LPU is a private university established in 2005 in Jalandhar. The university has been ranked at 901-950 in QS World University Rankings 2006. The university is also ranked at 49 in NIRF 2025 rankings under the 'Overall' category and 31 under the 'University' category. LPU is also ranked at 40 in NIRF 2025 rankings under the 'Research Institutions' and 44 under the 'Management' Category. LPU is approved by UGC, UGC-DEB, NCT, PCI, BCE, COA, PSCAE, ITPI and Indian Association of Physiotherapists. The university is accredited by ACBSP, ICAR, and with A ++ Grade by NAAC.

LPU offers courses at UG, PG, diploma and doctoral levels in Engineering, Management and other streams. The university offers full-time, part-time, online and distance education courses. LPU Jalandhar has been ranked 25th amongst the top universities of India by THE World University Rankings 2024. Check below the key highlights related to LPU:

LPU University popular programmes are BTech and MBA. The University offers both courses based on the accepted entrance exams. The BTech offers various specialisations with an annual intake of 1620 students concluding all the specialisations offered. The fee structure of BTech involves tuition fees ranging from INR 6.8 Lakh to INR 16 Lakh. Whereas for MBA, candidates will be charged with an annual intake of tuition fee ranging from INR 1.6 Lakh to INR 10 Lakh.

LPU tries to build computational skills in students through hands-on and practice-based learning with several measurable outcomes. The university tries to establish a very strong connection with the industry for an in-demand technology-driven curriculum. LPU pays full effort to build a system that nurtures various future leaders through a research-infused education system and lifelong learning.

At LPU, there are efforts made to create smart and ethical professionals and entrepreneurs who can be recognised globally. MBA students can become Project Managers, System Managers, or can take up various job opportunities relevant to their field.