GC University Faisalabad is the leading institution in the region renowned for its art, culture, research programs and activities. With strong industry linkage and market oriented programs, it is a rapidly growing university striving for excellence in every field of professional environment.

History

The Journey of GC University Faisalabad started in 1897 as a Municipal Middle School. it was housed in the building of the present Govt. College for Women Karkhana Bazar, Faisalabad, and was upgraded to High School in September 1905. In 1916, the provincial government took over the management of this institution and moved it to the present building. It became Intermediate College in 1924 and Degree College in October 1933 and a Postgraduate College in 1963. The college had a great history of excellence. It produced renowned scholars and professionals and attracted distinguished professors to its ranks. The General (Rtd) Khalid Maqbool, Ex. Governor of the Punjab, Dr M. Yaqoob, Ex. Governor of State Bank of Pakistan, renowned scientist Dr. Ishfaq Ahmed, Dr. Habib Ullah Jamal, Vice Chancellor University of Engineering and Technology Texila, Air Marshal (Rtd.) Chhabra of Indian Air Force and renowned poet Noon Meem Rashid are some of the Leading figures it has produced. GC University Faisalabad is also best in sports it produced best of test cricketers for Pakistan in shape of Rameez Raja and Waseem Raja. And famous Hockey player Shehbaz Sinior.

The GC University Faisalabad has emerged as a leading centre of quality education and research in a short span of time. The University has developed strong linkage with all the segments of society. It caters to the needs of the industry and market. The University has also become a hub of Social and cultural activities. The focus of the university is to produce competent professionals equipped with all the communication and managerial skills to lead the market and industry. The university inculcates critical and creative spirit among its students.

GC University producing some of the best professionals in the market particularly Its Computer Science department is providing highly talented people, Microsoft Google, IBM and all other leading industries are looking for their graduates.(Atiq-ur-Rehman Software Engineer at Smonte Public School)

Departments

Arts and Social Sciences

• Applied Linguistics
• Applied Psychology
• Economics
• Education
• English
• Fine Arts
• History and Pakistan Studies
• Mass Communication
• Political Science
• Sociology

Islamic and Oriental Learning

• Arabic
• Islamic Studies
• Punjabi
• Urdu

Management and Administrative Sciences

• College of Management Studies
• College of Commerce
• Public Administration
• College of Law

Science & Technology

• Applied Chemistry
• Bio-informatics and Biotechnology
• Botany
• Chemistry
• College of Pharmacy
• Computer Science
• Electrical Engineering
• Environmental Sciences
• Food Science
• Geography
• Home and Food Sciences
• Information Technology
• Mathematics
• Microbiology
• Pharmacy
• Physics
• Software Engineering
• Statistics
• Wildlife and Fisheries

Faisalabad Institute of Textile & Fashion Design (FITFD)

Faisalabad Institute of Textile & Fashion Design FITFD offers students, the opportunity to pursue study of the Art & Design and Management Sciences within small learning communities with all the advantages afforded by a large comprehensive research institution.

From the most traditional methods to the advanced technology, FITFD is dedicated to providing education to inspiring and talented students who share our belief that these programs are fundamental to life in the 21st century.

http://www.gcuf.edu.pk/fitfd/fitfd.html