University of Central Punjab

The University of Central Punjab is a private university in Lahore that began operations in 1999 and was chartered in 2002. It offers around 97 programs across nine faculties including IT, engineering, pharmacy, business, law and media.

Quick Facts

City	Lahore (Johar Town)
Province / Region	Punjab
Established	1999 (operations began); chartered 2002
Sector	Private
HEC Recognition	check official website (hec.gov.pk)
Official Website	ucp.edu.pk
Admissions Portal	ucp.edu.pk/admissions

Main Programs Offered

Undergraduate programs are offered in the following faculties and disciplines (see the official website for the complete and current list):

BS Computer Science
BS Software Engineering
BS Artificial Intelligence / Data Science
BBA
BS Accounting and Finance
Doctor of Pharmacy
LLB (Hons)
BS Engineering programs

Admission Process

Apply online at admissions.ucp.edu.pk and pay the processing fee online, by bank transfer or at the Admissions Office. Applicants receive a reference number and a letter with their admission test date and venue; merit lists are posted on ucp.edu.pk. Admissions open twice a year (Fall and Spring), while Engineering, Pharmacy and Law admit in Fall only.

Entry Test and Merit

UCP conducts its own admission test (sample papers are on the admissions site), with interviews for some programs. Merit formula: check official website.

Approximate Fee Range

Check official website.

Useful Links

Official website
Online admissions portal
Current admission schedules on Pak Student Hub
Entry test details and Merit Calculator
Admission guides and all universities

Last updated: 18 October 2026. Information is compiled from the official university website and HEC. Always confirm deadlines, fees and eligibility on the official website before applying.