University of the Punjab

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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 British Raj. 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 the British Raj; the first three universities were established in other parts of the British Raj. 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...

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