About Integral

About Integral University — Lucknow

Established 2004 | NAAC (A+) | UGC 2(f)/12B | SIRO Recognised

Integral University is a premier university in India. It was established by the Islamic Council for Productive Education (ICPE) and is an educational organisation approved by the University Grants Commission (UGC) in 2004. It is accredited A+ by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) in 2023. The university is awarded the ‘Diamond’ rating by QS I-Gauge in 2025 and ranked high in the country by the National Institutional Ranking Framework. The University's key programs are accredited by the National Board of Accreditation (NBA). The University collaborates with some top MNCs and academic institutions for national and international educational enhancements.

The University offers diploma, undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs in Medical and Paramedical Sciences, Engineering, Sciences, Commerce and Management, Pharmacy, Computer Applications, Agriculture, Law, Architecture and Planning, Education, Library and Information Science, and Humanities and Social Sciences. It provides nearly 250 programs across 38 disciplines, including an ICARaccredited program, and currently hosts over 15,500 students on its 200-acre campus. The medium of instruction for all programs is English. The extensive range of programs, the affordable fee structure, and the charm of the ‘City of Etiquettes,’ Lucknow, make pursuing higher studies at Integral University an exciting and rewarding opportunity for international students.

Integral University is recognised as a Scientific & Industrial Research Organization (SIRO) by the Department of Scientific & Industrial Research, Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India. Recently, the University has received several prestigious awards in the education sector. The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF), the most esteemed ranking by the Government of India, has ranked Integral University as a leading institution in the country for Pharmacy from 2017 to 2024. The Faculties of Engineering, Architecture, Medicine, Allied Health, Humanities, Social Sciences, and Law are ranked at the top of the state by the Indian Institutional Ranking Framework in 2024. The University was honored with the International Green University Award 2024 for the second consecutive year at the 8th New York School Conference, Cornell University. This award recognises our commitment to promoting environmental responsibility within the academic community.

Integral University has earned the 8th position in Crisis Management, the 22nd position in Generative AI Applications, the 41st position in Social Responsibility, and the 283rd position in the Global Top 300 Innovative Universities in the World University Rankings for Innovation 2024. We are ranked in the Diamond Band across India by the MHW Ranking of the 2024 World Institutional Ranking for Excellence as a top institution for campus life and in the up-keeping well-being of faculty, staff, and students. We are proud to have been recognised as a Torch Bearer in the IDA (Indian Didactic Association) Awards 2024. The Integral Startups Foundation, under the Centre for Incubation and Entrepreneurship Development, is a recognised incubator by the Government of Uttar Pradesh, and the Institution’s Innovation Council is certified by the Ministry of Education’s Innovation Cell.

The University is the earliest established private University in Uttar Pradesh, the largest state in North India. It started as a humble school in 1993 and grew into a reputed engineering college in 1998. The University has been making higher education accessible to thousands of students and maintains a decent and decorous atmosphere on campus. The University’s campus is highly disciplined and ragging-free, with all modern amenities for pursuing higher education and sports. The campus has NABLaccredited laboratories, provides state-of-the-art hostel accommodation and houses an 880-bed NABH-accredited hospital as part of the Medical College, with state-of-the-art medical facilities and more than 250 doctors, including faculty of different specialties and residents. The Integral Hospital has rendered valuable services during the pandemic and has successfully treated over a thousand patients. The services rendered by the Hospital have been highly appreciated at the hands of the state administration in particular and society in general.

The University focuses on research programs and students’ career advancement. The students have full-time access to their performance (marks and attendance) through an online portal. Interactive efforts with more than 20 renowned universities and research organisations and campus selection of students by national and multinational organisations bear testimony to these efforts. On the international front, the University has MoUs and collaborations with World Food Preservation Centre LLC, Shepherdstown, WV, US, Széchenyi István University, Hungary, Yegungnam University, Gyeongsan, South Korea, Eastern Institute of Technology, New Zealand, Kazakh National University, Almaty, Kazakhstan, Arsi University, Asella, Ethiopia, University of Sarawak, Sarawak, Malaysia, and National University of Shipbuilding, Ukraine, to name a few.

Integral University is an ideal campus for international students due to the facilities and amenities provided to its students and staff. The campus consistently maintains decorum, decency, and discipline in all curricular, co-curricular, and extra-curricular activities. The girls’ hostels are exceptionally safe, with the movement of female students restricted after sunset. Lucknow International Airport is directly connected to Dubai, Muscat, Jeddah, and Riyadh. Complimentary pickup is offered to international students from Lucknow International Airport. All facilities for cultural and physical activities, such as sports grounds for football, hockey, and cricket, as well as courts for basketball, volleyball, and lawn tennis, are available on campus. The University has separate gymnasiums for boys and girls. The Directorate of International Affairs welcomes, onboards, and supervises all international students. The office closely liaises with foreign missions in New Delhi to resolve any issues and with the FRRO (Foreign Regional Registration Office), Lucknow, for the timely issuance or extension of visas. Complimentary first-aid and primary treatment are provided for all international students. The close-knit Integral family collaborates with students worldwide and regularly celebrates common occasions and events.

The University is committed to imparting quality education and enriching experiences to all its students. It hosts students from 35 countries, including Oman, Germany, Nigeria, Tanzania, Sudan, Kenya, Libya, Ghana, Rwanda, Congo, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, and Nepal. The University collaborates with some top MNCs and academic institutions of higher learning for educational enhancements at national and international levels. We are confident that international students will find a welcoming atmosphere at the University with like-minded colleagues. Integral University is an academic institution with a mission and vision to make the country progressive and prosperous for all walks of life.