University of the Punjab facts for kids
| Type | Public university |
|---|---|
| Established | 1882 |
| Location | , , |
| Affiliations | Higher Education Commission of Pakistan, Pakistan Engineering Council |
The University of the Punjab is a big public university. It is located in Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. This university started in 1882. It is the oldest university in Pakistan.
The university covers a huge area. It is about 1,800 acres (7.3 square kilometers). It works with important groups like the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan. It also works with the Pakistan Engineering Council.
University Campuses
The University of the Punjab has several campuses. Two main campuses are in Lahore. One is called the Allama Iqbal Campus. This is the older part of the university. The other is the Quaid-e-Azam Campus. This is the newer part.
There are also campuses in other cities. These include Gujranwala, Jhelum, and Khanaspur. There is also a campus in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Images for kids
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The Art & Design Department at Allama Iqbal Campus in Lahore.
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A statue of Alfred Cooper Woolner. He was a former leader of the university.
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The beautiful Jamia Masjid at Punjab University.
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Muhammad Iqbal, a famous thinker from Pakistan.
