Established as Imperial Forest Research Institute in 1906, Forest Research Institute (FRI) Dehradun, is a premier institution under the Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE). Styled in Greeko Roman Architecture by C.G. Blomfield, the main building is a National Heritage which was inaugurated in 1929The Institute's history is vertually synonymous with the evolution and development of scientific forestry, not only in India, but over the entire Indian sub-continent. Set in a lush green estate spread over 450 hectares, with the outer Himalaya forming its back drop, the Institute's main building is an impressive edifice, marrying Greco-Roman and Colonial styles of architecture, with a plinth area of 2.5 equipped laboratories,library, herbarium, arboreta, printing press an

Established as Imperial Forest Research Institute in 1906, Forest Research Institute (FRI) Dehradun, is a premier institution under the Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE). Styled in Greeko Roman Architecture by C.G. Blomfield, the main building is a National Heritage which was inaugurated in 1929The Institute's history is vertually synonymous with the evolution and development of scientific forestry, not only in India, but over the entire Indian sub-continent. Set in a lush green estate spread over 450 hectares, with the outer Himalaya forming its back drop, the Institute's main building is an impressive edifice, marrying Greco-Roman and Colonial styles of architecture, with a plinth area of 2.5 equipped laboratories,library, herbarium, arboreta, printing press and experimental field areas for conducting forestry research, quite in keeping with the best of its kind anywhere in the world. Its museums, in addition to being a valuable source of scientific information, are a major attraction for tourists.Established in 1906, the Forest Research Institute, Dehra Dun, is one of the oldest institutions of its kind, and acclaimed the world over.

The Institute's history is vertually synonymous with the evolution and development of scientific forestry, not only in India, but over the entire Indian sub-continent.

Set in a lush green estate spread over 450 hectares, with the outer Himalaya forming its back drop, the Institute's main building is an impressive edifice, marrying Greco-Roman and Colonial styles of architecture, with a plinth area of 2.5 equipped laboratories,library, herbarium, arboreta, printing press and experimental field areas for conducting forestry research, quite in keeping with the best of its kind anywhere in the world.The Forest Research Institute was conferred with the status of a Deemed to be University in December 1991 by the Government of India on recommendation of the UGC. Subsequently, it was notified as FRI University vide notification dated 12.02.2007, with reference to UGC notification no. F.6-1(II)/2006 (CPP-I) dated 13.09.2006. Being the first and only University of the country administrating research dedicated exclusively to Forestry, the University aims at spreading the fruits of research and higher education in the forestry sector to the young students through post graduation and diplomas in forestry and allied sciences. The Director General of ICFRE is the Chancellor and Director FRI Vice Chancellor of the University.

Placements:

FRI University has an active centralized Placement Office functioning throughout the year, with activities maximum between April and August. Decisions for recruitment are based upon parameters like job profile, growth prospects and remuneration package of the company. Various Industries / organizations visit the campus for interviews. University provides furnished guest houses as accommodation (on request) for the members of selection teams. On an average 50% of the students get placements through the campus interviews. While the other half try their entrepreneurial skills.

Placements:

FRI University has an active centralized Placement Office functioning throughout the year, with activities maximum between April and August. Decisions for recruitment are based upon parameters like job profile, growth prospects and remuneration package of the company. Various Industries / organizations visit the campus for interviews. University provides furnished guest houses as accommodation (on request) for the members of selection teams. On an average 50% of the students get placements through the campus interviews. While the other half try their entrepreneurial skills.

Medical Facility : 

A well equipped hospital with qualified doctors and ambulance is situated in the campus which provides round the clock medical facility.

Library : 

National Level University Library with a collection of 1.2 lakh books, 32000 bounded periodicals and subscribe 118 Indian and 150 foreign periodicals with reprographic facility.

Cultural Activities :

Students from different parts of the country having different cultural backgrounds join the University. Student club gives them opportunity to present the rich heritage of their area during the annual cultural program.

Every year students show his / her talent with great zeal.

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Medical Facility : 

A well equipped hospital with qualified doctors and ambulance is situated in the campus which provides round the clock medical facility.

Library : 

National Level University Library with a collection of 1.2 lakh books, 32000 bounded periodicals and subscribe 118 Indian and 150 foreign periodicals with reprographic facility.

Cultural Activities :

Students from different parts of the country having different cultural backgrounds join the University. Student club gives them opportunity to present the rich heritage of their area during the annual cultural program.

Every year students show his / her talent with great zeal.

Annual Sports :

FRI University has all indoor and outdoor games facility in the campus. Every year annual sports are organized by the University in which students show their caliber. 

The outstanding students also get opportunity to participate in All India Forest Sports Meet.

Hostel Facility :

FRI University has separate hostels for boys and girls with adequate facilities to make them feel at home away from home.

The University has well equipped gym, playgrounds for basket ball, badminton, lawn tennis and table tennis. 

Round the clock Internet facility is available in the Computer Lab as well as the Hostels.

Hostel Facility :

FRI University has separate hostels for boys and girls with adequate facilities to make them feel at home away from home.

The University has well equipped gym, playgrounds for basket ball, badminton, lawn tennis and table tennis. 

Round the clock Internet facility is available in the Computer Lab as well as the Hostels.

Dr. Ramesh K. Aima

Dr. Ramesh K. Aima