Graphic Era vs ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education
A side-by-side look at Graphic Era in Dehradun, Uttarakhand and ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education in Hyderabad, Telangana, both offering B.Tech / B.E., MBA / PGDM and BBA and 2 more courses. Fees and packages are as listed in the Disha Stars directory; ranks are from NIRF 2025.
At a glance
| Detail | Graphic Era | ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Deemed | Deemed |
| Location | Dehradun, Uttarakhand | Hyderabad, Telangana |
| Course fee range | ₹3L – ₹13.6L | ₹1.5L – ₹16L |
| Highest package | ₹84.88 LPA | ₹29 LPA |
| NIRF 2025 | #48, University | #46, Management |
| Programmes listed | 12 | 7 |
| Streams | Arts, Commerce, Science | Arts, Science |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | U-0555 | U-0012 |
| In the official registers | UGC, AICTE, NIRF, AISHE | UGC, AICTE, NIRF, AISHE |
| Official website | geu.ac.in | ifheindia.org |
Fees and packages are as each college listed them in the Disha Stars directory, so confirm them with the college before you apply. What we check
How they differ
- Listed course fees start lower at ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education: from ₹1.5 lakh, against ₹3 lakh at Graphic Era.
- Graphic Era lists the higher top package: ₹84.88 LPA, against ₹29 LPA at ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education.
- Both are in the NIRF 2025 rankings: Graphic Era at 48 (University) and ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education at 46 (Management).
- Graphic Era is in Dehradun, Uttarakhand and ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education is in Hyderabad, Telangana, about 1,440 km apart.
- Graphic Era lists 12 programmes and ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education lists 7; 5 of the degrees on Disha Stars are offered at both.
Courses
Degrees each college lists that Disha Stars tracks. Graphic Era lists 12 programmes in all and ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education lists 7; see each profile for the full list.
Offered at both (5)
- B.Tech / B.E.
- MBA / PGDM
- BBA
- B.Com
- BA
Only at Graphic Era (6)
- BCA
- MCA
- B.Sc
- B.Pharm
- M.Tech
- M.Sc
Only at ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education (2)
- Law (LLB / BA LLB)
- Ph.D
