University of Lucknow: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1750 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #460 of 5,830 | In Asia |
| #32 of 876 | In India |
| #4 of 79 | In Uttar Pradesh |
| #1 of 13 | In Lucknow |
| #448 of 1,708 | For Toxicology |
| Top50% | For 83 other topics |
Quick Review
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Bachelor
- Website
- lkouniv.ac.in
- Languages
- English;Hindi
- Acceptance rate
- 34%*
* The University of Lucknow is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Admissions Requirements | 12th year senior secondary/intermediate examination or recognized foreign equivalent |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | January to December (January - June; July-December). |
Research profile
University of Lucknow has published 11,307 scientific papers with 153,463 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Engineering, Environmental Science, Organic Chemistry, Medicine, Biochemistry, Quantum and Particle physics, and Materials Science.
University of Lucknow majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 42 | 267 |
| 1994 | 51 | 238 |
| 1995 | 66 | 338 |
| 1996 | 51 | 265 |
| 1997 | 50 | 295 |
| 1998 | 28 | 238 |
| 1999 | 47 | 302 |
| 2000 | 45 | 320 |
| 2001 | 53 | 362 |
| 2002 | 74 | 431 |
| 2003 | 84 | 533 |
| 2004 | 109 | 773 |
| 2005 | 114 | 921 |
| 2006 | 130 | 1016 |
| 2007 | 167 | 1153 |
| 2008 | 157 | 1244 |
| 2009 | 212 | 1770 |
| 2010 | 215 | 2174 |
| 2011 | 252 | 2843 |
| 2012 | 287 | 3410 |
| 2013 | 371 | 3945 |
| 2014 | 426 | 4799 |
| 2015 | 398 | 4968 |
| 2016 | 457 | 5661 |
| 2017 | 426 | 6292 |
| 2018 | 461 | 7098 |
| 2019 | 428 | 8005 |
| 2020 | 579 | 10617 |
| 2021 | 551 | 12918 |
| 2022 | 684 | 14027 |
| 2023 | 876 | 16057 |
| 2024 | 688 | 17453 |
| 2025 | 396 | 17249 |
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by University of Lucknow.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | No | No | No |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
University of Lucknow alumni
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Suresh Raina
- Occupations
- cricketer
- Biography
-
Suresh Raina is an Indian former international cricketer. He played for the India national team and represented Uttar Pradesh in domestic cricket. He was an aggressive left-handed middle-order batsman and who occasionally bowled right-arm off-spin. Raina is the first Indian batsman to hit a century in all three formats of international cricket, and the first Indian to score a century in the T20 World Cup. He was a member of the Indian team that won the 2011 Cricket World Cup and the 2013 ICC Champions Trophy.
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Dimple Yadav
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Dimple Yadav is an Indian politician and the incumbent Member of Parliament from Mainpuri of Uttar Pradesh. She has earlier been a member of the Lok Sabha for two terms from Kannauj and currently serving a second term from Mainpuri Lok Sabha constituency.
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Shankar Dayal Sharma
- Enrolled in the University of Lucknow
- Graduated with Master of Laws
- Occupations
- lawyerpolitician
- Biography
-
Shankar Dayal Sharma was an Indian lawyer and politician who served as the president of India from 1992 to 1997 and vice president of India from 1987 to 1992.
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Arif Mohammad Khan
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Arif Mohammad Khan is an Indian politician currently serving as 30th Governor of Bihar. He is a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), and previously served as Governor of Kerala from 2022 to 2025, and as a Union minister who has held several portfolios ranging from energy to civil aviation.
University of Lucknow faculties and divisions
| Centre : Sanskriti | Cultural Studies, Sanskrit |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Arts | Ancient Civilizations, Anthropology, Arabic, Archaeology, Arts and Humanities, Economics, English, Esoteric Practices, European Languages, Geography, Hindi, History, Home Economics, Information Sciences, Journalism, Library Science, Linguistics, Mass Communication, Medieval Studies, Modern History, Modern Languages, Persian, Philosophy, Political Sciences, Protective Services, Psychology, Public Administration, Sanskrit, Social Work, Sociology, Urdu |
| Faculty : Ayurveda | Anatomy, Ayurvedic Medicine, Music, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Paediatrics, Surgery |
| Faculty : Commerce | Business Administration, Business and Commerce, Economics |
| Faculty : Education | Education |
| Faculty : Fine Arts | Fine Arts, Painting and Drawing, Photography, Sculpture, Visual Arts |
| Faculty : Law | Law |
| Faculty : Mass Communication in Science and Technology | Mass Communication |
| Faculty : Science | Anthropology, Astronomy and Space Science, Biochemistry, Botany, Chemistry, Computer Science, Geology, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Zoology |
| Institute : Development Studies | Development Studies |
| Institute : Management Sciences | Management |
| Institute : Minorities Coaching | Psychology |
| Institute : Tourism Studies | Tourism |
| Institute : Women's Studies | Women's Studies |
| Research Division : Population | Demography and Population |
| Research Division : Urban and Environmental Studies | Environmental Studies, Urban Studies |
General information
| Alternative names | लखनऊ विश्वविद्यालय |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1921 |
| Accreditation | University Grants Commission |
| Motto | Light and Learning |
Location and contacts
| Address | Badshahbagh Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, 226007 India |
|---|---|
| City population | 3,382,000 |