Kathmandu University ranked 2nd in Nepal, 3965th in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 60 research topics. Kathmandu University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 6,235 academic publications and 55,105 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of notable alumni.
Kathmandu University ranked 2nd for Medicine in Nepal and 1968th in the World with 3,575 publications made and 29,613 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Surgery, Public Health, Psychiatry, Radiology and Nuclear medicine.
Kathmandu University ranked 2nd for Biology in Nepal and 2576th in the World with 3,531 publications made and 35,121 citations received. Main research topics: Paleontology, Genetics, Biochemistry, Botany, Neuroscience.
Kathmandu University ranked 2nd for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Nepal and 2700th in the World with 3,334 publications made and 27,492 citations received. Main research topics: Sociology, Political Science, Law, Philosophy, History.
Kathmandu University ranked 2nd for Environmental Science in Nepal and 2482nd in the World with 3,089 publications made and 34,519 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Oceanography.
Kathmandu University ranked 2nd for Engineering in Nepal and 2788th in the World with 2,430 publications made and 27,744 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering.
Kathmandu University ranked 2nd for Physics in Nepal and 3069th in the World with 1,965 publications made and 21,245 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Nanotechnology.
Kathmandu University ranked 3rd for Chemistry in Nepal and 3091st in the World with 1,935 publications made and 22,143 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Physical chemistry, Environmental Chemistry.
Kathmandu University ranked 2nd for Psychology in Nepal and 2286th in the World with 1,925 publications made and 12,435 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Education Majors, Social Psychology, Child Psychology.
Kathmandu University ranked 2nd for Computer Science in Nepal and 3254th in the World with 1,850 publications made and 14,660 citations received. Main research topics: Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Telecommunications, Computer Networking.
Kathmandu University ranked 2nd for Mathematics in Nepal and 2586th in the World with 1,580 publications made and 11,932 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics.
Kathmandu University ranked 2nd for Economics in Nepal and 2076th in the World with 1,203 publications made and 9,788 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Environmental Economics, Investment Banking and Stock trading.
Kathmandu University ranked 2nd for Business in Nepal and 2618th in the World with 1,096 publications made and 9,143 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Marketing, Finance, Management Information Systems, Accounting.
Kathmandu University ranked 2nd for Art & Design in Nepal and 2533rd in the World with 585 publications made and 3,266 citations received. Main research topics: Literature, Fashion Design, Creative Writing, Aesthetics.
Please note that our approach to subject rankings is based on scientific outputs and heavily biased on art-related topics towards institutions with computer science research profiles.
