University Of Lucknow or Lucknow University (LU) is a government owned Indian research university based in Lucknow. LU's old campus is located at Badshah Nagar, University Road area of the city with a new campus at Jankipuram. Founded in 1867, LU is one of the oldest government owned institutions of Indian higher education. LU's alumni contains Former President Of India, governors of various Indian States and acclaimed poets, Scholars and lyricists. LU is organised into more than 146 colleges, and institutes, located throughout the city and other surrounding areas.