The Government College Women University Faisalabad began life as an intermediate college in 1934, becoming a Degree College in 1944, with postgraduate disciplines introduced in 1985. It was granted university status in 2013.
The univeristy has two campuses, which are attended by more than 8,000 students. There are PhD programs in seven disciplines, MS/M.Phil programmes in 16 disciplines, master level programmes in 20 disciplines, and bachelor programmes in 25 disciplines. There are four faculties: the faculty of science and technology, faculty of arts and social sciences, faculty of management and administrative science, and faculty of Islamic and Oriental learning. The mission of the Government College Women University Faisalabad is to provide students an enabling environment where dialogue is encouraged and ideas envisioned.
On campus, there is a large library, hostel facility, canteen and photocopier shop, as well as a transport service made just for students. It has a host of thriving student societies, such as the blood donor society, the business society and debating and quiz society among others.
The university aims to constantly introduce and uphold programmes which are specific to the needs of women, their employability and entrepreneurship. Economically marginalised students are supported through need-based and merit-based scholarships.
The Government College Women University Faisalabad is located in Faisalabad, in the province of the Punjab, which is known for its yarn and textile production. Faisalabad is also the biggest industrial hub of Pakistan and has over seven million residents. There’s an international airport, dry port, hospitals and a blend of urban meets rural living.
