Chandigarh University Uttar Pradesh

Chandigarh University Uttar Pradesh (CU-UP) is a private multidisciplinary university located in Unnao, in the Lucknow region of Uttar Pradesh. It is part of the Chandigarh University group and positions itself as an AI-focused institution offering undergraduate and postgraduate education across a wide range of disciplines.

Background

The university was established following approval from the Government of Uttar Pradesh to develop a new campus in the Lucknow State Capital Region. The campus was inaugurated in 2025 and is intended to expand the Chandigarh University network beyond its original Punjab campus while emphasizing technology-enabled education and industry collaboration.

Academics

CU-UP offers programs in fields including engineering, computer science, management, commerce, law, pharmacy, sciences, and other professional disciplines. According to the university, its academic model incorporates AI-assisted learning, smart classrooms, research centers, and multidisciplinary education aligned with the National Education Policy.

Campus and student life

The Unnao campus includes academic buildings, libraries, hostels, sports facilities, and research infrastructure. The university also promotes internships, placement activities, cultural festivals, and innovation events, with partnerships and early internship opportunities reported across several companies. It has additionally hosted AI-focused conferences and research symposiums.

Relationship to Chandigarh University

CU-UP is a separate university within the Chandigarh University ecosystem rather than the original Punjab campus. While it builds on the academic model and branding of Chandigarh University in Mohali, Punjab, the Uttar Pradesh campus operates from Unnao and has its own admissions, campus facilities, and academic administration.