It is a public research university located in Islamabad, Pakistan. The university is noted as being one of the world's largest institution of higher learning with an annual enrollment of 1,121,038 students in the year 2010 whereas Course Enrollment of these students are 3,305,948 in 2011. It is regarded as one of the premier institution of higher learning as well as research in the development of education. Furthermore, the university is noted for its cost-effective policy to provide higher education at a minimum cost through a specialized university fund managed by the government.