Once founded to meet the growing demands of India’s energy sector, UPES has steadily evolved into one of the country’s most dynamic and future-forward universities. Now, with a landmark collaboration with the UK’s prestigious University of Law (ULaw), UPES is taking a bold leap into the global education arena—not just in law, but across disciplines.
This cross-border academic alliance signals a strategic push to embed international academic standards, emerging technologies, and global industry perspectives across all UPES programs—from law and business to technology, design, health sciences, and public policy.
Beyond Legal: A Pan-University Partnership
ULaw, one of the UK’s longest-established legal education institutions, is bringing its extensive global academic resources and pedagogical expertise to UPES. While known for its excellence in legal education, ULaw’s collaboration with UPES extends beyond the School of Law—influencing pedagogy, curriculum innovation, and international opportunities across the entire university.
Professor Peter Crisp, Deputy Vice-Chancellor of ULaw, emphasized the wide-ranging scope of this collaboration at a press conference in Dehradun:
“We are delighted to collaborate with UPES—a university that aligns with our forward-thinking ethos and commitment to academic excellence. This partnership is about shaping globally minded professionals—technologically fluent, ethically grounded, and socially aware—across disciplines. Together, we aim to co-create an educational experience that prepares students for the challenges of tomorrow, not just the demands of today.”
Technology, AI, and the Future of Learning
A key pillar of this partnership is the integration of Artificial Intelligence and emerging technologies across curricula. In fields such as law, business, and tech, UPES students will gain hands-on experience with AI tools, data-driven decision-making platforms, and immersive simulations that bridge classroom learning with real-world applications.
Dr. Abhishek Sinha, Dean of the School of Law and Head of the Department of Internationality at UPES, underscored the transformational impact:
“This is not just a collaboration in legal education—it’s a comprehensive move to reimagine how we educate across all disciplines. With ULaw’s global legacy and UPES’s spirit of innovation, we’re building an academic ecosystem that empowers students to be bold thinkers, responsible leaders, and ethical innovators.”
A Private Institution with a Global Vision
This strategic tie-up also highlights the growing influence of private universities in India’s higher education space. As India pushes to become a global educational hub, UPES is among the institutions leading this transformation through international partnerships, multidisciplinary learning, and technology-driven innovation.
Aligned with the objectives of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, the UPES–ULaw alliance reflects a deep commitment to academic excellence, digital-first learning, and global collaboration.
The Road Ahead
The collaboration between UPES and ULaw marks a turning point—not just for the institutions involved, but for India’s higher education landscape at large. It is a blueprint for future-ready, globally aligned learning that spans disciplines, integrates technology, and prioritizes social responsibility.
With this visionary partnership, the message is clear: the future of education is global, multidimensional, and it’s being shaped right here in Dehradun.