University of Petroleum and Energy Studies
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Motto | University With A Purpose |
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Type | Private |
Established | 2003 |
Chancellor | Dr. S J Chopra |
Vice-Chancellor | Dr. Sunil Rai |
Location | , , 30°24′57.38″N 77°58′1.24″E / 30.4159389°N 77.9670111°ECoordinates: 30°24′57.38″N 77°58′1.24″E / 30.4159389°N 77.9670111°E |
Campus | Suburban |
Affiliations | Global University Systems |
Website | www |
The University of Petroleum and Energy Studies (UPES) is a private university in Dehradun, India.
History[]
The University of Petroleum and Energy Studies (UPES) is a private university in the Indian city of Dehradun. Since 2019, it has been in Academic Collaboration with Global University Systems. Established in 2003 through the UPES Act, 2003 of the State Legislature of Uttarakhand, UPES is a UGC-recognized university.[1] The University has received 5-Stars on Employability (placements), Academic Development Program Strength and campus facilities and 4-Stars for overall teaching by QS Rating.[2] UPES offers graduate and postgraduate programs through its seven schools: School of Engineering, School of Computer Science, School of Design, School of Law, School of Business, School of Health Sciences, and School of Modern Media.[3]
Ownership[]
In 2013, UPES was acquired by the US-based Laureate International Universities network.[4]
In 2019, UPES, Dehradun entered into an academic collaboration with Global University Systems (GUS) by signing an MoU for education, training and research cooperation.[5]
Since the collaboration, Global University Systems has partnered with UPES and Pearl Academy through a subsidiary company in India, GUS Global Services.[6]
See also[]
References[]
- ^ "UPES Clarifies Stand on Recognition of Programs". Business Wire India. 20 March 2012.
- ^ "UPES". College Dekho.
- ^ "UPES Courses". UPES Website.
- ^ "Laureate Education, Inc. - Class A Common Stock Filing". United States Securities and Exchange Commission. Retrieved 8 February 2021.
- ^ "MoU with Global University Systems". Retrieved 16 February 2021.
- ^ "About GUS Global Services India". GUS Global Services. Retrieved 15 February 2021.
- Universities in Uttarakhand
- Law schools in India
- Universities and colleges in Dehradun
- Science and technology in Dehradun
- Petroleum engineering schools
- Institutions of Petroleum in India
- Educational institutions established in 2003
- 2003 establishments in Uttarakhand