Lahore College for Women University

Public university in Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan

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Lahore College for Women University
جامعہ خواتین کالج لاہور

Motto	'Discipline Ensures Success'
Type	Public
Established	1922
Vice-Chancellor	Prof. Dr. Shagufta Naz^[1]
Location	Lahore , Punjab , Pakistan
Website	lcwu.edu.pk

The Lahore College for Women University (LCWU) (Urdu: جامعہ خواتین کالج لاہور) Is a public university in Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. Founded in 1922 with a capacity of 60 students, it now has a full-time enrollment of about 15,000 students and admits students at Intermediate, Graduate, Masters and Ph.D. levels.^[2]

History

Founded as an intermediate residential college, named Sir Ganga Ram High School, in 1922, Lahore College for Women University (LCWU) was initially situated on Hall Road, Lahore, accommodating 60 students and 13 staff members.^[3]^[4] By 1950, it relocated to its current location on Jail Road, expanding its capacity to 600 students. In the same year, LCWU partnered with the University of the Punjab, offering 18 undergraduate programs, which expanded to 14 graduate programs within two years. Further academic expansion saw the introduction of postgraduate English classes in 1940, Honors classes in 1949, B.Sc. classes in 1955, and post-graduate classes in Economics and Physics in 1966. By 1979, the curriculum extended to Islamic studies, political science, and psychology.^{[citation needed]}

LCWU achieved administrative and financial autonomy in 1990, marking a significant milestone.^[5] On August 13, 1999, it gained the status of a degree-awarding institution and was promoted to a Women University on September 10, 2002.^[5]

Recognizing the value of social sciences and liberal arts, LCWU maintains a strong focus on these fields. The Department of English, the oldest post-graduate department with over 70 years of existence. Other disciplines, including Urdu, Punjabi, Islamic studies, international relations, political science, fine arts, Pakistan studies, mass communication, and gender and development studies are available at graduate and postgraduate levels.^{[citation needed]}

The Intermediate College of LCWU is affiliated with the Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education, Lahore, contributing significantly to female professional education in the province.^{[citation needed]}

Since its recognition as a university, LCWU has sought to enhance higher education standards, engaging with national industries and forming international university partnerships. In 2021, the university established the Department of Software Engineering.^{[citation needed]}

Libraries

The main library of the university (Sciences, Computer Science and Arts) stocks books, magazines and publications as well as national newspapers.

Besides the main library there are seminar libraries in the post-graduate departments

Book bank

There is a book bank maintained by the Social Work Department. Deserving and needy students are provided with textbooks.

Student activities

To facilitate co-curricular activities and sports, there are student societies and clubs. Presidents and secretaries of these societies are nominated by the teachers. By participating in these activities the students win prizes. The Shaukat Ara Niazi Gold Medal is awarded to students on the basis of best performance in literary pursuits.

'Botanical and Horticultural Society established by Dept. of Botany in 2013, holding interuniversity events with perspectives of Plant Sciences.
Bazzm-e-Mushaira's develops literary and poetic ability among students by arranging poetry events and competitions. Inter-university functions and competitions are arranged
Comp Tech Society is a platform for the student of Computer Science Department to incorporate their extracurricular activities. Students from BS-CS, MS-CS and MIT share their views and arrange events.
The Economics Society arranges seminars, workshops, quiz competitions and essay competitions.
The English Debating Society allows students to present their views, building confidence and oratorical skills.
The Geography Society objective is to enhance student's capabilities, enhance their knowledge, build confidence among students and promote teamwork
The Home Economics Society organizes workshops and competitions.
Iqbal Society (departments of Philosophy and Persian) organize Iqbal Day programs, workshops and seminars highlighting the thought and philosophy of Iqbal.
The Psychology Society has been revived and the members to be elected are interviewed. The society arranges events like workshops, seminars, conferences and lectures.
The Punjabi Debating Society arranges inter-class and intercollegiate debates competitions and prepares students of LCWU to participate in debating competitions in other colleges and universities.
The Shaukat Ara Niazi English Literary Society is named after Shaukat Ara Niazi, a faculty member of the English Department. The society arranges events, quizzes and essay writing competitions to polish students in literary activities.
LCWU's Sports Society is under the department of Physical Education.
The Statistics Society arranges seminars, workshops, quiz competitions and essay competitions.
The Urdu Debating Society deals with debate declamation and speeches.
Under the Urdu Literary Society (Halqa-e-Ehel-e-Qalam) students participate in essay writing competitions at a national level. College- and university-level essay writing competitions are arranged to promote students in literary activities.
Founded in 2022, The "𝐌𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐥 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐭𝐲 (𝐋𝐂𝐖𝐔𝐌𝐔𝐍)" regularly sends its delegations to various institutions, organises mock MUNs, and practice sessions for its delegates. The society has bagged a plethora of awards since its inception.

Notable alumni

References

^ Gabol, Imran (July 5, 2019). "HED appoints VCs of two women universities". DAWN.COM.
^ "History of Lahore College for Women University". Retrieved 27 January 2023.
^ Raza, Ahsan (November 27, 2022). "'Ganga Ram created spaces for well-rounded societies'". DAWN.COM.
^ "The educational hub | Shehr". The News International.
^ ^a ^b Malik, Mansoor (January 13, 2002). "LAHORE: Lahore College to be women university". DAWN.COM.

Universities and colleges in Lahore

Public

Government College University
Government Islamia College
Government M.A.O. Graduate College, Lahore
Information Technology University
King Edward Medical University
Kinnaird College for Women
Lahore College for Women University
National College of Arts
Pakistan Institute of Fashion and Design
University of Education
University of Engineering and Technology
University of Health Sciences
University of the Punjab
University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences
Virtual University of Pakistan

Private

These universities are recognized by the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan.

Engineering universities in Pakistan

Azad Kashmir

Mirpur	Mirpur University of Science & Technology

Balochistan

Khuzdar	Balochistan University of Engineering and Technology
Quetta	Balochistan University of Information Technology, Engineering and Management Sciences

Gilgit-Baltistan

Gilgit	Karakoram International University

Islamabad Capital Territory

Islamabad

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Abbottabad	COMSATS Institute of Information Technology University of Engineering & Technology, Peshawar
Nowshera	College of Aeronautical Engineering Military College of Engineering (Pakistan)
Peshawar	Abasyn University CECOS University of Information Technology and Emerging Sciences City University of Science and Information Technology, Peshawar Iqra National University National University of Computer and Emerging Sciences University of Engineering & Technology, Peshawar Sarhad University of Science and Information Technology
Other	Ghulam Ishaq Khan Institute of Engineering Sciences and Technology (Swabi) University of Engineering & Technology, Peshawar (Bannu) University of Engineering and Technology, Mardan

Punjab

Faisalabad	Government College University, Faisalabad National Textile University NFC Institute of Engineering and Fertilizer Research University of Agriculture, Faisalabad University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore University of Faisalabad National University of Computer and Emerging Sciences
Lahore	COMSATS Institute of Information Technology Government College University, Lahore Hajvery University Lahore College for Women University Lahore University of Management Sciences National University of Computer and Emerging Sciences The Superior College University of Central Punjab University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore University of Lahore University of Management and Technology, Lahore University of South Asia (Pakistan) University of the Punjab
Multan	Bahauddin Zakariya University Muhammad Nawaz Sharif University of Agriculture Muhammad Nawaz Sharif University of Engineering & Technology NFC Institute of Engineering and Technology
Rawalpindi	Army Public College of Management Sciences College of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering COMSATS Institute of Information Technology (Wah) Dr. A. Q. Khan Institute of Computer Sciences and Information Technology Fatima Jinnah Women University Foundation University, Islamabad HITEC University (Taxila) Military College of Signals University of Engineering and Technology, Taxila University of Wah (Wah Cantonment)
Other	Khawaja Fareed University of Engineering and Information Technology (Rahimyar Khan) Islamia University (Bahawalpur) Rachna College of Engineering and Technology (Gujranwala) University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore (Sheikhupura) University of Engineering and Technology, Taxila (Chakwal) University of Gujrat (Gujrat)