Government College University

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Government College University (Lahore)
Government College University,Logo.png
Former names
Government College (GC)
MottoEducating People for tomorrow
(historical)
Courage to Know
(present)
TypePublic
Established1864 (1864)
Location, ,
ColoursBlue, Gold, Maroon   

Government College University, Lahore (formerly Government College, abbreviated GCU) is a co-ed public university located in Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.[1]

The original college was opened during the British Raj on 1 January 1864. It is one of the oldest higher educational institutes in the country. Its first principal was Professor Dr Gottlieb Wilhelm Leitner.[2]

In 1882, it was affiliated to the University of the Punjab, In 2002, it was given a separate charter as a university itself. The word "college" is still a part of the name because of its historical importance.

References

  1. About GCUGovernment College University, Lahore. Retrieved 18 August 2012.
  2. VC recalls famous alumni as GCU turns 150. Retrieved 2022-12-27.