Government College University, Lahore

Government College University
Other name	GCU
Former names	Government College (GC)
Motto	Educating People for tomorrow (historical); Courage to Know (present);
Type	Public
Established	1864
Accreditation	Higher Education Commission; Pakistan Engineering Council; Pakistan Bar Council;
Chancellor	Governor of the Punjab
Vice-Chancellor	Ahmad Adnan
Academic staff	454
Administrative staff	103
Students	10,662
Undergraduates	5,831
Postgraduates	1,712
Doctoral students	520
Other students	Intermediate, Certifications
Location	Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan; 31.5732°N 74.3079°E
Campus	Urban
Colours	Royal blue, goldenrod, maroon
Website	gcu.edu.pk

The Government College University (colloquially known as GCU; Punjabi, Urdu: گورنمنٹ کالج یونیورسٹی) is a public research university in Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. GCU is ranked among the most prestigious academic institutions in Pakistan. Founded as Government College, Lahore, in 1864 under British administration, it became a university in year 2002.

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