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Lovely Professional University (LPU) is a private semi-residential university. It is the largest private university in India in terms of number of students on a single campus. Lovely Professional University is recognized by UGC under Section 2(f) of UGC Act 1956. It is situated on 600+ acres of area on the National Highway towards Jalandhar city. The university has more than 25,000 students from 26 states and 16 countries. It is a residential university with separate hostels for boys and girls.

There are over 150 doctorate, post graduate, graduate and diploma programmes in a variety of disciplines that are offered at LPU. The university has tie-ups with various international institutions to offer extensive international exposure.

Faculty
The faculty at Lovely Professional University comprises of skilled and experienced individuals. The university also invites guest faculty from various parts of the world.

Recognitions
Lovely Professional University has recognized partnership with various world class institutions across the globe. The university conducts programmes that provide students with international exposure.

The university has recognitions and approvals of various Government Bodies. These include
 * University Grants Commission
 * Association of Indian Universities
 * National Council for Teacher Education
 * Distance Education Council
 * Pharmacy Council of India
 * Indian Association of Physiotherapists
 * Institution of Engineers
 * Bar Council of India
 * Council of Architecture

Scholarships
Lovely Professional University offers access to education to all. It extends Scholarship and Financial Aid Schemes for students seeking admissions at LPU. The scholarship and financial aid can be availed for as many as 200 programmes offered by the University that includes diploma, graduate and post graduate courses.

Distance Education
The Directorate of Open and Distance Learning (DODL) accommodate the needs of students who cannot pursue formal education in colleges and universities. Lovely Professional University offers education through its distance education programme by the LPU Directorate of Distance Education. The programmes are DEC recognized.

Facilities
Lovely Professional University houses wide-ranging hostel facilities in the campus. The university has separate hostel facilities for boys and girls, mess, gymnasium and laundry facilities. The infrastructure is such that various needs and requirements of the students are met.