An Act of Parliament created Kathmandu University (KU), an independent, nonprofit, and self-supporting public institution, in December 1991. It is a higher education facility committed to upholding the bar for academic achievement across various traditional and contemporary fields.

The university's purpose is to "deliver exceptional education for leadership." The goal is to "become a top-tier institution committed to putting science and technology at the service of humanity."

The university's mission is to meet societal demands to serve the nation, and its slogan is "from the campus to the community."

Autonomous administration, financial self-sufficiency, regular upkeep of the academic calendar, sustained trust of the international academic community, optimum contact between faculties and students, and a student-friendly environment are some of the university's widely recognised distinguishing characteristics. The University's alumni are also well-known for having significant exposure to the industry and the community, research proficiency, technology literacy, moderate to high levels of communicative ability, a spirit of cooperation and leadership, and compatibility across cultures.

The University's supreme body is the Senate. It consists of university administrators, respectable educators, government secretaries, benefactors, mayors of nearby communities, teacher and student representatives, and representatives from related organisations and businesses. The Senate is presided over by the Prime Minister, who also serves as the University's Chancellor. The Pro-Chancellor is the Minister of Education. To manage the University, the Executive Council and Academic Council create internal policies and programs. The Board of Trustees of the University, comprised of well-known individuals, including the founding fathers, is tasked with providing advice on long-term planning and creating and managing resources.

The University operates through seven Schools:

• School of Arts,
• School of Education,
• School of Engineering,
• School of Law, 
• School of Management,
• School of Medical Sciences 
• School of Science.

Student fees fund 60% of KU's financial management. The wage and allowance portions of student fees are the same. Government assistance amounts to 10%, while other sources account for 40%. A total of 10% of students enrolled in the University at different levels receive scholarships in addition to student loans and other sponsorship programs from other organisations.

Most academic programs offered by KU are recognised as being firsts in the nation. Business Administration, Pharmacy, Environmental Science, Biotechnology, Human Biology, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Geomatics Engineering, Development Studies, Social Work, Technical Education, Media Studies, Civil Engineering with a Specialization in Hydropower, Landscape Management, and Heritage studies, as well as the Doctor of Medicine (DM) in Gastroenterology, the Doctor of Medicine (DM) in Neurology, and the Master of Science by Research in Glaciology (MS by Research in Glaciology) count among the pioneering programs in Nepal.

University Highlights

University Type	Public
Established Year	1991 AD
Number of Courses	More than 30
Tuition Fees	4-10 lakhs except for Medicine.
Intakes	Baisakh, Mangsir- Magh

Main Intakes

The intakes differ for different programs. The primary dates are Baisakh & Mangsir- Magh.

Scholarships

To support and promote high-quality education for leadership, Kathmandu University (KU) has been awarding a variety of scholarships to a number of its deserving and distinguished students. Numerous financial support programs at KU have contributed to preserving good academic standards. Generating support from all segments of society is the fundamental principle involved in financing the development and operating costs of the university. To achieve its goals, KU now runs the following school-specific scholarship programs.

S.N	Scholarships	Schools
1	Hinu Ramesh Nath Dhungel Scholarship Fund	School of Arts and School of Science
2	Dr.Mahesh Nath Parajuli Scholarship Fund	School of Education
3	Dr.Bipin Adhikari Scholarship Fund	School of Law
4	Judda Bahadur Scholarship Fund	School of Management
5	Shilva Shrestha Scholarship Fund	School of Management
6	Dr. Nhuchhe Ratna Tuladhar Scholarship Fund	School of Medical Sciences
7	Late Bikash Adhikary Scholarship Fund	School of Science
8	Bidhya Acharya Scholarship Fund	School of Science (Dept. of Pharmacy)
9	Madhuri & Mohan Man Sainju Scholarship Fund	Different Schools
10	Merit based Scholarship	All Schools
11	Need based Scholarship	All Schools
12	UGC Formula Funding Scholarship	All Schools
13	Local Scholarship	All Schools
14	Staff / Faculty Family Scholarship	All Schools
15	Loan Scholarship	All Schools

Application Process

Applicants can apply for admission to the college in two ways: online through the college website or by an education agent.

Documents/Qualifications required for Admission

Academic Documents

• SLC Mark sheet
• School Leaving Certificate
• SLC Character Certificate
• Transcript of 12th grade
• Individual Mark sheet of 12th grade
• Character Certificate of 12th grade
• Provisional Certificate of 12th grade
• Migration Certificate of 12th grade

For Masters, include the following:

• Transcript of Bachelor's Degree 
• Individual Mark sheets of Bachelor's Degree 
• Character Certificate of Bachelor Degree 
• Provisional Certificate of Bachelor Degree 
• Migration Certificate of Bachelor Degree 

Qualification Requirements

• Bachelor’s

Pass the entrance examination with atleast 50%.

Students should have scored a minimum of "C" Grade in all subjects in 10+2 (Secondary Level) or equivalent.

• Master’s:

Pass the entrance examination.

Students should have completed a bachelor's in a field as required by the faculty from a college recognized by University.

FAQs

Where is Kathmandu University located?

The central campus is in Dhulikhel, Nepal.

What is the primary intake date?

The intakes differ for different programs. The primary dates are Baisakh & Mangsir- Magh.

What are the basic academic requirements?

Each course at the university has academic entry criteria that students must meet to qualify for that course. Generally, the minimum academic entry is the satisfactory completion of Year 12 or equivalent for a bachelor's and postgraduate degree, along with a 50% pass percentage in the entrance examination.