UPES: Ranked #1 in Academic Reputation
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UPES: Ranked #1 in Academic Reputation
The UPES Edge
CLASSROOM IN THE HILLS
Safe, green, student-friendlycampus built to ignite creativity and innovation.
MASTER AI
Ace use cases focused on future challenges across schools and disciplines
DESIGN YOUR OWN DEGREE
50+ unique course combinations designed to explore horizons beyond academics
SCHOOL FOR LIFE
India’s first dedicated life-skills training module for every student.
LAUNCH YOUR VENTURE
Backed by Runway Incubator, home to 250+ breakthrough ideas.
NEST
Belong to a community, get lifetime placements, upscaling opportunities, and mentorship
Global University
Explore Global Pathways and Progressions across the world
21
Years of legacy in multidisciplinary and holistic learning
#
1
Private University in Academic Reputation in India, QS World University Rankings, 2025
800
+
Recruiters on Campus in 2025
1.3
Cr
Highest Package*
*secured by an Alumnus
Our Schools
Design
your own
degree
Customise the program to suit your interests, skills and career goals
How it Works
Customise Now
Student Outcomes
Placements
92%
Placements in 2024-25*
Entrepreneurship
250
Start-ups have received grants from UPES
Higher Education
70
Tie-ups with global universities
Faculty
Sunil Rai
Vice Chancellor, UPES
Dr. Sunil Rai is the Vice Chancellor of UPES and a distinguished academic leader with over four decades of experience spanning academia
Dr. Jayasankar Variyar
Pro Vice-Chancellor, UPES
Dr Jayasankar Variyar is an academic leader with over three decades of experience spanning both industry and higher education. While he currently serves in a senior academic leadership role, his professional foundation is firmly rooted in industry, where he held significant responsibilities across global organisations and diverse sectors.
Prof. Bhaskar Bhatt
Dean, School of Design
Design Leader with over 22 years of experience in institution building, teaching, and action research. He is committed to empowering the next generation of designers & innovators to create meaningful and impactful solutions to the world’s most pressing problems.
Prof. Rahul Nainwal
Senior Director, School of Business
An entrepreneur, a TED Fellow, an Ashoka Associate Fellow, and an angel investor holding qualifications from esteemed institutions like NIT, IRMA, Harvard University, and Oxford University.
Prof. Atri Nautiyal
Director, School of Liberal Studies
Prof. Atri Nautiyal has worked within major North American Financial Institutions. He has over 10 years of experience in teaching and research in the domain of economics, environment, and displacements.
Dr. Padma Venkat
Dean, School of Health Sciences and Technology
Dr. Padma has 31+ years of experience in Microbiology, Biochemistry, Phytochemistry, Ayurveda and Public Health
Dr. Amrish Tony
Director, Sports
With over a decade of experience in sports management and coaching. He holds a Ph.D. in Physical Education, an M.Phil. in Sports Science, and a Master's in Physical Education, alongside a certification as a Professional Sports Coach in Swimming from the Sports Authority of India.
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Stories of Excellence
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Campus Life
A vibrant and inclusive community fostering personal growth, academic and extracurricular pursuits and meaningful relationships.
Campus Buzz
23rd Convocation
UPES celebrates its 23rd Convocation - honouring the dreams, grit, and spirit of the Class of 2025.
Celebrating journeys that began at UPES and inspire beyond.
Watch Now
ARC 2025
Nov 6-8, 2025
UPES Dehradun hosted Aspire Retreat & Convocation, uniting fellows, scholars,
and social leaders through readings, reflection, and dialogue
on balancing purpose, patience, and action.
Watch Now
Virasat ke Rang
Oct 13-18, 2025
Virasat ke Rang at UPES illuminated the evening with conversations
that connect craft, sound, and place—celebrating artisans
who carry tradition forward.
Watch Now
DrishtiKone
Aug 29, 2025
UPES presents DrishtiKone 2025 - a signature platform strengthening
industry–academia synergy through roundtables, sessions, and dialogues to co-create
ideas, drive innovation, and nurture future-ready talent.
Watch Now
Happiness Day
Aug 26, 2025
UPES celebrated its first-ever Happiness Day, uniting 8,000 students
in dance, fun, and togetherness—creating moments of joy,
creativity, and shared happiness across the campus.
Watch Now
The Pitch
July 03, 2025
School of Business, UPES and the startup incubator, Runway hosted The Pitch,
on July 03, 2025, where 15 visionary ventures stepped into the spotlight to pitch
their business ideas.
Know more
Adapt or Perish
June 20, 2025
UPES, School of Law has hosted the second edition of Adapt or Perish, a conference on Indian Arbitration at a Crossroads, Reform, Resistance, and the Future as an Arbitration Hub.
Know more
Open Day
June 14, 2025
Open Day was a dynamic showcase of our core values- academic excellence,
industry-focused learning, and a future-ready mindset.
Know more
The Himalayan Fellowship
The Himalayan Fellowship by HILL at UPES Dehradun is a bold, immersive program that takes
students beyond classrooms and into one of the world’s most awe-inspiring and fragile
ecosystems, the Himalayas.
Know more
Uurja
April 18 - 20, 2025
UPES has hosted Uurja 2025 which is a blend of culture, creativity, and celebration.
Know more
Chalchitra 2.0
March 20 - 21, 2025
The Chalchitra Film Festival has emerged as a leading platform for smartphone filmmaking in India and globally.
Know more
L’Arte Dell’Auto
February 24, 2025
UPES School of Design hosted legendary designer Maurizio Corbi for L’Arte Dell’Auto! Iconic Ferrari designs showcased!
Know more
Alumni Meet - Bangalore Chapter
January 25, 2025
Over 300 UPES Bangalore Chapter alumni reunited for a memorable evening with top industry professionals and entrepreneurs.
Know More
Homecoming - Alumni Meet
December 21-22, 2024
UPES alumni from the 2005-2006 batch, representing top organizations, revisited the campus after years, reminiscing about their journey.
Watch Now
ICMLDE 3.0
November 28-29, 2024
The two-day conference, in collaboration with Elsevier, University of Dayton, and Providence University, attracted 3,800+ contributors from 47 countries.
Read More
Dholida 2024
September 29, 2024
Watch as we celebrate a vibrant night of Garba and colorful ethnic outfits during Dholida 2024!
Watch Now
Freshers 2024
September 28, 2024
Freshers 2024 was all about creating memories and friendships that will last a lifetime!
Watch Now
Adapt or Perish - Law Leadership Event
June 29, 2024
The thought leadership event "Adapt or Perish" brought together industry leaders, academicians, and senior law alumni to explore the evolution of legal education in a tech-driven world.
Watch Now
Ukti -
Literature Fest
April 13 - 14, 2024
UKTI wasn’t just a literary fest but a reason to celebrate our culture, which is long forgotten in the hustle of the contemporary world.
Watch Now
Vidhi Utsav -
Law Fest
April 5 - 7, 2024
Vidhi Utsav left us spellbound with its thought-provoking workshops , captivating performances, and a kaleidoscope of cultural delights.
Watch Now
Aaj Ki Rani -
Women's Bike Rally
March 8, 2024
Get ready to vibe with UPES at the coolest Women's Bike Rally ever!
Watch Now
Watch Now
Take A Tour
Tucked away in the hills of misty Dehradun, the serene, quiet, campuses at Bidholi and Kandoli are ideal places for a truly immersive learning experience.
Speak to a Counsellor
Helpline
1800-102-8737
Chat with us
Chat on whatsapp
Chat with an expert
Chat with student
buddy
OTP Verify
Enter OTP
Resend OTP
The UPES Edge
CLASSROOM IN THE HILLS
Safe, green, student-friendlycampus built to ignite creativity and innovation.
MASTER AI
Ace use cases focused on future challenges across schools and disciplines
DESIGN YOUR OWN DEGREE
50+ unique course combinations designed to explore horizons beyond academics
SCHOOL FOR LIFE
India’s first dedicated life-skills training module for every student.
LAUNCH YOUR VENTURE
Backed by Runway Incubator, home to 250+ breakthrough ideas.
NEST
Belong to a community, get lifetime placements, upscaling opportunities, and mentorship
Global University
Explore Global Pathways and Progressions across the world
21
Years of legacy in multidisciplinary and holistic learning
#
1
Private University in Academic Reputation in India, QS World University Rankings, 2025
800
+
Recruiters on Campus in 2025
1.3
Cr
Highest Package*
*secured by an Alumnus
Our Schools
Design
your own
degree
Customise the program to suit your interests, skills and career goals
How it Works
Customise Now
Student Outcomes
Placements
92%
Placements in 2024-25*
Entrepreneurship
250
Start-ups have received grants from UPES
Higher Education
70
Tie-ups with global universities
Faculty
Sunil Rai
Vice Chancellor, UPES
Dr. Sunil Rai is the Vice Chancellor of UPES and a distinguished academic leader with over four decades of experience spanning academia
Dr. Jayasankar Variyar
Pro Vice-Chancellor, UPES
Dr Jayasankar Variyar is an academic leader with over three decades of experience spanning both industry and higher education. While he currently serves in a senior academic leadership role, his professional foundation is firmly rooted in industry, where he held significant responsibilities across global organisations and diverse sectors.
Prof. Bhaskar Bhatt
Dean, School of Design
Design Leader with over 22 years of experience in institution building, teaching, and action research. He is committed to empowering the next generation of designers & innovators to create meaningful and impactful solutions to the world’s most pressing problems.
Prof. Rahul Nainwal
Senior Director, School of Business
An entrepreneur, a TED Fellow, an Ashoka Associate Fellow, and an angel investor holding qualifications from esteemed institutions like NIT, IRMA, Harvard University, and Oxford University.
Prof. Atri Nautiyal
Director, School of Liberal Studies
Prof. Atri Nautiyal has worked within major North American Financial Institutions. He has over 10 years of experience in teaching and research in the domain of economics, environment, and displacements.
Dr. Padma Venkat
Dean, School of Health Sciences and Technology
Dr. Padma has 31+ years of experience in Microbiology, Biochemistry, Phytochemistry, Ayurveda and Public Health
Dr. Amrish Tony
Director, Sports
With over a decade of experience in sports management and coaching. He holds a Ph.D. in Physical Education, an M.Phil. in Sports Science, and a Master's in Physical Education, alongside a certification as a Professional Sports Coach in Swimming from the Sports Authority of India.
View All
Stories of Excellence
View All
View All
View All
Campus Life
A vibrant and inclusive community fostering personal growth, academic and extracurricular pursuits and meaningful relationships.
Campus Buzz
23rd Convocation
UPES celebrates its 23rd Convocation - honouring the dreams, grit, and spirit of the Class of 2025.
Celebrating journeys that began at UPES and inspire beyond.
Watch Now
ARC 2025
Nov 6-8, 2025
UPES Dehradun hosted Aspire Retreat & Convocation, uniting fellows, scholars,
and social leaders through readings, reflection, and dialogue
on balancing purpose, patience, and action.
Watch Now
Virasat ke Rang
Oct 13-18, 2025
Virasat ke Rang at UPES illuminated the evening with conversations
that connect craft, sound, and place—celebrating artisans
who carry tradition forward.
Watch Now
DrishtiKone
Aug 29, 2025
UPES presents DrishtiKone 2025 - a signature platform strengthening
industry–academia synergy through roundtables, sessions, and dialogues to co-create
ideas, drive innovation, and nurture future-ready talent.
Watch Now
Happiness Day
Aug 26, 2025
UPES celebrated its first-ever Happiness Day, uniting 8,000 students
in dance, fun, and togetherness—creating moments of joy,
creativity, and shared happiness across the campus.
Watch Now
The Pitch
July 03, 2025
School of Business, UPES and the startup incubator, Runway hosted The Pitch,
on July 03, 2025, where 15 visionary ventures stepped into the spotlight to pitch
their business ideas.
Know more
Adapt or Perish
June 20, 2025
UPES, School of Law has hosted the second edition of Adapt or Perish, a conference on Indian Arbitration at a Crossroads, Reform, Resistance, and the Future as an Arbitration Hub.
Know more
Open Day
June 14, 2025
Open Day was a dynamic showcase of our core values- academic excellence,
industry-focused learning, and a future-ready mindset.
Know more
The Himalayan Fellowship
The Himalayan Fellowship by HILL at UPES Dehradun is a bold, immersive program that takes
students beyond classrooms and into one of the world’s most awe-inspiring and fragile
ecosystems, the Himalayas.
Know more
Uurja
April 18 - 20, 2025
UPES has hosted Uurja 2025 which is a blend of culture, creativity, and celebration.
Know more
Chalchitra 2.0
March 20 - 21, 2025
The Chalchitra Film Festival has emerged as a leading platform for smartphone filmmaking in India and globally.
Know more
L’Arte Dell’Auto
February 24, 2025
UPES School of Design hosted legendary designer Maurizio Corbi for L’Arte Dell’Auto! Iconic Ferrari designs showcased!
Know more
Alumni Meet - Bangalore Chapter
January 25, 2025
Over 300 UPES Bangalore Chapter alumni reunited for a memorable evening with top industry professionals and entrepreneurs.
Know More
Homecoming - Alumni Meet
December 21-22, 2024
UPES alumni from the 2005-2006 batch, representing top organizations, revisited the campus after years, reminiscing about their journey.
Watch Now
ICMLDE 3.0
November 28-29, 2024
The two-day conference, in collaboration with Elsevier, University of Dayton, and Providence University, attracted 3,800+ contributors from 47 countries.
Read More
Dholida 2024
September 29, 2024
Watch as we celebrate a vibrant night of Garba and colorful ethnic outfits during Dholida 2024!
Watch Now
Freshers 2024
September 28, 2024
Freshers 2024 was all about creating memories and friendships that will last a lifetime!
Watch Now
Adapt or Perish - Law Leadership Event
June 29, 2024
The thought leadership event "Adapt or Perish" brought together industry leaders, academicians, and senior law alumni to explore the evolution of legal education in a tech-driven world.
Watch Now
Ukti -
Literature Fest
April 13 - 14, 2024
UKTI wasn’t just a literary fest but a reason to celebrate our culture, which is long forgotten in the hustle of the contemporary world.
Watch Now
Vidhi Utsav -
Law Fest
April 5 - 7, 2024
Vidhi Utsav left us spellbound with its thought-provoking workshops , captivating performances, and a kaleidoscope of cultural delights.
Watch Now
Aaj Ki Rani -
Women's Bike Rally
March 8, 2024
Get ready to vibe with UPES at the coolest Women's Bike Rally ever!
Watch Now
Watch Now
Take A Tour
Tucked away in the hills of misty Dehradun, the serene, quiet, campuses at Bidholi and Kandoli are ideal places for a truly immersive learning experience.
Speak to a Counsellor
Helpline
1800-102-8737
Chat with us
Chat on whatsapp
Chat with an expert
Chat with student
buddy
OTP Verify
Enter OTP
Resend OTP