The autonomous, non-profit, self-supporting Kathmandu University (KU) was founded in December 1991 by an Act of Parliament. It is a higher education establishment committed to upholding the highest standards of academic performance across a range of traditional and professional fields.
"To provide quality education for leadership" is the university's stated mission. "Becoming a world-class university dedicated to bringing knowledge and technology to the service of mankind" is the stated vision.
Academic programmes offered by KU are largely recognised for being the first of their kind in the nation. Some of the innovative programmes in Nepal include 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 Specialisation in Hydropower, Landscape Management, and Heritage Studies. Other programmes include Doctor of Medicine (DM) in Gastroenterology, DM in Neurology, and MS by Research in Glaciology.
| Course | Mode | Duration | Fees | Exam | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MBBS | Full Time | 5.5 years | Have a 10+2 level high school certificate from a recognized school or institution, with an overall average of 50%. Minimum 50% in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Biology as per the program’s requirement. GPA 2.4 or 50% is required in the PCM test. |