The University of the Punjab (PU) is a public research university in Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. Founded in 1882, it was the one of the first universities created by the British government in the Indian subcontinent. The first meeting of the University's Senate was on 14 October 1882 at Shimla (then Simla), which marked the formal establishment of the university. Punjab University was the fourth university to be established by the British colonial authorities in the Indian subcontinent; the first three universities were established in other parts of British India. There are 45,678 students (27,907 morning students, 16,552 evening students and 1,219 diploma students). The university has 19 faculties of which there are 138 academic departments, research centres, and institutes. Punjab University has ranked first among large-sized multiple faculty universities by the HEC in 2012. There are also two Nobel Laureates among the university's alumni and former staff. Additionally, the university is also a member of the Association of Commonwealth Universities of the United Kingdom. The university has campuses in Gujranwala, Jhelum, Khanaspur, and Pothohar Campus. Source: Wikipedia (en)