Government College Women University, Faisalabad
Government College Women University is a public-sector university in Faisalabad, Punjab, recognised by the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan.
Quick Facts
| Location | Faisalabad |
|---|---|
| Province | Punjab |
| Private or Government | Public (Government) |
| Institution Type | University |
| HEC Recognition | HEC Recognized |
| Website | https://gcwuf.edu.pk/ |
About
Government College Women University, Faisalabad is a public-sector university in Faisalabad, Punjab, recognised by the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan. It is a women-only institution, part of the network of dedicated women’s institutions that widen access to higher education in Pakistan.
Government College Women University operates as a multi-faculty institution rather than a single-discipline school.
Location and Address
The institution is located at Government College Women University, Faisalabad.
Degree Programs and Fee Structure
| Program | Duration | Eligibility | Fees whole programme |
|---|---|---|---|
| ADP Early Childhood Education Evening programme | 2 years | 197,900 (2026) | |
| Associate Degree in Botany (ADP) Morning programme | 2 years | 166,850 (2026) | |
| Associate Degree in Botany (ADP) Evening programme | 2 years | 219,500 (2026) | |
| Associate Degree in Computer Science (ADP) Morning programme | 2 years | 213,000 (2026) | |
| Associate Degree in Computer Science (ADP) Evening programme | 2 years | 290,350 (2026) | |
| Associate Degree in Cyber Security (ADP) Morning programme | 2 years | 213,000 (2026) | |
| Associate Degree in Cyber Security (ADP) Evening programme | 2 years | 290,350 (2026) | |
| Associate Degree in Economics (ADP) Morning programme | 2 years | 153,800 (2026) | |
| Associate Degree in Economics (ADP) Evening programme | 2 years | 197,900 (2026) | |
| Associate Degree in Education (ADP) Morning programme | 2 years | 153,800 (2026) | |
| Associate Degree in Education (ADP) Evening programme | 2 years | 197,900 (2026) | |
| Associate Degree in Gender Studies (ADP) Morning programme | 2 years | 153,800 (2026) | |
| Associate Degree in Gender Studies (ADP) Evening programme | 2 years | 197,900 (2026) | |
| Associate Degree in Geography (ADP) Morning programme | 2 years | 166,850 (2026) | |
| Associate Degree in Geography (ADP) Evening programme | 2 years | 219,500 (2026) | |
| Associate Degree in Information Technology (ADP) Morning programme | 2 years | 213,000 (2026) | |
| Associate Degree in Information Technology (ADP) Evening programme | 2 years | 290,350 (2026) | |
| Associate Degree in Psychology (ADP) Morning programme | 2 years | 160,450 (2026) | |
| Associate Degree in Psychology (ADP) Evening programme | 2 years | 206,800 (2026) | |
| Associate Degree in Sociology (ADP) Morning programme | 2 years | 153,800 (2026) | |
| Associate Degree in Sociology (ADP) Evening programme | 2 years | 197,900 (2026) | |
| Associate Degree in Zoology (ADP) Morning programme | 2 years | 166,850 (2026) | |
| Associate Degree in Zoology (ADP) Evening programme | 2 years | 219,500 (2026) | |
| B.Ed Morning programme | 4 years | 287,000 (2026) | |
| B.Ed Evening programme | 4 years | 374,200 (2026) | |
| B.Ed Morning programme | 1.5 years | 143,168 (2026) | |
| B.Ed Morning programme | 2.5 years | 224,500 (2026) | |
| B.Ed Evening programme | 1.5 years | 190,550 (2026) | |
| B.Ed Evening programme | 2.5 years | 286,250 (2026) | |
| BS Accounting & Finance Morning programme | 4 years | 321,500 (2026) | |
| BS Accounting & Finance Evening programme | 4 years | 431,000 (2026) | |
| BS Arabic Morning programme | 4 years | 287,000 (2026) | |
| BS Arabic Evening programme | 4 years | 374,200 (2026) | |
| BS BBA Business Administration Evening programme | 4 years | 431,000 (2026) | |
| BS BFA Graphic Design Evening programme | 4 years | 451,750 (2026) | |
| BS BFA Interior Design Evening programme | 4 years | 451,750 (2026) | |
| BS BFA Visual Arts Evening programme | 4 years | 451,750 (2026) | |
| BS Biochemistry Morning programme | 4 years | 313,350 (2026) | |
| BS Biochemistry Evening programme | 4 years | 417,700 (2026) | |
| BS Biology Morning programme | 4 years | 313,350 (2026) | |
| BS Biology Evening programme | 4 years | 417,700 (2026) | |
| BS Biotechnology Morning programme | 4 years | 313,350 (2026) | |
| BS Biotechnology Evening programme | 4 years | 417,700 (2026) | |
| BS Botany Morning programme | 4 years | 313,350 (2026) | |
| BS Botany Evening programme | 4 years | 417,700 (2026) | |
| BS Chemistry Morning programme | 4 years | 313,350 (2026) | |
| BS Chemistry Evening programme | 4 years | 417,700 (2026) | |
| BS Commerce Morning programme | 4 years | 321,500 (2026) | |
| BS Commerce Evening programme | 4 years | 431,000 (2026) | |
| BS Computational Physics Morning programme | 4 years | 313,350 (2026) | |
| BS Computational Physics Evening programme | 4 years | 417,700 (2026) | |
| BS Computer Science Morning programme | 4 years | 429,000 (2026) | |
| BS Computer Science Evening programme | 4 years | 604,000 (2026) | |
| BS Data Analytics Morning programme | 4 years | 313,350 (2026) | |
| BS Data Analytics Evening programme | 4 years | 417,700 (2026) | |
| BS Economics Morning programme | 4 years | 287,000 (2026) | |
| BS Economics Evening programme | 4 years | 374,200 (2026) | |
| BS English Morning programme | 4 years | 300,500 (2026) | |
| BS English Evening programme | 4 years | 392,000 (2026) | |
| BS Fashion Design Morning programme | 4 years | 411,500 (2026) | |
| BS Fashion Design Evening programme | 4 years | 569,450 (2026) | |
| BS Food Science and Technology Morning programme | 4 years | 313,350 (2026) | |
| BS Food Science and Technology Evening programme | 4 years | 417,700 (2026) | |
| BS Forensic Science Morning programme | 4 years | 313,350 (2026) | |
| BS Forensic Science Evening programme | 4 years | 417,700 (2026) | |
| BS Gender Studies Morning programme | 4 years | 287,000 (2026) | |
| BS Gender Studies Evening programme | 4 years | 374,200 (2026) | |
| BS Geography Morning programme | 4 years | 313,350 (2026) | |
| BS Geography Evening programme | 4 years | 417,700 (2026) | |
| BS Global Climate Change Evening programme | 4 years | 417,700 (2026) | |
| BS Government and Public Policy Morning programme | 4 years | 321,500 (2026) | |
| BS Health And Physical Education Morning programme | 4 years | 287,000 (2026) | |
| BS Health And Physical Education Evening programme | 4 years | 374,200 (2026) | |
| BS History Morning programme | 4 years | 287,000 (2026) | |
| BS History Evening programme | 4 years | 374,200 (2026) | |
| BS Home Economics Morning programme | 4 years | 287,000 (2026) | |
| BS Home Economics Evening programme | 4 years | 374,200 (2026) | |
| BS Human Nutrition and Dietetics Morning programme | 4 years | 328,050 (2026) | |
| BS Human Nutrition and Dietetics Evening programme | 4 years | 437,500 (2026) | |
| BS in Islamic Banking and Finance Morning programme | 4 years | 321,500 (2026) | |
| BS in Islamic Banking and Finance Evening programme | 4 years | 431,000 (2026) | |
| BS Information Management Morning programme | 4 years | 287,000 (2026) | |
| BS Information Management Evening programme | 4 years | 374,200 (2026) | |
| BS Information Technology Morning programme | 4 years | 429,000 (2026) | |
| BS Information Technology Evening programme | 4 years | 604,000 (2026) | |
| BS International Relations Morning programme | 4 years | 287,000 (2026) | |
| BS International Relations Evening programme | 4 years | 374,200 (2026) | |
| BS Islamic Studies Morning programme | 4 years | 287,000 (2026) | |
| BS Islamic Studies Evening programme | 4 years | 374,200 (2026) | |
| BS Mathematics Morning programme | 4 years | 313,350 (2026) | |
| BS Mathematics Evening programme | 4 years | 417,700 (2026) | |
| BS Media and Communication Studies Morning programme | 4 years | 287,000 (2026) | |
| BS Media and Communication Studies Evening programme | 4 years | 374,200 (2026) | |
| BS Medical Lab Technology Allied Health Sciences Morning programme | 4 years | 328,050 (2026) | |
| BS Medical Lab Technology Allied Health Sciences Evening programme | 4 years | 437,500 (2026) | |
| BS Microbiology and Molecular Genetics Morning programme | 4 years | 313,350 (2026) | |
| BS Microbiology and Molecular Genetics Evening programme | 4 years | 417,700 (2026) | |
| BS Pakistan Studies Morning programme | 4 years | 287,000 (2026) | |
| BS Pakistan Studies Evening programme | 4 years | 374,200 (2026) | |
| BS Physics Morning programme | 4 years | 313,350 (2026) | |
| BS Physics Evening programme | 4 years | 417,700 (2026) | |
| BS Political Science Morning programme | 4 years | 287,000 (2026) | |
| BS Political Science Evening programme | 4 years | 374,200 (2026) | |
| BS Psychology Morning programme | 4 years | 300,500 (2026) | |
| BS Psychology Clinical Psychology Morning programme | 4 years | 300,500 (2026) | |
| BS Psychology Evening programme | 4 years | 392,000 (2026) | |
| BS Psychology Clinical Psychology Evening programme | 4 years | 392,000 (2026) | |
| BS Public Administration Morning programme | 4 years | 321,500 (2026) | |
| BS Public Administration Evening programme | 4 years | 431,000 (2026) | |
| BS Remote Sensing and GIS Morning programme | 4 years | 313,350 (2026) | |
| BS Remote Sensing and GIS Evening programme | 4 years | 417,700 (2026) | |
| BS Sociology Morning programme | 4 years | 287,000 (2026) | |
| BS Sociology Evening programme | 4 years | 374,200 (2026) | |
| BS Statistics Morning programme | 4 years | 313,350 (2026) | |
| BS Statistics Evening programme | 4 years | 417,700 (2026) | |
| BS Textile Design Morning programme | 4 years | 411,500 (2026) | |
| BS Textile Design Evening programme | 4 years | 569,450 (2026) | |
| BS Urdu Morning programme | 4 years | 287,000 (2026) | |
| BS Urdu Evening programme | 4 years | 374,200 (2026) | |
| BS Zoology Morning programme | 4 years | 313,350 (2026) | |
| BS Zoology Evening programme | 4 years | 417,700 (2026) | |
| MS / MPhil Botany Morning programme | 2 years | 249,250 (2026) | |
| MS/MPhil Arabic Morning programme | 2 years | 230,000 (2026) | |
| MS/MPhil Biochemistry Morning programme | 2 years | 249,250 (2026) | |
| MS/MPhil Chemistry Morning programme | 2 years | 249,250 (2026) | |
| MS/MPhil Education Morning programme | 2 years | 230,000 (2026) | |
| MS/MPhil Food Science and Technology Morning programme | 2 years | 249,250 (2026) | |
| MS/MPhil Islamic Studies Morning programme | 2 years | 230,000 (2026) | |
| MS/MPhil Management Sciences Morning programme | 2 years | 274,000 (2026) | |
| MS/MPhil Mathematics Morning programme | 2 years | 249,250 (2026) | |
| MS/MPhil Physics Morning programme | 2 years | 249,250 (2026) | |
| MS/MPhil Urdu Morning programme | 2 years | 230,000 (2026) | |
| MS/MPhil Zoology Morning programme | 2 years | 249,250 (2026) | |
| PhD Botany Morning programme | 3 years | 397,900 (2026) | |
| PhD Chemistry Morning programme | 3 years | 397,900 (2026) | |
| PhD Food Science and Technology Morning programme | 3 years | 397,900 (2026) | |
| PhD Mathematics Morning programme | 3 years | 397,900 (2026) | |
| PhD Urdu Morning programme | 3 years | 358,600 (2026) | |
| PhD Zoology Morning programme | 3 years | 397,900 (2026) |
Admissions
Undergraduate admission is normally based on HSSC or an equivalent qualification, with many institutions adding an entry test or interview. Postgraduate admission commonly requires GAT or an institutional equivalent. Requirements, closing dates and merit criteria change each cycle, so treat the institution’s own admissions page as authoritative. As a public-sector institution, fees are generally lower than at private institutions, and merit competition is correspondingly higher.
Applying in Punjab
Public-sector engineering admission in Punjab runs through the ECAT administered by UET Lahore, while medical and dental admission uses the national MDCAT. Punjab operates one of the country’s largest public university systems, so applicants typically hold offers from several institutions at once and should compare merit positions before accepting. Public-sector seat allocation includes a domicile component, so where your domicile certificate was issued affects which quota you compete under at Government College Women University.
HEC Recognition and Accreditation
Government College Women University holds Higher Education Commission recognition. That status confirms the institution is chartered and empowered to award degrees whose attestation the HEC will process. Recognition is institutional, however, and does not by itself confirm that any particular programme is accredited by its professional body. Applicants should confirm programme-level accreditation with the relevant council directly.
Contact Details
- Address: Government College Women University, Faisalabad.
- Phone: +92-41-9220053, +92-41-9220297
- Official website: gcwuf.edu.pk
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Government College Women University recognized by HEC?
Yes. The Higher Education Commission of Pakistan lists Government College Women University as a recognised institution, which means its degrees can be attested by the HEC and are accepted for further study and public-sector employment. Recognition applies to the institution; individual programmes may additionally require accreditation from a professional council.
Is Government College Women University private or government?
Government College Women University is a public-sector institution. Public institutions generally charge lower fees than private ones because they receive government funding, and admission is correspondingly more competitive on merit.
What entry test is required for admission to Government College Women University?
Requirements vary by programme. Most undergraduate intakes are based on HSSC or an equivalent qualification, and many institutions add their own entry test or interview. Confirm the current requirement on the institution's own admissions page, since criteria and closing dates change each cycle.
Does HEC recognition mean every programme at Government College Women University is accredited?
No. HEC recognition confirms the institution is chartered to award degrees. Individual programmes in regulated fields need separate accreditation — the Pakistan Engineering Council for engineering, PMDC for medicine and dentistry, the Pakistan Bar Council for law, NCEAC for computing. A programme can sit inside a recognised institution without holding that professional accreditation, so check the specific programme before enrolling.
Where is Government College Women University located?
Government College Women University is located in Faisalabad, Punjab. Full address and contact details are listed above; the official website is gcwuf.edu.pk.