Kathmandu University: Statistics

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#2693 of 14,131 In the World
#791 of 5,830 In Asia
#2 of 9 In Nepal
#533 of 1,098 For Marine Engineering
Top50% For 65 other topics
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Quick Review

Acceptance rate
30%
Type
Non-profit
Funding
Public
Highest Degree
Doctorate
Website
ku.edu.np
Languages
English

Acceptance rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate30%
Admissions RequirementsNational Examination Board Examination Certificate or equivalent secondary school leaving certificate
Academic CalendarAugust to June

We've calculated the 30% acceptance rate for Kathmandu University based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.

Research profile

Kathmandu University has published 6,642 scientific papers with 63,060 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Medicine, Biology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Engineering, Pathology, Physics, Psychology, Chemistry, and Geography and Cartography.

Publications
6,642
Citations
63,060

Kathmandu University majors

by publication & citation count

Medicine
3,853 / 33,648
Biology
3,697 / 39,887
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
3,505 / 31,176
Environmental Science
3,218 / 39,229
Engineering
2,536 / 31,626
Pathology
2,088 / 18,364
Physics
2,037 / 24,317
Psychology
2,022 / 13,926
Chemistry
2,010 / 25,365
Geography and Cartography
1,972 / 23,590
Sociology
1,968 / 16,848
Computer Science
1,910 / 16,621
Geology
1,881 / 24,532
Political Science
1,833 / 15,434
Law
1,718 / 14,813
Mathematics
1,658 / 13,462
Ecology
1,609 / 22,656
Philosophy
1,387 / 9,895
Surgery
1,358 / 9,027
Paleontology
1,261 / 16,178
Economics
1,250 / 11,157
Statistics
1,246 / 11,618
Genetics
1,228 / 13,779
History
1,186 / 11,686
Business
1,138 / 10,353
Quantum and Particle physics
1,125 / 14,269
Archaeology
1,122 / 11,331
Public Health
1,095 / 12,666
Psychiatry
1,042 / 7,461
Biochemistry
984 / 12,375
Organic Chemistry
927 / 14,725
Demography
870 / 9,794
Development Studies
858 / 7,616
Linguistics
848 / 5,432
Materials Science
787 / 10,700
Radiology and Nuclear medicine
757 / 5,468
Nursing
679 / 7,292
Art & Design
616 / 3,708
Electrical Engineering
580 / 6,695
Mechanical Engineering
570 / 7,234

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1993 0 9
1994 0 11
1995 1 13
1996 1 10
1997 1 20
1998 1 13
1999 3 22
2000 5 19
2001 2 24
2002 3 21
2003 8 26
2004 8 39
2005 21 45
2006 30 63
2007 35 80
2008 46 100
2009 31 152
2010 71 216
2011 68 311
2012 158 480
2013 186 695
2014 173 962
2015 214 1228
2016 236 1366
2017 347 1742
2018 348 2277
2019 497 3174
2020 662 4897
2021 744 7080
2022 711 8434
2023 854 9814
2024 650 11156
2025 484 10177
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Tuition

The tuition table for Kathmandu 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 Engineering (BE) 150,000 per semester
Bachelor of Science (BSc) 150,000 per semester
Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm) 200,000 per semester
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) 150,000 per semester
Master of Business Administration (MBA) 400,000 for the entire program
Master of Science (MSc) 200,000 for the entire program
Master of Engineering (ME) 400,000 for the entire program

All costs are in Nepalese Rupees (NPR).

Kathmandu University has financial aid programs and on-campus housing.

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 Kathmandu 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 Yes Yes
Business Yes Yes No
Chemistry Yes Yes Yes
Computer Science Yes Yes Yes
Economics Yes Yes No
Engineering Yes Yes Yes
Environmental Science Yes Yes Yes
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Yes Yes No
Mathematics Yes Yes Yes
Medicine No No No
Physics Yes Yes Yes
Psychology No No No
Bachelor's Degree Applied Physics, Architecture, Biology, Biotechnology, Business Administration, Business Computing, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Dentistry, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Studies, Fine Arts, Hotel Management, Law, Mathematics and Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Media Studies, Medicine, Music, Nursing, Pharmacy, Power Engineering, Surveying and Mapping, Telecommunications Engineering, Tourism
Postgraduate Diploma Educational Administration, Primary Education
Master's Degree Biotechnology, Business Administration, Computer Engineering, Development Studies, Educational Administration, Energy Engineering, Environmental Studies, Information Technology, Mathematics Education, Mechanical Engineering, Music, Pharmacy, Physics, Power Engineering, Surveying and Mapping, Telecommunications Engineering
Master of Philosophy Chemistry, Development Studies, Education, Management, Mathematics, Physics
Doctor's Degree Biotechnology, Education, Engineering, Environmental Studies, Management, Mathematics, Pharmacy, Physics

Kathmandu University faculties and divisions

School : Arts Design, Development Studies, Fine Arts, Media Studies, Music
School : Education Education, Educational Administration, Mathematics Education, Primary Education
School : Engineering Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Information Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Power Engineering, Surveying and Mapping, Telecommunications Engineering
School : Law Law
School : Management Business Administration, Management, Tourism
School : Medical Sciences Dentistry, Medicine, Nursing
School : Science Applied Physics, Biology, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Studies, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Pharmacy, Physics

General information

Alternative names KU
Kathmandu University
Founded 1991
Accreditation University Grants Commission (UGC)
Motto Quality Education for Leadership
Colors blue, yellow

Location and contacts

Address PO Box 6250
Dhulikhel, Kabhre
Nepal
City population 36,000

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