Founded in 1864, Government College University, Lahore is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Lahore (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants), Punjab.  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Higher Education Commission, Pakistan, Government College University, Lahore (GCU) is a medium-sized (EduListing enrollment range: 7,000-7,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Government College University, Lahore (GCU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. See the EduListing degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. 