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Government College University (GCU) Lahore

📍 Lahore, Pakistan 🎓 Est. 2002 🌐 gcu.edu.pk 📞 +92-42-99213341
Public HEC W2 111 Programs Ranked #16 in Pakistan
Overview Programs (111) Admissions & Eligibility Departments & Faculty Campus & Facilities
#16
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📖 About Government College University (GCU) Lahore

Government College University (GCU) Lahore is a public university on Katchery Road in Lahore, Pakistan, with a history stretching back to 1 January 1864, when Government College Lahore opened under the British Raj with Dr. Gottlieb Wilhelm Leitner as its first principal -- making it one of the oldest institutions of higher learning in South Asia. Affiliated with the University of the Punjab from 1882, the college built a reputation over more than a century as one of the subcontinents most prestigious seats of learning before the Government of Punjab granted it university status in 2002, after which it became Government College University while retaining College in its name to honor its heritage. Categorized in HEC W2 and ranked #16 nationally, GCU is organized into faculties of Science and Technology, Engineering, Social and Arts Sciences, Languages, and Islamic and Eastern Learning, spanning close to 30 academic departments across its Main Campus (Katchery Road) and Kala Shah Kaku (KSK) Campus. The university offers an unusually broad portfolio of Bachelor of Studies (BS) programs -- from natural sciences, computer science, and engineering to business, social sciences, and languages including Persian, Punjabi, and Turkish -- alongside LLB and PharmD professional degrees, plus more than 35 MS/MPhil and 20 PhD research programs. Known for producing several Nobel laureates and prominent scholars among its alumni, GCU Lahore continues to attract students seeking a historic, research-driven public university education in the heart of Lahore.

Government College University (GCU) Lahore holds HEC W2 Category status - Pakistan's Higher Education Commission's highest recognition for academic excellence, research output, and institutional quality. It is ranked #16 among all universities in Pakistan.

🎓 Programs at Government College University (GCU) Lahore

Government College University (GCU) Lahore offers 111 accredited programs across 14 disciplines. Click any program to see description and entry requirements.

Browse Programs by Subject

Bachelor's Degrees (50)

BS Agriculture

Agriculture & Forestry

⏱ 4.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English
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Offered by GCU Lahore's Department of Agriculture, covering core theory and practical foundations in Agriculture.

Entry Requirements FSc/ICS/A-Levels (12 years of education) or equivalent with required subject prerequisites; admission via GCU's centralized merit-based admission test/interview as per faculty requirements.

BS Archive Studies

Humanities & Languages

⏱ 4.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English
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Offered by GCU Lahore's Department of Archive Studies, covering core theory and practical foundations in Archive Studies.

Entry Requirements FSc/ICS/A-Levels (12 years of education) or equivalent with required subject prerequisites; admission via GCU's centralized merit-based admission test/interview as per faculty requirements.

BS Art History

Arts, Design & Architecture

⏱ 4.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English
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Offered by GCU Lahore's Department of Art History, covering core theory and practical foundations in Art History.

Entry Requirements FSc/ICS/A-Levels (12 years of education) or equivalent with required subject prerequisites; admission via GCU's centralized merit-based admission test/interview as per faculty requirements.

BS Biology

Natural Sciences & Mathematics

⏱ 4.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English
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Offered by GCU Lahore's Department of Biology, covering core theory and practical foundations in Biology.

Entry Requirements FSc/ICS/A-Levels (12 years of education) or equivalent with required subject prerequisites; admission via GCU's centralized merit-based admission test/interview as per faculty requirements.

BS Biotechnology

Natural Sciences & Mathematics

⏱ 4.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English
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Offered by GCU Lahore's Department of Biotechnology, covering core theory and practical foundations in Biotechnology.

Entry Requirements FSc/ICS/A-Levels (12 years of education) or equivalent with required subject prerequisites; admission via GCU's centralized merit-based admission test/interview as per faculty requirements.

BS Botany

Natural Sciences & Mathematics

⏱ 4.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English
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Offered by GCU Lahore's Department of Botany, covering core theory and practical foundations in Botany.

Entry Requirements FSc/ICS/A-Levels (12 years of education) or equivalent with required subject prerequisites; admission via GCU's centralized merit-based admission test/interview as per faculty requirements.

BS Business Accounting & Finance

Business & Management

⏱ 4.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English
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Offered by GCU Lahore's Department of Business Accounting & Finance, covering core theory and practical foundations in Business Accounting & Finance.

Entry Requirements FSc/ICS/A-Levels (12 years of education) or equivalent with required subject prerequisites; admission via GCU's centralized merit-based admission test/interview as per faculty requirements.

BS Chemistry

Natural Sciences & Mathematics

⏱ 4.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English
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Offered by GCU Lahore's Department of Chemistry, covering core theory and practical foundations in Chemistry.

Entry Requirements FSc/ICS/A-Levels (12 years of education) or equivalent with required subject prerequisites; admission via GCU's centralized merit-based admission test/interview as per faculty requirements.

BS Commerce

Business & Management

⏱ 4.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English
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Offered by GCU Lahore's Department of Commerce, covering core theory and practical foundations in Commerce.

Entry Requirements FSc/ICS/A-Levels (12 years of education) or equivalent with required subject prerequisites; admission via GCU's centralized merit-based admission test/interview as per faculty requirements.

BS Computer Science

Computer Science & IT

⏱ 4.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English
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Offered by GCU Lahore's Department of Computer Science, covering core theory and practical foundations in Computer Science.

Entry Requirements FSc/ICS/A-Levels (12 years of education) or equivalent with required subject prerequisites; admission via GCU's centralized merit-based admission test/interview as per faculty requirements.

BS Digital Communication & Media

Media & Communication

⏱ 4.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English
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Offered by GCU Lahore's Department of Digital Communication & Media, covering core theory and practical foundations in Digital Communication & Media.

Entry Requirements FSc/ICS/A-Levels (12 years of education) or equivalent with required subject prerequisites; admission via GCU's centralized merit-based admission test/interview as per faculty requirements.

BS Disaster Management

Environmental Sciences

⏱ 4.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English
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Offered by GCU Lahore's Department of Disaster Management, covering core theory and practical foundations in Disaster Management.

Entry Requirements FSc/ICS/A-Levels (12 years of education) or equivalent with required subject prerequisites; admission via GCU's centralized merit-based admission test/interview as per faculty requirements.

BS Economics

Business & Management

⏱ 4.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English
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Offered by GCU Lahore's Department of Economics, covering core theory and practical foundations in Economics.

Entry Requirements FSc/ICS/A-Levels (12 years of education) or equivalent with required subject prerequisites; admission via GCU's centralized merit-based admission test/interview as per faculty requirements.

BS Education

Education & Training

⏱ 4.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English
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Offered by GCU Lahore's Department of Education, covering core theory and practical foundations in Education.

Entry Requirements FSc/ICS/A-Levels (12 years of education) or equivalent with required subject prerequisites; admission via GCU's centralized merit-based admission test/interview as per faculty requirements.

BS Electrical Engineering

Engineering & Technology

⏱ 4.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English
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Offered by GCU Lahore's Department of Electrical Engineering, covering core theory and practical foundations in Electrical Engineering.

Entry Requirements FSc Pre-Engineering or A-Levels with Physics and Mathematics; admission via ECAT/GCU's engineering admission test.

BS Electronics

Engineering & Technology

⏱ 4.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English
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Offered by GCU Lahore's Department of Electronics, covering core theory and practical foundations in Electronics.

Entry Requirements FSc Pre-Engineering or A-Levels with Physics and Mathematics; admission via ECAT/GCU's engineering admission test.

BS English Literature

Humanities & Languages

⏱ 4.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English
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Offered by GCU Lahore's Department of English Literature, covering core theory and practical foundations in English Literature.

Entry Requirements FSc/ICS/A-Levels (12 years of education) or equivalent with required subject prerequisites; admission via GCU's centralized merit-based admission test/interview as per faculty requirements.

BS Entrepreneurship

Business & Management

⏱ 4.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English
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Offered by GCU Lahore's Department of Entrepreneurship, covering core theory and practical foundations in Entrepreneurship.

Entry Requirements FSc/ICS/A-Levels (12 years of education) or equivalent with required subject prerequisites; admission via GCU's centralized merit-based admission test/interview as per faculty requirements.

BS Environmental Science

Environmental Sciences

⏱ 4.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English
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Offered by GCU Lahore's Department of Environmental Science, covering core theory and practical foundations in Environmental Science.

Entry Requirements FSc/ICS/A-Levels (12 years of education) or equivalent with required subject prerequisites; admission via GCU's centralized merit-based admission test/interview as per faculty requirements.

BS Financial Technology

Business & Management

⏱ 4.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English
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Offered by GCU Lahore's Department of Financial Technology, covering core theory and practical foundations in Financial Technology.

Entry Requirements FSc/ICS/A-Levels (12 years of education) or equivalent with required subject prerequisites; admission via GCU's centralized merit-based admission test/interview as per faculty requirements.

BS Gender & Climate Change

Social Sciences

⏱ 4.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English
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Offered by GCU Lahore's Department of Gender & Climate Change, covering core theory and practical foundations in Gender & Climate Change.

Entry Requirements FSc/ICS/A-Levels (12 years of education) or equivalent with required subject prerequisites; admission via GCU's centralized merit-based admission test/interview as per faculty requirements.

BS Geography

Social Sciences

⏱ 4.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English
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Offered by GCU Lahore's Department of Geography, covering core theory and practical foundations in Geography.

Entry Requirements FSc/ICS/A-Levels (12 years of education) or equivalent with required subject prerequisites; admission via GCU's centralized merit-based admission test/interview as per faculty requirements.

BS Global Studies

Social Sciences

⏱ 4.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English
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Offered by GCU Lahore's Department of Global Studies, covering core theory and practical foundations in Global Studies.

Entry Requirements FSc/ICS/A-Levels (12 years of education) or equivalent with required subject prerequisites; admission via GCU's centralized merit-based admission test/interview as per faculty requirements.

BS History

Humanities & Languages

⏱ 4.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English
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Offered by GCU Lahore's Department of History, covering core theory and practical foundations in History.

Entry Requirements FSc/ICS/A-Levels (12 years of education) or equivalent with required subject prerequisites; admission via GCU's centralized merit-based admission test/interview as per faculty requirements.

BS Information Security Engineering Technology

Computer Science & IT

⏱ 4.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English
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Offered by GCU Lahore's Department of Information Security Engineering Technology, covering core theory and practical foundations in Information Security Engineering Technology.

Entry Requirements FSc/ICS/A-Levels (12 years of education) or equivalent with required subject prerequisites; admission via GCU's centralized merit-based admission test/interview as per faculty requirements.

BS International Relations

Social Sciences

⏱ 4.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English
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Offered by GCU Lahore's Department of International Relations, covering core theory and practical foundations in International Relations.

Entry Requirements FSc/ICS/A-Levels (12 years of education) or equivalent with required subject prerequisites; admission via GCU's centralized merit-based admission test/interview as per faculty requirements.

BS Islamic Studies

Humanities & Languages

⏱ 4.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English
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Offered by GCU Lahore's Department of Islamic Studies, covering core theory and practical foundations in Islamic Studies.

Entry Requirements FSc/ICS/A-Levels (12 years of education) or equivalent with required subject prerequisites; admission via GCU's centralized merit-based admission test/interview as per faculty requirements.

BS Linguistics

Humanities & Languages

⏱ 4.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English
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Offered by GCU Lahore's Department of Linguistics, covering core theory and practical foundations in Linguistics.

Entry Requirements FSc/ICS/A-Levels (12 years of education) or equivalent with required subject prerequisites; admission via GCU's centralized merit-based admission test/interview as per faculty requirements.

BS Management

Business & Management

⏱ 4.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English
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Offered by GCU Lahore's Department of Management, covering core theory and practical foundations in Management.

Entry Requirements FSc/ICS/A-Levels (12 years of education) or equivalent with required subject prerequisites; admission via GCU's centralized merit-based admission test/interview as per faculty requirements.

BS Mathematics

Natural Sciences & Mathematics

⏱ 4.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English
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Offered by GCU Lahore's Department of Mathematics, covering core theory and practical foundations in Mathematics.

Entry Requirements FSc/ICS/A-Levels (12 years of education) or equivalent with required subject prerequisites; admission via GCU's centralized merit-based admission test/interview as per faculty requirements.

BS Media & Communication Studies

Media & Communication

⏱ 4.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English
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Offered by GCU Lahore's Department of Media & Communication Studies, covering core theory and practical foundations in Media & Communication Studies.

Entry Requirements FSc/ICS/A-Levels (12 years of education) or equivalent with required subject prerequisites; admission via GCU's centralized merit-based admission test/interview as per faculty requirements.

BS Medical Laboratory Technology

Medicine & Health

⏱ 4.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English
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Offered by GCU Lahore's Department of Medical Laboratory Technology, covering core theory and practical foundations in Medical Laboratory Technology.

Entry Requirements FSc/ICS/A-Levels (12 years of education) or equivalent with required subject prerequisites; admission via GCU's centralized merit-based admission test/interview as per faculty requirements.

BS Microbiology

Natural Sciences & Mathematics

⏱ 4.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English
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Offered by GCU Lahore's Department of Microbiology, covering core theory and practical foundations in Microbiology.

Entry Requirements FSc/ICS/A-Levels (12 years of education) or equivalent with required subject prerequisites; admission via GCU's centralized merit-based admission test/interview as per faculty requirements.

BS Persian

Humanities & Languages

⏱ 4.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English
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Offered by GCU Lahore's Department of Persian, covering core theory and practical foundations in Persian.

Entry Requirements FSc/ICS/A-Levels (12 years of education) or equivalent with required subject prerequisites; admission via GCU's centralized merit-based admission test/interview as per faculty requirements.

BS Philosophy

Humanities & Languages

⏱ 4.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English
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Offered by GCU Lahore's Department of Philosophy, covering core theory and practical foundations in Philosophy.

Entry Requirements FSc/ICS/A-Levels (12 years of education) or equivalent with required subject prerequisites; admission via GCU's centralized merit-based admission test/interview as per faculty requirements.

BS Physical Education and Sports Sciences

Medicine & Health

⏱ 4.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English
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Offered by GCU Lahore's Department of Physical Education and Sports Sciences, covering core theory and practical foundations in Physical Education and Sports Sciences.

Entry Requirements FSc/ICS/A-Levels (12 years of education) or equivalent with required subject prerequisites; admission via GCU's centralized merit-based admission test/interview as per faculty requirements.

BS Physics

Natural Sciences & Mathematics

⏱ 4.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English
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Offered by GCU Lahore's Department of Physics, covering core theory and practical foundations in Physics.

Entry Requirements FSc/ICS/A-Levels (12 years of education) or equivalent with required subject prerequisites; admission via GCU's centralized merit-based admission test/interview as per faculty requirements.

BS Political Science

Social Sciences

⏱ 4.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English
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Offered by GCU Lahore's Department of Political Science, covering core theory and practical foundations in Political Science.

Entry Requirements FSc/ICS/A-Levels (12 years of education) or equivalent with required subject prerequisites; admission via GCU's centralized merit-based admission test/interview as per faculty requirements.

BS Psychology

Social Sciences

⏱ 4.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English
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Offered by GCU Lahore's Department of Psychology, covering core theory and practical foundations in Psychology.

Entry Requirements FSc/ICS/A-Levels (12 years of education) or equivalent with required subject prerequisites; admission via GCU's centralized merit-based admission test/interview as per faculty requirements.

BS Public Policy

Social Sciences

⏱ 4.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English
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Offered by GCU Lahore's Department of Public Policy, covering core theory and practical foundations in Public Policy.

Entry Requirements FSc/ICS/A-Levels (12 years of education) or equivalent with required subject prerequisites; admission via GCU's centralized merit-based admission test/interview as per faculty requirements.

BS Punjabi

Humanities & Languages

⏱ 4.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English
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Offered by GCU Lahore's Department of Punjabi, covering core theory and practical foundations in Punjabi.

Entry Requirements FSc/ICS/A-Levels (12 years of education) or equivalent with required subject prerequisites; admission via GCU's centralized merit-based admission test/interview as per faculty requirements.

BS Remote Sensing and Geographic Information System

Environmental Sciences

⏱ 4.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English
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Offered by GCU Lahore's Department of Remote Sensing and Geographic Information System, covering core theory and practical foundations in Remote Sensing and Geographic Information System.

Entry Requirements FSc/ICS/A-Levels (12 years of education) or equivalent with required subject prerequisites; admission via GCU's centralized merit-based admission test/interview as per faculty requirements.

BS Sociology

Social Sciences

⏱ 4.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English
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Offered by GCU Lahore's Department of Sociology, covering core theory and practical foundations in Sociology.

Entry Requirements FSc/ICS/A-Levels (12 years of education) or equivalent with required subject prerequisites; admission via GCU's centralized merit-based admission test/interview as per faculty requirements.

BS Statistics

Natural Sciences & Mathematics

⏱ 4.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English
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Offered by GCU Lahore's Department of Statistics, covering core theory and practical foundations in Statistics.

Entry Requirements FSc/ICS/A-Levels (12 years of education) or equivalent with required subject prerequisites; admission via GCU's centralized merit-based admission test/interview as per faculty requirements.

BS Translation Studies

Humanities & Languages

⏱ 4.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English
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Offered by GCU Lahore's Department of Translation Studies, covering core theory and practical foundations in Translation Studies.

Entry Requirements FSc/ICS/A-Levels (12 years of education) or equivalent with required subject prerequisites; admission via GCU's centralized merit-based admission test/interview as per faculty requirements.

BS Turkish Language and Literature

Humanities & Languages

⏱ 4.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English
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Offered by GCU Lahore's Department of Turkish Language and Literature, covering core theory and practical foundations in Turkish Language and Literature.

Entry Requirements FSc/ICS/A-Levels (12 years of education) or equivalent with required subject prerequisites; admission via GCU's centralized merit-based admission test/interview as per faculty requirements.

BS Urdu

Humanities & Languages

⏱ 4.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English
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Offered by GCU Lahore's Department of Urdu, covering core theory and practical foundations in Urdu.

Entry Requirements FSc/ICS/A-Levels (12 years of education) or equivalent with required subject prerequisites; admission via GCU's centralized merit-based admission test/interview as per faculty requirements.

BS Zoology

Natural Sciences & Mathematics

⏱ 4.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English
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Offered by GCU Lahore's Department of Zoology, covering core theory and practical foundations in Zoology.

Entry Requirements FSc/ICS/A-Levels (12 years of education) or equivalent with required subject prerequisites; admission via GCU's centralized merit-based admission test/interview as per faculty requirements.

Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.)

Pharmacy

⏱ 5.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English
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A five-year professional degree offered by GCU Lahore's Department of Pharmacy, covering pharmaceutics, pharmacology, and clinical pharmacy practice.

Entry Requirements FSc Pre-Medical with Biology, Chemistry, and Physics; admission via GCU's PharmD entrance criteria. Five-year professional degree.

LLB

Law

⏱ 5.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English
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Offered by GCU Lahore's Department of Law, covering core legal doctrines, jurisprudence, and practical legal skills.

Entry Requirements Bachelor's degree (14 years) or equivalent; admission via GCU's LLB admission test/interview as per HEC/Bar Council requirements. Five-year programme.
Master's Degrees (39)

Executive MBA (EMBA)

Business & Management

⏱ 2.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English
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An executive programme offered by GCU Lahore's Department of Management for working professionals, covering strategic management and leadership.

Entry Requirements Relevant Bachelor's degree (16 years of education) with minimum required CGPA/marks; admission via GCU's departmental merit criteria and/or entrance test.

MBA

Business & Management

⏱ 2.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English
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Offered by GCU Lahore's Department of Management, covering finance, marketing, operations, and strategic management.

Entry Requirements Relevant Bachelor's degree (16 years of education) with minimum required CGPA/marks; admission via GCU's departmental merit criteria and/or entrance test.

MS/MPhil Agronomy

Agriculture & Forestry

⏱ 2.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English
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An MS/MPhil programme offered by GCU Lahore's Department of Agronomy, focusing on advanced coursework and research in Agronomy.

Entry Requirements Relevant Bachelor's degree (16 years of education) with minimum required CGPA/marks; admission via GCU's departmental merit criteria and/or entrance test.

MS/MPhil Applied Physics

Natural Sciences & Mathematics

⏱ 2.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English
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An MS/MPhil programme offered by GCU Lahore's Department of Applied Physics, focusing on advanced coursework and research in Applied Physics.

Entry Requirements Relevant Bachelor's degree (16 years of education) with minimum required CGPA/marks; admission via GCU's departmental merit criteria and/or entrance test.

MS/MPhil Archive Studies

Humanities & Languages

⏱ 2.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English
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An MS/MPhil programme offered by GCU Lahore's Department of Archive Studies, focusing on advanced coursework and research in Archive Studies.

Entry Requirements Relevant Bachelor's degree (16 years of education) with minimum required CGPA/marks; admission via GCU's departmental merit criteria and/or entrance test.

MS/MPhil Art History

Arts, Design & Architecture

⏱ 2.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English
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An MS/MPhil programme offered by GCU Lahore's Department of Art History, focusing on advanced coursework and research in Art History.

Entry Requirements Relevant Bachelor's degree (16 years of education) with minimum required CGPA/marks; admission via GCU's departmental merit criteria and/or entrance test.

MS/MPhil Banking & Financial Economics

Business & Management

⏱ 2.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English
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An MS/MPhil programme offered by GCU Lahore's Department of Banking & Financial Economics, focusing on advanced coursework and research in Banking & Financial Economics.

Entry Requirements Relevant Bachelor's degree (16 years of education) with minimum required CGPA/marks; admission via GCU's departmental merit criteria and/or entrance test.

MS/MPhil Biotechnology

Natural Sciences & Mathematics

⏱ 2.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English
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An MS/MPhil programme offered by GCU Lahore's Department of Biotechnology, focusing on advanced coursework and research in Biotechnology.

Entry Requirements Relevant Bachelor's degree (16 years of education) with minimum required CGPA/marks; admission via GCU's departmental merit criteria and/or entrance test.

MS/MPhil Botany

Natural Sciences & Mathematics

⏱ 2.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English
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An MS/MPhil programme offered by GCU Lahore's Department of Botany, focusing on advanced coursework and research in Botany.

Entry Requirements Relevant Bachelor's degree (16 years of education) with minimum required CGPA/marks; admission via GCU's departmental merit criteria and/or entrance test.

MS/MPhil Chemistry

Natural Sciences & Mathematics

⏱ 2.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English
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An MS/MPhil programme offered by GCU Lahore's Department of Chemistry, focusing on advanced coursework and research in Chemistry.

Entry Requirements Relevant Bachelor's degree (16 years of education) with minimum required CGPA/marks; admission via GCU's departmental merit criteria and/or entrance test.

MS/MPhil Computer Science

Computer Science & IT

⏱ 2.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English
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An MS/MPhil programme offered by GCU Lahore's Department of Computer Science, focusing on advanced coursework and research in Computer Science.

Entry Requirements Relevant Bachelor's degree (16 years of education) with minimum required CGPA/marks; admission via GCU's departmental merit criteria and/or entrance test.

MS/MPhil Data Science

Computer Science & IT

⏱ 2.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English
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An MS/MPhil programme offered by GCU Lahore's Department of Data Science, focusing on advanced coursework and research in Data Science.

Entry Requirements Relevant Bachelor's degree (16 years of education) with minimum required CGPA/marks; admission via GCU's departmental merit criteria and/or entrance test.

MS/MPhil Disaster Management

Environmental Sciences

⏱ 2.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English
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An MS/MPhil programme offered by GCU Lahore's Department of Disaster Management, focusing on advanced coursework and research in Disaster Management.

Entry Requirements Relevant Bachelor's degree (16 years of education) with minimum required CGPA/marks; admission via GCU's departmental merit criteria and/or entrance test.

MS/MPhil Economics

Business & Management

⏱ 2.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English
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An MS/MPhil programme offered by GCU Lahore's Department of Economics, focusing on advanced coursework and research in Economics.

Entry Requirements Relevant Bachelor's degree (16 years of education) with minimum required CGPA/marks; admission via GCU's departmental merit criteria and/or entrance test.

MS/MPhil Electrical Engineering

Engineering & Technology

⏱ 2.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English
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An MS/MPhil programme offered by GCU Lahore's Department of Electrical Engineering, focusing on advanced coursework and research in Electrical Engineering.

Entry Requirements Relevant Bachelor's degree (16 years of education) with minimum required CGPA/marks; admission via GCU's departmental merit criteria and/or entrance test.

MS/MPhil Electronics

Engineering & Technology

⏱ 2.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English
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An MS/MPhil programme offered by GCU Lahore's Department of Electronics, focusing on advanced coursework and research in Electronics.

Entry Requirements Relevant Bachelor's degree (16 years of education) with minimum required CGPA/marks; admission via GCU's departmental merit criteria and/or entrance test.

MS/MPhil English Literature

Humanities & Languages

⏱ 2.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English
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An MS/MPhil programme offered by GCU Lahore's Department of English Literature, focusing on advanced coursework and research in English Literature.

Entry Requirements Relevant Bachelor's degree (16 years of education) with minimum required CGPA/marks; admission via GCU's departmental merit criteria and/or entrance test.

MS/MPhil Entrepreneurship & SME Management

Business & Management

⏱ 2.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English
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An MS/MPhil programme offered by GCU Lahore's Department of Entrepreneurship & SME Management, focusing on advanced coursework and research in Entrepreneurship & SME Management.

Entry Requirements Relevant Bachelor's degree (16 years of education) with minimum required CGPA/marks; admission via GCU's departmental merit criteria and/or entrance test.

MS/MPhil Environmental Science

Environmental Sciences

⏱ 2.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English
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An MS/MPhil programme offered by GCU Lahore's Department of Environmental Science, focusing on advanced coursework and research in Environmental Science.

Entry Requirements Relevant Bachelor's degree (16 years of education) with minimum required CGPA/marks; admission via GCU's departmental merit criteria and/or entrance test.

MS/MPhil Freshwater Biology, Fisheries and Aquaculture

Agriculture & Forestry

⏱ 2.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English
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An MS/MPhil programme offered by GCU Lahore's Department of Freshwater Biology, Fisheries and Aquaculture, focusing on advanced coursework and research in Freshwater Biology, Fisheries and Aquaculture.

Entry Requirements Relevant Bachelor's degree (16 years of education) with minimum required CGPA/marks; admission via GCU's departmental merit criteria and/or entrance test.

MS/MPhil Geography

Social Sciences

⏱ 2.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English
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An MS/MPhil programme offered by GCU Lahore's Department of Geography, focusing on advanced coursework and research in Geography.

Entry Requirements Relevant Bachelor's degree (16 years of education) with minimum required CGPA/marks; admission via GCU's departmental merit criteria and/or entrance test.

MS/MPhil History

Humanities & Languages

⏱ 2.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English
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An MS/MPhil programme offered by GCU Lahore's Department of History, focusing on advanced coursework and research in History.

Entry Requirements Relevant Bachelor's degree (16 years of education) with minimum required CGPA/marks; admission via GCU's departmental merit criteria and/or entrance test.

MS/MPhil Industrial/Organizational Psychology

Social Sciences

⏱ 2.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English
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An MS/MPhil programme offered by GCU Lahore's Department of Industrial/Organizational Psychology, focusing on advanced coursework and research in Industrial/Organizational Psychology.

Entry Requirements Relevant Bachelor's degree (16 years of education) with minimum required CGPA/marks; admission via GCU's departmental merit criteria and/or entrance test.

MS/MPhil Islamic Studies

Humanities & Languages

⏱ 2.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English
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An MS/MPhil programme offered by GCU Lahore's Department of Islamic Studies, focusing on advanced coursework and research in Islamic Studies.

Entry Requirements Relevant Bachelor's degree (16 years of education) with minimum required CGPA/marks; admission via GCU's departmental merit criteria and/or entrance test.

MS/MPhil Mathematics

Natural Sciences & Mathematics

⏱ 2.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English
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An MS/MPhil programme offered by GCU Lahore's Department of Mathematics, focusing on advanced coursework and research in Mathematics.

Entry Requirements Relevant Bachelor's degree (16 years of education) with minimum required CGPA/marks; admission via GCU's departmental merit criteria and/or entrance test.

MS/MPhil Media & Communication Studies

Media & Communication

⏱ 2.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English
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An MS/MPhil programme offered by GCU Lahore's Department of Media & Communication Studies, focusing on advanced coursework and research in Media & Communication Studies.

Entry Requirements Relevant Bachelor's degree (16 years of education) with minimum required CGPA/marks; admission via GCU's departmental merit criteria and/or entrance test.

MS/MPhil Microbiology

Natural Sciences & Mathematics

⏱ 2.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English
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An MS/MPhil programme offered by GCU Lahore's Department of Microbiology, focusing on advanced coursework and research in Microbiology.

Entry Requirements Relevant Bachelor's degree (16 years of education) with minimum required CGPA/marks; admission via GCU's departmental merit criteria and/or entrance test.

MS/MPhil Persian

Humanities & Languages

⏱ 2.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English
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An MS/MPhil programme offered by GCU Lahore's Department of Persian, focusing on advanced coursework and research in Persian.

Entry Requirements Relevant Bachelor's degree (16 years of education) with minimum required CGPA/marks; admission via GCU's departmental merit criteria and/or entrance test.

MS/MPhil Philosophy

Humanities & Languages

⏱ 2.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English
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An MS/MPhil programme offered by GCU Lahore's Department of Philosophy, focusing on advanced coursework and research in Philosophy.

Entry Requirements Relevant Bachelor's degree (16 years of education) with minimum required CGPA/marks; admission via GCU's departmental merit criteria and/or entrance test.

MS/MPhil Physical Education & Sports Science

Medicine & Health

⏱ 2.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English
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An MS/MPhil programme offered by GCU Lahore's Department of Physical Education & Sports Science, focusing on advanced coursework and research in Physical Education & Sports Science.

Entry Requirements Relevant Bachelor's degree (16 years of education) with minimum required CGPA/marks; admission via GCU's departmental merit criteria and/or entrance test.

MS/MPhil Physics

Natural Sciences & Mathematics

⏱ 2.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English
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An MS/MPhil programme offered by GCU Lahore's Department of Physics, focusing on advanced coursework and research in Physics.

Entry Requirements Relevant Bachelor's degree (16 years of education) with minimum required CGPA/marks; admission via GCU's departmental merit criteria and/or entrance test.

MS/MPhil Political Science

Social Sciences

⏱ 2.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English
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An MS/MPhil programme offered by GCU Lahore's Department of Political Science, focusing on advanced coursework and research in Political Science.

Entry Requirements Relevant Bachelor's degree (16 years of education) with minimum required CGPA/marks; admission via GCU's departmental merit criteria and/or entrance test.

MS/MPhil Psychology

Social Sciences

⏱ 2.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English
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An MS/MPhil programme offered by GCU Lahore's Department of Psychology, focusing on advanced coursework and research in Psychology.

Entry Requirements Relevant Bachelor's degree (16 years of education) with minimum required CGPA/marks; admission via GCU's departmental merit criteria and/or entrance test.

MS/MPhil Public Policy and Governance

Social Sciences

⏱ 2.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English
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An MS/MPhil programme offered by GCU Lahore's Department of Public Policy and Governance, focusing on advanced coursework and research in Public Policy and Governance.

Entry Requirements Relevant Bachelor's degree (16 years of education) with minimum required CGPA/marks; admission via GCU's departmental merit criteria and/or entrance test.

MS/MPhil Punjabi

Humanities & Languages

⏱ 2.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English
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An MS/MPhil programme offered by GCU Lahore's Department of Punjabi, focusing on advanced coursework and research in Punjabi.

Entry Requirements Relevant Bachelor's degree (16 years of education) with minimum required CGPA/marks; admission via GCU's departmental merit criteria and/or entrance test.

MS/MPhil Sociology

Social Sciences

⏱ 2.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English
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An MS/MPhil programme offered by GCU Lahore's Department of Sociology, focusing on advanced coursework and research in Sociology.

Entry Requirements Relevant Bachelor's degree (16 years of education) with minimum required CGPA/marks; admission via GCU's departmental merit criteria and/or entrance test.

MS/MPhil Statistics

Natural Sciences & Mathematics

⏱ 2.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English
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An MS/MPhil programme offered by GCU Lahore's Department of Statistics, focusing on advanced coursework and research in Statistics.

Entry Requirements Relevant Bachelor's degree (16 years of education) with minimum required CGPA/marks; admission via GCU's departmental merit criteria and/or entrance test.

MS/MPhil Urdu

Humanities & Languages

⏱ 2.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English
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An MS/MPhil programme offered by GCU Lahore's Department of Urdu, focusing on advanced coursework and research in Urdu.

Entry Requirements Relevant Bachelor's degree (16 years of education) with minimum required CGPA/marks; admission via GCU's departmental merit criteria and/or entrance test.

MS/MPhil Zoology

Natural Sciences & Mathematics

⏱ 2.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English
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An MS/MPhil programme offered by GCU Lahore's Department of Zoology, focusing on advanced coursework and research in Zoology.

Entry Requirements Relevant Bachelor's degree (16 years of education) with minimum required CGPA/marks; admission via GCU's departmental merit criteria and/or entrance test.
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PhD Archive Studies

Humanities & Languages

⏱ 4.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English
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A doctoral research programme offered by GCU Lahore's Department of Archive Studies, focusing on advanced and original research in Archive Studies.

Entry Requirements Relevant Master's/MPhil degree with minimum CGPA 3.0/4.0 or equivalent; admission via GCU's PhD entrance examination (GAT-Subject/NTS) and interview.

PhD Art History

Arts, Design & Architecture

⏱ 4.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English
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A doctoral research programme offered by GCU Lahore's Department of Art History, focusing on advanced and original research in Art History.

Entry Requirements Relevant Master's/MPhil degree with minimum CGPA 3.0/4.0 or equivalent; admission via GCU's PhD entrance examination (GAT-Subject/NTS) and interview.

PhD Biotechnology

Natural Sciences & Mathematics

⏱ 4.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English
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A doctoral research programme offered by GCU Lahore's Department of Biotechnology, focusing on advanced and original research in Biotechnology.

Entry Requirements Relevant Master's/MPhil degree with minimum CGPA 3.0/4.0 or equivalent; admission via GCU's PhD entrance examination (GAT-Subject/NTS) and interview.

PhD Botany

Natural Sciences & Mathematics

⏱ 4.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English
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A doctoral research programme offered by GCU Lahore's Department of Botany, focusing on advanced and original research in Botany.

Entry Requirements Relevant Master's/MPhil degree with minimum CGPA 3.0/4.0 or equivalent; admission via GCU's PhD entrance examination (GAT-Subject/NTS) and interview.

PhD Chemistry

Natural Sciences & Mathematics

⏱ 4.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English
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A doctoral research programme offered by GCU Lahore's Department of Chemistry, focusing on advanced and original research in Chemistry.

Entry Requirements Relevant Master's/MPhil degree with minimum CGPA 3.0/4.0 or equivalent; admission via GCU's PhD entrance examination (GAT-Subject/NTS) and interview.

PhD Clinical Psychology

Social Sciences

⏱ 4.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English
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A doctoral research programme offered by GCU Lahore's Department of Clinical Psychology, focusing on advanced and original research in Clinical Psychology.

Entry Requirements Relevant Master's/MPhil degree with minimum CGPA 3.0/4.0 or equivalent; admission via GCU's PhD entrance examination (GAT-Subject/NTS) and interview.

PhD Computer Science

Computer Science & IT

⏱ 4.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English
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A doctoral research programme offered by GCU Lahore's Department of Computer Science, focusing on advanced and original research in Computer Science.

Entry Requirements Relevant Master's/MPhil degree with minimum CGPA 3.0/4.0 or equivalent; admission via GCU's PhD entrance examination (GAT-Subject/NTS) and interview.

PhD Economics

Business & Management

⏱ 4.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English
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A doctoral research programme offered by GCU Lahore's Department of Economics, focusing on advanced and original research in Economics.

Entry Requirements Relevant Master's/MPhil degree with minimum CGPA 3.0/4.0 or equivalent; admission via GCU's PhD entrance examination (GAT-Subject/NTS) and interview.

PhD English

Humanities & Languages

⏱ 4.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English
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A doctoral research programme offered by GCU Lahore's Department of English, focusing on advanced and original research in English.

Entry Requirements Relevant Master's/MPhil degree with minimum CGPA 3.0/4.0 or equivalent; admission via GCU's PhD entrance examination (GAT-Subject/NTS) and interview.

PhD Environmental Science

Environmental Sciences

⏱ 4.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English
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A doctoral research programme offered by GCU Lahore's Department of Environmental Science, focusing on advanced and original research in Environmental Science.

Entry Requirements Relevant Master's/MPhil degree with minimum CGPA 3.0/4.0 or equivalent; admission via GCU's PhD entrance examination (GAT-Subject/NTS) and interview.

PhD History

Humanities & Languages

⏱ 4.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English
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A doctoral research programme offered by GCU Lahore's Department of History, focusing on advanced and original research in History.

Entry Requirements Relevant Master's/MPhil degree with minimum CGPA 3.0/4.0 or equivalent; admission via GCU's PhD entrance examination (GAT-Subject/NTS) and interview.

PhD Islamic Studies

Humanities & Languages

⏱ 4.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English
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A doctoral research programme offered by GCU Lahore's Department of Islamic Studies, focusing on advanced and original research in Islamic Studies.

Entry Requirements Relevant Master's/MPhil degree with minimum CGPA 3.0/4.0 or equivalent; admission via GCU's PhD entrance examination (GAT-Subject/NTS) and interview.

PhD Mathematics

Natural Sciences & Mathematics

⏱ 4.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English
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A doctoral research programme offered by GCU Lahore's Department of Mathematics, focusing on advanced and original research in Mathematics.

Entry Requirements Relevant Master's/MPhil degree with minimum CGPA 3.0/4.0 or equivalent; admission via GCU's PhD entrance examination (GAT-Subject/NTS) and interview.

PhD Persian

Humanities & Languages

⏱ 4.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English
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A doctoral research programme offered by GCU Lahore's Department of Persian, focusing on advanced and original research in Persian.

Entry Requirements Relevant Master's/MPhil degree with minimum CGPA 3.0/4.0 or equivalent; admission via GCU's PhD entrance examination (GAT-Subject/NTS) and interview.

PhD Physics

Natural Sciences & Mathematics

⏱ 4.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English
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A doctoral research programme offered by GCU Lahore's Department of Physics, focusing on advanced and original research in Physics.

Entry Requirements Relevant Master's/MPhil degree with minimum CGPA 3.0/4.0 or equivalent; admission via GCU's PhD entrance examination (GAT-Subject/NTS) and interview.

PhD Political Science

Social Sciences

⏱ 4.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English
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A doctoral research programme offered by GCU Lahore's Department of Political Science, focusing on advanced and original research in Political Science.

Entry Requirements Relevant Master's/MPhil degree with minimum CGPA 3.0/4.0 or equivalent; admission via GCU's PhD entrance examination (GAT-Subject/NTS) and interview.

PhD Psychology

Social Sciences

⏱ 4.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English
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A doctoral research programme offered by GCU Lahore's Department of Psychology, focusing on advanced and original research in Psychology.

Entry Requirements Relevant Master's/MPhil degree with minimum CGPA 3.0/4.0 or equivalent; admission via GCU's PhD entrance examination (GAT-Subject/NTS) and interview.

PhD Public Policy

Social Sciences

⏱ 4.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English
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A doctoral research programme offered by GCU Lahore's Department of Public Policy, focusing on advanced and original research in Public Policy.

Entry Requirements Relevant Master's/MPhil degree with minimum CGPA 3.0/4.0 or equivalent; admission via GCU's PhD entrance examination (GAT-Subject/NTS) and interview.

PhD Sociology

Social Sciences

⏱ 4.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English
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A doctoral research programme offered by GCU Lahore's Department of Sociology, focusing on advanced and original research in Sociology.

Entry Requirements Relevant Master's/MPhil degree with minimum CGPA 3.0/4.0 or equivalent; admission via GCU's PhD entrance examination (GAT-Subject/NTS) and interview.

PhD Statistics

Natural Sciences & Mathematics

⏱ 4.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English
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A doctoral research programme offered by GCU Lahore's Department of Statistics, focusing on advanced and original research in Statistics.

Entry Requirements Relevant Master's/MPhil degree with minimum CGPA 3.0/4.0 or equivalent; admission via GCU's PhD entrance examination (GAT-Subject/NTS) and interview.

PhD Urdu

Humanities & Languages

⏱ 4.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English
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A doctoral research programme offered by GCU Lahore's Department of Urdu, focusing on advanced and original research in Urdu.

Entry Requirements Relevant Master's/MPhil degree with minimum CGPA 3.0/4.0 or equivalent; admission via GCU's PhD entrance examination (GAT-Subject/NTS) and interview.

PhD Zoology

Natural Sciences & Mathematics

⏱ 4.0 Years 📅 September 💬 English
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A doctoral research programme offered by GCU Lahore's Department of Zoology, focusing on advanced and original research in Zoology.

Entry Requirements Relevant Master's/MPhil degree with minimum CGPA 3.0/4.0 or equivalent; admission via GCU's PhD entrance examination (GAT-Subject/NTS) and interview.

📋 Admissions & Eligibility

Admission to Government College University (GCU) Lahore is competitive and merit-based. Below is a general guide to eligibility criteria and the application process. Always confirm the latest requirements on the official website at gcu.edu.pk.

🎓 Undergraduate Admission (Bachelor's)

  • Intermediate (FSc / FA / ICS / I.Com) or equivalent with minimum 60% marks
  • A-Levels or equivalent international qualification accepted
  • Valid HSSC certificate or equivalent from a recognized board
  • Completion of university entry test (SAT / NTS / university-specific test)
  • Satisfactory interview (for select programs)
  • Completion of online application form with required documents
  • Submission of academic transcripts, domicile, and CNIC/B-Form
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📚 Postgraduate Admission (Master's)

  • Bachelor's degree (4-year) or equivalent from an HEC-recognized institution
  • Minimum CGPA of 2.5 / 4.0 or 2nd Division in relevant field
  • GAT (General) or subject-specific GAT from NTS with minimum 50% score
  • Relevant work experience may be required for MBA/Executive programs
  • Two professional or academic references
  • Statement of Purpose for research-track programs
  • English language proficiency (IELTS 6.0+ or equivalent for international students)

🔬 Doctoral Admission (PhD)

  • MS / MPhil degree or equivalent in a relevant field
  • Minimum CGPA of 3.0 / 4.0 or equivalent
  • NTS GAT (Subject) with minimum 70% score
  • Published research or strong academic writing samples
  • Research proposal aligned with faculty research areas
  • Three academic references from senior faculty members
  • Personal interview with the doctoral committee

📂 Required Documents

  • Completed application form (online/printed)
  • Attested copies of all academic certificates and transcripts
  • CNIC / B-Form / Passport (for foreign students)
  • Domicile certificate
  • Character certificate from last institution attended
  • Passport-size photographs (as required)
  • Entry test scorecard (NTS/SAT/GAT as applicable)

📞 Admissions Contact

Email info@gcu.edu.pk
Phone +92-42-99213341
Website https://gcu.edu.pk

🏛️ Departments & Faculty

Government College University (GCU) Lahore is organised into 14 academic disciplines spanning 111 programs.

📚

Humanities & Languages

Study of literature, philosophy, languages, and the liberal arts.

25 programs available

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Natural Sciences & Mathematics

Research-focused programs in mathematics, physics, chemistry, and biology.

25 programs available

🌎

Social Sciences

Programs exploring society, politics, economics, and human behavior.

19 programs available

📊

Business & Management

AACSB-quality business education from undergraduate to executive MBA levels.

12 programs available

🌿

Environmental Sciences

Environmental science and sustainability programs for a greener Pakistan.

6 programs available

💻

Computer Science & IT

Cutting-edge programs in software engineering, AI, data science, and cybersecurity.

5 programs available

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Engineering & Technology

Rigorous engineering programs covering electrical, mechanical, and civil disciplines.

4 programs available

🌾

Agriculture & Forestry

Agricultural science and forestry programs supporting Pakistan economy.

3 programs available

📁

Arts, Design & Architecture

Programs offered in Arts, Design & Architecture.

3 programs available

📡

Media & Communication

Journalism, media studies, and communications for the digital age.

3 programs available

🏥

Medicine & Health

Health sciences programs focused on modern medical practice and research.

3 programs available

🎓

Education & Training

Teacher training and educational leadership programs.

1 program available

💊

Pharmacy

Pharmaceutical education and research aligned with international standards.

1 program available

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Law

Legal education programs preparing graduates for practice in Pakistan and internationally.

1 program available

🏫 Campus & Facilities

Government College University (GCU) Lahore provides a modern academic environment designed to foster learning, research, and personal growth. Students benefit from world-class infrastructure and a vibrant campus community in Lahore, Pakistan.

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Central Library
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Research Labs
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Computer Labs
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Sports Complex
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Student Hostels
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Cafeteria & Food Court
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Transport Services
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Medical / Health Centre
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Auditorium & Event Hall
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Wi-Fi Campus
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Career Services
🌐
International Office

📍 Location

Government College University (GCU) Lahore is located in Lahore, Pakistan. The university has been serving students since 2002. For directions and campus maps, visit the official website at https://gcu.edu.pk.