Nepal Mountain Academy

Nepal Mountain Academy (NMA), established in 2002, is a government institution under Nepal's Ministry of Culture, Tourism, and Civil Aviation. Located in Thapagaun, Bijulibazar, Kathmandu, NMA is affiliated with Tribhuvan University's Faculty of Management. It offers specialized academic programs in mountaineering, mountain sciences, and adventure tourism.

NMA employs a dual-phase educational model: theoretical instruction is provided in Kathmandu, while practical training occurs in the high Himalayas, particularly at the International Mountain Training and Research Center (IMTRC) in Garma, Solukhumbu.

The academy offers several programs, including:

Bachelor of Mountaineering Studies (BMS): A four-year undergraduate program integrating management, social sciences, and mountaineering.
Master of Adventure Tourism Studies (MATS): A two-year postgraduate course focusing on adventure tourism management and innovation.
Master of Science in Mountain and Mountaineering Science (MSc MMS): A two-year program emphasizing scientific research in mountain development and policy.