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Doon University vs UPES Dehradun

A side-by-side look at Doon University in Dehradun, Uttarakhand and UPES Dehradun in Dehradun, Uttarakhand: fees, top packages, NIRF rank and courses.

At a glance

Detail	Doon University	UPES Dehradun
Location	Dehradun, Uttarakhand	Dehradun, Uttarakhand
Type	Government	Private
Course fee range	₹70k – ₹3L	₹2.6L – ₹24L
Highest package	₹12 LPA	₹52 LPA
NIRF 2025	Not ranked	#45 (University)
Programmes listed	9	15
AISHE code	U-0552	U-0564
UGC list of universities	Listed	Listed

Fees and packages are as each college listed them in the Disha Stars directory; NIRF ranks are from NIRF 2025. Confirm them with the college before you apply.

How they differ

Listed course fees start lower at Doon University: from ₹70k, against ₹2.6L at UPES Dehradun.
UPES Dehradun lists the higher top package: ₹52 LPA, against ₹12 LPA at Doon University.
UPES Dehradun is ranked #45 (University) in NIRF 2025; Doon University is not in the NIRF 2025 list.
Both are in Dehradun, Uttarakhand.
Doon University lists 9 programmes and UPES Dehradun lists 15; 7 of the degrees on Disha Stars are offered at both.

Courses

Degrees each college lists that you can search on Disha Stars.

Offered at both (7)

Only at Doon University (2)

Only at UPES Dehradun (5)

Questions

Which is better, Doon University or UPES Dehradun?

It depends on the course you want, your budget and where you want to study. Doon University lists lower starting fees, UPES Dehradun lists the higher top package, and UPES Dehradun ranks higher in NIRF 2025. Compare the fee and placements for your course, not the college-wide figures.

Which has lower fees, Doon University or UPES Dehradun?

Listed course fees: Doon University ₹70k – ₹3L, UPES Dehradun ₹2.6L – ₹24L. Fees differ by course, so confirm the fee for your course with each college.

Which has the higher placement package?

Highest package listed: Doon University ₹12 LPA, UPES Dehradun ₹52 LPA. A highest package is one offer; ask both colleges for the median package of your course.

Where are Doon University and UPES Dehradun?

Doon University is in Dehradun, Uttarakhand and UPES Dehradun is in Dehradun, Uttarakhand.