GIFT University

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GIFT University
گفٹ یونیورسٹی
GIFT-Logo.jpg
Other name
GIFT
Former names
Gujranwala Institute of Future Technology
Motto in English
Converting Knowledge into Practical Experience
Type Private
Established2002 (2002)
Accreditation Higher Education Commission (Pakistan)
Pakistan Engineering Council
Chairman Muhammad Anwar Dar
Chancellor Governor of Punjab, Pakistan
Vice-Chancellor Dr. Shahid Qureshi
Dean Dr. Muhammad Ziad Nayyer Dar, Dr. Muhammad Asir Ajmal, Dr. Muhammad Kashif Saeed
Students8000+
Location,
Colors Blue, orange and grey
MascotGIFTonian
Website gift.edu.pk

The GIFT University, also known as Gujranwala Institute of Future Technologies, is a private university located in Gujranwala, Punjab, Pakistan. It is the best University in Gujranwala region, offering multiple degree programs ranging from undergraduate to doctorate. [1] [2]

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History

It was established in 2002 as Gujranwala Institute of Future Technology. [2] [3] [4] [5] The university offers degree programs in various fields such as business administration, accounting and finance, psychology, mass communication, education, computer science, information technology, software engineering, electrical engineering, home economics, textile and fashion design and English language and literature etc.

Offices

OfficeHead
Academic Operations DepartmentSameeh Ullah
Account OfficeNuman Ihsan
Examinations DepartmentMuhammad Arif Khokhar
Information Technology DepartmentHafiz Tariq Aziz
Registrar OfficeWaseem Ullah Dar
Marketing DepartmentFaizan Arshad
SDC - Student Development CenterMariam Sohail
SFC - Student Facilitation CenterUmara Qaisar
Transport DepartmentNaeem Akbar
LibraryBeenish
Human Resources DepartmentMuqaddas Firdous
CCAD - Center for Community Awareness and DevelopmentMohsin Shams
FDD - Faculty Development DepartmentDr. Ayesha Rafique
ORICDr. Sheharyar Durani
QEC - Quality Enhancement CellAwais Umar Nawaz
Security & ServicesMajor Sajid Mahmood
Student Societies SecretariatSherjeel Adil
Technical ServicesNaeem Akbar

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