University of Lucknow
The University of Lucknow (informally known as Lucknow University, and LU) is a public state university based in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. Founded in 1867, the University of Lucknow is one of the oldest government owned institutions of higher education in India. LU's main campus is located at Badshah Bagh, University Road area of the city with a second campus at Jankipuram. It is the largest state university of Uttar Pradesh.
Former name | Canning College |
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| Motto | Light and Learning |
| Type | State university |
| Established | 25 November 1920 |
| Founder | Mohammad Ali Mohammad Khan |
| Accreditation | NAAC A++ |
Academic affiliations | UGC |
| Budget | ₹137 crore (US$17 million) |
| Chancellor | Governor of Uttar Pradesh |
| Vice-Chancellor | Alok Kumar Rai |
| Students | 17,056 |
| Undergraduates | 10,776 |
| Postgraduates | 6,280 |
| Location | , , |
| Campus | Urban, 225 acres (91 ha) Old Campus, 75 acres (30 ha) New Campus |
| Language |
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| Website | www |
LU is a teaching, residential and affiliating university, organized into 556 colleges and 17 institutes, located throughout the city and other surrounding areas. It is also one of the oldest residential universities of India. The University has jurisdiction over colleges in five districts: Lucknow, Raebareli, Hardoi, Sitapur and Lakhimpur Kheri. The university is opening a third campus in Sitapur district where vocational and skill development courses will be offered.
The University of Lucknow is the only state university of Uttar Pradesh to be awarded "Category-I" university status by the UGC for excellence in teaching and research. It is also the first public university in the State of Uttar Pradesh to be accredited with A++ status by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council.