Far Western University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #7933 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #3113 of 5,830 | In Asia |
| #6 of 9 | In Nepal |
| #5862 of 5,870 | For Linguistics |
Quick Review
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Master
- Website
- farwesternuniversity.edu.np
- Acceptance rate
- 50%*
* Far Western University is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Research profile
Far Western University has published 156 scientific papers with 135 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Biology, Sociology, Political Science, Geography and Cartography, Law, Mathematics, Philosophy, and Ecology.
Far Western University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 1 | 1 |
| 2013 | 0 | 2 |
| 2014 | 2 | 1 |
| 2015 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 | 2 | 0 |
| 2017 | 2 | 0 |
| 2018 | 5 | 2 |
| 2019 | 5 | 0 |
| 2020 | 12 | 8 |
| 2021 | 25 | 19 |
| 2022 | 51 | 48 |
| 2023 | 48 | 52 |
Tuition
The tuition table for Far Western University gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Program | Tuition Cost (NPR) |
|---|---|
| Bachelor of Business Administration | 150,000 |
| Bachelor of Computer Science | 180,000 |
| Bachelor of Engineering in Civil | 200,000 |
| Bachelor of Engineering in Computer | 220,000 |
| Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical | 220,000 |
| Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics and Communication | 220,000 |
| Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical | 220,000 |
| Bachelor of Pharmacy | 250,000 |
| Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science | 180,000 |
| Bachelor of Science in Information Technology | 180,000 |
| Bachelor of Science in Nursing | 250,000 |
| Bachelor of Social Work | 150,000 |
| Master of Business Administration | 300,000 |
| Master of Computer Science | 350,000 |
| Master of Engineering in Civil | 350,000 |
| Master of Engineering in Computer | 350,000 |
| Master of Engineering in Electrical | 350,000 |
| Master of Engineering in Electronics and Communication | 350,000 |
| Master of Engineering in Mechanical | 350,000 |
| Master of Pharmacy | 350,000 |
| Master of Science in Environmental Science | 300,000 |
| Master of Science in Information Technology | 300,000 |
| Master of Social Work | 300,000 |
All tuition costs are in Nepalese Rupees (NPR).
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Far Western University.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | No | No | No |
| Biology | Yes | No | No |
| Business | Yes | No | No |
| Chemistry | Yes | No | No |
| Computer Science | Yes | No | No |
| Economics | Yes | No | No |
| Engineering | Yes | No | No |
| Environmental Science | Yes | No | No |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | No | No |
| Mathematics | Yes | No | No |
| Medicine | No | No | No |
| Physics | Yes | No | No |
| Psychology | No | No | No |
| Bachelor's Degree | Arts and Humanities, Business Administration, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Education, Information Technology, Social Sciences |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | Arts and Humanities, Business Administration, Education, Social Sciences |
Far Western University faculties and divisions
| Faculty : Education | Education |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Engineering | Civil Engineering |
| Faculty : Humanities and Social Sciences | Arts and Humanities, Social Sciences |
| Faculty : Management | Business and Commerce, Management |
| Faculty : Science and Technology | Computer Science, Information Technology, Natural Sciences |
General information
| Alternative names | FWU सुदुर पश्चिमाञ्चल विश्वविद्यालय |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2010 |
| Accreditation | University Grants Commission (UGC) |
| Colors | blue |
Location and contacts
| Address | Mahendranagar, Kanchanpur Nepal |
|---|---|
| City population | 105,000 |