Graphic Era vs ICFAI University
A side-by-side look at Graphic Era in Dehradun, Uttarakhand and ICFAI University in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, both offering B.Tech / B.E., MBA / PGDM and BBA and 4 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 University |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Deemed | Private |
| Location | Dehradun, Uttarakhand | Dehradun, Uttarakhand |
| Course fee range | ₹3L – ₹13.6L | ₹1.2L – ₹8L |
| Highest package | ₹84.88 LPA | ₹18 LPA |
| NIRF 2025 | #48, University | Not ranked |
| Programmes listed | 12 | 11 |
| Streams | Arts, Commerce, Science | Commerce, Science |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | U-0555 | U-0561 |
| In the official registers | UGC, AICTE, NIRF, AISHE | UGC, AISHE |
| Official website | geu.ac.in | iudehradun.edu.in |
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 University: from ₹1.2 lakh, against ₹3 lakh at Graphic Era.
- Graphic Era lists the higher top package: ₹84.88 LPA, against ₹18 LPA at ICFAI University.
- Graphic Era is ranked 48 in the NIRF 2025 University category; ICFAI University is not in the NIRF 2025 lists.
- Both are in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, about 10 km apart.
- Graphic Era is a deemed-to-be university and ICFAI University is a private institution.
- Graphic Era lists 12 programmes and ICFAI University lists 11; 7 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 University lists 11; see each profile for the full list.
Offered at both (7)
- B.Tech / B.E.
- MBA / PGDM
- BBA
- BCA
- MCA
- B.Com
- B.Sc
Only at Graphic Era (4)
- BA
- B.Pharm
- M.Tech
- M.Sc
Only at ICFAI University (4)
- Law (LLB / BA LLB)
- B.Ed
- LLM
- Ph.D
