Founded in 2005, Lovely Professional University is a for-profit private higher-education institution located in the rural setting of the small city of Phagwara (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Punjab. Officially recognized by the University Grants Commission of India, Lovely Professional University (LPU) is a medium-sized coeducational Indian higher education institution. Lovely Professional University (LPU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 16 years old Indian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 20-30% making this Indian higher education organization a very selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. LPU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.