Pokhara University ranked 3rd in Nepal, 5442nd in the global 2024 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 14 research topics. Pokhara University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 2,869 academic publications and 15,254 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of notable alumni.
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Medicine rankings
Pokhara University ranked 3rd for Medicine in Nepal and 2889th in the World with 1,788 publications made and 10,644 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Public Health, Psychiatry, Nursing, Surgery.
| Medicine ranking | Location |
| #3 of 6 | In Nepal |
| #1131 of 2,781 | In Asia |
| #2889 of 6,680 | In the World |
Pokhara University
Medicine Publications & Citations
| Year | Medicine publications | Medicine citations |
| 1991 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | 0 | 1 |
| 1994 | 2 | 0 |
| 1995 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 | 3 | 1 |
| 1997 | 5 | 2 |
| 1998 | 1 | 4 |
| 1999 | 2 | 14 |
| 2000 | 2 | 6 |
| 2001 | 2 | 8 |
| 2002 | 3 | 16 |
| 2003 | 3 | 18 |
| 2004 | 4 | 27 |
| 2005 | 3 | 20 |
| 2006 | 3 | 42 |
| 2007 | 2 | 48 |
| 2008 | 7 | 55 |
| 2009 | 7 | 55 |
| 2010 | 8 | 92 |
| 2011 | 10 | 147 |
| 2012 | 28 | 224 |
| 2013 | 45 | 281 |
| 2014 | 53 | 329 |
| 2015 | 48 | 371 |
| 2016 | 61 | 411 |
| 2017 | 83 | 449 |
| 2018 | 166 | 503 |
| 2019 | 189 | 703 |
| 2020 | 268 | 1087 |
| 2021 | 250 | 1384 |
| 2022 | 255 | 1711 |
| 2023 | 244 | 1999 |
The following table provides academic rankings for Pokhara University in various areas of Medicine.
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences rankings
Pokhara University ranked 3rd for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Nepal and 3600th in the World with 1,782 publications made and 9,945 citations received. Main research topics: Sociology, Political Science, Law, History, Philosophy.
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences ranking | Location |
| #3 of 6 | In Nepal |
| #1275 of 2,845 | In Asia |
| #3600 of 7,020 | In the World |
Pokhara University
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Publications & Citations
| Year | Liberal Arts & Social Sciences publications | Liberal Arts & Social Sciences citations |
| 1991 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1994 | 1 | 1 |
| 1995 | 0 | 1 |
| 1996 | 5 | 7 |
| 1997 | 2 | 5 |
| 1998 | 8 | 11 |
| 1999 | 2 | 22 |
| 2000 | 1 | 12 |
| 2001 | 3 | 29 |
| 2002 | 3 | 43 |
| 2003 | 3 | 26 |
| 2004 | 4 | 30 |
| 2005 | 3 | 38 |
| 2006 | 2 | 49 |
| 2007 | 7 | 64 |
| 2008 | 13 | 61 |
| 2009 | 2 | 77 |
| 2010 | 13 | 94 |
| 2011 | 14 | 151 |
| 2012 | 25 | 213 |
| 2013 | 34 | 242 |
| 2014 | 45 | 276 |
| 2015 | 39 | 335 |
| 2016 | 81 | 337 |
| 2017 | 64 | 361 |
| 2018 | 148 | 380 |
| 2019 | 191 | 587 |
| 2020 | 249 | 925 |
| 2021 | 272 | 1198 |
| 2022 | 278 | 1559 |
| 2023 | 241 | 1900 |
The following table provides academic rankings for Pokhara University in various areas of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences.
Biology rankings
Pokhara University ranked 4th for Biology in Nepal and 3381st in the World with 1,743 publications made and 11,420 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Paleontology, Biochemistry, Botany, Immunology.
| Biology ranking | Location |
| #4 of 6 | In Nepal |
| #1474 of 2,814 | In Asia |
| #3381 of 6,770 | In the World |
Pokhara University
Biology Publications & Citations
| Year | Biology publications | Biology citations |
| 1991 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | 1 | 2 |
| 1994 | 2 | 1 |
| 1995 | 2 | 4 |
| 1996 | 9 | 11 |
| 1997 | 8 | 6 |
| 1998 | 5 | 20 |
| 1999 | 3 | 24 |
| 2000 | 3 | 23 |
| 2001 | 4 | 34 |
| 2002 | 5 | 54 |
| 2003 | 2 | 34 |
| 2004 | 7 | 50 |
| 2005 | 5 | 52 |
| 2006 | 3 | 86 |
| 2007 | 6 | 95 |
| 2008 | 8 | 106 |
| 2009 | 9 | 108 |
| 2010 | 7 | 142 |
| 2011 | 12 | 203 |
| 2012 | 25 | 269 |
| 2013 | 48 | 329 |
| 2014 | 51 | 371 |
| 2015 | 48 | 429 |
| 2016 | 54 | 448 |
| 2017 | 71 | 505 |
| 2018 | 134 | 518 |
| 2019 | 182 | 746 |
| 2020 | 233 | 1102 |
| 2021 | 235 | 1406 |
| 2022 | 273 | 1719 |
| 2023 | 249 | 2082 |
The following table provides academic rankings for Pokhara University in various areas of Biology.
Environmental Science rankings
Pokhara University ranked 4th for Environmental Science in Nepal and 3413th in the World with 1,532 publications made and 9,146 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Ecology, Geology, Paleontology, Agricultural Science.
| Environmental Science ranking | Location |
| #4 of 6 | In Nepal |
| #1429 of 2,811 | In Asia |
| #3413 of 6,798 | In the World |
Pokhara University
Environmental Science Publications & Citations
| Year | Environmental Science publications | Environmental Science citations |
| 1991 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | 1 | 3 |
| 1994 | 0 | 3 |
| 1995 | 1 | 3 |
| 1996 | 8 | 11 |
| 1997 | 7 | 5 |
| 1998 | 8 | 20 |
| 1999 | 1 | 30 |
| 2000 | 3 | 18 |
| 2001 | 4 | 37 |
| 2002 | 5 | 56 |
| 2003 | 1 | 32 |
| 2004 | 6 | 45 |
| 2005 | 4 | 48 |
| 2006 | 3 | 69 |
| 2007 | 8 | 77 |
| 2008 | 10 | 77 |
| 2009 | 5 | 102 |
| 2010 | 7 | 104 |
| 2011 | 9 | 134 |
| 2012 | 15 | 191 |
| 2013 | 29 | 227 |
| 2014 | 39 | 222 |
| 2015 | 27 | 286 |
| 2016 | 55 | 270 |
| 2017 | 50 | 302 |
| 2018 | 103 | 313 |
| 2019 | 163 | 457 |
| 2020 | 224 | 793 |
| 2021 | 232 | 1048 |
| 2022 | 242 | 1371 |
| 2023 | 236 | 1715 |
The following table provides academic rankings for Pokhara University in various areas of Environmental Science.
Engineering rankings
Pokhara University ranked 4th for Engineering in Nepal and 4317th in the World with 893 publications made and 5,240 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Civil Engineering.
| Engineering ranking | Location |
| #4 of 6 | In Nepal |
| #1930 of 2,809 | In Asia |
| #4317 of 6,684 | In the World |
Pokhara University
Engineering Publications & Citations
| Year | Engineering publications | Engineering citations |
| 1991 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | 0 | 2 |
| 1994 | 2 | 2 |
| 1995 | 2 | 3 |
| 1996 | 6 | 7 |
| 1997 | 3 | 2 |
| 1998 | 4 | 7 |
| 1999 | 1 | 12 |
| 2000 | 1 | 13 |
| 2001 | 0 | 17 |
| 2002 | 2 | 26 |
| 2003 | 2 | 20 |
| 2004 | 1 | 22 |
| 2005 | 4 | 25 |
| 2006 | 3 | 42 |
| 2007 | 7 | 49 |
| 2008 | 4 | 48 |
| 2009 | 4 | 54 |
| 2010 | 5 | 55 |
| 2011 | 10 | 86 |
| 2012 | 11 | 128 |
| 2013 | 20 | 114 |
| 2014 | 17 | 139 |
| 2015 | 28 | 162 |
| 2016 | 20 | 153 |
| 2017 | 40 | 181 |
| 2018 | 63 | 191 |
| 2019 | 87 | 278 |
| 2020 | 116 | 481 |
| 2021 | 117 | 617 |
| 2022 | 163 | 860 |
| 2023 | 126 | 1130 |
The following table provides academic rankings for Pokhara University in various areas of Engineering.
Psychology rankings
Pokhara University ranked 3rd for Psychology in Nepal and 3413th in the World with 878 publications made and 3,874 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Social Psychology, Neuroscience, Clinical Psychology, Child Psychology.
| Psychology ranking | Location |
| #3 of 6 | In Nepal |
| #1340 of 2,703 | In Asia |
| #3413 of 6,528 | In the World |
Pokhara University
Psychology Publications & Citations
| Year | Psychology publications | Psychology 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 | 3 |
| 2000 | 0 | 4 |
| 2001 | 2 | 9 |
| 2002 | 0 | 4 |
| 2003 | 1 | 4 |
| 2004 | 0 | 5 |
| 2005 | 1 | 2 |
| 2006 | 0 | 6 |
| 2007 | 0 | 12 |
| 2008 | 3 | 16 |
| 2009 | 3 | 19 |
| 2010 | 4 | 23 |
| 2011 | 1 | 40 |
| 2012 | 12 | 64 |
| 2013 | 19 | 88 |
| 2014 | 17 | 112 |
| 2015 | 15 | 152 |
| 2016 | 36 | 160 |
| 2017 | 32 | 176 |
| 2018 | 77 | 185 |
| 2019 | 90 | 252 |
| 2020 | 136 | 427 |
| 2021 | 136 | 599 |
| 2022 | 155 | 757 |
| 2023 | 122 | 946 |
The following table provides academic rankings for Pokhara University in various areas of Psychology.
Mathematics rankings
Pokhara University ranked 3rd for Mathematics in Nepal and 3362nd in the World with 859 publications made and 5,132 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics.
| Mathematics ranking | Location |
| #3 of 6 | In Nepal |
| #1436 of 2,673 | In Asia |
| #3362 of 6,305 | In the World |
Pokhara University
Mathematics Publications & Citations
| Year | Mathematics publications | Mathematics citations |
| 1991 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 | 1 |
| 1995 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | 2 | 0 |
| 1997 | 1 | 1 |
| 1998 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | 2 | 2 |
| 2000 | 0 | 5 |
| 2001 | 0 | 5 |
| 2002 | 0 | 4 |
| 2003 | 0 | 3 |
| 2004 | 0 | 5 |
| 2005 | 1 | 5 |
| 2006 | 2 | 5 |
| 2007 | 3 | 13 |
| 2008 | 3 | 18 |
| 2009 | 0 | 15 |
| 2010 | 6 | 26 |
| 2011 | 7 | 53 |
| 2012 | 11 | 66 |
| 2013 | 17 | 93 |
| 2014 | 23 | 120 |
| 2015 | 25 | 142 |
| 2016 | 37 | 143 |
| 2017 | 24 | 154 |
| 2018 | 70 | 178 |
| 2019 | 86 | 286 |
| 2020 | 113 | 429 |
| 2021 | 133 | 596 |
| 2022 | 152 | 749 |
| 2023 | 123 | 894 |
The following table provides academic rankings for Pokhara University in various areas of Mathematics.
Computer Science rankings
Pokhara University ranked 3rd for Computer Science in Nepal and 4110th in the World with 849 publications made and 4,220 citations received. Main research topics: Machine Learning, Neuroscience, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Cyber Security, Computer Networking.
| Computer Science ranking | Location |
| #3 of 5 | In Nepal |
| #1775 of 2,809 | In Asia |
| #4110 of 6,752 | In the World |
Pokhara University
Computer Science Publications & Citations
| Year | Computer Science publications | Computer Science citations |
| 1991 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 | 2 |
| 1995 | 1 | 1 |
| 1996 | 5 | 4 |
| 1997 | 3 | 1 |
| 1998 | 1 | 1 |
| 1999 | 2 | 9 |
| 2000 | 1 | 14 |
| 2001 | 1 | 17 |
| 2002 | 1 | 12 |
| 2003 | 1 | 8 |
| 2004 | 1 | 9 |
| 2005 | 5 | 14 |
| 2006 | 2 | 24 |
| 2007 | 5 | 37 |
| 2008 | 3 | 34 |
| 2009 | 1 | 38 |
| 2010 | 5 | 39 |
| 2011 | 10 | 83 |
| 2012 | 10 | 100 |
| 2013 | 12 | 112 |
| 2014 | 16 | 110 |
| 2015 | 21 | 124 |
| 2016 | 23 | 143 |
| 2017 | 19 | 170 |
| 2018 | 63 | 181 |
| 2019 | 85 | 280 |
| 2020 | 109 | 447 |
| 2021 | 136 | 663 |
| 2022 | 170 | 861 |
| 2023 | 125 | 1022 |
The following table provides academic rankings for Pokhara University in various areas of Computer Science.
Chemistry rankings
Pokhara University ranked 4th for Chemistry in Nepal and 3953rd in the World with 843 publications made and 5,668 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Nutrition and Food Science, Physical chemistry.
| Chemistry ranking | Location |
| #4 of 5 | In Nepal |
| #1797 of 2,750 | In Asia |
| #3953 of 6,447 | In the World |
Pokhara University
Chemistry Publications & Citations
| Year | Chemistry publications | Chemistry citations |
| 1991 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | 0 | 1 |
| 1994 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 | 1 | 2 |
| 1996 | 2 | 4 |
| 1997 | 4 | 5 |
| 1998 | 3 | 4 |
| 1999 | 2 | 11 |
| 2000 | 2 | 9 |
| 2001 | 0 | 20 |
| 2002 | 1 | 21 |
| 2003 | 2 | 18 |
| 2004 | 1 | 22 |
| 2005 | 2 | 28 |
| 2006 | 3 | 39 |
| 2007 | 4 | 45 |
| 2008 | 4 | 55 |
| 2009 | 7 | 49 |
| 2010 | 5 | 76 |
| 2011 | 8 | 76 |
| 2012 | 9 | 132 |
| 2013 | 24 | 162 |
| 2014 | 20 | 161 |
| 2015 | 32 | 181 |
| 2016 | 24 | 197 |
| 2017 | 38 | 251 |
| 2018 | 58 | 277 |
| 2019 | 91 | 390 |
| 2020 | 113 | 597 |
| 2021 | 96 | 770 |
| 2022 | 119 | 1022 |
| 2023 | 141 | 1293 |
The following table provides academic rankings for Pokhara University in various areas of Chemistry.
Economics rankings
Pokhara University ranked 3rd for Economics in Nepal and 2575th in the World with 746 publications made and 4,558 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Investment Banking and Stock trading, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics.
| Economics ranking | Location |
| #3 of 6 | In Nepal |
| #904 of 2,461 | In Asia |
| #2575 of 5,995 | In the World |
Pokhara University
Economics Publications & Citations
| Year | Economics publications | Economics citations |
| 1991 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 | 2 |
| 1995 | 0 | 1 |
| 1996 | 2 | 2 |
| 1997 | 0 | 1 |
| 1998 | 1 | 3 |
| 1999 | 0 | 5 |
| 2000 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | 1 | 9 |
| 2002 | 1 | 15 |
| 2003 | 1 | 6 |
| 2004 | 2 | 12 |
| 2005 | 1 | 16 |
| 2006 | 2 | 13 |
| 2007 | 5 | 20 |
| 2008 | 7 | 24 |
| 2009 | 1 | 17 |
| 2010 | 11 | 30 |
| 2011 | 7 | 52 |
| 2012 | 12 | 76 |
| 2013 | 11 | 99 |
| 2014 | 20 | 94 |
| 2015 | 19 | 127 |
| 2016 | 53 | 117 |
| 2017 | 33 | 144 |
| 2018 | 56 | 151 |
| 2019 | 75 | 262 |
| 2020 | 100 | 396 |
| 2021 | 100 | 452 |
| 2022 | 117 | 599 |
| 2023 | 95 | 768 |
The following table provides academic rankings for Pokhara University in various areas of Economics.
Physics rankings
Pokhara University ranked 4th for Physics in Nepal and 4613th in the World with 698 publications made and 3,093 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Acoustical Engineering, Nanotechnology.
| Physics ranking | Location |
| #4 of 5 | In Nepal |
| #2019 of 2,786 | In Asia |
| #4613 of 6,603 | In the World |
Pokhara University
Physics Publications & Citations
| Year | Physics publications | Physics citations |
| 1991 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | 0 | 2 |
| 1994 | 2 | 1 |
| 1995 | 1 | 1 |
| 1996 | 1 | 1 |
| 1997 | 3 | 2 |
| 1998 | 2 | 4 |
| 1999 | 1 | 8 |
| 2000 | 0 | 10 |
| 2001 | 0 | 15 |
| 2002 | 1 | 19 |
| 2003 | 2 | 11 |
| 2004 | 2 | 20 |
| 2005 | 2 | 13 |
| 2006 | 2 | 20 |
| 2007 | 2 | 22 |
| 2008 | 2 | 41 |
| 2009 | 2 | 31 |
| 2010 | 5 | 40 |
| 2011 | 20 | 61 |
| 2012 | 9 | 105 |
| 2013 | 15 | 83 |
| 2014 | 9 | 120 |
| 2015 | 21 | 123 |
| 2016 | 24 | 112 |
| 2017 | 29 | 129 |
| 2018 | 43 | 115 |
| 2019 | 61 | 200 |
| 2020 | 83 | 345 |
| 2021 | 102 | 395 |
| 2022 | 131 | 604 |
| 2023 | 104 | 800 |
The following table provides academic rankings for Pokhara University in various areas of Physics.
Business rankings
Pokhara University ranked 3rd for Business in Nepal and 3309th in the World with 669 publications made and 2,629 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Marketing, Finance, Accounting, Investment Banking and Stock trading.
| Business ranking | Location |
| #3 of 6 | In Nepal |
| #1292 of 2,579 | In Asia |
| #3309 of 6,187 | In the World |
Pokhara University
Business Publications & Citations
| Year | Business publications | Business citations |
| 1991 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 | 1 |
| 1995 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 | 2 | 2 |
| 1997 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | 1 | 1 |
| 2000 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | 0 | 4 |
| 2002 | 0 | 7 |
| 2003 | 0 | 4 |
| 2004 | 2 | 5 |
| 2005 | 1 | 10 |
| 2006 | 2 | 5 |
| 2007 | 6 | 11 |
| 2008 | 6 | 11 |
| 2009 | 0 | 14 |
| 2010 | 7 | 20 |
| 2011 | 5 | 30 |
| 2012 | 12 | 48 |
| 2013 | 8 | 61 |
| 2014 | 9 | 58 |
| 2015 | 14 | 75 |
| 2016 | 39 | 76 |
| 2017 | 13 | 87 |
| 2018 | 49 | 107 |
| 2019 | 58 | 171 |
| 2020 | 81 | 289 |
| 2021 | 108 | 377 |
| 2022 | 137 | 442 |
| 2023 | 98 | 614 |
The following table provides academic rankings for Pokhara University in various areas of Business.
Art & Design rankings
Pokhara University ranked 3rd for Art & Design in Nepal and 3778th in the World with 256 publications made and 692 citations received. Main research topics: Literature, Aesthetics, Fashion Design.
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 |
| #3 of 4 | In Nepal |
| #1430 of 2,302 | In Asia |
| #3778 of 5,720 | In the World |
Pokhara University
Art & Design Publications & Citations
| Year | Art & Design publications | Art & Design citations |
| 1991 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | 2 | 0 |
| 1999 | 0 | 4 |
| 2000 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | 0 | 10 |
| 2003 | 0 | 3 |
| 2004 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | 0 | 6 |
| 2007 | 0 | 1 |
| 2008 | 3 | 2 |
| 2009 | 0 | 2 |
| 2010 | 2 | 5 |
| 2011 | 3 | 5 |
| 2012 | 2 | 10 |
| 2013 | 5 | 13 |
| 2014 | 1 | 10 |
| 2015 | 3 | 14 |
| 2016 | 9 | 19 |
| 2017 | 5 | 16 |
| 2018 | 22 | 22 |
| 2019 | 23 | 45 |
| 2020 | 30 | 45 |
| 2021 | 48 | 89 |
| 2022 | 53 | 115 |
| 2023 | 38 | 156 |
The following table provides academic rankings for Pokhara University in various areas of Art & Design.
