The Punjabi University was established in 1962 year. The Punjabi University is a higher education institute located in Patiala, Punjab, India.

It was established on the 30 April 1962, and is only the second university in the world to be named after a language, after Hebrew University of Israel

Punjabi University teaches and researches in science, engineering and technology, humanities, social sciences, performing arts and sports.

The establishment of a Centre for Teaching of Punjabi as a Foreign Language (CTPFL) and an Advanced Centre for Technical Development of Punjabi Language, Literature and Culture (ACTDPLC) are the foremost instruments aimed at reaching out to the global community.

Punjabi University is affiliated to UGC. And its all courses are also affiliated to UGC.

Vice Chancellors:

Jodh Singh, 1962–1966
Kirpal Singh Narang, 1966–1975
Inderjit Kaur Sandhu, 1975–1977
Amrik Singh, 1977–1980
Bhagat Singh Shergill, 1980-1983
Sardara Singh Johal, 1983–1986
Bhagat Singh Shergill, 1986-1989
H. K. Manmohan Singh, 1989–1993
Joginder Singh Puar, 1993-1999
Jasbir Singh Ahluwalia, 1999-2002
Swarn Singh Boparai, 2002-2007
Jaspal Singh, 2007–present

Address:

Punjabi University  
NH 64, Urban Estate Phase II,
Patiala, Punjab 147002
Phone: 0175 304 6366