Founded in 1881, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences is a non-profit public 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 branch campuses in the following locations: Patoki, Jhang. Officially recognized by the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS) is a small coeducational Pakistani higher education institution. University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. UVAS also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.