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Started in 2015, upGrad is one of Asia’s largest integrated Learning, Skilling, and Workforce Development Majors. It offers a range of online & hybrid skilling, pathway and study abroad courses, Certifications, and Bootcamps under its B2C portfolio. It also facilitates top Indian and global universities to offer their Diploma, Master’s and Executive Doctorates. Additionally, select programs are tailored for Enterprise clients under the corporate skilling division, along with other recruitment and staffing services. 


Origin: Co-founded by Ronnie Screwvala, Mayank Kumar, and Phalgun Kompall, upGrad was born to bridge the gap between imparting skills and employability, and is committed to providing affordable, accessible and high-quality lifelong learning at scale to millions worldwide. It caters to the end-to-end learning requirements of freshers to seasoned professionals in the age group of 18-60+ years who would use constant learning to enhance their skill sets while also receiving career acceleration.


Impact: To bridge the gap between academia and the industry, upGrad has built an immersive and 360-degree integrated learning solution that rests upon strong pillars like Content, Technology and Deep Personalisation, further accelerating stronger career outcomes for learners. It enjoys a wide brand’s credibility and recall within India Inc. and globally, and continues to command strong course completion rates as high as 80%+ and higher Repeat and Referral rates annually. The skilling major has achieved two consecutive years of remarkable growth, closing FY23 and FY24 with over 55,000 successful career transitions, further establishing the credibility and mettle of the online higher education segment in India and globally.

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We are South Asia’s largest higher EdTech company

With the latest technology, pedagogy, industry partners and world-class faculty, we create immersive online learning experiences for our learners globally.
Our Vision
Powering career success for every member of the global workforce as their trusted lifelong learning partner.
Our Mission
Making our learners achieve their desired outcomes.

Leadership Team

Ronnie Screwvala Co-Founder and Chairman upGrad
Ronnie Screwvala
Co-Founder and Chairman
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Mayank Kumar Co-Founder and MD upGrad
Mayank Kumar
Co-Founder and MD
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Phalgun Kompalli Co-Founder upGrad
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Chief Finance Officer
Amit Mehta Chief Human Resource Officer upGrad
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Together we change countless lives

Life at upGrad comes with the distinct satisfaction that with us, you will be building careers for people across the globe. Our mission is to make our learners achieve their desired outcomes. Founded in 2015, upGrad has impacted 1 million+ registered learners in 50+ countries across the world. If that sounds good to you, we will be more than happy to have you on board with us and together we can achieve greater success.
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We value you being ‘YOU’

upGrad is an employee-first organisation that respects and welcomes you for who you are. Much like our platform, our work culture is lead by three pillars i.e. Inclusivity, equality and diversity to improve structural and social impediments and provide you with an enriching and nurturing working environment.

upGrad Perks & Benefits

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No cost for upskilling yourself
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Your career, your move
Come for a job in the learning experience team, transition into a marketing role if you ...
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You become the owners
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With you throughout
Your physical, mental and emotional wellbeing is our utmost priority. Doctors and expert...
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Our door is always open for you
Our culture embedded with integrity and transparency will give you direct access with th...

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There’s more to look ahead to when you work with us. Events, outings, celebrations, even WFH couldn't stop us from having fun. Our employees are all who make upGrad, well, upGrad.
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Founded in2015 (10 yrs old)
India Employee Count5k-10k
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HeadquartersSan Francisco,California, United States
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