The Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) is a national university, established by sponsors belonging to the country's leading private and public sector corporations. The goal of the sponsors was to develop an institution, which would provide rigorous academic and intellectual training and a viable alternative to education comparable to leading universities around the world.

LUMS vision is to be a pre-eminent academic institution, serving as a catalyst for economic prosperity and social development with a focus on management of resources. We strive to achieve this vision through our teaching and research activities that are nationally and regionally relevant, and meet the highest international standards.