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University of Petroleum and Energy Studies
Established	2003
Type	Deemed University
Chancellor	Dr. S.J.Chopra
Vice-Chancellor	Dr. Parag Dewan
Students	4000
Undergraduates	2300
Postgraduates	1700
Location	Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India
Campus	Urban
Website	www.upesindia.org

University of Petroleum and Energy Studies is the specialised university for energy and oil sector studies. It is situated at Dehradun and has been established through an act the State Legislature of Uttarakhand in the year 2003.First Indian Energy University approved by UGC Under Section 2(f) of UGC Act, 1956

First Indian Energy University accredited by Energy Institute, UK

First Indian institution to offer 33 specialised programs across Oil & Gas, Power, Transportation, Infrastructure and Logistics & Supply Chain sectors

First Indian Energy institution to set-up Bio-Diesel Laboratory

First Indian University to implement SAP

University of Petroleum & Energy Studies (UPES) is India's First Energy University and Asia's First & Only Energy & Core Sector University. UPES offers over 33 graduate, post graduate and doctoral programs to more than 4000 students at its campuse, in the high growth sectors of Oil & Natural Gas, Power, Aviation, Shipping, Automobile, Infrastructure and Logistics & Supply Chain.

Background A statutory university established at Dehradun through an act the State Legislature of Uttarakhand in the year 2003, UPES started with a 25 acres mother campus in Pondha valley, Dehradun.

UPES is an endeavour of Hydrocarbons Education & Research Society (HERS), a non profit organizable 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 organizations.

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