Top 9 universities in Nepal

  1. Kathmandu University

    Dhulikhel
    Kathmandu University logo
    Acceptance Rate
    65%
    Enrollment
    2,500
    Founded
    1991
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  2. Tribhuvan University

    Kathmandu
    Tribhuvan University logo
    Enrollment
    45,000
    Founded
    1958
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  3. Pokhara University

    Pokhara
    Pokhara University logo
    Enrollment
    4,500
    Founded
    1996
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  4. Agriculture and Forestry University

    Bharatpur
    Agriculture and Forestry University logo
    Founded
    2010
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  5. Mid Western University

    Birendranagar
    Mid Western University logo
    Acceptance Rate
    55%
    Enrollment
    3,500
    Founded
    2010
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  6. Purbanchal University

    Biratnagar
    Purbanchal University logo
    Acceptance Rate
    55%
    Enrollment
    32,500
    Founded
    1993
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  7. Nepal Sanskrit University

    Beljhundi
    Enrollment
    1,500
    Founded
    1986
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  8. Far Western University

    Mahendranagar
    Far Western University logo
    Founded
    2010
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  9. Lumbini Buddhist University

    Lumbini
    Lumbini Buddhist University logo
    Founded
    2006
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The best cities to study in Nepal based on the number of universities and their ranks are Dhulikhel, Kathmandu, Pokhara, and Bharatpur.

Average cost of living for students in Nepal is $271 + $22-156 for rent (depends on where to live: dormitory, renting with a roommate or solo).