University of the Punjab - PU (reviews)

I studied at Punjab University for four years, and to be honest, I’m quite disappointed with how things have changed over time. When I first joined, the system and rules were much better, but now there’s a clear lack of merit and transparency. It often feels like if you don’t have connections with people in higher management, you’ll struggle to get the support or recognition you deserve.

The staff is mostly outdated, following old concepts with little motivation to improve or adopt new teaching methods. The lab facilities are poorly maintained, and the overall environment lacks innovation and fairness. I truly hope the university takes serious steps to upgrade its staff, improve the labs, and remove internal politics, so students can focus on learning without unnecessary stress.

The Punjab university is top university in Pakistan located in Lahore which is capital of Punjab. The university offers wide range of programmes. Above all the environment is great, and non of the students feels threaten in the university premises. The teaching faculty are very knowledgeable where most of the teachers were PHD level. The start of the lecture is with real life examples, with context of the topic and involving each and every student in the discussion leads to great classroom experience where none of the students feels ignored. Overall, the Punjab University is the best university in Punjab and Pakistan for your bachelors and master degrees. It is highly recommended.

My five years studying Architecture at the University of the Punjab, old campus, were some of the most challenging and formative years of my life. My overall opinion is mixed but leans towards gratitude. The university gave me a solid foundation, but it wasn’t always an easy journey.

What I really liked was the unique atmosphere of the old campus itself. Studying architecture surrounded by such historic and beautiful buildings was a constant source of inspiration. The best part, however, was the people. We had a few truly passionate professors who weren’t just teachers but mentors. They pushed us to think deeply about design and space. The studio culture was also special; those long nights working alongside my classmates created a strong sense of family and taught me the value of collaboration and perseverance.

On the other hand, there were significant drawbacks. The biggest issue was that the curriculum and facilities felt outdated. We learned the essential principles of architecture, but the technology and software taught were often behind what the modern industry uses. This meant I had to be proactive and learn new programs on my own. Furthermore, the university administration could be very bureaucratic and slow, making simple tasks more complicated than they needed to be.

So, would I recommend it? Yes, but with a clear warning. I would recommend this program to a student who is self-motivated, resourceful, and values a strong traditional foundation. If you are someone who expects a modern, streamlined education with the latest technology, you will likely be frustrated. But if you are prepared to learn the core principles from the university and supplement your skills independently, the historic environment and the resilience you build are invaluable. It’s an education that shapes not just your portfolio, but also your character.

I studied in Hailey College of Banking and finance in my first 3 years of degree our principal was professor Mubashir who was a bit old school as he was an old age guy so the environment was a bit conservative but in my last year Sir Mehta became principal.As most of his qualification was from Turkey so I realized that it influenced our campus environment a lot.He also taught us in 3rd semester.All other teachers were very professional.They came in class delivered their lecturers ta da no extra curriculum activities .Only sports week was a source of amusement.But in my last year Qawali night, business week,project week etc activities came into life ahhh what a rollercoaster journey it was