Direction

Vision & Mission

What the university aspires to be, and the objectives it was chartered to pursue.

Vision

What the university aspires to

The University aspires to be the nation's leading Public Sector University with global recognition due to its quality in teaching and research, civic engagement and economic development.
CUVAS campus
2018CHARTERED BY LAW

Mission

How it intends to get there

We develop human resource through professional education, research and training in the field of Life Sciences. The University promotes learning environment that cherishes gender and cultural equity, and supports pursuit of knowledge, academic freedom and intellectual curiosity. We aim at socio-economic growth of the Country by ensuring professional excellence, integrity and ethical conduct in our graduates with diverse and innovative faculty.

Objectives

Five objectives, set at charter

Drawn from the university's stated objectives under the CUVAS Act 2018.

Develop the livestock resource

Harness and develop the full potential of the livestock, poultry, wildlife and allied sectors of Cholistan and southern Punjab.

A modern seat of learning

Establish a state-of-the-art centre of education and research in veterinary and animal sciences.

Transfer knowledge outward

Carry knowledge to farming communities through extension services and hands-on training.

Graduates the industry needs

Produce skilled professionals matched to the actual requirements of the livestock industry.

Research and commercialisation

Foster research excellence and route its results into commercial and social use.

Leadership

Messages from the university's leadership

Three offices set the direction of the university — the Chancellor, the Pro-Chancellor and the Vice Chancellor.

Admissions are open for Fall 2026

DVM, BS, MPhil and PhD programmes across three faculties and four institutes.

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