University of Petroleum and Energy Studies (UPES), Dehradun

About College

The University of Petroleum and Energy Studies (UPES), established in 2003, is one of India's leading private multidisciplinary universities renowned for excellence in engineering, computer science, artificial intelligence, management, law, design, health sciences, and liberal studies. Located in the picturesque city of Dehradun, Uttarakhand, UPES is recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and accredited with an A Grade by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC). Initially founded with a focus on the energy and petroleum sector, the university has evolved into a globally recognized institution offering industry-oriented education across emerging technologies and future-focused disciplines. The university features two modern campuses equipped with smart classrooms, AI and robotics laboratories, innovation centers, high-performance computing facilities, digital libraries, incubation centers, research laboratories, sports complexes, modern hostels, cafeterias, healthcare facilities, and collaborative learning spaces. UPES strongly emphasizes experiential learning through industry projects, internships, live case studies, hackathons, startup incubation, and multidisciplinary research. UPES maintains academic collaborations with leading international universities across the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, Germany, France, and Singapore. Students benefit from semester exchange programmes, international internships, collaborative research, dual-degree opportunities, and global immersion experiences. The university has built an impressive placement record with recruiters including Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Deloitte, EY, PwC, KPMG, IBM, Cisco, Oracle, Accenture, Infosys, TCS, Wipro, Cognizant, HCL Technologies, Schlumberger, Halliburton, Reliance Industries, ONGC, Adani Group, L&T, Tata Steel, Bosch, Siemens, Capgemini, and numerous Fortune 500 companies. Students from engineering, management, law, design, and computer science programmes receive excellent career opportunities every year. UPES promotes innovation through dedicated incubation centres, entrepreneurship programmes, startup funding initiatives, patent support, and industry-sponsored research. Students actively participate in technical festivals, coding competitions, innovation challenges, sports championships, cultural festivals, research conferences, and entrepreneurship summits. With highly qualified faculty, modern infrastructure, excellent industry integration, global exposure, and strong placement support, UPES has become one of India's preferred destinations for students pursuing future-ready careers.