Master of Engineering in Nepal is a two years/4semesters long graduate course offered by four different universities — Tribhuvan University (TU), Kathmandu University (KU), Pokhara University (PoU) and Purbanchal University (PU) in Nepal.

This postgraduate course imparts theoretical and practical knowledge on different subdivisions of engineering such as civil engineering, architecture engineering, mechanical engineering, computer engineering and more.

Applicants must appear and pass the entrance examination held by the respective university to be eligible to enrol on any course under the Master of Engineering in Nepal.  

Upon graduation, students from ME can get work opportunities in IT Companies, health care sectors, educational sectors, manufacturing companies, Automobile Industries, Food companies, Transportation, Hydropower projects, consultancies, data companies, Roads and Construction, and more.

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Master of Engineering in Nepal: Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible to study for a Master of Engineering in Nepal, students must fulfil the following criteria:

• The candidate must have passed Bachelor’s degree in the relevant subjects with at least a second division. 
• Applicants must pass the entrance examination conducted by the respective universities.  

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Master of Engineering in Nepal: Kathmandu University

Admission to KU, School of Engineering

Most of the graduate engineering programs at KU have a fall intake — from July to September. 

Applicants for a Master of Engineering at Kathmandu University must go through the following steps as a part of the screening process. 

• Entrance Test (paper- or computer-based)
• Group Discussion
• Personal Interview

Master of Engineering Programs offered by KU

1. ME in Electrical Power Engineering
2. ME in Computer Engineering
3. ME in Communications Engineering
4. ME in Information Technology 
5. ME in Artificial Intelligence
6. ME in Structural Engineering
7. ME in Civil Engineering
8. ME in Geoinformatics
9. ME in Mechanical Engineering 
10. ME in planning and Operation of Energy Systems
11. Master program in energy Efficient Building Design

Master of Engineering fees in KU

This is the tuition fee for the Master of KU engineering programs published by KU. These fees structure are effective from 2078. 

Source: KU Tuition fee structure

Master of Engineering in Nepal: Tribhuvan University

Master of Engineering Admission Process on TU

TU, Department of Engineering/ Institute of Engineering, conducts the annual IOE Entrance examination. After passing this entrance examination, students are eligible for admission to the postgraduate engineering programs at TU Colleges.

Application Process For IOE Entrance Examination

The application process for the IOE Entrance examination are: 

1. The candidate should deposit an amount of Rs 2,000 as an application fee for the entrance examination in Account No. 00915056064 of the Siddhartha Bank Limited by submitting a specially prepared voucher, often by filling in the applicant's name and date of birth. Voucher No. Indicated in the voucher needs to ME specified in the online application form.
2. The candidate must select the appropriate entrance stream.
3. The candidate should fill in the other required fields in the form without skipping any steps.
4. The candidate must also upload his/her colour photograph of the prescribed specification and one of the following identification documents.
5. Citizenship certificate or Passport or Last Academic Exam Admit Card 

Students are advised to fill out the form carefully so that no errors are present during submission. In case of any mistakes, applicants must pay an additional charge to change the submitted information. 

After completing and submitting the application form, applicants must download and print the coloured admit card. Entrance examinees must present the printed admit card as an identification document for the entrance examination.  

(Note: Applicants will not be eligible to appear IOE Entrance examination if they don’t present the printed admit card and original ID at the examination centre.)

Selection Process

IOE Entrance examination board publishes the list of students securing at least 40% in the entrance examination. Depending upon this list, students are selected for the respective master’s degree program in engineering. 

The admission process to TU Colleges

• The successful candidate should pay the required fee and complete the procedures within the time prescribed by the Admission Committee of the Campuses.
• Candidates failing to do so will lose the opportunity to get admission. The following documents should be presented at the time of admission:
•  Original and attested copies of transcripts of all academic records from SLC onwards to the latest approved degree.
• Original copies of migration and provisional certificates, if applicable.
• Original copy of Nepali citizenship certificate or passport for foreign students
• Copy of Score Card of entrance examination. 
•  In case of discrepancy in the verification of the original certificates or case of inclusion of the candidate's name in the admission list by mistake of any kind, admission of such a candidate will be cancelled even after their formal admission.

Master of Engineering programs offered by TU

(Note: If any program does not meet 60% of the total fee and sponsored seats within the first phase( first, second and third admission list), the concerned campus will suspend the program for that academic year. The amount paid by the students will be refunded.)

Master of Engineering fee Structure of TU

• Rock and Tunnel Engineering students must pay an additional 14,800 per semester for Lab Expenses and Rs. 20,650 for Field Expenses.
• Students from Geospatial Engineering must pay an additional 14,800 per semester for Lab Expenses.
• Additional Fees include a TU registration fee of Rs.500 (1,000 for students of B.E/ B.Arch. or equivalent from abroad) and a Graduate Conference fee of Rs. 5000.
• Sponsored students must make a cheque payment for the entire course duration (2 years) at the time of admission. The University disapproves other mediums of transactions. 
• Students from Hydropower engineering and land and water Engineering must pay additional Rs. 50,000 for field visits and practicals.
• Students are also subject to additional charges for Internet access and extra credit courses. 

Scholarships offered by TU

TU offers generous scholarships to deserving students based on the IOE Entrance examination result.

1. Pulchowk Campus offers scholarships to 50% of the students for each Master of engineering program.
2. For other constituent campuses of TU- ERC, WRC etc.- 25% of students from each engineering program at the Masters's level get a tuition fee waiver. These students who get scholarships are called regular students. 

Master of Engineering in Nepal: Purbanchal University

Master of Engineering Programs offered by Purbanchal University 

• Master of Civil Engineering
• Master of Computer Engineering

Colleges affiliated with Purbanchal University offering ME

 Master of Engineering Program fee structure in PU-affiliated college

 Master of Engineering in Nepal: Pokhara University

Master of Engineering Programs offered by Pokhara University 

• Master of Engineering in Information Technology
• Master of Architecture
• Master of Civil Engineering
• Master of Software Engineering
• Master of Computer Engineering
• Master of Electronics and Communication Engineering
• Master of Civil & Rural Engineering
• Master of Civil Engineering for Diploma Holders
• Master of Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Colleges affiliated with Pokhara University offering ME 

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Scope of Master of Engineering in Nepal

Depending upon the department, electives and specialisations, the graduates can find job opportunities in the private and public sectors. 

Engineers can get working opportunities in IT Companies, health care sectors, educational sectors, manufacturing companies, Automobile Industries, Food companies, Transportation, Hydropower projects, consultancies, data companies, Roads and Construction, Networking companies, website designing, robotics etc.