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Tribhuvan University
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Established Year1959
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Description
Tribhuvan University (TU), established in 1959, is the first and largest university in Nepal. Located in the historic town of Kirtipur, just 5 kilometers southwest of Kathmandu, it stands as the central pillar of Nepal’s higher education system. TU was founded with the aim of providing accessible and affordable quality education to the people of Nepal and has since played a crucial role in shaping the country’s academic and intellectual landscape.
As a public university, TU is funded by the government of Nepal and is committed to academic excellence, research, and innovation. It offers a broad range of academic programs through five technical institutes and four general faculties. These include the Institute of Engineering, Institute of Medicine, Institute of Agriculture and Animal Science, Institute of Forestry, and Institute of Science and Technology, as well as the Faculties of Humanities and Social Sciences, Education, Management, and Law. The university runs over 1,000 undergraduate and 500 postgraduate programs, including M.Phil. and Ph.D. levels.
Tribhuvan University has over 60 constituent campuses and more than 1,000 affiliated colleges spread throughout Nepal. With hundreds of thousands of students enrolled each year, it is one of the largest universities in terms of enrollment in South Asia. TU is not only an academic institution but also a research center that supports national development by producing skilled professionals, thinkers, and leaders.
The university's central administrative office is located in Kirtipur, and it maintains modern libraries, laboratories, hostels, and research centers. It also collaborates with various international universities and institutions, facilitating academic exchange and development.
TU's commitment to quality education, affordability, and inclusivity has made it the most influential academic institution in Nepal for over six decades.
Area of Specialization
. Engineering and Technology Institute of Engineering (IOE): TU is renowned for its engineering programs, including specialization in fields such as: Civil Engineering Computer Engineering Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Electronics and Communication Engineering Architecture Biomedical Engineering Geomatics Engineering Information Technology (IT) 2. Science and Technology Institute of Science and Technology (IoST): TU provides in-depth courses in various scientific disciplines such as: Physics Chemistry Mathematics Biology Environmental Science Microbiology Computer Science Biotechnology 3. Management Faculty of Management (FoM): Specializations in the management field include: Business Administration (BBA, MBA) Finance Marketing Human Resource Management Accounting Management Information Systems 4. Humanities and Social Sciences Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences (FoHSS): TU offers specialized courses in areas such as: Political Science Sociology Anthropology Psychology Linguistics History Journalism and Mass Communication Philosophy 5. Law Faculty of Law: TU is a leading institution in legal studies in Nepal, offering programs such as: Bachelor of Law (LL.B.) Master of Law (LL.M.) International Law Human Rights Law Corporate Law 6. Education Faculty of Education (FoE): Specializations in education-related fields include: Curriculum and Instruction Educational Leadership and Management Special Education Psychology and Counseling Adult and Continuing Education 7. Medicine and Health Sciences Institute of Medicine (IoM): Specializations in medical fields such as: Medicine (MBBS) Nursing Pharmacy Public Health Physiotherapy Medical Laboratory Technology 8. Agriculture and Animal Science Institute of Agriculture and Animal Science (IAAS): Specializations in agriculture-related fields, such as: Agriculture Engineering Horticulture Animal Science Veterinary Science Agricultural Economics Food Technology 9. Forestry Institute of Forestry (IoF): Specializations in environmental and forestry-related fields, such as: Forest Management Wildlife Management Environmental Science and Conservation Agroforestry 10. Research and Development TU also has a growing emphasis on research and innovation, with various research centers dedicated to topics such as: Sustainable Development Climate Change Biotechnology Renewable Energy Social Sciences Research Education and Pedagogy
Program Offerings
Faculties: Management, Humanities and Social Sciences, Education, Law, Science and Technology Institutes: Engineering, Medicine, Forestry, Agriculture and Animal Science
