UPES partners with OpenAI to transform into ‘AI-First’ university

UPES Dehradun announced its transition into an AI-first university, partnering with OpenAI to deploy ChatGPT Edu across campus. The initiative aims to integrate AI into learning, research, and teaching for over 20,000 students and faculty members.

Hyderabad: UPES Dehradun, a multidisciplinary and research university in India, on Wednesday detailed its transition into an ‘AI-First’ university at an event in Hyderabad.

UPES elaborated on its vision as the ‘University of Tomorrow’ built around AI integration, deep industry collaboration, research strength and career outcomes in every student’s learning journey. Additionally, the university presented how advances in artificial intelligence, changing hiring patterns and rising demand for technology-led education are reshaping what students now expect from higher education.

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The research university, in collaboration with OpenAI, has deployed ChatGPT Edu across its entire campus. This integration provides governed and free access to advanced AI tools for all 19,100 students and 1,500 faculty members, embedding AI literacy as a default foundation across all disciplines, designed to elevate outcomes across teaching, learning, research and student experience.

UPES Pro Vice-Chancellor Dr Jayasankar Variyar said the future of education requires not just updated curricula, but a fundamental shift in how students engage with technology, industry, and problem-solving.