Jagran Lakecity University
Jagran Lakecity University (abbreviated JLU) is located in Bhopal and is a fully government approved state university established by Government of Madhya Pradesh by Act No 22 of 2013 and is recognized by UGC under section 2(f) of Act, 1956.[1] The University carries forward the 15-year-old legacy of Jagran Social Welfare Society, its promoting body in being a pioneer in provision of quality education in the state of Madhya Pradesh.They have two campuses one in Chandanpura and other in Mugaliyachap. The institute offers 26 undergraduate and 20 postgraduate programs in multitude of disciplines through its 9 schools.[2] The University has been bestowed with several awards, such as 'University of the Year' for 2014, 2015 & 2016 by Federation of Madhya Pradesh Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FMPCCI). The University was also recognized as a Global League Institute in 2016 & 2017 at the House of Commons, London, UK.[2]
Former name | Leeds Met India |
|---|---|
| Motto | Igniting Minds Changing Lives |
| Type | Private |
| Established | 2013 |
| Chancellor | Shri Hari Mohan Gupta |
| Vice-Chancellor | Prof (Dr.) Anoop Swarup |
| Dean | Prof (Dr.) Vivek Khare |
Academic staff | 111 |
| Students | 2492 |
| Location | , , |
| Campus | Rural, spread over 250 acres (1.0 km2) |
| Nickname | JLU |
| Affiliations | UGC, AICTE, CII, AIMA, IALS, BCI, AUAP |
| Website | jlu |
History
The institute was initially set up in 2009 as Leeds Met India, Bhopal, and was the first international campus of Leeds Metropolitan University, UK. This was the result of partnership between Jagran Social Welfare Society and Leeds Metropolitan University. [3]In 2013, the institute was renamed to Jagran Lakecity University after it gained UGC accreditation and became a government approved state private university.[1]
Academics
Jagran Lakecity University offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and diploma courses in law, economics, engineering, business, tourism, journalism, humanities, and sports.[2] The university has Centres of Excellence (CoEs) to facilitate research and development on various projects through national and international collaborations.[4] The university also publishes its own journal titled "Jagran International Journal on Contemporary Research" where outstanding research papers prepared by renowned academicians worldwide are published.
The university has MOU's with many national and international institutions including University of Lincoln, University College London, Indo Euro Synchronization, APS Mechatronik Germany, United Nations Association of Australia, RMIT University Australia, University of West Los Angeles, Imperial College London, Guizhou University China.[5]
To impart industrial knowledge, the various schools of the university host guest lectures where eminent personalities from diverse fields deliver lectures on wide array of topics.[6]
Schools
The courses in Jagran Lakecity University are offered by the following schools:
- School of Engineering and Technology (SOET)
- School of Law (SOL)
- School of Commerce and Economics (SOCE)
- Lakecity Business School (LBS)
- School of Hospitality and Tourism (SOHT)
- School of Education (SOE)
- School of Journalism and Communication (SOJC)
- School of Humanities and Arts (SOHA)
- School of Sports Science and Physical Education (SOSSPH)
References
- "University". www.ugc.ac.in. Retrieved 27 January 2019.
- "JLU - Home Page". www.jlu.edu.in. Retrieved 27 January 2019.
- September 30, Deepshikha Punj; October 10, 2011 ISSUE DATE; October 18, 2011UPDATED; Ist, 2011 11:12. "Bhopal gets international campus". India Today. Retrieved 27 January 2019.CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
- "Centres of Excellence". www.jlu.edu.in. Retrieved 27 January 2019.
- "Our Global Partners". www.jlu.edu.in. Retrieved 27 January 2019.
- Sahni, Simran. "Grand Opening Of The JLU Moot Court Competition By Mr. Ram Jethmalani". www.livelaw.in. Retrieved 27 January 2019.