Lucknow: In a move to foster global academic collaboration and cultural exchange, Lucknow University will introduce non-credit courses for international students across three domains — Hindi language, Indian economy, and Indian Culture — from the 2025-26 academic session.The courses will offer international students an immersive understanding of India’s diverse linguistic, economic, and cultural landscape. The initiative also aligns with India’s growing focus on educational diplomacy and internationalisation of higher education.Scheduled to begin after Aug 12, the launch of these courses will coincide with the arrival of newly-admitted international students on campus. Though these courses will not carry academic credits, they are intended as supplementary learning experiences to deepen students’ engagement with India beyond the classroom.According to LU officials, the objective is to help international students connect with the Indian ethos and contextual realities, leading them to experience India not just as a place of study, but as a living culture.
