Founded in 2002, University of Central Punjab is a private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large metropolis of Lahore (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants), Punjab. This institution also has a branch campus in Gujranwala. Officially recognized by the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan, University of Central Punjab (UCP) is a medium-sized coeducational Pakistani higher education institution. University of Central Punjab (UCP) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. UCP also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.