University of Petroleum and Energy Studies (UPES) is a leading private university located in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India. Established in 2003 through the UPES Act of the Uttarakhand state legislature, UPES has become one of the top multidisciplinary universities in the country, known for its industry-aligned programs, strong research culture, and excellent placements. It is recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and accredited by NAAC with an ‘A’ grade. UPES also holds high rankings in national frameworks such as NIRF and is recognised for academic reputation and employability. 

 Academic Programs & Schools

UPES offers a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate, integrated, and doctoral programs through its specialised schools, including: 

✔ School of Advanced Engineering – B.Tech, M.Tech, M.Sc, Ph.D. with multiple specialisations including aerospace, sustainability, fire & safety, electrical, civil and more. 
✔ School of Computer Science – Computing, IT, AI, machine learning and related areas. 
✔ School of Business & Management – BBA, MBA and specialised business programs. 
✔ School of Law – LLB and legal studies programs. 
✔ School of Design – Design and creative disciplines. 
✔ School of Health Sciences & Technology – Allied health and technology programs. 
✔ School of Liberal Studies & Media – Humanities, social sciences and media studies. 

UPES also offers online and distance learning programs through UPES Online, with UGC-DEB recognition, allowing flexible study options for MBA, BBA, BCA, and specialised certifications. 

Rankings & Accreditation

UPES is consistently ranked among India’s top universities by national and global ranking agencies: 

• Ranked among the top 50 universities in India and top in specialised subjects by the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) (e.g., Law, Management, Engineering). 
• Ranked No. 1 private university in academic reputation in India by the QS World University Rankings 2025, placing it in the top 2% of universities globally. 
• Recognised in Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings bands and subject rankings for business, engineering and IT. 
• Accredited NAAC ‘A’ grade and approved by relevant statutory bodies. 

 Placements & Industry Links

UPES is known for strong industry engagement and placement outcomes: 

• First Indian university to receive QS 5-Star rating for employability. 
• Excellent placement statistics across schools with top recruiters from IT, engineering, consulting, logistics, energy and business sectors. 
• Dedicated career services support students with internships, training and corporate interactions. 

 Campus & Infrastructure

Situated in Dehradun’s Bidholi and Kandoli campuses, UPES offers modern campus facilities including: 

• Smart classrooms, labs and research facilities
• Libraries with extensive academic resources
• Sports, auditoriums and cultural spaces
• Student hostels and residential services

Why Choose UPES?

✔ Industry-aligned curriculum with practical focus
✔ Diverse programs across engineering, management, law, design, media, and health sciences
✔ Strong placement record with global and national recruiter participation
✔ Recognised accreditation and impressive rankings
✔ Flexible online and traditional study options