University Overview
Founded in 2005, Lovely Professional University is a for-profit private higher-education institution located in the rural setting of the small city of Phagwara (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Punjab. Officially recognized by the University Grants Commission of India, Lovely Professional University (LPU) is a medium-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 9,000-9,999 students) coeducational Indian higher education institution. Lovely Professional University (LPU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 17 years old Indian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students’ past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 20-30% making this Indian higher education organization a very selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. LPU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
University Identity
| Name | Lovely Professional University |
|---|---|
| Name | ਲਵਲੀ ਪ੍ਰੋਫ਼ੈਸ਼ਨਲ ਯੂਨੀਵਰਸਿਟੀ |
| Acronym | LPU |
| Founded | 2005 |
| Motto | Transforming education, transforming India |
Yearly Tuition Range
| Undergraduate | Postgraduate | |
|---|---|---|
| Local students |
1,000-2,500 US$ (750-1,800 Euro) |
1,000-2,500 US$ (750-1,800 Euro) |
| International students |
1,000-2,500 US$ (750-1,800 Euro) |
2,500-5,000 US$ (1,800-3,700 Euro) |
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University Admissions
| Gender | Men and Women (coed) |
|---|---|
| International Students | Yes, international applicants are welcome to apply for admission |
| Selection Type | Yes, based on entrance examinations and students’ past academic record and grades |
| Admission Rate | 20-30% |
| Admission Office | Lovely Professional University, Jalandhar – Delhi G.T. Road (NH-1) Phagwara 144 411 +91-1824-517000 |
Size and Profile
| Student Enrollment | 9,000-9,999 |
|---|---|
| Academic Staff | 1,500-1,999 |
| Control Type | Private |
| Entity Type | For-Profit |
| Academic Calendar | Semesters |
|---|---|
| Campus Setting | Rural |
| Religious Affiliation | None |
Facilities and Services
| Library | Yes  |
|---|---|
| Housing | Yes |
| Sport Facilities | Yes |
| Financial Aids | Yes |
| Study Abroad | Yes |
|---|---|
| Distance Learning | Yes |
| Academic Counseling | Yes |
| Career Services | Yes |
| Institutional Hospital | Yes |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditation
University Grants Commission of India
Year of first Accreditation
2006
Other Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations
- National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE)
- Council of Architecture (COA)
- Pharmacy Council of India (PCI)
- Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)
- Bar Council of India (BCI)
- The Institution of Engineers (India)
- Institute of Town Planners, India (ITPI)
Memberships and Affiliations
- International Association of Universities (IAU)
- Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU)
- Institute of International Education (IIE)
- Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP)
