Lovely Professional University (LPU) is a private semi-residential university created under the state government private university act. LPU claims to be the largest private university in India in terms of number of students on a single campus and is situated on 600+ acres of green area on NH-1 at the entry of Jalandhar city. The university has more than 25,000 students from 26 states and 16 countries. It is recognized by UGC under Section 2(f) of UGC Act 1956.

LPU is a residential university with separate hostels for boys and girls housing more than 15,000 students. AC and non-AC facilities with different fees are available in hostels depending on student need. The university provides education through more than 150 doctorate, post graduate, graduate and diploma programmes in a variety of disciplines. They have also tied with international universities for twinning programs and international exposure programs.