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PrivateNIRF 2025 #64 OverallNIRF 2025 #45 University

UPES - University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Dehradun

Dehradun, Uttarakhand10000 IntakeofflineFounded 2003Private University (UGC)
Fees / year
₹1.96L - ₹8.5L
Courses
29+
Median Salary
₹6.5 LPA

At a glance

Established
2003
Institution type
Private
Location
Dehradun, Uttarakhand
Affiliation
Private University (UGC)
Approvals
UGC, NAAC
NIRF 2025
#64 Overall, #45 University, #18 Law
Programmes
29 in Management, Engineering, Arts & Humanities, Science
UG fees
₹1.96L – ₹4L a year
PG fees
₹3.1L – ₹8.5L a year
Median salary
₹6.5 LPA (4-year UG programmes, 2023–24)
Placement rate
84.8% (4-year UG programmes, 2023–24)
Students enrolled
14,064 (2023–24)
Website
upes.ac.in

Placement and student figures: data submitted by the institution to NIRF 2025. Fees: first-year tuition as listed for each programme.

About UPES - University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Dehradun

UPES (University of Petroleum and Energy Studies), established in 2003, is a specialized private university located in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, ranked 64th overall in NIRF 2025. UPES offers programs across engineering, computer science, business, law, design, health sciences, and liberal studies, with particular strength in energy, infrastructure, and transportation sectors. The university is known for its industry-integrated curriculum, mandatory internship programs, and strong placement record with leading companies in oil and gas, power, and technology sectors.

NIRF 2025 Rankings

The National Institutional Ranking Framework (Ministry of Education) ranks institutions in separate lists.

Ranking listRankScore
Law#1861.45
Management#3658.33
Engineering#4356.99
Research#4546.46
University#4554.44
Overall#6453.22

Source: NIRF India Rankings 2025, Ministry of Education. Data submitted by the institution (PDF)

Courses and Fees

29 programmes
CourseLevelSpecialisationsFirst-year tuition
Bachelor of Technology [B.Tech]Undergraduate11₹4,00,000
Master of Technology [M.Tech]Postgraduate6₹3,10,000
Bachelor of Arts [B.A]Undergraduate1₹3,50,000
Bachelor of Arts [B.A] {Hons.}Undergraduate1₹3,50,000
Bachelor of Arts + Bachelor of Laws [BALLB] {Hons.}Integrated1₹3,00,000
Bachelor of Commerce [B.Com] {Hons.}Undergraduate1₹3,50,000
Bachelor of Computer Application [BCA]Undergraduate1₹1,95,667
Bachelor of Optometry [B.Optom]Undergraduate1₹3,50,000

Placements

1,260 of the 1,485 students who graduated from UPES - University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Dehradun's 4-year UG programmes in 2023–24 were placed (84.8%), at a median salary of ₹6.5 LPA. 18 went on to higher studies.

Source: data submitted by the institution to NIRF 2025.

Year-wise placements

Scholarships and Fee Reimbursement

In 2023–24, 72 of 14,064 students at UPES - University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Dehradun (0.5%) had their full tuition fee reimbursed by government schemes, the institution or private bodies (NIRF 2025 data).

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TypePrivate
LocationDehradun, Uttarakhand
Established2003
RankingNIRF 2025 #64 Overall
Total Intake10000
Courses29+