Offering Education beyond Classrooms

With exposure to new ideas and critical ways of thinking and learning, the students actualize their potential for intellectual and human development. Future leaders are nurtured to be tolerant, humane, and productive beings so that they can be put in a position to make a positive contribution to the nation and develop the international community. We believe that our students` character and attitude is reflected in their education.

We are committed to creating a conducive learning environment that enables our students to embark on a journey of intellectual, social, spiritual, and personal transformation. We will ensure that our alum benefit society on local, national and global scale. The university`s unique education and training system will offer a source of strength to the students.

  • Grooming of students into professionals, recognized for their quality of scholarship, research and service.
  • Improvement in the quality of education in order to meet national and international standards.
  • Promotion of applied research with a view to make a solid contribution towards society.
  • Inculcation of strong work ethics to turn students into productive citizens and national leaders.
  • Culture of academic excellence and moral values
  • Pursuit of excellence in life
  • Respect for the rights and dignity of others
  • An environment of trust, cooperation, and accountability
  • Living by academic integrity
  • Discipline
  • Innovation
  • Excellence
  • Charity

About Minhaj University Lahore

About MUL

Renowned for Excellence

Minhaj University Lahore was founded in 1986 by Shaykh-ul-Islam Prof. Dr Muhammad Tahir-ul-Qadri, patron-in-chief of Minhaj ul Quran International. It is located in a significant place which is easily approachable from all the main areas of the city.
The Degree awarding status was granted by Govt. of the Punjab vide Act No: XII of 2005. The Higher Education Commission of Pakistan has also recognized Minhaj University Lahore, as ‘W3’ category.
As a well reputed institute of higher education and innovative research, known at local, national and international level; MUL delivers higher education in various disciplines along with providing a strong support to shape the students personality traits, such as; intellectual curiosity, willingness to take chances, entrepreneurial spirit, and professional growth and career.

Offering Education with Futuristic Approach

As youth is the future of a nation, we create mavens and professionals for a better future by offering competency based education. We equip our students with the needed knowledge and set of skills regarding their field, so they will be:

  • Skilled Entrepreneurs
  • Job Creators
  • Better Politicians
  • Bright Educators
  • Resilient Engineers
  • Inspirational Managers

History of MUL

Renowned for excellence in education and innovative research, Minhaj University Lahore was founded in 1986 by Shaykh-ul-Islam Prof. Dr. Muhammad Tahir-ul-Qadri with a vision to offer advanced higher education along with promoting Islamic principles and values in a modern educational setting.
In the earlier years, MUL awarded its degrees through Punjab University, however, in 2003, MUL obtained NOC from the government of Punjab and became a chartered university in 2005, awarding its own degrees. Higher Education Commission also recognized MUL as “W3” university.
Initially, MUL offered a range of 2 year Bachelors and Masters’ programs under six faculties, i.e. Basic Sciences & Mathematics, Commerce & Management, Computer Science & Information Technology, Social Sciences & Humanities, Islamic Studies, and Languages. In 2006, 4 years (Hons.) programs were introduced in Chemistry, Mathematics, Botany, Zoology, Physics, Business Administration, Islamic Studies, Economics and B.Com; along with offering 2 years masters’ degree programs under the semester system in English, Political Sciences, Economics, Mathematics, Chemistry, Business Administration and M.com.
Later on, a number of advanced programs in various in-demand fields were introduced, i.e. Software Engineering, Islamic Economics, Banking & Finance, Medical Laboratory Technology, Food & Nutrition, International Relations, Library & information Science, Mass Communication, Education, and Behavioral Sciences; along with making MUL a pioneer in introducing graduate and postgraduate programs in Criminology & Criminal Justice System, Peace & counter Terrorism Studies and Religions & Philosophy.
By 2015, various in-demand degrees and schools were added meeting the international educational standards and fields along with introducing advanced technological tools and digital resources. In 2017, MUL also accomplished an award of “Best University”. 2020-2021 brought the launching of Hassan Bin Thabi’t Center for Research in Na’at Literature and a number of Post graduate programs, i.e. M.Phil. and PhD in the Faculties of Economics & Management Sciences, Allied Health Sciences, Basic Sciences & Mathematics, Applied Sciences, Languages and Social Sciences & Humanities. In 2021, Faculty of Computer Sciences & Information Technology raised the bar of educational standards in Pakistan by launching the most advanced and globally in-demand programs, i.e. BS Artificial Intelligence, BS Data Science, BS Cyber Security and BS Game Design & Development.
In 2022, MUL scored numerous milestones with the establishment of Shaykh ul Islam Institute of Spiritual Studies, Faculty of Medical & Health Sciences, Centre for Halal Awareness, Research & Training (CHART), English Language Centre, and Online Distance Learning to impart quality education in diverse fields and conduct innovative research to expand the horizons of knowledge. Being consistent on its idea of conception, MUL is now known as an internationally renowned university offering a blend of Islamic scholarship and contemporary disciplines.

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    25000+ Alumni

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    150+ Programs

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    15K+ Current Students

Faculties in MUL

  • Computer Science & Information Technology
  • Basic Sciences & Mathematics
  • Economics & Management Sciences
  • Social Sciences & Humanities
  • Languages
  • Islamic Studies & Shariah
  • Engineering & Technology
  • Law
  • Allied Health Sciences
  • Applied Sciences
These faculties have numerous Schools which efficiently offer degree programs from undergraduate to post-graduate (BS, MS / M.Phil and P.hD). Furthermore, the university has a purpose-built campus with allied administrative and educational facilities like science laboratories, Computer Lab, Research Lab, libraries, hostels, cafeterias, mosque, parking areas and playground.

Redefining the Standards of Education

  • Advanced research based university
  • Affordable Education
  • Internship Opportunities
  • International Connections
  • International Faculty
  • Endless Resources

Get a Valuable Degree

Simply teaching means students will perhaps remember, however, involving one leads to lifelong learning which makes a degree much more valuable. Operating on this agenda, MUL offers hands-on-experience through internships, trainings, workshops, educational trips, seminars etc.