The ICFAI University is a private deemed to be university established in 2003, under the ICFAI University Act 2003. It is commonly known as ICFAI Dehradun. The university is recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC) under Section 2(f) of the UGC Act. ICFAI Dehradun is a Member of the Association of Commonwealth Universities, London and a Member of the Association of Indian Universities, New Delhi. ICFAI Dehradun is accredited by NAAC with an 'C' grade. The campus of the varsity is spread over an area of 25 acres. The faculty strength of the university is 65.
ICFAI Dehradun offers various courses in the field of management, finance, banking, insurance, accounting, law, information technology, arts, commerce, education and science & technology. A few of the courses offered by the university are B.Ed., B.Sc. and B.Ed. Upper Primary to Secondary, Ph.D. Education etc. The varsity considered marks obtained in the last qualifying examination for admission to UG and PG courses. For Ph.D admission, candidates must obtain a valid score in GATE/NET/SLET. The university courses are offered to students in full-time and distance learning formats. ICFAI Dehradun vision is to develop an approach through continuous and proactive endeavours, in acquiring domain knowledge, skills and a positive attitude, whereas, the mission of ICFAI Dehradun is to offer world-class education through its courses to help students in gaining professional and life skills for a better future.
The university provides a large number of placement and internship opportunities to students. The campus of ICFAI Dehradun has a large number of facilities for students and faculty members. Furthermore, the varsity has modern and upgraded infrastructure.
The university is situated at Rajawala Road, Selaqui, Central Hope Town, Dehradun, Uttarakhand. The nearest railway station is Dehradun Railway Station at a distance of 19.9 km, students can take an auto from the railway station to reach ICFAI Dehradun. Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun is the closest airport to ICFAI Dehradun at a distance of 49.6 km, it will take around 1 hour 30 minutes for students to reach ICFAI Dehradun. NH 72 Bus Stand is the nearest bus stand to ICFAI University at a distance of 2.8 km.
ICFAI Dehradun offers students some sports and recreation facilities. This helps the students to have a balanced lifestyle and teaches them about the concept of leadership.