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.

·         18+ years of experience in nurturing students into leaders

·         UPES has been ranked as the 65th University in India by NIRF 2022

·         Multidisciplinary and holistic learning in the scenic environs of Dehradun

·         Unmatched global exposure with credit transfer opportunity to The University of Queensland, Australia for B Tech students, study abroad opportunity at   Berkeley Global, student and faculty exchange, joint research, international internships and more

·         96.07% placement* record

·         Industry alliances with IBM, Microsoft, L&T, Tata Power, CISCO, Facebook Blueprint and more

·         Unique alumni offerings with placement support for up to 5 years, funding and workspace support

·         First Indian university to be awarded QS 5 Stars for Academic Development and also rated 5 Stars for Employability, Facilities and Program Strength

·         The university boasts of a robust and successful career services department.

·         2570+ Overall Students placed in 2021-22*

·         96.55% Placements in 2021-22*

·         760+ Recruiters on Campus in 2021-22*

·         INR 50 LPA - Highest Package in 2022

·         3800+ students already placed for 2022

·         100% Placement in School of Computer Science & School of Health Sciences and Technology

·         8000+ Research Articles covering a wide range of subject areas

·         100+ Funded Research Projects

·         350+ Total Number of Patents