University of the Punjab, Jhelum

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University of the Punjab, Jhelum Campus
پنجاب یونورسٹی جہلم
Type Public
Established2012 [1]
DirectorDr. Ashfaq Ahmed [2]
Location, ,
Affiliations University of the Punjab, Lahore, Higher Education Commission (Pakistan)
Website pujc.edu.pk
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Aerial view of University of the Punjab, Jhelum Campus
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University of the Punjab, Jhelum Campus

The University of the Punjab, Jhelum Campus (also referred to as Punjab University, Jhelum campus or PUJC) is a sub campus of University of the Punjab, Lahore located in Jhelum, Punjab Pakistan. It was established in 2012 and the campus is recognized by the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan.

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References

  1. "Establishment – University of the Punjab".
  2. "Director's Message – University of the Punjab".