16 Master's degrees offered by the university

The Geoinformatics programme is offered at the Panjab University. The department of geography has been imparting quality research and teaching for over five decades and duly recognized as an institution of quality research and teaching. Established in 1960, the Department of Geography, Panjab University, has achieved a place of eminence in research and teaching.

The Political Science programme is offered at the Panjab University was started in 1942 with the aim to train the students in the fundamentals of Political Science. 

Panjab University provides M.A. degree in Ancient Indian History, Culture and Archeology  was established in 1961 with the specific objective of initiating study and research in the field of Ancient India.

The Women's Studies and Development programme is offered at the Panjab University. The Department seeks both to interpret Women's experiences as well as to change Women's condition, through a transformation of consciousness, social forms and modes of action.

The Department of Anthropology at Panjab University, Chandigarh, has established its academic excellence in the field of Anthropology ever since its inception in 1960 by Late Professor S.R.K. Chopra, F.N.A., as its founder head. 

The Indian Theatre programme is offered at the Panjab University is to impart comprehensive training, both practical and theoretical in various aspects of theatre.

The Economics programme is offered at the Panjab University.

The Department of Sociology at the Panjab University, located in Arts Block-IV on the Panjab University Campus was established in 1960. It has the distinction of being one of the leading centers of teaching and research in the northwest region. For its academic and research excellence, the University Grants Commission recognized it for Special Assistance Program (SAP) in 1977.

The Geography programme is offered at the Panjab University. The department of geography has been imparting quality research and teaching for over five decades and duly recognized as an institution of quality research and teaching. Established in 1960, the Department of Geography, Panjab University, has achieved a place of eminence in research and teaching.

The Department of Sociology is located in Arts Block-IV on the Panjab University has the distinction of being one of the leading centers of teaching and research in the northwest region. 

The Police Administration program's mission statement at the Panjab University provide quality teaching, research, training and consultancy for achieving excellence in the field of Police Administration to meet emerging security challenges faced by the society and usher in a new culture of excellence in police organizations.

The Department of Gandhian and Peace Studies at the Panjab University came into existence in 1965. Initially one year Certificate Course in Gandhian Philosophy was started. 

The Department of Gandhian and Peace Studies at the Panjab University came into existence in 1965. Initially one year Certificate Course in Gandhian Philosophy was started. In 1972, the Certificate Course was converted into a Post-Graduate Diploma Course in Gandhian Philosophy. 

The Governance and Leadership programme is offered at the Panjab University. The Department seeks both to interpret Women's experiences as well as to change Women's condition, social forms and modes of action. 

The Forensic Science and Criminology programme is offered at the Panjab University. The application of science to the law and exploring the body of knowledge regarding delinquency and crime as social phenomena is what comprise the Institute of Forensic Science & Criminology (IFSC).

The admission in Defence and National Security Studies master course at the Panjab University is open to all the students from various streams but, preference is to the applicants who have studied Defence Studies/Military Science at graduation level.