UPES

501–600th
World University Rankings 2025
801–1000th
Impact Rankings 2024
201–250th
Young University Rankings 2024
Bidholi, via Prem Nagar, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, 248007, India

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

  • 9,443
    Number of FTE Students
    (1)
  • 22%
    Proportion of ISR Publications
    (1)
  • 31 : 69
    Student Ratio of Females to Males
    (1)
  • 0%
    Percentage of International Students
    (1)
  • 9.5
    No. of students per staff
    (1)
Based on data collected for the (1) 2025 World University Rankings

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