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Kathmandu University

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Overview

Established in 1991, the Kathmandu University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the rural setting of the large town of Dhulikhel (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Bagmati Pradesh. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education of Nepal, Kathmandu University (KU) is a small-sized (¿Û¿Û´«Ã½ enrollment range: 2,000-2,999 students) coeducational Nepalese higher education institution. Kathmandu University (KU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the ¿Û¿Û´«Ã½ degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 33-year-old Nepalese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 60-69% making this Nepalese higher education organization a moderately selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. KU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Kathmandu University's Control Typepublic

Entity

Kathmandu University's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Kathmandu University' Size by Total Enrollmentsmall-sized

Selectivity

Kathmandu University's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratemoderately selective

University Identity

Name
Name (Non Latin) काठमाण्डौ विश्वविद्यालय
Acronym KU
Founded 1991
Motto Quality Education for Leadership
Colours Blue and yellow
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University Location

Address PO Box 6250
Dhulikhel
45200 Bagmati Pradesh
Nepal
Kathmandu University's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Kathmandu University Phone Number +977 (11) 415 100
Kathmandu University Fax Number +977 (11) 415 011

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Kathmandu University's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Kathmandu University's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Kathmandu University's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at Kathmandu University.

Kathmandu University: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
2,500-4,999 US$
(2,280-4,555 Euro)
2,500-4,999 US$
(2,280-4,555 Euro)
International
students
7,500-9,999 US$
(6,830-9,110 Euro)
7,500-9,999 US$
(6,830-9,110 Euro)

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Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

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Kathmandu University's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Kathmandu University's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has Kathmandu University a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Kathmandu University's acceptance rate range is 60-69% making this institution a moderately selective higher education institution.


Kathmandu University's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.


Kathmandu University's Admission Office Admission Office

PO Box 6250
Dhulikhel 6250
(11) 661399


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Size and Profile

Introduction

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Size and Profile

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Kathmandu University's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Kathmandu University has an enrollment range of 2,000-2,999 students making it a small-sized institution.


Kathmandu University's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 300-399 academic employees (Faculty).


Kathmandu University's Control Type Control Type

Kathmandu University is a public higher education institution.


Kathmandu University's Entity Type Entity Type

Kathmandu University is a non-profit higher education institution.


Kathmandu University's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Rural setting.


Kathmandu University's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

Kathmandu University does not have any religious affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

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University Facilities

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Kathmandu University's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library.


Kathmandu University's Housing University Housing

This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.


Kathmandu University's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.



University Services

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Kathmandu University's Financial Aid Financial Aid

This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.

Kathmandu University's Study Abroad Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

Kathmandu University's Distance Learning Distance Learning

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Kathmandu University's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

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Kathmandu University's Career Services Career Services

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Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


Kathmandu University's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Kathmandu University is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministry of Education of Nepal

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1991


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

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Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

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Social Media

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Social Media

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