LAHORE: One student from China and nine from Sri Lanka have graduated from the Government College University (GCU), Lahore, where a special ceremony was held to confer degrees on them.
Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Muhammad Omer Chaudhry awarded the degrees, highlighting the university’s commitment to inclusive, accessible, and high-quality global education.
The nine Sri Lankan graduates earned bachelor of science degrees across key disciplines, including microbiology, chemistry, and computer science, while the Chinese scholar was awarded a master of science (MS) in entrepreneurship and SME management.Speaking at the ceremony, the graduating international scholars expressed deep appreciation for the academic mentorship, institutional support, and cultural hospitality they experienced during their tenure in Pakistan. To further accommodate the growing international student body, the vice chancellor announced major infrastructure developments, including dedicated residential facilities.
He said a separate hostel block for female foreign students had been finalised and would become operational by the upcoming semester, while a dedicated hostel for male foreign students was scheduled for completion within the next three to four months.
APP