Tribhuvan University: Rankings

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Tribhuvan University ranked 1st in Nepal, 1955th in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 128 research topics. Tribhuvan University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 20,864 academic publications and 193,022 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 51 notable alumni.

Ranking Category
#1955 of 14,131 In the World
#584 of 5,830 In Asia
#1 of 9 In Nepal
#189 of 1,016 For Hydrology and Water resources management
#272 of 2,632 For Forestry
#290 of 1,000 For Mining Engineering
#1605 of 7,918 For Alumni Impact
#3950 of 14,131 For Non-academic Prominence
Top50% For 125 other topics

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Environmental Science rankings

Tribhuvan University ranked 1st for Environmental Science in Nepal and 985th in the World with 13,042 publications made and 134,683 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Ecology, Geology, Paleontology, Agricultural Science.

Environmental Science ranking Location
#1 of 6 In Nepal
#289 of 2,838 In Asia
#985 of 6,876 In the World

Tribhuvan University
Environmental Science Publications & Citations

Year Environmental Science publications Environmental Science citations
1992 9 25
1993 16 43
1994 10 37
1995 15 32
1996 14 25
1997 15 45
1998 27 48
1999 21 82
2000 38 98
2001 42 130
2002 54 192
2003 53 246
2004 41 268
2005 42 322
2006 67 481
2007 74 453
2008 84 633
2009 87 795
2010 123 960
2011 105 1181
2012 213 1565
2013 365 2032
2014 314 2461
2015 475 2926
2016 443 3493
2017 522 4396
2018 748 5288
2019 901 6863
2020 1479 11072
2021 1626 15957
2022 1557 18292
2023 1710 21892
2024 1312 22169

The following table provides academic rankings for Tribhuvan University in various areas of Environmental Science.

Biology rankings

Tribhuvan University ranked 1st for Biology in Nepal and 1334th in the World with 12,574 publications made and 144,927 citations received. Main research topics: Paleontology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Botany, Agricultural Science.

Biology ranking Location
#1 of 6 In Nepal
#492 of 2,834 In Asia
#1334 of 6,833 In the World

Tribhuvan University
Biology Publications & Citations

Year Biology publications Biology citations
1992 6 26
1993 14 42
1994 9 38
1995 9 34
1996 17 34
1997 12 40
1998 31 45
1999 24 86
2000 41 115
2001 39 147
2002 54 225
2003 52 283
2004 43 300
2005 42 334
2006 68 502
2007 79 517
2008 84 743
2009 92 877
2010 122 1070
2011 114 1315
2012 237 1717
2013 395 2301
2014 322 2777
2015 496 3387
2016 426 3935
2017 484 4681
2018 711 5794
2019 805 7339
2020 1395 11752
2021 1561 16846
2022 1550 19819
2023 1591 23760
2024 1222 23830

The following table provides academic rankings for Tribhuvan University in various areas of Biology.

Biology subfield Nepal ranking Asia ranking World rank
Forestry 1 50 272
Agricultural Science 1 210 643
Horticulture 1 234 691
Microbiology 1 212 717
Toxicology 1 220 723
Botany 1 246 836
Entomology 1 245 934
Paleontology 1 274 937
Zoology 1 247 995
Virology 1 313 1001
Animal Science 2 326 1059
Wildlife and Fisheries Management & Conservation 1 316 1082
Nutrition and Food Science 1 429 1112
Immunology 1 513 1378
Astrobiology 1 486 1439
Biotechnology 1 632 1559
Genetics 1 644 1634
Biochemistry 1 733 1727
Pharmacology 1 782 1802
Nanotechnology 1 914 1859
Neuroscience 1 639 1877
Oncology and Cancer research 2 853 2009
Evolutionary Biology 1 734 2042
Bioinformatics and Computational biology 1 932 2216
Molecular Biology 2 1114 2528

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences rankings

Tribhuvan University ranked 1st for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Nepal and 1351st in the World with 11,047 publications made and 91,191 citations received. Main research topics: Sociology, Political Science, Law, History, Archaeology.

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences ranking Location
#1 of 6 In Nepal
#315 of 2,864 In Asia
#1351 of 7,081 In the World

Tribhuvan University
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Publications & Citations

Year Liberal Arts & Social Sciences publications Liberal Arts & Social Sciences citations
1992 7 16
1993 13 34
1994 4 30
1995 10 26
1996 16 34
1997 11 44
1998 18 37
1999 10 59
2000 25 85
2001 20 120
2002 28 149
2003 30 181
2004 22 191
2005 35 236
2006 45 348
2007 58 385
2008 60 472
2009 60 612
2010 85 752
2011 77 830
2012 138 1046
2013 202 1288
2014 257 1642
2015 312 1821
2016 329 2139
2017 381 2728
2018 658 3403
2019 764 4507
2020 1338 7696
2021 1352 10666
2022 1422 12856
2023 1647 15578
2024 1301 14508

The following table provides academic rankings for Tribhuvan University in various areas of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences.

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences subfield Nepal ranking Asia ranking World rank
International Relations and Diplomacy 1 46 436
Radio and Television broadcasting 1 67 440
Broadcast Journalism 1 132 706
Public Policy / Administration 1 73 706
Demography 1 142 726
Political Economy 1 78 804
Anthropology 1 115 812
Forensic Science 1 243 852
Occupational Safety and Health 1 170 856
Archaeology 1 218 889
Education Majors 1 178 906
Early Childhood Education 1 120 914
Gender Studies 1 76 915
Human Rights Law 2 114 920
Communications and Public Relations 1 158 930
International Law 2 185 943
Sociology 1 171 951
History 1 221 960
Negotiation and Conflict Resolution 1 192 991
Special Education 1 151 997
Aesthetics 1 265 1120
Urban and Regional planning 1 266 1124
Law 1 267 1168
Theology / Divinity / Religious studies 1 246 1225
Classics and Ancient History 1 245 1261
Media Studies 1 186 1333
Journalism and Digital Media 1 416 1334
Political Science 1 279 1336
Criminology and Criminal Justice 1 176 1339
Linguistics 1 441 1398
Art History 1 260 1663
Library and Information science 1 425 1744
Philosophy 1 542 2010

Engineering rankings

Tribhuvan University ranked 1st for Engineering in Nepal and 1609th in the World with 8,597 publications made and 94,078 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Metallurgical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering.

Engineering ranking Location
#1 of 6 In Nepal
#645 of 2,835 In Asia
#1609 of 6,782 In the World

Tribhuvan University
Engineering Publications & Citations

Year Engineering publications Engineering citations
1992 3 12
1993 7 20
1994 4 10
1995 6 18
1996 8 19
1997 8 14
1998 13 24
1999 12 40
2000 25 57
2001 23 79
2002 38 124
2003 27 145
2004 29 173
2005 20 172
2006 49 310
2007 52 252
2008 62 310
2009 45 430
2010 82 567
2011 90 728
2012 188 1066
2013 263 1392
2014 242 1755
2015 282 2161
2016 295 2711
2017 321 3265
2018 441 3872
2019 522 4989
2020 903 7558
2021 1090 10970
2022 1088 13213
2023 1186 16522
2024 891 17106

The following table provides academic rankings for Tribhuvan University in various areas of Engineering.

Medicine rankings

Tribhuvan University ranked 1st for Medicine in Nepal and 1385th in the World with 7,881 publications made and 82,405 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Public Health, Psychiatry, Immunology, Surgery.

Medicine ranking Location
#1 of 6 In Nepal
#474 of 2,809 In Asia
#1385 of 6,775 In the World

Tribhuvan University
Medicine Publications & Citations

Year Medicine publications Medicine citations
1992 5 12
1993 11 20
1994 4 24
1995 3 30
1996 12 27
1997 12 27
1998 12 31
1999 16 48
2000 21 75
2001 15 119
2002 31 164
2003 33 191
2004 19 228
2005 36 220
2006 43 320
2007 52 359
2008 51 491
2009 60 613
2010 64 733
2011 74 871
2012 122 1114
2013 213 1419
2014 184 1582
2015 258 1857
2016 224 2128
2017 268 2594
2018 452 3319
2019 488 4434
2020 963 7261
2021 992 10096
2022 997 12251
2023 1082 14298
2024 853 12857

The following table provides academic rankings for Tribhuvan University in various areas of Medicine.

Medicine subfield Nepal ranking Asia ranking World rank
Veterinary 1 102 385
Optometry 1 88 411
Public Health 1 136 711
Toxicology 1 220 723
Epidemiology 1 186 742
Pediatrics 1 218 770
Respiratory Therapy 1 250 847
Forensic Science 1 243 852
Ophthalmology 1 282 876
Family medicine 1 228 942
Healthcare Management (MHA) 1 168 944
Dermatology 1 351 994
Virology 1 313 1001
Nursing 1 207 1061
Critical Care Nursing 1 366 1229
Pathology 1 432 1237
Gastroenterology and Hepatology 1 506 1264
Health Science 1 313 1264
Gerontology 1 260 1277
Paramedicine and Emergency medicine 2 351 1338
Immunology 1 513 1378
Surgery 2 508 1464
Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN) 2 422 1479
Clinical Psychology 1 427 1574
Anesthesiology 2 576 1585
Dentistry 2 560 1643
Psychiatry 1 563 1703
Pharmacy 1 762 1785
Pharmacology 1 782 1802
Anatomy and Physiology 2 658 1810
Cardiology 2 663 1823
Radiology and Nuclear medicine 2 686 1862
Orthodontics 2 670 1924
Oncology and Cancer research 2 853 2009
Sports Medicine 2 1006 2610
Physical Therapy 2 1052 2775

Chemistry rankings

Tribhuvan University ranked 1st for Chemistry in Nepal and 1656th in the World with 7,873 publications made and 92,352 citations received. Main research topics: Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Physical chemistry.

Chemistry ranking Location
#1 of 6 In Nepal
#692 of 2,781 In Asia
#1656 of 6,545 In the World

Tribhuvan University
Chemistry Publications & Citations

Year Chemistry publications Chemistry citations
1992 7 24
1993 8 33
1994 1 30
1995 6 24
1996 12 19
1997 7 19
1998 18 34
1999 17 54
2000 27 75
2001 26 115
2002 43 141
2003 39 176
2004 25 208
2005 28 238
2006 44 323
2007 60 330
2008 48 450
2009 50 535
2010 79 675
2011 87 913
2012 191 1200
2013 301 1607
2014 219 1919
2015 302 2359
2016 259 2726
2017 314 3337
2018 393 3826
2019 508 4868
2020 790 7381
2021 963 10680
2022 928 13092
2023 995 16500
2024 791 17110

The following table provides academic rankings for Tribhuvan University in various areas of Chemistry.

Chemistry subfield Nepal ranking Asia ranking World rank
Petrology and Geochemistry 1 179 678
Nutrition and Food Science 1 429 1112
Radiochemistry 1 586 1168
Computational Chemistry 1 425 1184
Environmental Chemistry 1 637 1528
Inorganic Chemistry 1 707 1564
Chemical Engineering 1 776 1610
Physical chemistry 1 748 1651
Organic Chemistry 1 736 1681
Biochemistry 1 733 1727
Pharmacy 1 762 1785
Nanotechnology 1 914 1859
Materials Science 1 833 1863

Physics rankings

Tribhuvan University ranked 1st for Physics in Nepal and 1765th in the World with 7,091 publications made and 71,229 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Nanotechnology.

Physics ranking Location
#1 of 6 In Nepal
#725 of 2,817 In Asia
#1765 of 6,713 In the World

Tribhuvan University
Physics Publications & Citations

Year Physics publications Physics citations
1992 4 16
1993 4 17
1994 4 14
1995 6 20
1996 10 18
1997 7 17
1998 14 18
1999 8 28
2000 24 49
2001 20 74
2002 27 108
2003 21 133
2004 30 161
2005 20 170
2006 40 278
2007 44 279
2008 41 285
2009 42 396
2010 68 495
2011 85 684
2012 163 826
2013 230 1149
2014 188 1409
2015 232 1777
2016 228 2151
2017 275 2571
2018 338 2906
2019 432 3750
2020 754 5645
2021 907 7980
2022 921 9936
2023 981 12710
2024 679 12906

The following table provides academic rankings for Tribhuvan University in various areas of Physics.

Physics subfield Nepal ranking Asia ranking World rank
Astrobiology 1 486 1439
Theoretical Physics 1 493 1497
Astrophysics and Astronomy 1 498 1498
Atomic and Molecular physics 1 566 1530
Condensed Matter Physics 1 699 1569
Nuclear Physics 1 620 1581
Nanotechnology 1 914 1859
Materials Science 1 833 1863
Quantum and Particle physics 1 790 1885
Optical Engineering 1 813 1898
Acoustical Engineering 1 813 2009

Computer Science rankings

Tribhuvan University ranked 1st for Computer Science in Nepal and 1880th in the World with 5,530 publications made and 47,428 citations received. Main research topics: Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Telecommunications, Computer Networking.

Computer Science ranking Location
#1 of 6 In Nepal
#726 of 2,840 In Asia
#1880 of 6,845 In the World

Tribhuvan University
Computer Science Publications & Citations

Year Computer Science publications Computer Science citations
1992 1 12
1993 3 16
1994 3 14
1995 5 14
1996 6 24
1997 4 12
1998 5 17
1999 4 36
2000 10 41
2001 13 54
2002 15 83
2003 12 97
2004 15 87
2005 14 95
2006 26 176
2007 35 199
2008 30 223
2009 24 316
2010 48 377
2011 45 415
2012 79 540
2013 105 658
2014 109 761
2015 121 915
2016 171 1120
2017 188 1493
2018 287 1803
2019 379 2491
2020 640 4008
2021 710 5877
2022 746 7297
2023 882 8922
2024 632 8346

The following table provides academic rankings for Tribhuvan University in various areas of Computer Science.

Computer Science subfield Nepal ranking Asia ranking World rank
Information Technology 1 286 924
Computational Linguistics 1 463 1234
Machine Learning 1 597 1469
Management Information Systems 1 406 1480
Multimedia 1 479 1511
Library and Information science 1 425 1744
Data Science 1 579 1747
Computer Vision 1 758 1773
Cyber Security 1 729 1845
Neuroscience 1 639 1877
Computer Networking 1 890 2058
Blockchain and Cryptography 1 965 2097
Cognitive Science 1 919 2210
Bioinformatics and Computational biology 1 932 2216
Artificial Intelligence (AI) 1 973 2250
Telecommunications 1 1027 2271
Software Engineering 1 894 2373
Human-Computer Interaction 1 1124 2748

Mathematics rankings

Tribhuvan University ranked 1st for Mathematics in Nepal and 1416th in the World with 4,391 publications made and 35,869 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Applied Mathematics, Actuarial Science.

Mathematics ranking Location
#1 of 6 In Nepal
#477 of 2,718 In Asia
#1416 of 6,418 In the World

Tribhuvan University
Mathematics Publications & Citations

Year Mathematics publications Mathematics citations
1992 4 9
1993 2 10
1994 2 16
1995 2 13
1996 6 19
1997 6 19
1998 3 12
1999 3 32
2000 2 25
2001 5 32
2002 3 41
2003 5 56
2004 6 56
2005 7 52
2006 13 97
2007 17 91
2008 20 130
2009 15 174
2010 27 219
2011 17 235
2012 42 355
2013 64 460
2014 78 553
2015 80 560
2016 142 699
2017 124 1014
2018 257 1330
2019 312 1767
2020 550 2997
2021 621 4221
2022 624 5472
2023 745 6385
2024 504 5050

The following table provides academic rankings for Tribhuvan University in various areas of Mathematics.

Mathematics subfield Nepal ranking Asia ranking World rank
Actuarial Science 1 109 667
Math Teachers 1 176 816
Operations Research 1 329 951
Econometrics and Mathematical Economics 1 340 1239
Statistics 1 508 1462
Applied Mathematics 1 883 2080
Blockchain and Cryptography 1 965 2097

Economics rankings

Tribhuvan University ranked 1st for Economics in Nepal and 916th in the World with 4,337 publications made and 30,931 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Agricultural Economics, Investment Banking and Stock trading.

Economics ranking Location
#1 of 6 In Nepal
#200 of 2,553 In Asia
#916 of 6,167 In the World

Tribhuvan University
Economics Publications & Citations

Year Economics publications Economics citations
1992 3 6
1993 4 11
1994 3 13
1995 3 6
1996 3 10
1997 4 10
1998 4 15
1999 2 12
2000 7 16
2001 8 38
2002 11 43
2003 10 50
2004 8 69
2005 15 80
2006 13 113
2007 18 116
2008 23 151
2009 27 219
2010 28 229
2011 26 222
2012 47 343
2013 67 392
2014 83 536
2015 94 553
2016 137 646
2017 158 785
2018 295 1064
2019 302 1501
2020 577 2597
2021 537 3729
2022 566 4244
2023 669 5376
2024 497 4631

The following table provides academic rankings for Tribhuvan University in various areas of Economics.

Economics subfield Nepal ranking Asia ranking World rank
Agricultural Economics 2 54 231
International Relations and Diplomacy 1 46 436
Actuarial Science 1 109 667
Investment Banking and Stock trading 1 174 686
Development Studies 1 132 691
Political Economy 1 78 804
Finance 1 256 1037
International Economics 1 204 1109
Environmental Economics 1 385 1138
Econometrics and Mathematical Economics 1 340 1239
International Trade 1 309 1347

Business rankings

Tribhuvan University ranked 1st for Business in Nepal and 1274th in the World with 3,977 publications made and 24,298 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Management, Marketing, Accounting, Advertising.

Business ranking Location
#1 of 6 In Nepal
#349 of 2,646 In Asia
#1274 of 6,339 In the World

Tribhuvan University
Business Publications & Citations

Year Business publications Business citations
1992 0 7
1993 1 5
1994 1 16
1995 3 7
1996 3 9
1997 3 7
1998 3 10
1999 2 9
2000 4 18
2001 10 15
2002 7 18
2003 6 34
2004 6 42
2005 12 55
2006 9 80
2007 15 86
2008 10 97
2009 12 122
2010 23 159
2011 24 174
2012 41 231
2013 41 293
2014 74 445
2015 95 440
2016 139 520
2017 132 649
2018 266 888
2019 268 1034
2020 536 2052
2021 506 2843
2022 470 3475
2023 670 4381
2024 518 4325

The following table provides academic rankings for Tribhuvan University in various areas of Business.

Business subfield Nepal ranking Asia ranking World rank
Hospitality and Hotel Management 1 89 374
Engineering Management 1 87 483
Actuarial Science 1 109 667
Tax Law 1 137 684
Investment Banking and Stock trading 1 174 686
Public Policy / Administration 1 73 706
Entertainment Industry Business 1 152 813
Occupational Safety and Health 1 170 856
Human Resource Management 1 191 880
Operations Research 1 329 951
Risk Management 1 257 975
Entrepreneurship 1 217 980
Accounting 1 234 1025
Finance 1 256 1037
Project Management 1 250 1146
Marketing 1 335 1187
International Business 1 268 1246
Advertising 1 321 1254
International Trade 1 309 1347
Management Information Systems 1 406 1480
Management 1 553 1622

Psychology rankings

Tribhuvan University ranked 1st for Psychology in Nepal and 1557th in the World with 3,874 publications made and 31,208 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Social Psychology, Education Majors, Neuroscience, Child Psychology.

Psychology ranking Location
#1 of 6 In Nepal
#502 of 2,755 In Asia
#1557 of 6,645 In the World

Tribhuvan University
Psychology Publications & Citations

Year Psychology publications Psychology citations
1992 2 9
1993 2 18
1994 3 20
1995 2 18
1996 7 20
1997 7 25
1998 5 21
1999 1 33
2000 6 41
2001 4 65
2002 7 64
2003 7 85
2004 7 90
2005 10 71
2006 14 177
2007 11 169
2008 14 204
2009 18 232
2010 28 303
2011 21 312
2012 42 397
2013 50 498
2014 76 531
2015 87 669
2016 77 668
2017 107 895
2018 208 1161
2019 283 1612
2020 436 2653
2021 491 3730
2022 567 4790
2023 673 5778
2024 508 5162

The following table provides academic rankings for Tribhuvan University in various areas of Psychology.

Psychology subfield Nepal ranking Asia ranking World rank
Organizational / Business / IO Psychology 1 118 502
Education Majors 1 178 906
Sexology 1 88 940
Negotiation and Conflict Resolution 1 192 991
Special Education 1 151 997
Child Psychology 1 325 1413
Social Psychology 1 422 1556
Clinical Psychology 1 427 1574
Psychiatry 1 563 1703
Neuroscience 1 639 1877
Cognitive Science 1 919 2210

Art & Design rankings

Tribhuvan University ranked 1st for Art & Design in Nepal and 1147th in the World with 1,948 publications made and 8,909 citations received. Main research topics: Literature, Aesthetics, Fashion Design, Creative Writing, Art History.

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
#1 of 4 In Nepal
#270 of 2,428 In Asia
#1147 of 5,966 In the World

Tribhuvan University
Art & Design Publications & Citations

Year Art & Design publications Art & Design citations
1992 2 3
1993 2 2
1994 0 7
1995 3 2
1996 0 4
1997 2 10
1998 0 2
1999 0 6
2000 3 5
2001 0 19
2002 7 14
2003 2 18
2004 1 14
2005 7 31
2006 3 31
2007 9 44
2008 7 36
2009 6 54
2010 11 67
2011 12 83
2012 22 90
2013 27 124
2014 43 167
2015 25 160
2016 50 180
2017 51 220
2018 96 358
2019 123 438
2020 253 697
2021 268 1065
2022 278 1240
2023 355 1562
2024 218 1504

The following table provides academic rankings for Tribhuvan University in various areas of Art & Design.

Art & Design subfield Nepal ranking Asia ranking World rank
Painting and Drawing 1 117 545
Sculpture 1 117 545
Illustration and Concept Art 1 130 571
Creative Writing 1 101 812
Entertainment Industry Business 1 152 813
Cinematography 1 110 848
Literature 1 162 866
Performing arts 1 180 947
Singing and Vocal Performance 1 306 1073
Aesthetics 1 265 1120
Fashion Design 1 430 1452
Multimedia 1 479 1511
Art History 1 260 1663