Martin Luther Christian University had its humble beginning as a primary University way back in 2006.

The pioneering Christian university in Meghalaya, MLCU commits itself to render service to the community and to provide its students with a high-quality education that will enable them to graduate as well-rounded professionals, to serve with purpose, integrity and efficiency anywhere in the world. As global citizens these students will provide the leadership for tomorrow.

MLCU is sponsored by the National Lutheran Health and Medical Board (NLHMB), a registered trust established in 1986 and engaged in Health Care, Education, Community Outreach and Disaster Management.
With job-oriented academic courses, MLCU is prepared to meet the challenges and requirements of the present-day workplace. MLCU emphasizes Skills and Experiential Learning and offers hands-on development projects for its students, to acquire not only knowledge and skills, but the real-life expertise needed to pursue gainful and fulfilling careers.
MLCU recognizes its opportunity and responsibility to contribute to the sustainable development of the region, participating in vocational education, healthcare, information and communication networks, agrisciences, environmental protection, disaster education, peace studies, and developmental projects.

The university will collaborate with government, NGOs, community organizations, self-help groups and industry in the development of the community.