Jagran Lakecity University (JLU) Bhopal, is a private university established under Section 2(f) of UGC Act 1956 and is based out of Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. JLU Bhopal is one of the fastest growing and one of the most awarded universities of Central India having practice-based pedagogy at its core. Currently, the university is offering 50+ degree programs to more than 2500 students from 8 countries and 27 states of India. The university has numerous Partnerships with Top Industries and International Educational Institutes, ensuring the students get great exposure both nationally and internationally. JLU Bhopal is the only participating university from Central India ERASMUS+ programme under the Tuning India Project, funded by the European Commission and is also currently the country chair for Association of Universities of Asia Pacific (AUAP). Jagran Lakecity University became the first university in MP & CG to be awarded the 'DIAMOND' rating by QS I-Gauge, an International Rating agency in June 2021. JLU was ranked 30th best private university in India by the Education World in 2021 and also got the E-Learning Excellence for Academic Digitisation (E-Lead) Certification 2020-21, by QS I –Gauge. India Today and Outlook India, has ranked Jagran School of Journalism and Mass Communication, JLU Bhopal as No.1 in Madhya Pradesh and top 15 in India in 2020 and the University has been bestowed with several prestigious awards, such as 'University of the Year' by Government of Madhya Pradesh for consecutive five years from 2015 to 2019 and is recognized as a Global League Institution in 2015 at the House of Commons, London, UK.

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. In 2013, the institute was renamed to Jagran Lakecity University after it gained UGC accreditation and became a government approved state private university.

Campus
Jagran Lakecity University Bhopal's campus is situated in a pristine expanse of 232 acres spread between 2 locations. The campus at Mugaliyachhap, is spread in 196 acres and houses state of the art facilities for students. The Jagran Lakecity University’s 14 academic blocks consist of classrooms, auditorium and labs for hands of training for the students. Pyramid houses a library, giving students access to books and journals in both physical and digital form. The campus is completely Wi-Fi enabled and secured with CCTV cameras.

JLU Student Enrichment Hub - Chandanpura, Bhopal
With lush green forest surrounding the Student Enrichment Hub from three sides, it is a magnificent area at Chandanpura, Bhopal and houses the only functional pyramid of the country. The Chandanpur campus is spread in an area of 230 acres. It has 8 academic blocks to include classrooms, Media center, 02 auditoriums and various labs. Its architectural centerpiece is a 28,000 sqft Pyramid shape library and administrative building which provides students with access to more than 35,000 books and journals. The library is subscribed to DELNET and other internet libraries and has audio/video recordings of various academic books. The university offers student accommodations for boys and girls separately within the campus itself. There is a shuttle service for students from hostel to city center. It also provides pick up and drop facilities from airports and railway stations. There is an on-campus ATM and infirmary within the campus. The campus is completely WIFI enabled and secured with CCTV cameras.

Academics
Jagran Lakecity University offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and diploma courses in Law, Economics, Engineering, Journalism, Management, Design, FilmMaking and Animation, Culinary Arts, Advertising and PR, English Literature, Public Policy, International Affairs, Psychology and Sports. The university has Centres of Excellence (CoEs) to facilitate research and development on various projects through national and international collaborations. 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. 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.

Schools
Jagran Lakecity University has these 10 schools for various courses:-

• School of Engineering and Technology (SOET)
• School of Law (SOL)
• School of Commerce and Economics (SOCE)
• Jagran Lakecity Business School (JLBS)
• School of Hospitality and Tourism (SOHT)
• Jagran School of Public Policy and International Affairs (JSPPIA)
• Jagran School of Journalism and Communication (JSJC)
• School of Humanities and Social Science (SOHSS)
• School of Sports Science and Physical Education (SOSSPH)
• Jagran School of Visual Arts & Design (JSVAD)

(Source:- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jagran_Lakecity_University)