Kathmandu University
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Kathmandu University(काठमाण्डौ विश्वविद्यालय) is the third oldest university
in Nepal
located in Dhulikhel
, Kavrepalanchok District
, about 35Km east of Kathmandu. KU was established in 1991 with the motto "Quality Education for Leadership". The university operates through its six schools and from premises in Dhulikhel
, Lalitpur
and Bhaktapur
.
Each school has several programs and courses in it. The School of Medical Sciences (KUSMS) and the School of Engineering have the most number of students. The school of Medical Science was formerly known as KUMS, but a decision in 2006 changed its name officially to KUSMS, with the view that the school not only trains medical graduates and postgraduates but also runs paramedical disciplines. The School of Engineering is present in the university premises unlike other schools which have affiliated colleges around the nation.
The objective of Kathmandu University is to provide undergraduate and post-graduate programs in the fields of engineering, science, management, arts, education and medical sciences in the near future. It provides undergraduate courses in engineering (computer, electrical & electronics, and mechanical), science (pharmacy and biology & applied biology), management (Master in Business Administration), undergraduate studies in music and short courses provided by the School of Arts and the School of Education.
and offered courses in science at intermediate level (I.Sc).
Kathmandu University started its academic program in 1992 with Intermediate in Science program. In 1994, the university launched Bachelor programs in Pharmacy, Biology and Engineering (electrical and electronics, computer and mechanical). Later, Environmental Sciences was included in its academic program. M.Phil and PhD programs were started in 1997.
study, teaching and research on Arts, Science, Management, Technology and other
miscellaneous subjects. It is being developed as an institution of higher learning dedicated to maintain high standards of academic excellence.
The university owns Kathmandu University High School.
The university, in partnership with Rangjung Yeshe Institute, runs the Centre for Buddhist Studies
.
Except for the School of Education and School of Management, all other schools have already started operating at the university's premises at Dhulikhel. Four batches of students have completed their MBA programs from the School of Management. The first convocation of the university was held on 7 August 1995 and the convocation address was given by an eminent management guru, Dr. M.B. Atreya of India. The second convocation was held on 8 December 1996 and the convocation address was delivered by Professor N. Gyanam, vice chancellor, Pondicherry University
and the President of Association of Indian Universities
. The third convocation was held on 9 November 1997 and the convocation address was delivered by Professor (Dr.) M. Rammohan Rao, director, Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore, India. The fourth convocation, held in 17 September 1998, was addressed by the prominent scholar and ex-vice chancellor of Norwegian Institute of Technology
, Norway
. For the first time in Nepal, Kathmandu University convocated a batch of mechanical, electrical, electronics and computer science and engineering graduates.
University
A university is an institution of higher education and research, which grants academic degrees in a variety of subjects. A university is an organisation that provides both undergraduate education and postgraduate education...
in Nepal
Nepal
Nepal , officially the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal, is a landlocked sovereign state located in South Asia. It is located in the Himalayas and bordered to the north by the People's Republic of China, and to the south, east, and west by the Republic of India...
located in Dhulikhel
Dhulikhel
Dhulikhel is the administrative centre of Kavrepalanchok District, Nepal. At the time of the 1991 Nepal census it had a population of 9812 people in 1624 households. Dhulikhel lies along the B.P. Highway and Arniko Highway. Arniko Highway connects Kathmandu, Nepal's capital city with Tibet's...
, Kavrepalanchok District
Kavrepalanchok District
-Towns and villages:Anaikot Balathali Balting Baluwa Baluwapatti Deupur Banakhu Chor Banepa Batase Bekhsimle Bhimkhori Bhumidanda Bhumlutar Birtadeurali Bolde Fediche Budhakhani Chalal Ganeshsthan Chandeni Mandan Choubas Chyamrangbesi...
, about 35Km east of Kathmandu. KU was established in 1991 with the motto "Quality Education for Leadership". The university operates through its six schools and from premises in Dhulikhel
Dhulikhel
Dhulikhel is the administrative centre of Kavrepalanchok District, Nepal. At the time of the 1991 Nepal census it had a population of 9812 people in 1624 households. Dhulikhel lies along the B.P. Highway and Arniko Highway. Arniko Highway connects Kathmandu, Nepal's capital city with Tibet's...
, Lalitpur
Patan, Nepal
Patan , officially Lalitpur Sub-Metropolitan City, is one of the major cities of Nepal. It is one of the sub-metropolitan cities of Nepal located in the south-western part of Kathmandu valley. Patan is also known as Manigal. It is best known for its rich cultural heritage, particularly its...
and Bhaktapur
Bhaktapur
Bhaktapur , also Bhadgaon or Khwopa is an ancient Newar town in the east corner of the Kathmandu Valley, Nepal. It is located in Bhaktapur District in the Bagmati Zone...
.
Schools
Kathmandu University provides quality education in different streams of arts, sciences and management through six schools.- School of Arts
- School of Education
- School of Engineering
- School of Management (KUSOM)
- School of Medical SciencesKathmandu University School of Medical SciencesKathmandu University School of Medical Sciences is one of the six schools of Kathmandu University running medical, nursing and allied health science program. KUSMS is a collaborative program of Kathmandu University and Dhulikhel Hospital. The main office of KUSMS is on the premises of Dhulikhel...
(KUSMS, formerly known as KUMS) - School of Science
Each school has several programs and courses in it. The School of Medical Sciences (KUSMS) and the School of Engineering have the most number of students. The school of Medical Science was formerly known as KUMS, but a decision in 2006 changed its name officially to KUSMS, with the view that the school not only trains medical graduates and postgraduates but also runs paramedical disciplines. The School of Engineering is present in the university premises unlike other schools which have affiliated colleges around the nation.
Purpose and objectives
Kathmandu University is being developed with the aim to:- Promote all-round development of the student's abilities and personality.
- Develop an awareness of the role of science and its application in the understanding of problems of the contemporary society.
- Extend and disseminate knowledge and to foster its application.
- Establish a community of scholars, students, and staff in which understanding and wisdom can grow and flourish.
The objective of Kathmandu University is to provide undergraduate and post-graduate programs in the fields of engineering, science, management, arts, education and medical sciences in the near future. It provides undergraduate courses in engineering (computer, electrical & electronics, and mechanical), science (pharmacy and biology & applied biology), management (Master in Business Administration), undergraduate studies in music and short courses provided by the School of Arts and the School of Education.
History of KU
When established in November 1991 as a non-profit, autonomous, public university by an Act (KU Act 2048/1991) KU became first privately managed public institution of higher learning in Nepal. The predecessor of the university was the Kathmandu Valley Campus founded in 1985. The campus started as a private campus affiliated to Tribhuvan UniversityTribhuvan University
Tribhuvan University [त्रिभुवन विश्वविध्यालय] is a public university located in Kirtipur, Kathmandu, Nepal. Established in 1959, TU is the oldest of the five universities in Nepal...
and offered courses in science at intermediate level (I.Sc).
Kathmandu University started its academic program in 1992 with Intermediate in Science program. In 1994, the university launched Bachelor programs in Pharmacy, Biology and Engineering (electrical and electronics, computer and mechanical). Later, Environmental Sciences was included in its academic program. M.Phil and PhD programs were started in 1997.
Constitution
Kathmandu University is an independent, not-for-profit, non-government, public institution for thestudy, teaching and research on Arts, Science, Management, Technology and other
miscellaneous subjects. It is being developed as an institution of higher learning dedicated to maintain high standards of academic excellence.
Other development efforts
The approximate amount of money that has been generated for the university's development efforts till this date is worth Rs. 155 million. Of this sum, Rs. 70 million is for land, Rs. 60 million is for building construction. The remaining Rs. 25 million is for development of the road, on landscaping and on purchasing equipment. The additional amount of money required to complete the entire construction work, as per the master plan, is Rs. 1.3 billion. This is equivalent to US $25.86 million. Of this the amount Rs. 856.6 million or 67% of the entire cost has to be allocated for civil construction. The remaining allocations are for procuring furniture, equipment vehicles and books and journals.The university owns Kathmandu University High School.
The university, in partnership with Rangjung Yeshe Institute, runs the Centre for Buddhist Studies
Centre for Buddhist Studies, Kathmandu University
The Centre for Buddhist Studies, Kathmandu University in partnership with Rangjung Yeshe Institute offers undergraduate and graduate programs leading to Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts degrees in Buddhist Studies and Himalayan languages. It provides research facilities for visiting...
.
Encouraging features
Kathmandu University has been able to attract a pool of committed and qualified faculty members. Through the help of these faculty members, curricula for programs have been drafted. Schools are offering programs at the undergraduate as well as the post-graduate levels. These programs have elicited encouraging responses from students and parents.Except for the School of Education and School of Management, all other schools have already started operating at the university's premises at Dhulikhel. Four batches of students have completed their MBA programs from the School of Management. The first convocation of the university was held on 7 August 1995 and the convocation address was given by an eminent management guru, Dr. M.B. Atreya of India. The second convocation was held on 8 December 1996 and the convocation address was delivered by Professor N. Gyanam, vice chancellor, Pondicherry University
Pondicherry University
Pondicherry University is a Central University in Pondicherry, India. Founded in 1985 by the Government of India,has emerged as India's fastest growing Central University and it is an affiliating University with a jurisdiction spread over the Union Territories of Pondicherry, Lakshadweep and...
and the President of Association of Indian Universities
Association of Indian Universities
Association of Indian Universities is an organisation based in Delhi India to evaluate the courses, syllabi, standard and credits of foreign Universities and to equate them in relation to various courses offered by Indian Universities....
. The third convocation was held on 9 November 1997 and the convocation address was delivered by Professor (Dr.) M. Rammohan Rao, director, Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore, India. The fourth convocation, held in 17 September 1998, was addressed by the prominent scholar and ex-vice chancellor of Norwegian Institute of Technology
Norwegian Institute of Technology
The Norwegian Institute of Technology, known by its Norwegian abbrevation NTH was a science institute in Trondheim, Norway. It was established in 1910, and existed as an independent technical university for 85 years, after which it was merged into the University of Trondheim as an independent...
, Norway
Norway
Norway , officially the Kingdom of Norway, is a Nordic unitary constitutional monarchy whose territory comprises the western portion of the Scandinavian Peninsula, Jan Mayen, and the Arctic archipelago of Svalbard and Bouvet Island. Norway has a total area of and a population of about 4.9 million...
. For the first time in Nepal, Kathmandu University convocated a batch of mechanical, electrical, electronics and computer science and engineering graduates.