UPES receives highest rating by QS Stars™ in 4 categories

Setting a new standard of excellence, UPES has received 5 Stars by the globally-renowned Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) Stars™ rating system in four categories – Academic Development, Program Strength in MBA Oil and Gas Management, Employability and Facilities. The 5 Stars for Academic Development are a first for any university in India

Globally-acclaimed higher education analyst, QS, has awarded 5 Stars for Employability, Academic Development, Facilities, and Program Strength in MBA Oil and Gas Management to the University of Petroleum and Energy Studies (UPES), placing the university on a par with the world’s leading academic institutions.

Academic Development (5 Stars): The university is the first Indian institution to get 5 Stars for Academic Development. This is a recognition of the university’s commitment to its students beyond teaching, in areas such as mentorship, availability of faculty outside of the classroom, and the number of faculty participating in development programs, devoting more than regular office hours into teaching and learning. The university has 5 international, 6 national and 6 regional university network memberships, besides a learning development centre. Nearly 75 per cent of the faculty members at UPES are covered under various training and development initiatives.

UPES has emerged as a strong gender diverse organisation that brings about ‘Total People Development’. Their faculty internship program, Project Abhigyat, helps equip faculty with current industry knowledge and experiences. Another initiative, PGCAP or Post Graduate Certificate in Academic Practices provides academic, personal and professional development opportunity to the faculty/academic staff that helps in effectively driving higher education. Besides the above, the university has multiple initiatives not only to inspire high-potential and high-performing leaders, but also to help staff acquire new technical and soft skills, sharpen existing ones, increase productivity and become better professionals.   

Employability (5 Stars): UPES has been widely acknowledged for its industry-aligned curriculum and a robust placement ecosystem. For the Employability category, the university was assessed on its reputation among employers, the graduate employment rate, and career service support. UPES has a well-laid-out team of career advisors, guiding students and 580 companies present on campus. It has an impressive placement record of 94%. Besides this, there are career fairs, career advising sessions, interview training and CV support for the students. Additionally, there is an online career portal to aid the employability process.

This year, UPES Student Saksham Kumar, from B.Tech. Computer Science Engineering, received the highest package of INR 44 LPA so far from a leading gaming company in the Netherlands. Kamal Dua, Abhishek Paharva and Kartik Singh, also from the School of Computer Science, have each landed a package of INR 30 LPA. The UPES School of Design has closed with 100% placements in record time with an average CTC of INR 6.34 LPA.

Program Strength in MBA Oil and Gas Management (5 Stars): In the MBA Oil and Gas Management specialist program, one faculty is assigned per five students, making it an optimal faculty-to-student ratio. The degree program has had a stellar record of 95.7 per cent employed graduates, besides an internationally-recognised accreditation.

Facilities (5 Stars): The University, located in the scenic locales of Dehradun, boasts of state-of-the-art infrastructure including 43 student clubs and societies, library, student accommodation, fitness gym, indoor court and expansive sports fields. The campus houses a bookstore, cafeteria, prayer zones and a social room. Health support services and medical facilities are also available on the campus round-the-clock. Ever since its inception in 2003, UPES has been working tirelessly in pursuit of excellence for delivering high-quality education.

The QS Stars™ rating system evaluates universities across a wide range of important performance indicators as set against pre-established international standards. By covering a broader array of criteria than any world-ranking exercise, QS Stars™ shines a light on both the excellence and the diversity of the rated institution.