Oriental College of Arts Lahore

The Oriental College of Arts in Lahore, founded in 1876, is one of the country’s prestigious colleges, which falls under the University of Punjab, for the promotion of oriental studies and the arts. Located beside Government College University, Lahore, the college has seen a glorious history in nurturing greatness in fields such as Fine Arts, Architecture, and Communication Design. Its legacy has been contributed by great men such as Sir Aurel Stein (a famed archeologist). The college maintains its tradition of developing creative minds and culture heritage through its extensive offer of the academic program. 

Programs Offered

Oriental College of Arts provides a variety of undergraduate and graduate programs on various artistic fields. They include Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch), Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), the programs in Communication Design, Textiles and Multimedia. The curriculum intends to combine the expertice of traditional art and modern practices, offering students a holistic education for pursuing professional career in arts and design practice. Creativity, critical thinking and technical skills are the focus passed across all the programs by the college. 

Facilities & Activities

The college has innovative facilities to facilitate its academic programs. Students can make use of the well-equipped studios, design labs, and workshops for more hands-on learning and experimenting. The campus has also several extracurricular activities which take place like art exhibitions, workshops and cultural events which create a flourishing community where students can immerse themselves in the arts outside the classroom. Working with such activities students collaborate, innovate and create a holistic artistic view.