Government College University, Lahore

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Government College University

Other name	GCU
Former names	Government College (GC)
Motto	Educating People for tomorrow (historical) Courage to Know (present)
Type	Public
Established	1864; 160 years ago (1864)
Accreditation	Higher Education Commission Pakistan Engineering Council Pakistan Bar Council
Chancellor	Governor of the Punjab
Vice-Chancellor	Ahmad Adnan[1]
Academic staff	454[2]
Administrative staff	103[2]
Students	10,662[2]
Undergraduates	5,831[2]
Postgraduates	1,712[2]
Doctoral students	520[2]
Other students	Intermediate, Certifications[2]
Location	Lahore , Punjab , Pakistan 31°34′24″N 74°18′28″E / 31.5732°N 74.3079°E / 31.5732; 74.3079
Campus	Urban
Colours	Royal blue, goldenrod, maroon
Website	gcu.edu.pk

The Government College University (colloquially known as GCU; Punjabi, Urdu: گورنمنٹ کالج یونیورسٹی) is a public research university in Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. GCU is ranked among the most prestigious academic institutions in Pakistan. Founded as Government College, Lahore, in 1864 under British administration, it became a university in year 2002.