Mid-West University (MU) is a public, autonomous institution of higher learning located in Birendranagar, Surkhet, the capital of Karnali Province, Nepal.Established on June 17, 2010, through a parliamentary act, MU aims to expand access to quality higher education, particularly in Nepal's mid-western region.The university offers a range of undergraduate and graduate programs across various faculties, including Engineering, Management, Humanities and Social Sciences, Education, and Science and Technology.Notably, the Faculty of Engineering provides bachelor's degrees in Civil, Computer, and Hydropower Engineering, as well as master's degrees in Structural Engineering and Construction Management.
MU operates under a semester-based academic system and has adopted modern teaching methodologies such as interactive discussions, problem-solving, case studies, and project-based learning.The university is governed by a Senate, with the Prime Minister of Nepal serving as the Chancellor and the Minister of Education as the Pro-Chancellor.
With an enrollment of over 15,000 students, MU is committed to becoming a center of academic excellence, promoting research, innovation, and community engagement to contribute to the socio-economic development of the region and the nation.
Area of Specialization
Mid-West University emphasizes: Engineering Disciplines: Civil, Computer, and Hydropower Engineering Management Studies: Business Administration, Hotel Management, Travel and Tourism Science and Technology: Information Technology, Environmental Science, Physics Humanities and Social Sciences: Rural Development, Sociology, Anthropology, International Relations Education: Curriculum Development, Educational Planning and Management Law and Agriculture: Legal Studies and Agricultural Sciences
Program Offerings
Faculty of Engineering Faculty of Management Faculty of Science and Technology Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences Faculty of Education Faculty of Law Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry
