About University of Petroleum And Energy Studies (Upes)

Established through the UPES Act, 2003 of the State Legislature of Uttarakhand, UPES is one of the top-ranked, UGC-recognized, private universities. As per the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2023, the Ministry of Education, India, UPES has been ranked 52, with a rank of 54 in engineering and a rank of 39 in management. In addition to this, the university was recently ranked 243 in Asia and the 3rd best private university in India by the QS World Rankings 2023. 

UPES has also been accredited by NAAC with an accreditation grade ‘A’ and has received 5-Stars on Employability (placements), by globally acclaimed QS Rating, with 90%+ placements over the last few years. UPES offers graduate and postgraduate programs through its eight schools: School of Advanced Engineering, School of Computer Science, School of Design, School of Law, School of Business, School of Health Sciences & Technology, School of Modern Media, and School of Liberal Studies with about 13,000 students and 1500+ faculty and staff members. 

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 with a multifaceted all-around 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.

Why choose Ph.D in Engineering at University of Petroleum And Energy Studies (Upes)?

Ph.D. in the School of Advanced Engineering at UPES is more than just obtaining a degree. Students can contributing to technology and shaping the future of engineering through advanced research. We offer academically challenging and professionally rewarding programmes across a broad range of specialisations, allowing the scholar to focus deeply on a particular field, backed by a dedicated faculty of experienced professionals and researchers. The School of Advanced Engineering allows for efficacy (suitable environments for transforming academic excellence into meaningful outcomes) and to make positive social impact, while ensuring that the results of the research are meaningful and transforming knowledge and reputation.

UPES leverages its strong reputation and global reach as a top destination for Ph.D. studies. UPES is ranked 42nd in Engineering and 46th in universities in India in the Government of India's NIRF 2024 national ranking. The school strives to offer exposure to students through global partners in countries including, but not limited to the UK, Canada, Germany, Australia, and the USA, commenting their strong research reputation, and providing additional opportunities for engagement through international internship experiences, academic laboratories, and collaborative research projects that will stretch the limits of their thinking. UPES creates effective social processes by fostering strong research-industry partnerships; a focus on sustainability and innovation; and interdisciplinary, multi-disciplinarity, and cross-disciplinarity, while allowing, even empowering, their Ph.D. scholars to become thinkers, problem-solvers, and ultimately thought leaders that will contribute positively to academia, society, and industry; exemplifying that the Ph.D. journey is transformational at UPES.

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