What Is the New Campus of the University of the Punjab?
The New Campus (also called Quaid-e-Azam Campus) is the University of the Punjab's main academic campus in Lahore, and it is where most of PU's faculties, departments, and central administration are based. If you are applying to a PU on-campus program, checking admission lists, or looking for the university's main library and administrative offices, the New Campus is usually where you need to go. The older, smaller Old Campus near the Walled City is a separate site, so confirm which campus your program or office sits at before travelling.
How New Campus differs from Old Campus
PU operates multiple campuses, and the two most often confused are:
| New Campus (Quaid-e-Azam Campus) | Old Campus (Allama Iqbal Campus) | |
|---|---|---|
| Role | Main campus; hosts most faculties, departments, and central administration | Historic original site; smaller, with a limited set of departments |
| Scale | The larger of the two, with the bulk of on-campus students and programs | Compact, heritage setting near the old city |
| Typical use | Most undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, central library, admissions and examination offices | Specific departments and programs based there |
The practical takeaway: for most programs and for administrative tasks like admission form shifting or examination matters, New Campus is the default destination. Old Campus is not a general substitute — it hosts only what is assigned to it.
What is based at New Campus
New Campus is where PU's academic breadth is concentrated. According to the university, PU comprises 13 faculties, 10 constituent colleges, and 64 departments, centres, and institutes, with 73+ PhD, 108+ MPhil, and 220+ undergraduate programmes across its campuses. The faculties include:
- Arts and Humanities
- Behavioral and Social Sciences
- Commerce
- Economics and Management Sciences
- Education
- Engineering & Technology
- Islamic Studies
- Law
- Life Sciences
- Medicine & Dentistry
- Oriental Learning
- Pharmacy
- Science
Because the university does not publish a public per-campus faculty map on the pages available here, treat this as the university-wide faculty list and confirm your specific department's campus through your admission letter or the relevant department office before you travel.
Student facilities and services
PU describes itself as having over 54,000 on-campus students across ten vibrant campuses, taught by 1,300+ full-time faculty, with 513 affiliated colleges. On the main campus, the facilities students typically rely on include:
- Library — PU lists a central library among its academic resources, alongside online databases and publications.
- Hostels — on-campus accommodation is part of the student provision; allocation and eligibility are handled through the university, so check current hostel notices rather than assuming a place.
- Sports grounds — the campus includes sports facilities as part of student life.
- Central administrative offices — admissions, examinations, and fee-related offices are the ones students interact with most.
For anything time-sensitive — merit lists, admission form shifting between morning and evening programs, or fee structure — use the university's own notices rather than second-hand summaries, since these change each cycle.
Location and getting there
New Campus sits in Lahore, the city where PU was established in 1882. Lahore has a functioning public transport network and ride-hailing services, so the campus is reachable by bus, rickshaw, or car from most parts of the city. If you are visiting for the first time, the practical approach is:
- Confirm the exact department or office you need — the campus is large and departments are spread out.
- Ask the department or check your admission documents for the specific block or gate closest to it.
- Allow extra time on your first visit, since finding a specific office inside a campus of this size takes longer than expected.
Key things to verify before you go
- Which campus your program is on — this is the single most common source of wasted trips.
- Current notices — merit lists, selected candidate lists, and form-shifting instructions are published as notices and change by admission cycle.
- Office hours and document requirements — bring original documents if you are handling admission or examination matters in person.
If your question is about a specific program, the fastest route is the relevant faculty or department page under PU's Academics section, or the Admissions section for application and merit-list updates.