Institute of Microbiology was established in Main campus Government College University Faisalabad in November 2011 for the teaching and research in Microbiology at Undergraduate & Postgraduate levels. Initially a 4-Year BS Microbiology program (Morning) was started during Fall 2011-12 and later on 2-Year M. Phil Program in Microbiology was initiated in Fall 2012-13 and PhD program in Fall semester 2014-15. Later on, BS Microbiology (Evening) and M. Phil Microbiology (Weekend program) were also started from Fall 2015-16. The 10 batches of BS Microbiology has successfully completed their degrees. Undergraduate students do internship in well reputed organizations of the country like NIH, NARC, PRI, Shaukat Khanum Hospital, AB Mauri, PIUNM, FIC etc. Moreover, 10 batches of M. Phil students have also successfully completed their degrees. At present, Institute has 17 highly skilled and competent faculty members along with 05 supporting staff members striving hard to achieve the highest level of excellence under the able guidance of Prof. Dr. Muhammad Hidayat Rasool. Institute of Microbiology is focusing on academic and research collaborations with different National and International teaching and research institutes as well as with local industries through internship programs and combined research projects. The key focus is to conduct applied and problem solving research in different fields of Microbiology. In addition to academics and research, students of this Institute are equally bright and talented in extra-curricular and co-curricular activities and have won a number of laurels for the institute.

Government College University Faisalabad is a dynamic seat of learning aspiring to provide highly stimulating and conducive academic environments for quality research, formal education and professional growth. In the recent years, the university has achieved phenomenal success in research contribution and in improving the quality of education which is reflected through the meteoric rise of the institution in HEC rankings, resulting in growing confidence of civil society and business community of the region. This university is striving for academic and cultural excellence by living up to the international standards of education. We offer innovative syllabi encompassing the latest trends and approaches in the field's higher education. Our curricula inculcate creativity, objectivity and critical thinking, impart values of commitment and singleness of purpose to learning and professionalism and promote confidence, adaptability and high level communication skills in students to ensure success of our graduates in this highly competitive and challenging global world order.