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University of the Punjab, located in Lahore, Pakistan, is the oldest and largest public university in the country, established in 1882. It is renowned for its comprehensive range of disciplines, particularly strong in Arts & Humanities, Social Sciences, and Natural Sciences, and boasts a rich history of academic excellence and research. For international students, the university offers various programs and has an International Students Office dedicated to facilitating admissions, visa processes, and providing support services, including accommodation assistance and cultural integration activities. While the primary language of instruction is English for many postgraduate and science programs, a significant portion of undergraduate courses are taught in Urdu, with support often available for English-speaking international students. Its distinctive characteristic is its vast alumni network, which includes numerous prominent figures in Pakistani politics, science, and literature.
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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. The first meeting of the University's Senate was on 14 October 1882 at Shimla (then Simla), which marked the formal establishment of the university. Punjab University was the fourth university to be established by the British colonial authorities in British India and the Indian subcontinent; the first three universities were established in other parts of British India. There are 45,678 students (27,907 morning students, 16,552 evening students and 1,219 diploma students). The university has 19 faculties, of which there are 138 academic departments, research centres, and institutes. Punjab University has ranked first among large-sized multiple faculty universities by the HEC in 2012. There are two Nobel Laureates among the university's alumni and former staff. The university is also a member of the Association of Commonwealth Universities of the United Kingdom. The university has campuses in Gujranwala, Jhelum, Khanaspur...
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