University of Petroleum and Energy Studies (UPES), Dehradun

Born out of a unique vision, UPES is India's First Energy University and Asia's First & only Energy & Core Sector University. UGC and NAAC recognised, UPES offers over 35 graduate, postgraduate and doctoral programs to more than 3900 students in the high growth sectors of Oil & Gas, Power, Aviation, Shipping, Automobile, Infrastructure and Logistics & Supply Chain. A statutory university, UPES was established in 2003 through an act of the State Legislature of Uttarakhand with a picturesque, 25-acre mother campus in Pondha valley, Dehradun. ##NEWS##

About University of Petroleum and Energy Studies (UPES), Dehradun

Born out of a unique vision, UPES is India's First Energy University and Asia's First & only Energy & Core Sector University. UGC and NAAC recognised, UPES offers over 35 graduate, postgraduate and doctoral programs to more than 3900 students in the high growth sectors of Oil & Gas, Power, Aviation, Shipping, Automobile, Infrastructure and Logistics & Supply Chain. A statutory university, UPES was established in 2003 through an act of the State Legislature of Uttarakhand with a picturesque, 25-acre mother campus in Pondha valley, Dehradun. UPES is an endeavour of Hydrocarbons Education & Research Society (HERS), a non profit organisation dedicated to promoting education and training in Energy & allied sectors. Since its inception, UPES has become the "Institute of Choice" for students and corporates in the Energy and Core sectors. The University of Petroleum and Energy Studies (UPES) is a first of its kind university in the Pan Asian region. It is the : First Indian Energy University recognised by UGC under Section 2(f) of the UGC Act, 1956 First Indian Energy University accredited by the Energy Institute, UK First Indian Institution to offer 35 specialised programs across Oil & Gas, Power, Transportation, Infrastructure and Logistics & Supply Chain sectors First Indian Energy Institution to set up an in-house Bio-Diesel Laboratory First Indian University to implement SAP for its operations Born out of a unique vision, UPES aims to provide domain specific and industry ready management, engineering and legal professionals, at the graduate, postgraduate and doctoral levels. Since its inception in 2003, UPES has become the "Institute of Choice" for students and corporates in the Energy and Core sectors. More than 3000 students have passed through its hallowed portals and are today enjoying key roles in their chosen sectors. UPES is UGC and NAAC recognised.The UPES campus is located in the sylvan surroundings of the Pondha valley at the foothills of the Himalayas in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, offering an environment conducive to academic, personal and professional growth.UPES is an endeavour of the Hydrocarbons Education and Research Society (HERS), a non profit organisation registered under the Societies Act, 1860 dedicated to promoting education and training in Energy and allied sectors. HERS comprises eminent individuals from the Oil & Gas industry including the former Petroleum Secretary, Government of India, senior industry professionals, chiefs of various energy and allied sector companies and specialists from various national and international organisations. The Board of Governors, the Board of Management, the Academic Council and the University Officials are collectively responsible for governing and managing UPES. Vision To be a premier international institution with state-of-the-art facilities to provide world-class education, training, research, consultancy and outreach services in the Energy, Transportation and infrastructure sectors. Mission To take the leadership role in establishing academic benchmarks for entry level professionals in the Energy, Infrastructure and Transportation sectors. To develop academic and training competency in teaching professionals to help them create ‘future ready’ professionals’ for the Energy, Infrastructure and Transportation sectors. To design, develop and deliver cutting edge education and training for working professionals in the Energy, Infrastructure and Transportation sectors. To provide support to research, consultancy and development activities in all technical and managerial aspects of the Energy, Infrastructure and Transportation sectors.