- Fees / year
- ₹4.00L
- Avg package
- ₹14.20 LPA
- Rating
- ★ 4.2
- Admissions
- Open
### UPES – University Overview UPES, formerly known as the University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, is a private university located in Dehradun, Uttarakhand. The university was established in 2003 under an Act of the Uttarakhand State Legislature and is recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC). Over the years, UPES has expanded from its initial focus on energy and core-sector education into a multidisciplinary institution offering programmes across several emerging and established fields. The university currently operates through seven major academic schools covering areas such as Advanced Engineering, Computer Science, Design, Law, Business, Health Sciences & Technology, and Liberal Studies and Humanities. This broad academic structure allows students to explore programmes related to technology, management, legal studies, healthcare, design, engineering and the humanities. UPES places considerable emphasis on connecting classroom learning with industry requirements, practical exposure and professional development. UPES has developed its academic profile through collaborations, research activities and industry-oriented programmes. The university's history includes an academic collaboration with IBM in 2010, the establishment of its School of Design in 2013, the School of Health Sciences & Technology in 2019, and the School of Liberal Studies in 2022. These developments reflect its gradual expansion into newer areas of higher education. According to information published by UPES, the university has more than 19,100 students, over 1,500 faculty and staff members, and an alumni network exceeding 40,000. Its campuses are situated in the Dehradun region, providing students with an environment that combines academics, campus activities and access to the surrounding natural landscape. The university's stated approach focuses on industry-relevant education, research, innovation, international exposure and entrepreneurship. It also supports student ventures through its Runway incubation initiative. For students researching higher-education options, UPES offers a wide selection of programmes across professional and interdisciplinary areas, making its academic profile broader than its original energy-sector identity.
