Student Experience & Outcomes Overview

The university boasts of a robust and successful career services department. Its partnerships with industries ensure that the students have adequate exposure and get rapidly absorbed into professional roles upon completion of their studies. At UPES, the focus is on developing a world-class pool of young and talented professionals who are ready to hit the ground running in their respective fields. The learning environment and practical hands-on approach help students forge ahead on their chosen career paths with a positive attitude, the right skill set and practical know-how. Because of the relevant and ‘real world’ education and ‘on-the-job’ exposure, the industry-readiness of UPES students has been one of the key differentiators.

UPES Dehradun provides modern amenities with state-of-the-art infrastructure to its students. The campus is spread across 44 acres of land with domain-specific labs, hostels, and facilities for curricular and extra-curricular activities. There is a multipurpose playground for playing hockey, cricket, football, and other sports with world-class sports facilities and equipment.

NEST is an initiative by UPES for its alumni, creating for them a home for life.

It’s a place where they form meaningful personal and professional connections that last throughout their lives and careers. The alumni can return for advice and support as they progress in their careers.

There are 4 distinct areas in which the alumni receive support:

SKILLS

UPES has created avenues for our alumni to upskill by enrolling for various courses in Deep Tech, the Metaverse, Digital Transformation, and Leadership at four locations in India – Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Dehradun.

CAREERS

UPES offers lifetime placements/career opportunities to its alumni. There is a special ninja team that assists the alumni in their job transitions. There are numerous networking opportunities and guidance on personal branding that help them make a mark as competent professionals.

INCUBATION

For the alums keen to make a mark as entrepreneurs, the university’s start-up incubator, Runway, runs 5 incubation boot camps, especially for them, and has a yearly incubation cohort for up to 40 alumni startups with assured funding for at least 5 start-ups.

FURTHER EDUCATION

For the alumni interested in higher studies, UPES offers 50% scholarship for their Master’s, preferential allotments for sponsored PhDs, and up to 35% special scholarships at our partner universities.

The UPES campus is vibrant and provides a conducive environment for learning, research, and personal growth. There are various clubs, societies, and student bodies that cater to varied interests, allowing students to engage in extracurricular activities. The university hosts cultural, technical, and sports events that provide students with a chance to showcase their talents and interact with peers. The scenic beauty and pleasant weather at the campus provide a favorable environment for students to focus on their studies and enjoy their leisure time.

UPES is one of the few universities in India that offer social internships in the first year to all students, irrespective of their field of study. While UPES has conducted social internships in the past, what makes Srijan unique is that it is a mandatory six-week-long social internship. It firmly puts the ‘social’ at the centre of learning for university students. It drives home the point that the core purpose of education is to better the lives of others and the community as a whole. Social internships introduce students to the society and its challenges and create value systems of service, giving, empathy and respect for those who are less fortunate.