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University of Lucknow

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University of Lucknow: the applicant's brief

6 findings
  1. The short answer

    The University of Lucknow is a public research university in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. It suits students who want a long-established state university in northern India and can confirm the specific course options and admission route on the official website.

  2. What you can study

    The university is a public research university. The programme catalogue is still being compiled, so confirm the exact subject areas and degrees directly with the university before applying.

  3. Getting in

    International applicants should check the official website for the application form, entry requirements, document list, deadlines, and any course-specific conditions. The university does not publish a detailed international admissions process in the information available, so confirm the current procedure with its admissions office.

  4. What it costs

    The university does not publish a tuition fee range for international students; confirm the current rate with its admissions office. Living costs in Lucknow will depend on housing, transport, food, and personal spending, so check current local costs before you apply.

  5. Coming from abroad

    The university is in India, and the language of instruction is not stated. Before applying, confirm the programme language, visa requirements, document attestation, tuition payment method, and whether your previous qualifications meet the entry standard.

  6. How it compares

    India has 475 universities, so the University of Lucknow sits in a very crowded higher-education system. Its main point of difference is age and status: it is a public research university and is described as the first state university in Uttar Pradesh, which may matter if you want an established state institution rather than a newer private option.

Written from this university's catalogue entry and its cited encyclopedia summary. Figures are only shown where the institution or a cited source publishes them — always confirm fees and entry requirements with the university itself before applying.

Questions about University of Lucknow

What type of university is it?

It is a public research university.

Where is it located?

It is in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India.

Does it publish tuition fees for international students?

No fee range is published in the available information; confirm the current rate with the admissions office.

Is the language of instruction stated?

No. Confirm the language of instruction for your programme on the official website before applying.

Overview

The University of Lucknow is a public research university in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India. Founded in 1864 in Lucknow as Canning College, it is one of the India’s 17 oldest universities established during British India, the 10th oldest university in present-day India, the fourth-oldest university in Uttar Pradesh, and the first state university in Uttar Pradesh.

Tuition fees & costs

Indicative annual tuition

On request

Indicative living cost

Fees vary by programme and are indicative. Confirm exact fees with the university before applying.

Admission requirements

How to apply

  1. 1Check the entry requirements and intake dates for your chosen programme on the official university website.
  2. 2Confirm you meet the academic requirements (high-school certificate, bachelor’s degree or equivalent) for the programme.
  3. 3Apply directly through the university admission portal, or via its official application platform.
  4. 4Submit your transcripts and English-proficiency scores (IELTS / TOEFL / Duolingo English Test) and pay the application fee.
  5. 5On receiving your offer letter, accept it and begin your student-visa process for India.

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Last updated 29 Aug 2026. Information is provided for guidance — verify with official sources before applying.

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