Introduction to UOC
Discover our history, vision, mission and journey
Introduction to UOC
A university shaped by heritage, driven by knowledge, and committed to building the future of Pakistan.
The Chakwal City
A historic city situated in the Pothohar Plateau, rich in culture, heritage and natural resources.
Chakwal is a city in Rawalpindi Division, Punjab province, Pakistan. It is the 63rd largest city of Pakistan by population and is located approximately 90 kilometres south-west of Islamabad and 270 kilometres from Lahore.
Chakwal is accessible from both Islamabad International Airport and Lahore International Airport. The city is widely known as a martial land because of the significant contribution of its people to the Army and Defence Forces.
The surrounding communities are home to both man-made and natural lakes, adding to the region's distinctive landscape. The district is also recognized for its high literacy and strong tradition of education.
A landscape shaped by centuries of history.
District Chakwal is blessed with rich cultural and archaeological heritage belonging to different phases of human history.
The area possesses remarkable tangible cultural heritage in the form of archaeological mounds, Hindu temples, Sikh Samadhis, ancient bazaars, Havelis, old houses, Shmashana Ghats, baolis and other historic structures.
These remains demonstrate the region's longstanding cultural ties among people of different religions and communities, making Chakwal an area ideally suited for cultural and religious tourism.
Pothohar's Natural Resources
Chakwal is located in the Pothohar Plateau, with nearby districts containing several oil and gas fields that contribute significantly to Pakistan's energy demand. Major oilfields in the region include Khaur, discovered in 1915, and Dhulian, discovered in 1935.
History of University of Chakwal
The Beginning
University of Chakwal is a progeny of Govt. Post Graduate College Chakwal, which has served as a beacon of excellence since its inception in 1949.
Combined with the faculty of engineering, the institution offers a broad arena of higher education in the region.
A Vision for Higher Education
The people of Chakwal had long aspired to establish an institution of higher learning. Khan Sahib Raja Sarfraz Khan came forward to transform that aspiration into reality.
As an M.L.A. of the then Punjab Assembly, he made a significant contribution to establishing the college and generously donated 305 kanals of valuable land for the institution.
University of Chakwal
A historic milestone was reached on January 17, 2020, when Govt. Post Graduate College Chakwal was elevated to the University of Chakwal through a notification by the Government of the Punjab.
On the same historic occasion, the bill establishing the University of Chakwal was presented in the Punjab Assembly by Raja Yasir Hamayun Sarfraz Khan, grandson of Khan Sahib Raja Sarfraz Khan, and was approved unanimously.
Growth built on excellence.
Over the years, distinct positions in education boards, distinctions in university examinations and top positions in Chief Minister debate competitions have remained a matter of pride for the institution.
We are fortunate to have competent, committed, passionate and experienced staff capable of taking on challenges and advancing the mission of the University of Chakwal.
A university on the rise.
UOC is among the fastest growing universities in the country, with major infrastructure development underway under the annual development plan of the Government of Pakistan.
The development programme is expanding both the City Campus and Balkasar Campus, creating an increasingly ambitious platform for education, research and innovation.
City Campus
Balkasar Campus
Infrastructure Development
Accredited. Recognized.
Degree programs at the University of Chakwal are duly accredited by the Higher Education Commission, while engineering programs are accredited by the Pakistan Engineering Council.
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