Founded in 2005, Lovely Professional University is a for-profit private higher education institution located in the rural setting of the large town of Phagwara (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Punjab. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the University Grants Commission, India, Lovely Professional University (LPU) is a medium-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 9,000-9,999 students) coeducational 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 degrees), 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 13 years old 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.