Top Colleges in Pakistan

1.Lahore College for Women University 

Lahore College for Women University  is an independent women's university in Lahore, Pakistan, founded as a women's college in May 1922. One of the oldest female institutions of Pakistan, the university has 15,000 students and a teaching faculty of 450. It admits students at the intermediate, bachelors, master's, and Ph.D.levels. Established as an intermediate residential college, it was in a building on Hall Road, Lahore, with a strength of 60 students (25 of whom were boarders) and 13 staff members.

To facilitate co-curricular activities and sports, there are student societies and clubs. Presidents and secretaries of these societies are nominated by the teachers. By participating in these activities the students win prizes. The Shaukat Ara Niazi Gold Medal is awarded to students on the basis of best performance in literary pursuits.

Bazzm-e- Mushaira's develops literary and poetic ability among students by arranging poetry events and competitions. Inter-university functions and competitions are arranged

Comptech Society is a platform for the student of Computer Science Department to incorporate their extracurricular activities. Students from BS-CS, MS-CS and MIT share their views and arrange events.

The Economics Society arranges seminars, workshops, quiz competitions, and essay competitions.

The English Debating Society allows students to present their views, building confidence and oratorical skills.

The Geography Society objective is to enhance student's capabilities, enhance their knowledge, build confidence among students and promote teamwork

The Home Economics Society organizes workshops and competitions.

Iqbal Society (departments of Philosophy and Persian) organize Iqbal Day programs, workshops and seminars highlighting the thought and philosophy of Iqbal.

The Psychology Society has been revived and the members to be elected are interviewed. The society arranges events like workshops, seminars, conferences and lectures.

The Punjabi Debating Society arranges inter-class and intercollegiate debates competitions and prepares students of LCWU to participate in debating competitions in other colleges and universities.

The Shaukat Ara Niazi English Literary Society is named after Shaukat Ara Niazi, a faculty member of the English Department. The society arranges events, quizzes, and essay writing competitions to polish students in literary activities.

LCWU's Sports Society is under the department of Physical Education.

The Statistics Society arranges seminars, workshops, quiz competitions, and essay competitions.

The Urdu Debating Society deals with debate declamation and speeches.

Under the Urdu Literary Society (Halqa-e-Ehel-e-Qalam) students participate in essay writing competitions at a national level. College- and university-level essay writing competitions are arranged to promote students in literary activities.

Lahore College for Women University has established a Research Center to provide students with facilities and services for advance research.

The Motto of Kinnaird “Light to guide us, courage to support us and love to unite us”. In these simple but stirring words lies the quintessence of the spirit of Kinnaird, the oldest and most distinguished women’s college of Pakistan. Kinnaird is an institution of learning where a unique and productive blend of education and values has continued to flourish for ninety five years.

Intermediate classes began in 1913, followed by B.A. Classes four years later. But even at that early stage Kinnaird sensed the need for more room to grow and so the college moved to Lake Road in 1926. In 1933, land was acquired near Lahore’s famous canal and new buildings were constructed to house the streaming numbers of girls who flocked to this institution. By 1939 the twenty acre campus was humming with activity. Today Kinnaird ranks as the country’s premier institution for education where over 3300 students are enrolled at present

Today Kinnaird ranks as the country’s premier institution for education where over 3,300 students are enrolled at present.

Kinnaird College for Women offered following programs

Intermediate

Undergraduate

Postgraduate

2.Government College University 
The Government College University or GCU is a public research university located in the downtown, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. Its alumni network includes two Nobel Prize laureates Abdus Salam and Har Gobind Khorana, as well as philosopher Muhammad Iqbal, World Court President Muhammad Zafarullah Khan, four prime ministers of Pakistan and several Rhodes Scholars.

It was one of the oldest colleges in Pakistan as well as one of the oldest institutions of higher learning in the Muslim world. It was founded in 1864 as an affiliate college of Calcutta University under the leadership of Gottlieb Wilhelm Leitner, a professor at King's College London. In 1882 it was affiliated with the University of the Punjab. In 2002, It was granted university status by the Government of Pakistan ; the word college is retained in its title for preserving its historical roots.

GCU has grown into one of the largest universities in Lahore with 10,808 students and 376 faculty members with 103 PhDs amongst them offering undergraduate, post-graduate, and doctoral studies with an emphasis on science and arts.Its departments of physics and mathematics has international prestige. GCU has four faculties, 29 academic departments and four research institutes.

The GCU secured its second position in the medium category by the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan (HEC) in 2013. GCU has the highest graduation rate in the country, with an average of 95.5% annually. Alumni of the GCU are called Ravians which is derived word from the name of the student magazine "Ravi", published by the administration of the college; the magazine name is inspired by the Ravi River. The GCU is noted for its historical roots and attracted notable scholars such as Leitner, Abdus Salam and philosopher Muhammad Iqbal to studied and became alumnus of the GCU.

3.Forman Christian College 

Forman Christian College is a independent research liberal arts university located in Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan founded in 1864. The university is administered by the Presbyterian Church and follows an American-style curriculum.

Founded in 1864 by American Presbyterian missionary Dr. Charles William Forman initially named as Mission College the name was changed to Forman Christian College in 1894 in honor of the founder. Forman served as an associated college of the University of Calcutta until 1947 when it became affiliated with the University of Punjab. In 2004, the government granted it university charter hence providing it with degree awarding authority.

The college was initially based in the Rang Mahal in Walled City of Lahore, which was leased by Dr. Charles from the grand wazir of Emperor Shah Jahan with the support from foreign missions. In 1889 it was shifted to Napier Road and was inaugurated by the Henry Petty-Fitzmaurice, 5th Marquess of Lansdowne. Again, in 1940, the college was moved to its present campus on the banks of the Lahore Canal in 1940. The college remained financial autonomous until 1960 when Pakistani government began annual grants to the college for its nursing program.^[5] The college was nationalised in 1972 until 2003 when the control was returned to the Presbyterian Church.

Forman is also known for its noted alumni and staff, including Nobel laureate Arthur Compton, former Indian Prime Minister I. K. Gujral, former Pakistani Presidents Farooq Leghari and Pervez Musharraf, and activist Eqbal Ahmad. As of 2016, Forman is home to 6,347 students, 220 full-time faculty members with over 100 possessing PhDs, and 21,700 strong alumni.^[4] Christians make up nearly 15% of the student body while the college runs a $1 million fund to finance scholarships for its students. As of 2016, the college has been ranked 9th highest in Pakistan among medium-sized universities and is the only institute in Pakistan which is a member of the Global Liberal Arts Alliance.
4.Punjab Group of Colleges

The inception of one of the best colleges and universities in Pakistan in 1985, laid the foundation of the Punjab Group with the aim of academic excellence at all levels along with shaping the future of its students. Over the span of almost 31 years, it has successfully emerged as the largest educational system in Pakistan, with nearly 450,000 students nationwide. It has developed its roots in a range of educational, technological, media and communicational initiatives. Significant developments under the umbrella of this group are Punjab Colleges, University of Central Punjab, Mohammad Ali Jinnah University, Capital University of Science and Technology, Allied Schools, Education for All (EFA) schools, DunyaTv, Roznama Dunya and Tower Technologies.

5.Aitchison college

 Aitchison College is an independent, semi-private boys school for boarding and day students from grade 1–13. The school is located in Lahore, Pakistan.

Established in 1886, it has a tradition of providing an education that uses academics, sports, and co-curricular activities as tools for character development. The school follows a curriculum designed to culminate in International GCE O and ALevel qualifications and is geared towards preparing students for university education. The institute is a Cambridge Examination Centre. Aitchison College is a member of G20 Schools of the World.It was originally formed on January 2, 1886 as the Punjab Chiefs’ College and was renamed Aitchison College on November 13, 1886.The college celebrated its 130th anniversary in 2016.

6.Quen Mery college Lahore

Established on 10th December, 1908 as Victoria May Girls High School for the education of the daughters of the elite, the rulers of princely states, landed gentry, judges, etc it was run on the pattern of an English public school and a number of Englishwomen were recruited to work in the new school. On 17 November, 1911 the institution was upgraded and renamed Queen Mary College in honor of the Queen Consort of King George V of Great Britain. As most of the students admitted to the school observed purdah, the institution came to be known as the “Purdah school”. Within a short span of time, Queen Mary College acquired a reputation for excellence

Queen Mary College starting in 1908 with a group of only 11 students, now has about 7,000 students with a faculty of 244 members. It is a special institution where education is imparted from Class 1 to the Postgraduate level. It comprises 4 sections and each section is supervised by a Section Head. The Principal is the Chief Administrator. The 4 sections are Junior, Senior, College and the Postgraduate Section. This College is reputed for well-equipped laboratories and spacious lecture theaters.

In January 1998, Queen Mary College was granted an autonomous status. This renowned institution has advanced further with the grant of administrative and financial powers. Queen Mary College is fully prepared to face the formidable challenges of the 21st century.

7.KIPS College

 In the last two decades, KIPS has earned outstanding success through its schools, colleges, evening coaching and other educational projects. KIPS is the fastest growing institution and the most reliable name in providing quality education. If you are thinking about the next stage in your education, from school to college, you need not go anywhere. KIPS will help you discover why so many students, just like you, want to join us. We have modern campuses with superb facilities. We offer a wide-range and varied choices of courses on different educational levels. Our devoted team and students have produced commendable results in all kinds of entry tests and board exams.

Our students speak highly of our supportive, experienced & specialist staff. At KIPS; we train and prepare our students for the challenges and responsibilities of life ahead. If you need advice and guidance about your educational desires, we will help you through your choices.

8.OPF Boys College Islamabad

OPF Boys College Islamabad is an educational institution located in the centre of Islamabad, Pakistan. The college is run as a project of Overseas Pakistanis Foundation (OPF). The college started functioning on 12 September 2001

OPF Boys College Islamabad occupies an important position among the elite institutions of the country. Today, alumni of this college are occupying positions of eminence in various fields; all dedicated to the service of our motherland as responsible and useful members of the society.

In addition to imparting formal academic education to the students, OPF Boys College provides them with ample opportunities to exploit their innate talent to polish their creative, artistic and leadership skills.

9.Army Public Schools & Colleges System (or APSACS)

Army Public Schools & Colleges System (or APSACS) is an educational institution with branches located in the four provinces of Pakistan. There are a total of 36 branches in the whole country. There are warm and south regions in Pakistan . They are sub-divided into 11 regions.

Army Public Schools and Colleges System Secretariat serves as a central unifying body which ensures uniformity and standardization amongst branches of Army Public Schools and Colleges spread across Pakistan. The Secretariat provides strategic support to the System in Academic planning, Staff Development and training. Its goal is to develop Army Public Schools & Colleges into a leading education system which is completely standardized and capable of imparting child friendly futuristic learning and quality education at affordable costs.

APSACS Secretariat, acts as a central resource which provides guidance in all technical aspects of education to all schools throughout the year. It serves as a nerve centre of the system by regulating communication and coordination amongst schools. A total number of 151 + 5 (denotified) Schools (the number is increasing with registration of new schools all the time) operate under the jurisdiction of the APSACS Secretariat through a setup of 11 Regional Offices. The Secretariat prepare all academic programmes related to educational planning, Based on Curriculum, selection of textbooks to meet the learning outcomes, Weekly Syllabus Breakups and Examination Paper are sent to each school through these regional offices). Academic, Training and Evaluation calendars, all record keeping registers, student dairies and notebooks etc are designed and dispatched from the Secretariat. Weekly syllabus Breakups with guidelines for lesson planning, assessment, policies. projects, time and classroom management are provided to all schools.

APSACS Secretariat has an elaborate training program, which schedules training workshops for teachers, middle and senior school leaders, school management and Regional Coordinators. Extensive training is being provided each year to train teachers about state-of-the-art teaching methodologies, and Assessment policies and other Curriculum Based and Book Based training. APSACS Secretariat has a strong team of highly skilled educationists, with experience in teaching and school staff management, The three main work domains where the Secretariat is assisting the schools are Curriculum Planning & Development, Assessment & Examinations and Teachers Training. To meet the ever-increasing demand of constant research in educational planning, Computer Research and Resource Department has been set up in the Secretariat. To ensure quality and standardization, a Review and Quality Assurance Department has also been set up which reviews all publications and material being sent. The Secretariat has an Information Technology Department which has developed an indigenous software, APSACS Management Software, which is weaving the APSACS schools into a network of standardized procedures, information sharing & providing a data base.

APSACS website provides a resource for teaching and learning as well as a forum for parents to become a part of the learning triangle. APSACS Values Education Programme focuses on global citizenship emotional well being and developing better human beings who can contribute in creating a conflict free world based on peace & harmony.

10.CADET COLLEGE RAWALPINDI

Education, in the present age, has become multi-dimensional, multi-disciplined and challenging, becoming the top priority for every socially and economically strong country. Pakistan Education Development Organisation (PEDO) is a registered body, established to develop sound educational bodies with state-of-the-art facilities. One such project is CADET COLLEGE RAWALPINDI located at the heart of the country, near Islamabad. The college provides education to its cadets from class VII to F.Sc level. The college encourages cadets to develop their aptitude for any pursuit / career of their liking while providing all the study/career counseling required.

11.Cadet College jhang

The Cadet College Jhang envisages the provision of quality education to its cadets on modern lines commensurate with national aspirations in accordance with the principles of Islam and present day technological demands in an atmosphere conducive to their healthy, mental & physical development.

The college prepares the Cadets for the Secondary School and Intermediate Examinations conducted by the Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education Lahore, General Certificate of Education "O Levels" from Cambridge University, United Kingdom and the Agha Khan University Examination Board..

12.Military College Jhelum or MCJ

Military College Jhelum or MCJ, is a military high school, located at Sarai Alamgir (Jhelum District) but now in (Gujrat District), Pakistan. Though it is physically located in Gujrat District, due to its very close proximity it is still associated with the City of Jhelum, and is considered to be in the cantonment limit of Jhelum. The institution feeds the Pakistan Military Academy, Kakul. Military College Jhelum is one of three military colleges in Pakistan; the others being Military College Murree and Military College Sui.

The college's foundation stone was laid on 3 March 1922 by the Prince of Wales.As the King George Royal Indian Military School (KGRIMS) at the Jhelum and Jallandhar cantonments in Punjab Province (Jallandhar is now in Indian state of Punjab but the school was relocated and renamed as the Chail Military School). Regular classes at the college began on 15 September 1925.

Every year parents day is celebrated at Military College Jhelum in which cadets indulge in different activities such as parade, horse jumping, gymnastics and different science and arts club activities. On this occasion, the champion house is also declared.

13.The Fazlehaq College Mardan 

 The Fazlehaq College Mardan is a residential college in Mardan, Pakistan. The boarding school has 600 students, most of which live on site. The students are called 'The Fighting Haqs', and the school motto is 'Know Thyself'. The current Principal of the college is Col (Retd.) Sultan Zeb.

The College was founded in 1983 by General Fazle Haq, governor of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and educator Abdul Ali Khan, son of politician Bachi Khan and brother of poet and philosopher Abdul Ghani Khan was its first Principal. Classes began on May 2, 1985, under the leadership of Ali Khan.

The college is divided into three schools. These include the Preparatory School, the Junior School and the Senior School. Each school has its own head teacher, its own set of teaching staff and its own motto.

14.Abbottabad Public School (APS)

Abbottabad Public School (APS), formerly Railway Public School and Abbottabad Public School and College, is a public, all boys, boarding school for 7th to 12th grade students, located in Abbottabad, Pakistan. APS follows the philosophy of the British boarding schools where academic rigour is balanced with a disciplined boarding life with activities ranging from intramural sports to debating and cultural events. Abbottabad Public School is located at an altitude of about 4500 feet.

In 1957, Pakistan Railways opened up a school outside Abbottabad on official railway land 'donated' by Sardar Bahadur Khan,[citation needed] brother of General (self-proclaimed Field Marshal) Ayub Khan from Haripur, Hazara. who later became the President of Pakistan. The school was called Railway Public School. After two years it was closed and then after a gap of one year, in April 1961, the school was renamed as Abbottabad Public School.

In 1986, Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq, the then President, renamed the institution as Abbottabad Public School. The school Board of Governors, in its meeting on July 20, 2002, deleted the words “and College” and gave the institute its original name Abbottabad Public School. It is popularly known as APS and its alumni as Abbottonians. Abbottabad Public School had the word "College" attached to it sometime in the 90's. The founding Principal was M. A. Rahman.

The main campus is 10 km outside Abbottabad on the road (Mansehra Road) that eventually becomes Karakoram Highway. It covers an area of about 55 acres (220,000 m2). The school is surrounded by deep natural ravine in almost a U-shape. The only non-crevice side faces a high mountain. The Karakoram Highway passes between the school and the mountain.

15.Cadet College, Hasan Abdal (CCH)

Cadet College, Hasan Abdal (CCH) is a residential secondary school located in Hasan Abdal, Attock District, Punjab, Pakistan. The college has over 500 students aged 13–18 years.[1] Each class has c.110 students.[2] The main aim of the academic program is to train students to become future officers in the Pakistani Military. The college has a distinctly Muslim curriculum for all students, including those from overseas.

16.Cadet College Murree

Cadet College Ghora Gali is an established military preparatory school located in Ghora Gali Murree, Pakistan. The cadet college prepares its students for Pakistani higher education. It largely acts as a preparatory school to the Pakistani Armed Forces and places great emphasis on sports, character development, and academics

The main objective of the College is to prepare Cadets for Secondary and Intermediate Examination conducted byBoard of Intermediate and Secondary Education, Rawalpindi. In addition to this, we aim at providing quality education coupled with Islamic Ideology, traditions and culture to mould the young generation into true Muslims, patriotic citizens and effective leaders in all walks of life to shoulder the responsibilities with courage, credibility and confidence.

Physical Training is also compulsory part of the routine followed in the College to make the Cadets physically fit and to prepare them for induction in Pakistan armed forces. However, they are free to pursue any field of study and take up any career after the completion of studies in the College.

17.Lahore Garrison College

Lahore Garrison  College is an important milestone in the history of higher education in Pakistan. This institute was established in 2001, in order to meet the global challenges it is necessary to touch the highest literacy rates while producing skillful and productive graduates in all fields of knowledge.

Lahore Garrison University has been established to achieve the goal of excellence and quality education in minimum possible time. At present, LGU is running Undergraduate, Graduate, Masters, M. Phil and Ph.D. programs in various disciplines.

This college has the separate branch for Girls, in which they provide scientific education as well as Islamic education. It is not just a college it is an uprising in the education system of the world by giving an easy way to learn, understand Quran and Arabic language along with modern disciplines under one roof matchless boarding services, beautiful and safe environment with reasonable fee. Garrison College for women is having the teaching faculty, best academic excellence and a lot of learning resources.

18.Cadet College Skardu 

Cadet College Skardu is a military high school located at Skardu, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan. The college was established in 2001 and is the first institution of its kind in the Gilgit-Baltistan. The college is funded by the Federal Government and is being administered by the Ministry of Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan Affairs.

 The campus of Cadet College Skardu is located in the center of Skardu valley next to the Skardu airport in Hotto town. Skardu is linked to Islamabad International Airport by a daily flight. It takes about forty five to sixty minutes to fly from Islamabad to Skardu. The college is approximately 7,000 feet (2,100 m) above sea level.

19.Beaconhouse school system 

The first Beaconhouse school opened in Lahore, Pakistan, in 1975. From its initial association in the 1980s with the Moray House School of Education in Scotland, to its teacher training programme initiated in 1993 in collaboration with the University of Bradford, Beaconhouse has organised in-service teacher training. Today, more than half its teachers have internationally recognised teaching certificates while the rest are enrolled in the permanent in-service programme. In addition, Beaconhouse sends senior academics to the UK annually to pursue master's degrees in education and professional development.

In 1996, the World Bank Group, through its private sector wing, the International Finance Corporation, entered into a financing arrangement with Beaconhouse aimed at the construction of new school campuses.

In September 2012, the founder and chairperson of the Beaconhouse Group, Mrs. Nasreen Mahmud Kasuri, received a "Pakistan Women Power 100 award".

The first Beaconhouse school, Les Anges Montessori Academy, opened in Lahore, Pakistan, in 1975. Today, Beaconhouse has established over 146 private schools in more than 30 cities aross Pakistan.These institutions collectively provide preschool education, primary education, secondary education and preparation for the international General Certificate of Education (GCE) and local Secondary School Certificate (SSC) examinations. 

Beaconhouse has also helped fund or manage several other educational programs in Pakistan:

The Educators, a separate private school network

TNS Beaconhouse, the first school in Pakistan to embrace the Reggio Emilia approach[6]

Gymboree Play and Music, an international franchise of play centres for which Beaconhouse is Pakistan's franchise. 

The Early Years, a child development centre in Lahore, Pakistan

Bubbles, a playgroup programme developed by Beaconhouse, offered at selected schools

The Discovery Centre SmartSchool in Karachi, Pakistan

Beaconhouse National University, a private liberal arts university in Lahore, whose establishment was assisted by a US$6 million contribution from Beaconhouse.

Concordia Colleges, a group of college campuses established in 2014 in several cities in Pakistan