (M) / 120,500 (S) PKR
1st Semester
BS Computer Science (FCIT)
4 YearsExtremely High (95%+ Aggregate)
50,000 (M) / 120,500 (S) PKR
1st Semester
Pharm-D
5 YearsHigh (92%+ Aggregate)
68,000 (M) / 85,800 (S) PKR
1st Semester
BS Psychology
4 YearsHigh (88%+ Aggregate)
55,000 (M) / 71,500 (S) PKR
1st Semester
LL.B (5 Years)
5 YearsLAT + Intermediate Marks
38,900 (M) / 85,800 (S) PKR
1st Semester
Frequently Asked Questions
3 common questions answered
Campus Facilities
- Punjab University Library (Largest in Pakistan, 500k+ books)
- 28 Student Hostels (Capacity: 7,000+ students)
- PU Transport Fleet (50+ Buses for students)
- Olympic-size Swimming Pool & Boat Club
- Botanical Gardens
Academic Departments
Punjab University College of Information Technology (PUCIT/FCIT)
Hailey College of Commerce (HCC)
University Law College (PU Law)
Institute of Chemical Engineering & Technology (ICET)
Institute of Administrative Sciences (IAS)
Admission 2024
Application Period
June (Tests) - August (Admissions)
Deadline
August 20, 2026
Entry Test
PU Admission Test (Mandatory for all UG programs)
Test Date
June 15, 2026 (1st Test), July 20, 2026 (2nd Test)
Fee Structure
Fee Range
19,000 - 120,500 PKR (Per Semester)
Heavily subsidized. 'Regular' (Morning) fees are approx 20k-40k PKR/sem. 'Self-Supporting' (Evening/Replica) fees are approx 50k-120k PKR/sem. FCIT programs are the most expensive.