About UPES
The University of Petroleum and Energy Studies or UPES is a private university located in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India. Established in 2003, UPES was the first Indian university to offer courses in the energy sector and has since become a leading institution in the fields of petroleum, energy, and allied sectors.
UPES offers many bachelor's degree programmes in petroleum engineering, chemical engineering, electrical engineering, civil engineering, computer science, data science, law, design, and business administration.
Graduate students have the opportunity to study in several fields including physics, chemistry, mathematics, law, engineering, management, business, microbiology, design and pharmaceuticals.
The university has formed relationships with a range of businesses including Microsoft, IBM, hubhopper and more.
UPES offers health and medical services including an infirmary, medical insurance and counselling. Students can also join clubs and extra-curricular activities including local adventure sports, including paragliding, river rafting, bungee jumping, and ice skating.
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Key statistics
- 9,443Number of FTE Students(1)
- 22%Proportion of ISR Publications(1)
- 31 : 69Student Ratio of Females to Males(1)
- 0%Percentage of International Students(1)
- 9.5No. of students per staff(1)
Subjects taught at UPES
Social sciences
- Politics & International Studies (incl Development Studies)
- Communication & Media Studies
Business & economics
- Business & Management
- Accounting & Finance
- Economics & Econometrics
Engineering & technology
- Civil Engineering
- General Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Electrical & Electronic Engineering
- Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering
Physical sciences
- Physics & Astronomy
- Geology, Environmental, Earth & Marine Sciences
- Chemistry
- Mathematics & Statistics
Computer science
- Computer Science
Law
- Law
Life sciences
- Biological Sciences