Kathmandu University ranked 2nd in Nepal, 2693rd in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 66 research topics. Kathmandu University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 6,642 academic publications and 63,060 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of notable alumni.
Kathmandu University ranked 2nd for Medicine in Nepal and 1934th in the World with 3,853 publications made and 33,648 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Surgery, Public Health, Psychiatry, Radiology and Nuclear medicine.
Kathmandu University ranked 2nd for Biology in Nepal and 2554th in the World with 3,697 publications made and 39,887 citations received. Main research topics: Paleontology, Genetics, Biochemistry, Botany, Neuroscience.
Kathmandu University ranked 2nd for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Nepal and 2667th in the World with 3,505 publications made and 31,176 citations received. Main research topics: Sociology, Political Science, Law, Philosophy, History.
Kathmandu University ranked 2nd for Environmental Science in Nepal and 2447th in the World with 3,218 publications made and 39,229 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Environmental Management.
Kathmandu University ranked 2nd for Engineering in Nepal and 2752nd in the World with 2,536 publications made and 31,626 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering.
Kathmandu University ranked 2nd for Physics in Nepal and 3034th in the World with 2,037 publications made and 24,317 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Acoustical Engineering.
Kathmandu University ranked 2nd for Psychology in Nepal and 2267th in the World with 2,022 publications made and 13,926 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Education Majors, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Child Psychology.
Kathmandu University ranked 3rd for Chemistry in Nepal and 3044th in the World with 2,010 publications made and 25,365 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Physical chemistry, Chemical Engineering.
Kathmandu University ranked 2nd for Computer Science in Nepal and 3232nd in the World with 1,910 publications made and 16,621 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Neuroscience, Telecommunications, Computer Networking.
Kathmandu University ranked 2nd for Mathematics in Nepal and 2542nd in the World with 1,658 publications made and 13,462 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics.
Kathmandu University ranked 2nd for Economics in Nepal and 2048th in the World with 1,250 publications made and 11,157 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 2583rd in the World with 1,138 publications made and 10,353 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Marketing, Finance, Management Information Systems, Accounting.
Kathmandu University ranked 2nd for Art & Design in Nepal and 2501st in the World with 616 publications made and 3,708 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.
