The University of Petroleum and Energy Studies (UPES) is a private university in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India. It was established in 2003 through the UPES Act, 2003, of the State Legislature of Uttarakhand.

UPES is a UGC-recognised, multi-disciplinary university, with a sprawling 44-acre campus in the safe and scenic environs of Dehradun.

It offers unique and specialised undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. At UPES, students are offered world-class academic infrastructure, multimedia-enabled classrooms, modern research labs, large expanse of sports fields all around the campus, food courts, hostels and other facilities for curricular and extracurricular activities. With industry-alignment and emphasis on holistic development, UPES graduates have been the preferred choice for employers, reflected in its superior track record of over 90% placements year-on-year. Thus, the university develops and hones future leaders for diverse high-growth sectors, both in India and overseas.