Student life

Life on campus

Four hostels, a central library, transport into the city, societies and sport — and study tours that take students onto working farms across Punjab.

Accommodation

Four hostels

The university operates four independent hostels — three for boys and one for girls — under the Office of the Hall Warden. Boarding students are encouraged to live as a family, in harmony with the wider campus community.

HostelFor
Postgraduate HostelBoys — postgraduate students
Boys Hostel 1Boys — undergraduate students
Boys Hostel 2Boys — undergraduate students
Girls HostelGirls — undergraduate & postgraduate

Facilities in every hostel

  • Dining and mess service, with RO water plants
  • Prayer rooms, TV lounges and dedicated study areas
  • Internet connectivity, geysers and guest accommodation
  • Round-the-clock security and parking
  • A sports complex within walking distance
Students at CUVAS

Central Library

An information resource centre

The Central Library supports teaching, learning and research with print and digital collections, reference services and space to work — alone or in groups.

  • Reference services
  • E-book collection
  • Study spaces
  • Group collaboration areas
  • Online catalogue
  • HEC digital library

Student activities

Learning outside the lecture hall

Study tours, field campaigns and exhibitions are a standing part of the calendar — this is a degree you cannot finish from a desk.

Study tours

Visits to working facilities including the Buffalo Research Institute at Pattoki, livestock production centres at Bahadurnagar and Jugitpeer Farm.

Field campaigns

Students have run disease awareness and vaccination campaigns in the field, including Lumpy Skin Disease vaccination at Chishtian.

Exhibitions & shows

Participation in the Kissan Mela at MNS Agriculture University Multan and the National Horse and Cattle Show in Lahore.

Laboratory visits

Technical training at the Disease Diagnostic Laboratory and Water Quality Test Laboratory in Bahawalpur.

Societies & clubs

Student societies and clubs run academic, cultural and welfare activities through the year.

Sports

A sports complex on campus and inter-university competition — CUVAS athletes competed in the All Pakistan HEC Intervarsity 10th Archery Championship.

Support

Services for students

Transport Office

University buses run pick-and-drop routes for students, including additional services on entry-test days. Route sheets are published before each term.

Current route sheet

Financial Aid Office

Administers scholarships and need-based assistance. High-achieving students have received Honhaar Scholarship awards on campus.

Senior Tutor's Office

Student welfare, discipline and pastoral support across the undergraduate years.

Directorate of IT

Campus network, the student portal and university email accounts, plus support for online admission and examination systems.

Anti-harassment committee

The university maintains a committee and reporting process under the Protection Against Harassment of Women at the Workplace Act.

Confucius classes

Chinese language courses are offered on campus through the Confucius Institute partnership, open to registration each intake.

Come and see the campus

Prospective students and parents are welcome to visit. Get in touch and we will arrange a walk-through.

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