Lucknow Univ receives record 2,379 applications from foreign students
Lucknow:
Lucknow University
(LU) received a record 2,379 applications from foreign students for admissions to various courses in the 2025-26 academic session.
The figure has increased by over three times in the past five years.
In previous sessions, the university received 1,769 applications in 2024-25; 1,365 in 2023-24; 814 in 2022-23 and 637 in 2021-22.
"We are committed to offering
international students
a structured and inclusive academic environment. Over the past five years, we have aligned our educational practices with NEP to meet global benchmarks. Our efforts are reflected in the growing interest from students across the world. We have made arrangements for safe and comfortable accommodation in separate international hostels for boys and girls," LU vice-chancellor Prof Alok Kumar Rai said
Of the 2,379 applications received so far, 2,153 came through the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR), 176 under the Study in India and EDCIL programmes, and 50 via direct admission.
The figures may rise further as the application window remains open till June end.
Applicants represent about 76 countries, including Poland, France, Spain, Belarus, Russia, Sierra Leone, Angola, Botswana, Thailand, Cambodia, Chad, Egypt, Ethiopia, Indonesia, Iran, Kazakhstan, Iraq, Kenya, Laos, Lesotho, Madagascar, Nepal, Nigeria, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Bangladesh, Vietnam, Mexico and Ukraine.
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For the first time, applications have been received from students in Poland and Taiwan.
Applicants have sought admission to programmes across all faculties, including MBA, engineering, pharmacy and PhD courses.
Explaining the reasons behind this surge, LU officials said the university entices international students with a clear, supportive academic setup.
"By updating its programmes to match the National Education Policy, the university has raised its global profile and received more applications from abroad.
International students enjoy secure, comfortable housing in separate hostels for boys and girls. Beyond academics the university helps newcomers settle in through regular counselling and workshops on language, communication, and cultural adaptation.
Every application follows govt rules, ensuring a fair and transparent process," an official said.
"Alongside academics, we focus on helping students adjust to a multicultural setting through regular counselling and workshops that address language, communication and social integration. Every application is screened according to govt norms to ensure transparency and compliance," the LU VC said.
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