Overview
Established in 2003, the University of Petroleum and Energy Studies is a for-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Dehradun (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Uttarakhand. Officially recognized by the University Grants Commission of India, University of Petroleum and Energy Studies (UPES) is a small-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 3,000-3,999 students) coeducational Indian higher education institution. University of Petroleum and Energy Studies (UPES) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 21-year-old Indian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 50-59% making this Indian higher education organization an averagely selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UPES also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
University Snapshot
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small-sized
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averagely selective
University Identity
| Name | University of Petroleum and Energy Studies  |
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| Name (Non Latin) | पेट्रोलियम एवं ऊर्जा अध्ययन विश्वविद्याल |
| Acronym | UPES |
| Founded | 2003 |
| Motto | Harnessing Energy through Knowledge |
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University Location
| Address | Energy Acres, PO Bidholi, Via Prem Nagar Dehradun 248 006 Uttarakhand India |
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+91 (135) 277 6201 |
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+91 (135) 269 4204 |
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