Government College University, Faisalabad

country rank	11
world rank	3516

University Overview

Established in 2002, Government College University, Faisalabad is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Faisalabad (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Punjab. This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): Layyah, Sahiwal. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Higher Education Commission, Pakistan, Government College University, Faisalabad (GCUF) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 20,000-24,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Government College University, Faisalabad (GCUF) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 17 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 20-30% making this Pakistani higher education organization a very selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.

University Identity

Name	Government College University, Faisalabad
Name	جی سی یونیورسٹی فیصل آباد
Acronym	GCUF
Founded	2002 Origins date back to 1897
Motto	Striving for Excellence
Colours	Blue, red and yellow
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University Location

Address	Kotwali Road Faisalabad (population range: 1,000,000-5,000,000) 38000 Punjab Pakistan
T	+92 (41) 920 0886
F	+92 (41) 920 0671
Other locations	Layyah, Sahiwal

Study Areas and Degree Levels

uniRank Study Areas/Degree Levels Matrix^™
	Undergraduate		Postgraduate
	PreBach degrees PreBachelor degrees	Bachelor degrees Bachelor degrees	Master degrees Master degrees	Doctoral degrees Doctoral degrees

Arts & Humanities A&H
Business & Social Sciences B&S
Language & Cultural L&C
Medicine & Health M&H
Engineering Eng
Science & Technology S&T

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Important: please contact or visit the official website of Government College University, Faisalabad for detailed information on areas of study and degree levels currently offered; the above uniRank Study Areas/Degree Levels Matrix^™ is indicative only and may not be up-to-date or complete.

Yearly Tuition Range

uniRank Tuition Range Matrix^™
	Undergraduate	Postgraduate
Local students Local student	1,000-2,500 US$ (750-1,800 Euro)	1,000-2,500 US$ (750-1,800 Euro)
International students Int'l student	2,500-5,000 US$ (1,800-3,700 Euro)	2,500-5,000 US$ (1,800-3,700 Euro)

Important: the above uniRank Tuition Range Matrix^™ does not include room, board or other external costs; tuition may vary by areas of study, degree level, student nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact the appropriate Government College University, Faisalabad's office for detailed information on yearly tuitions which apply to your specific situation and study interest; the above uniRank Tuition Range Matrix^™ is indicative only and may not be up-to-date or complete.

University Admissions

Gender	Men and Women (coed)
International Students	Yes, international applicants are welcome to apply for admission
Selection Type	Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades
Admission Rate	20-30%
Admission Office	G.C. University Faisalabad Faisalabad 38000 +92 (41) 920 0886

Important: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by areas of study, degree level, student nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact the Government College University, Faisalabad's Admission Office for detailed information on a specific admission selection policy and acceptance rate; the above University admission information is indicative only and may not be complete or up-to-date.

Size and Profile

Student Enrollment	20,000-24,999
Academic Staff	600-699
Control Type	Public
Entity Type	Non-Profit

Academic Calendar	Semesters
Campus Setting	Urban
Religious Affiliation	None

Facilities and Services

Library	Yes
Housing	Yes
Sport Facilities	Yes

Financial Aids	Yes
Study Abroad	Yes
Distance Learning	Yes

Important: please contact or visit the official website of Government College University, Faisalabad for detailed information on facilities and services provided, including the type of scholarships and other financial aids offered to local or international students; the information above is indicative only and may not be complete or up-to-date.

Accreditations

Institutional Accreditation or Recognition

Higher Education Commission, Pakistan

Year of first Accreditation

2003

Other Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

Government of the Punjab
Pharmacy Council of Pakistan (PCP)
Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC)
National Computing Education Accreditation Council (NCEAC)

Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially accredit, charter, license or, more generally, recognize Government College University, Faisalabad as a whole (Institutional Accreditation or Recognition) or its specific programs/courses (Programmatic Accreditation). Memberships and affiliations to organizations which do not imply any formal, extensive and/or legal process of accreditation or recognition are included in the specific Memberships and Affiliations section below. Please report errors and additions taking into consideration the above criteria.

Memberships and Affiliations

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Academic Structure

Online Courses

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Site last updated: Thursday, 7 March 2019

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Please visit the official website of Government College University, Faisalabad to make sure the University information provided is up-to-date. The uniRank University Ranking^™ is not an academic ranking and should not be adopted as the main criteria for selecting a higher education organization where to enroll.