The University of Central Punjab (UCP) is a private university in Johar Town, Lahore, and part of the Punjab Group of Colleges. Chartered in 2002, it is recognised by the Higher Education Commission and is one of Lahore's largest private universities, with faculties of Management Sciences, Information Technology and Computer Science, Engineering, Law, Pharmacy, and Arts and Social Sciences. It is known for a modern campus, a large student body, and strong programmes in business, computer science and engineering.
At a glance
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Location | Khayaban-e-Jinnah Road, Johar Town, Lahore |
| Type | Private university, chartered 2002, HEC-recognised |
| BSCS fee (FY 2026-27, official) | Rs 16,630 per credit hour; total programme about Rs 2,239,790 |
| BBA fee (FY 2026-27, official) | Rs 14,780 per credit hour; total programme about Rs 1,964,180 |
| Admission fee | Rs 28,000 (one time) |
| Admission | Online at admission.ucp.edu.pk; entry test for most programmes |
Popular programmes
BS Computer Science, BS Software Engineering, BS Artificial Intelligence, BS Data Science, BBA, BS Accounting and Finance, BSc Electrical, Civil and Mechanical Engineering, LLB, Pharm-D, and BS Psychology are the most applied-to programmes. UCP's Faculty of Information Technology and Computer Science and its Faculty of Management Sciences are the largest, and the engineering programmes are PEC-accredited. The university also runs a Faculty of Media and Mass Communication and a Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences.
Fees and costs (official FY 2026-27 fee structure)
UCP publishes a per-credit-hour fee structure for the fiscal year 2026-27. The official figures are: BS Computer Science, Rs 16,630 per credit hour, with the total programme fee about Rs 2,239,790; BBA (Hons), Rs 14,780 per credit hour, total about Rs 1,964,180; BS Software Engineering, Rs 15,860 per credit hour; BS Accounting and Finance, Rs 12,010 per credit hour. The admission fee is Rs 28,000. Independent listings for 2026 put the per-semester fee at about Rs 329,125 for BSCS and Rs 289,750 for BBA, which is consistent with the official per-credit figures at a normal semester load. Fees are subject to annual revision, so confirm the current cycle's figures on ucp.edu.pk before applying.
Admission and merit
Applications are made online through the UCP admissions portal. Most programmes require an entry test, and merit lists are published programme by programme. UCP offers merit scholarships for high achievers, including fee waivers for top position holders, and need-based assistance. The campus has hostels, a library, sports facilities and a large student societies programme. UCP's location in Johar Town puts it close to UMT and the University of Lahore, so students often compare all three on fees and merit before choosing.
FAQ
What is the fee for BSCS at UCP? Rs 16,630 per credit hour under the official FY 2026-27 structure — about Rs 329,125 a semester, and about Rs 2,239,790 for the full programme.
Is UCP HEC recognised? Yes. The University of Central Punjab is chartered and recognised by the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan.
Does UCP offer scholarships? Yes — merit-based fee waivers for high achievers and need-based assistance. Check the admissions office for the current cycle's offers.
Figures checked 2026-11-05: UCP official fee structure FY 2026-27 (BSCS Rs 16,630 per credit hour, total about Rs 2,239,790; BBA Rs 14,780 per credit hour, total about Rs 1,964,180; admission fee Rs 28,000). Per-semester figures are consistent with independent 2026 listings. Fees for the next cycle are to be confirmed on ucp.edu.pk.
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Sources and verification: University of Central Punjab official fee structure FY 2026-27 (ucp.edu.pk).