The University of Lucknow (LU) has recorded a sharp rise in applications from international students for the 2026-27 academic session, with aspirants from European countries such as Hungary and Poland joining applicants from neighbouring nations, spokesperson Mukul Srivastava said on Sunday.
The university has received 3,421 applications so far this year, compared to 2,083 during the 2025-26 session, even as nearly two months remain before the start of the new academic session. The highest number of applications has been received for undergraduate programmes, with BTech emerging as the most sought-after course. At the post-graduate level, MCom and MA programmes have attracted the maximum applications.
Vice-chancellor prof JP Saini said it is a testament to Lucknow University’s global academic standing and commitment to quality education that students from European and African nations are eager to seek admissions here. “In particular, the growing number of international students at the undergraduate level validates India’s robust global image as well as the secure and improved environment within the state of Uttar Pradesh. We are moving towards creating a multicultural environment where students from across the globe can come together to share knowledge,” he added.
This year, the university has received applications from European nations such as Hungary and Poland, African countries including Nigeria, Tanzania and Botswana, as well as Asian countries including Nepal, Vietnam and Bangladesh. The highest number of international applications has been received from Bangladesh. The university’s global reputation and the resonance of its motto (Light and Learning) are now being heard across the seven seas, the LU spokesperson said in an email on Sunday.
{{/usCountry}}This year, the university has received applications from European nations such as Hungary and Poland, African countries including Nigeria, Tanzania and Botswana, as well as Asian countries including Nepal, Vietnam and Bangladesh. The highest number of international applications has been received from Bangladesh. The university’s global reputation and the resonance of its motto (Light and Learning) are now being heard across the seven seas, the LU spokesperson said in an email on Sunday.
{{/usCountry}}Course-wise breakdown
UG: 2,552 applications (BTech in highest demand)
PG: 595 applications (MCom and MA top choices)
PhD: 274 applications