University of Petroleum and Energy Studies (UPES), Dehradun was established in 2003. It is India's and Pan Asia's first Energy & Core Sector University.

UPES was established in the year 2003 through UPES Act, 2003 of the State Legislature of Uttarakhand. With an ambitious vision and unique approach, UPES emerged as an innovative institution offering industry-focused specialised undergraduate and postgraduate courses, some of which cater to high-growth areas like cloud computing, mechanical engineering, civil engineering, aerospace engineering, mechatronics engineering, fine arts, big data analytics, public administration, machine design engineering, computer science, petroleum, graphic and gaming and so on.

UPES has a sprawling 44-acre campus in the lush and verdant environs of Dehradun. The university takes pride in offering its students a world-class academic infrastructure, multimedia-enabled classrooms, modern research labs, playing fields, food courts, hostels and facilities for curricular and extra-curricular activities. Its commitment to providing students a multifaceted all-round growth and development reflects in its superior track record of 90% placements year after year; indeed, it leverages its strategic partnerships with industry stalwarts for all its programs to create employable, bright and future-ready professionals. Given its industry-oriented programs and emphasis on holistic development, UPES graduates naturally become the preferred choice for employers. Thus, the university develops and hones future leaders for diverse high-growth sectors in India and globally.

The university’s singular purpose is to enable each one achieve their individual purpose in life, through the guiding light of knowledge. Each one is empowered to pursue dreams and PASSIONS in a meaningful and responsible manner. Each one is encouraged to foster professional development through imagination, innovation, specialised knowledge and critical-thinking. Each one is entrusted to become an active participant in transforming society,  to go beyond oneself, to respect and  inclusively contribute in a pluralistic world. Thus, enabling one to choose life-pathways that fulfil their individual purposes fruitfully.

UPES is approved by UGC and NAAC accredited, offers over 50 graduate and postgraduate programs in the high growth sectors of Oil & Gas, Power, Aviation, Shipping, Automobile, Infrastructure, Electronics, IT and Logistics & Supply Chain.

Through the Centre for Continuing Education (CCE) and Centre for Aviation Studies (CAS), UPES offer executive programs through distance learning mode for the working professionals. Since its inception, UPES has emerged as a world-class institution; dedicated to developing super-specialized, ready to deploy managers and engineers for domain specific Industry.

UPES is committed to provide training, research, consultancy or outreach services in energy & allied areas. Moreover, within a very short span of time, UPES has become the institution of choice for students and corporate in the energy and core sectors.

UPES is pro-actively involved in research and development activities. University of Petroleum and Energy Studies is situated in a picturesque, 30-acre spacious campus in Pondha valley, Dehradun. 

VISION

To be an Institution of Global standing for developing professionally competent talent contributing to nation building.

MISSION

• Develop industry-focused professionals with an international outlook.
• Foster effective outcome-based education system to continually improve teaching-learning and research.
• Inculcate integrative thought process among students to instill lifelong learning.
• Create global knowledge eco-system through training, research & development and consultancy.
• Practice and promote high standards of professional ethics and develop harmonious relationship with environment and society.

CORE VALUES

• Respect
• Innovation
• Passion
• Inclusivity
• Trust