Kathmandu University ranked 2nd in Nepal, 3999th in the global 2024 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 41 research topics. Kathmandu University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 4,972 academic publications and 29,844 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of notable alumni.
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Medicine rankings
Kathmandu University ranked 2nd for Medicine in Nepal and 2116th in the World with 2,937 publications made and 15,935 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Surgery, Public Health, Psychiatry, Radiology and Nuclear medicine.
| Medicine ranking | Location |
| #2 of 6 | In Nepal |
| #775 of 2,781 | In Asia |
| #2116 of 6,680 | In the World |
Kathmandu University
Medicine Publications & Citations
| Year | Medicine publications | Medicine citations |
| 1991 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | 0 | 1 |
| 1993 | 0 | 1 |
| 1994 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | 0 | 1 |
| 1996 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | 1 | 5 |
| 1998 | 1 | 4 |
| 1999 | 1 | 5 |
| 2000 | 2 | 8 |
| 2001 | 0 | 11 |
| 2002 | 1 | 7 |
| 2003 | 4 | 8 |
| 2004 | 5 | 15 |
| 2005 | 12 | 13 |
| 2006 | 23 | 29 |
| 2007 | 13 | 30 |
| 2008 | 23 | 44 |
| 2009 | 15 | 48 |
| 2010 | 23 | 71 |
| 2011 | 27 | 105 |
| 2012 | 93 | 171 |
| 2013 | 94 | 282 |
| 2014 | 75 | 338 |
| 2015 | 126 | 483 |
| 2016 | 120 | 461 |
| 2017 | 170 | 543 |
| 2018 | 197 | 763 |
| 2019 | 274 | 1028 |
| 2020 | 372 | 1735 |
| 2021 | 409 | 2476 |
| 2022 | 397 | 3011 |
| 2023 | 390 | 3529 |
The following table provides academic rankings for Kathmandu University in various areas of Medicine.
Biology rankings
Kathmandu University ranked 2nd for Biology in Nepal and 2768th in the World with 2,918 publications made and 19,718 citations received. Main research topics: Paleontology, Genetics, Biochemistry, Botany, Neuroscience.
| Biology ranking | Location |
| #2 of 6 | In Nepal |
| #1197 of 2,814 | In Asia |
| #2768 of 6,770 | In the World |
Kathmandu University
Biology Publications & Citations
| Year | Biology publications | Biology citations |
| 1991 | 2 | 4 |
| 1992 | 0 | 17 |
| 1993 | 0 | 6 |
| 1994 | 0 | 7 |
| 1995 | 0 | 13 |
| 1996 | 1 | 7 |
| 1997 | 1 | 15 |
| 1998 | 1 | 11 |
| 1999 | 3 | 21 |
| 2000 | 3 | 15 |
| 2001 | 2 | 22 |
| 2002 | 3 | 19 |
| 2003 | 6 | 19 |
| 2004 | 7 | 24 |
| 2005 | 15 | 30 |
| 2006 | 21 | 52 |
| 2007 | 21 | 54 |
| 2008 | 19 | 70 |
| 2009 | 18 | 94 |
| 2010 | 36 | 125 |
| 2011 | 35 | 159 |
| 2012 | 102 | 232 |
| 2013 | 99 | 351 |
| 2014 | 72 | 460 |
| 2015 | 119 | 589 |
| 2016 | 130 | 625 |
| 2017 | 194 | 764 |
| 2018 | 192 | 1034 |
| 2019 | 263 | 1339 |
| 2020 | 343 | 1969 |
| 2021 | 380 | 2943 |
| 2022 | 390 | 3603 |
| 2023 | 361 | 4216 |
The following table provides academic rankings for Kathmandu University in various areas of Biology.
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences rankings
Kathmandu University ranked 2nd for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Nepal and 2929th in the World with 2,682 publications made and 14,270 citations received. Main research topics: Sociology, Political Science, Law, Philosophy, History.
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences ranking | Location |
| #2 of 6 | In Nepal |
| #958 of 2,845 | In Asia |
| #2929 of 7,020 | In the World |
Kathmandu University
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Publications & Citations
| Year | Liberal Arts & Social Sciences publications | Liberal Arts & Social Sciences citations |
| 1991 | 1 | 1 |
| 1992 | 0 | 1 |
| 1993 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 | 0 | 1 |
| 1997 | 1 | 7 |
| 1998 | 1 | 4 |
| 1999 | 1 | 9 |
| 2000 | 3 | 10 |
| 2001 | 1 | 11 |
| 2002 | 2 | 10 |
| 2003 | 2 | 10 |
| 2004 | 3 | 11 |
| 2005 | 3 | 15 |
| 2006 | 9 | 19 |
| 2007 | 16 | 28 |
| 2008 | 17 | 43 |
| 2009 | 16 | 51 |
| 2010 | 27 | 77 |
| 2011 | 28 | 115 |
| 2012 | 80 | 141 |
| 2013 | 92 | 234 |
| 2014 | 75 | 312 |
| 2015 | 82 | 404 |
| 2016 | 105 | 400 |
| 2017 | 164 | 458 |
| 2018 | 203 | 693 |
| 2019 | 230 | 963 |
| 2020 | 341 | 1536 |
| 2021 | 357 | 2111 |
| 2022 | 354 | 2709 |
| 2023 | 399 | 3188 |
The following table provides academic rankings for Kathmandu University in various areas of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences.
Environmental Science rankings
Kathmandu University ranked 2nd for Environmental Science in Nepal and 2619th in the World with 2,578 publications made and 19,644 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Geography and Cartography, Ecology, Paleontology, Oceanography.
| Environmental Science ranking | Location |
| #2 of 6 | In Nepal |
| #1059 of 2,811 | In Asia |
| #2619 of 6,798 | In the World |
Kathmandu University
Environmental Science Publications & Citations
| Year | Environmental Science publications | Environmental Science citations |
| 1991 | 2 | 4 |
| 1992 | 0 | 16 |
| 1993 | 0 | 8 |
| 1994 | 0 | 7 |
| 1995 | 0 | 12 |
| 1996 | 1 | 8 |
| 1997 | 1 | 15 |
| 1998 | 1 | 13 |
| 1999 | 3 | 21 |
| 2000 | 3 | 15 |
| 2001 | 2 | 22 |
| 2002 | 3 | 18 |
| 2003 | 3 | 20 |
| 2004 | 2 | 24 |
| 2005 | 15 | 26 |
| 2006 | 14 | 45 |
| 2007 | 23 | 52 |
| 2008 | 20 | 63 |
| 2009 | 22 | 93 |
| 2010 | 31 | 118 |
| 2011 | 42 | 189 |
| 2012 | 85 | 263 |
| 2013 | 90 | 374 |
| 2014 | 79 | 477 |
| 2015 | 99 | 593 |
| 2016 | 110 | 631 |
| 2017 | 166 | 807 |
| 2018 | 166 | 1062 |
| 2019 | 219 | 1394 |
| 2020 | 314 | 2041 |
| 2021 | 322 | 2780 |
| 2022 | 310 | 3369 |
| 2023 | 353 | 3927 |
The following table provides academic rankings for Kathmandu University in various areas of Environmental Science.
Engineering rankings
Kathmandu University ranked 2nd for Engineering in Nepal and 2907th in the World with 2,018 publications made and 16,171 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering.
| Engineering ranking | Location |
| #2 of 6 | In Nepal |
| #1305 of 2,809 | In Asia |
| #2907 of 6,684 | In the World |
Kathmandu University
Engineering Publications & Citations
| Year | Engineering publications | Engineering citations |
| 1991 | 2 | 3 |
| 1992 | 0 | 14 |
| 1993 | 0 | 6 |
| 1994 | 0 | 5 |
| 1995 | 0 | 12 |
| 1996 | 0 | 8 |
| 1997 | 0 | 9 |
| 1998 | 0 | 7 |
| 1999 | 1 | 7 |
| 2000 | 3 | 5 |
| 2001 | 1 | 10 |
| 2002 | 4 | 7 |
| 2003 | 1 | 10 |
| 2004 | 3 | 12 |
| 2005 | 11 | 17 |
| 2006 | 12 | 20 |
| 2007 | 18 | 25 |
| 2008 | 12 | 32 |
| 2009 | 15 | 55 |
| 2010 | 25 | 76 |
| 2011 | 34 | 112 |
| 2012 | 72 | 172 |
| 2013 | 62 | 257 |
| 2014 | 66 | 353 |
| 2015 | 75 | 465 |
| 2016 | 82 | 501 |
| 2017 | 140 | 646 |
| 2018 | 131 | 868 |
| 2019 | 169 | 1125 |
| 2020 | 246 | 1596 |
| 2021 | 242 | 2235 |
| 2022 | 236 | 2904 |
| 2023 | 293 | 3314 |
The following table provides academic rankings for Kathmandu University in various areas of Engineering.
Physics rankings
Kathmandu University ranked 2nd for Physics in Nepal and 3185th in the World with 1,622 publications made and 12,440 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Nanotechnology.
| Physics ranking | Location |
| #2 of 5 | In Nepal |
| #1428 of 2,786 | In Asia |
| #3185 of 6,603 | In the World |
Kathmandu University
Physics Publications & Citations
| Year | Physics publications | Physics citations |
| 1991 | 1 | 3 |
| 1992 | 0 | 11 |
| 1993 | 0 | 6 |
| 1994 | 0 | 7 |
| 1995 | 1 | 12 |
| 1996 | 0 | 8 |
| 1997 | 0 | 9 |
| 1998 | 1 | 9 |
| 1999 | 2 | 6 |
| 2000 | 3 | 4 |
| 2001 | 0 | 12 |
| 2002 | 1 | 9 |
| 2003 | 0 | 12 |
| 2004 | 2 | 13 |
| 2005 | 6 | 17 |
| 2006 | 10 | 12 |
| 2007 | 10 | 24 |
| 2008 | 9 | 19 |
| 2009 | 16 | 48 |
| 2010 | 24 | 69 |
| 2011 | 25 | 93 |
| 2012 | 55 | 143 |
| 2013 | 47 | 221 |
| 2014 | 49 | 286 |
| 2015 | 48 | 327 |
| 2016 | 66 | 409 |
| 2017 | 105 | 509 |
| 2018 | 97 | 714 |
| 2019 | 139 | 823 |
| 2020 | 195 | 1243 |
| 2021 | 208 | 1687 |
| 2022 | 207 | 2227 |
| 2023 | 245 | 2521 |
The following table provides academic rankings for Kathmandu University in various areas of Physics.
Chemistry rankings
Kathmandu University ranked 3rd for Chemistry in Nepal and 3242nd in the World with 1,596 publications made and 13,115 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Physical chemistry, Environmental Chemistry.
| Chemistry ranking | Location |
| #3 of 5 | In Nepal |
| #1502 of 2,750 | In Asia |
| #3242 of 6,447 | In the World |
Kathmandu University
Chemistry Publications & Citations
| Year | Chemistry publications | Chemistry citations |
| 1991 | 2 | 4 |
| 1992 | 0 | 15 |
| 1993 | 0 | 8 |
| 1994 | 0 | 6 |
| 1995 | 0 | 13 |
| 1996 | 0 | 8 |
| 1997 | 0 | 15 |
| 1998 | 1 | 10 |
| 1999 | 3 | 14 |
| 2000 | 1 | 11 |
| 2001 | 0 | 16 |
| 2002 | 1 | 7 |
| 2003 | 0 | 12 |
| 2004 | 4 | 16 |
| 2005 | 14 | 23 |
| 2006 | 17 | 32 |
| 2007 | 14 | 35 |
| 2008 | 10 | 38 |
| 2009 | 10 | 65 |
| 2010 | 19 | 91 |
| 2011 | 24 | 115 |
| 2012 | 58 | 176 |
| 2013 | 57 | 268 |
| 2014 | 49 | 372 |
| 2015 | 58 | 424 |
| 2016 | 63 | 466 |
| 2017 | 114 | 584 |
| 2018 | 100 | 751 |
| 2019 | 127 | 979 |
| 2020 | 186 | 1346 |
| 2021 | 190 | 1879 |
| 2022 | 217 | 2533 |
| 2023 | 205 | 3056 |
The following table provides academic rankings for Kathmandu University in various areas of Chemistry.
Psychology rankings
Kathmandu University ranked 2nd for Psychology in Nepal and 2549th in the World with 1,589 publications made and 6,394 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Education Majors, Social Psychology, Child Psychology.
| Psychology ranking | Location |
| #2 of 6 | In Nepal |
| #935 of 2,703 | In Asia |
| #2549 of 6,528 | In the World |
Kathmandu University
Psychology Publications & Citations
| Year | Psychology publications | Psychology citations |
| 1991 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | 0 | 1 |
| 1993 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | 0 | 1 |
| 1996 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | 0 | 3 |
| 1998 | 1 | 1 |
| 1999 | 0 | 5 |
| 2000 | 2 | 5 |
| 2001 | 0 | 4 |
| 2002 | 0 | 9 |
| 2003 | 1 | 5 |
| 2004 | 0 | 8 |
| 2005 | 4 | 7 |
| 2006 | 9 | 16 |
| 2007 | 3 | 14 |
| 2008 | 9 | 16 |
| 2009 | 4 | 21 |
| 2010 | 14 | 37 |
| 2011 | 8 | 44 |
| 2012 | 33 | 52 |
| 2013 | 58 | 102 |
| 2014 | 33 | 141 |
| 2015 | 55 | 212 |
| 2016 | 52 | 210 |
| 2017 | 80 | 241 |
| 2018 | 111 | 367 |
| 2019 | 161 | 424 |
| 2020 | 218 | 808 |
| 2021 | 216 | 1172 |
| 2022 | 231 | 1464 |
| 2023 | 252 | 1698 |
The following table provides academic rankings for Kathmandu University in various areas of Psychology.
Computer Science rankings
Kathmandu University ranked 2nd for Computer Science in Nepal and 3512th in the World with 1,498 publications made and 7,531 citations received. Main research topics: Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Telecommunications, Computer Networking.
| Computer Science ranking | Location |
| #2 of 5 | In Nepal |
| #1518 of 2,809 | In Asia |
| #3512 of 6,752 | In the World |
Kathmandu University
Computer Science Publications & Citations
| Year | Computer Science publications | Computer Science citations |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 0 | 2 |
| 1993 | 0 | 1 |
| 1994 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | 1 | 1 |
| 1996 | 0 | 2 |
| 1997 | 1 | 2 |
| 1998 | 0 | 1 |
| 1999 | 0 | 4 |
| 2000 | 0 | 7 |
| 2001 | 0 | 3 |
| 2002 | 2 | 7 |
| 2003 | 2 | 5 |
| 2004 | 1 | 12 |
| 2005 | 6 | 12 |
| 2006 | 7 | 19 |
| 2007 | 10 | 18 |
| 2008 | 11 | 30 |
| 2009 | 7 | 31 |
| 2010 | 17 | 54 |
| 2011 | 16 | 48 |
| 2012 | 37 | 76 |
| 2013 | 40 | 107 |
| 2014 | 46 | 140 |
| 2015 | 40 | 219 |
| 2016 | 62 | 225 |
| 2017 | 91 | 296 |
| 2018 | 104 | 437 |
| 2019 | 138 | 554 |
| 2020 | 175 | 888 |
| 2021 | 214 | 1368 |
| 2022 | 206 | 1821 |
| 2023 | 228 | 2087 |
The following table provides academic rankings for Kathmandu University in various areas of Computer Science.
Mathematics rankings
Kathmandu University ranked 2nd for Mathematics in Nepal and 2878th in the World with 1,307 publications made and 6,180 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics.
| Mathematics ranking | Location |
| #2 of 6 | In Nepal |
| #1209 of 2,673 | In Asia |
| #2878 of 6,305 | In the World |
Kathmandu University
Mathematics Publications & Citations
| Year | Mathematics publications | Mathematics citations |
| 1991 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | 1 | 1 |
| 1998 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | 2 | 1 |
| 2001 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | 0 | 1 |
| 2004 | 0 | 1 |
| 2005 | 2 | 4 |
| 2006 | 7 | 5 |
| 2007 | 3 | 3 |
| 2008 | 7 | 10 |
| 2009 | 4 | 17 |
| 2010 | 7 | 31 |
| 2011 | 10 | 30 |
| 2012 | 14 | 57 |
| 2013 | 25 | 91 |
| 2014 | 29 | 124 |
| 2015 | 35 | 200 |
| 2016 | 58 | 194 |
| 2017 | 65 | 239 |
| 2018 | 102 | 347 |
| 2019 | 116 | 452 |
| 2020 | 195 | 750 |
| 2021 | 201 | 990 |
| 2022 | 202 | 1431 |
| 2023 | 200 | 1540 |
The following table provides academic rankings for Kathmandu University in various areas of Mathematics.
Economics rankings
Kathmandu University ranked 2nd for Economics in Nepal and 2285th in the World with 993 publications made and 4,946 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Environmental Economics, Agricultural Economics.
| Economics ranking | Location |
| #2 of 6 | In Nepal |
| #764 of 2,461 | In Asia |
| #2285 of 5,995 | In the World |
Kathmandu University
Economics Publications & Citations
| Year | Economics publications | Economics citations |
| 1991 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 | 3 | 0 |
| 2001 | 1 | 1 |
| 2002 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | 1 | 1 |
| 2006 | 2 | 2 |
| 2007 | 3 | 5 |
| 2008 | 6 | 11 |
| 2009 | 4 | 7 |
| 2010 | 10 | 23 |
| 2011 | 8 | 30 |
| 2012 | 19 | 41 |
| 2013 | 28 | 52 |
| 2014 | 27 | 92 |
| 2015 | 30 | 117 |
| 2016 | 36 | 107 |
| 2017 | 48 | 128 |
| 2018 | 77 | 184 |
| 2019 | 92 | 257 |
| 2020 | 145 | 490 |
| 2021 | 139 | 671 |
| 2022 | 123 | 896 |
| 2023 | 169 | 1090 |
The following table provides academic rankings for Kathmandu University in various areas of Economics.
Business rankings
Kathmandu University ranked 2nd for Business in Nepal and 2858th in the World with 868 publications made and 4,685 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Marketing, Finance, Management Information Systems, Accounting.
| Business ranking | Location |
| #2 of 6 | In Nepal |
| #1089 of 2,579 | In Asia |
| #2858 of 6,187 | In the World |
Kathmandu University
Business Publications & Citations
| Year | Business publications | Business citations |
| 1991 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | 1 | 1 |
| 2000 | 2 | 0 |
| 2001 | 0 | 2 |
| 2002 | 1 | 1 |
| 2003 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | 2 | 3 |
| 2006 | 1 | 2 |
| 2007 | 3 | 5 |
| 2008 | 1 | 10 |
| 2009 | 2 | 7 |
| 2010 | 8 | 14 |
| 2011 | 10 | 21 |
| 2012 | 23 | 33 |
| 2013 | 22 | 41 |
| 2014 | 34 | 85 |
| 2015 | 14 | 88 |
| 2016 | 44 | 96 |
| 2017 | 51 | 107 |
| 2018 | 61 | 181 |
| 2019 | 84 | 219 |
| 2020 | 124 | 421 |
| 2021 | 121 | 608 |
| 2022 | 106 | 782 |
| 2023 | 132 | 898 |
The following table provides academic rankings for Kathmandu University in various areas of Business.
Art & Design rankings
Kathmandu University ranked 2nd for Art & Design in Nepal and 2784th in the World with 468 publications made and 1,750 citations received. Main research topics: Literature, Fashion Design, Aesthetics, Creative Writing.
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.
| Art & Design ranking | Location |
| #2 of 4 | In Nepal |
| #973 of 2,302 | In Asia |
| #2784 of 5,720 | In the World |
Kathmandu University
Art & Design Publications & Citations
| Year | Art & Design publications | Art & Design citations |
| 1991 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | 1 | 1 |
| 2000 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | 0 | 2 |
| 2003 | 0 | 2 |
| 2004 | 0 | 1 |
| 2005 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | 0 | 1 |
| 2007 | 3 | 3 |
| 2008 | 4 | 1 |
| 2009 | 3 | 4 |
| 2010 | 5 | 7 |
| 2011 | 6 | 10 |
| 2012 | 6 | 13 |
| 2013 | 12 | 26 |
| 2014 | 12 | 42 |
| 2015 | 14 | 45 |
| 2016 | 14 | 50 |
| 2017 | 30 | 74 |
| 2018 | 38 | 73 |
| 2019 | 48 | 110 |
| 2020 | 65 | 189 |
| 2021 | 71 | 251 |
| 2022 | 50 | 287 |
| 2023 | 76 | 346 |
The following table provides academic rankings for Kathmandu University in various areas of Art & Design.
