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School of Liberal Studies and Humanities

Preparing thought leaders for tomorrow

UPES School of Liberal Studies and Humanities prepares students to analyse global and local challenges through interdisciplinary learning, critical thinking, and experiential education. With international exposure, cross-cultural collaborations, and strong industry and community engagement, the school equips students to shape public discourse, influence policy, and create meaningful social impact—preparing them to lead in an interconnected, rapidly evolving world.

QS Ranking

15+

Programs

40+

Faculty from IVY League

5:1

Student Faculty Ratio

*QS World University Rankings, 2026

Global Alliances

Berkley Global
University of Bologna
Groningen University
University of Warsaw
UCSI University
Goldsmiths
Gothenburg
NTU
Hankuk
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Stories of Excellence

Beyond Classroom

Dean's Message

Prof. Atri Nautiyal shares profound insights on leadership, resilience, & personal growth.

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Margarita Kolpakova

Meet Margarita Kolpakova, a BA Political Science & World Politics student from HSE University, St. Petersburg, currently on a transformative summer school program at UPES.

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Hilary Kahn

Hilary Kahn, Associate Vice Chancellor of International Affairs at Indiana University Indianapolis, recently visited the UPES campus and shared her excitement about the potential for collaboration between our institutions!

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Aishaani Bajaj

Aishaani Bajaj, a student of B.Sc (H) Economics with Data Science at the UPES School of Liberal Studies and Media, is experiencing a transformative academic journey.

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We recently had the opportunity to speak with BA Political Science students from HEIP College, France, who are currently studying at UPES as part of a semester exchange program.

UPES x RUSSIA TODAY

Building global partnerships that promote cross-border learning for students and faculty

Vanshika's Journey

Vanshika Rawat shares her enriching academic journey at School of Liberal Studies & Media

Global Classroom

Go beyond traditional lecture halls and engage in cross-cultural learning experiences

Know your programs

BA (Hons.) History at UPES

BA (Hons.) Political Science at UPES

B.Sc. (Hons.) in Psychology and Behaviour

B.Sc. (Hons.) in Economics and Finance

B.Sc. (Hons.) in Economics with Data Science

*' All programs listed here are subject to approval of the UPES Academic Council. UPES reserves the right to introduce/discontinue/modify new/existing programs at its sole discretion, without prior intimation to any party.’

Campus Buzz

23rd Convocation

23rd Convocation

UPES Dehradun celebrates the School of Liberal Studies & Media Convocation, honouring the creativity,
empathy, and curiosity of graduates from 2025—ready to drive change and make an impact.


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