About Us
Overview
The Department of Political Science is one of the oldest teaching departments of the University of the Punjab. It was established in 1933. The department is located in the New Campus (Quaid-e-Azam Campus) near the Auditorium. The Department of Political Science is devoted to the study of the phenomenon of politics in its theoretical and operational aspects. The M.A. and the Diploma courses are designed to provide understanding of the major theories of Political Science and International Relations, nature and dynamics of the political process, political systems and foreign policy dynamics to sharpen analytical skills with the help of the requisite theory and the methodology to enable a student to understand the dynamics of the polity and its environment. The cultivation of such mind should enable a student to deal effectively with the complexities of the life regardless of the profession or occupation that he eventually adopts. The courses also help the students to better prepare for the competitive examinations of the federal and provincial civil services and the private sector.
Our Vision
To establish the Department of Political Science at the University of the Punjab, Lahore, as a center of academic excellence and intellectual leadership, fostering critical thinking, research, and a profound understanding of political systems to empower future leaders and promote democratic values globally.
Faculty & Staff
Overview
The Department of Political Science at the University of the Punjab, Lahore, is a premier institution for studying and researching governance, politics, international relations, and public affairs systems. In furtherance of its vision of scholarship and critical examination, this department has pioneered political studies in Pakistan since 1933.
The Department offers well-grounded professional training in curriculum development and teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels through a comprehensive BS, MPhil, PhD, and Certificate and Diploma programs, which tailor theoretical foundations to the contemporary challenges in the political arena. Our faculty members are renowned Political Scientists trained in Political Theory, Comparative Politics, Human Development, Diplomacy, International Political Economy, Public Policy, Terrorism and Counter Terrorism, and Peace and Conflict Management.
We strive to maintain a culture that encourages critical thinking, thoughtful discussion, and collaborative work across disciplines. The department actively seeks and organizes seminars, conferences, and podcasts to merge scholarly work and policy formulation.
By focusing on analytical thinking and policy-oriented research, we prepare our students for long and successful careers in public service, international organizations, the media, civil society, and academia. Our alums have become prominent policymakers, diplomats, and scholars, rapidly impacting the national and global stage.
Our Vision
To establish the Department of Political Science at the University of the Punjab, Lahore, as a center of academic excellence and intellectual leadership, fostering critical thinking, research, and a profound understanding of political systems to empower future leaders and promote democratic values globally.