Tribhuvan University
Tribhuvan University (TU; Nepali: त्रिभुवन विश्वविद्यालय) is a public university located in Kirtipur, Kathmandu, Nepal. Established in 1959, TU is the oldest and the largest university in Nepal. It offers 1,000 undergraduate and 500 postgraduate programs across a wide range of disciplines.
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Tribhuvan University (TU; Nepali: त्रिभुवन विश्वविद्यालय) is a public university located in Kirtipur, Kathmandu, Nepal. Established in 1959, TU is the oldest and the largest university in Nepal. It offers 1,000 undergraduate and 500 postgraduate programs across a wide range of disciplines.
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History
History
Additionally, the institution has 5 Institutes, 4 Faculties, 40 Central Departments. 64 constituent campuses 1,053 affiliated colleges and 4 Research Centers across the country.
Named after the late King Tribhuvan, Tribhuvan University was established on 25 June 1959 (11 Ashar 2016 BS). It is the oldest and largest university in Nepal. In its early years, all the postgraduate classes were held at Tripureshwor Campus, where the administrative office was also located. It was only in 1967 that the university was relocated to its main campus in Kirtipur – an ancient town about 5 km south-west of the city of Kathmandu. The university site, spread over 154.77 hectares, constitutes the Central Administrative Office and the Central Campus.
Academics
Academics
Since its inception, the state-owned university has expanded its programmes. There are five technical institutes and four general faculties. The university offers 115 courses for the technical proficiency certificate level. TU offers 1079 courses at Bachelor's level and 1000 courses at Master's level. It offers PhD degrees in the technical institutes and faculties. Tribhuvan University ran its programmes only through its constituent campuses before 1980. With the increasing number of students seeking higher education, it was not possible to accommodate all the students in the constituent campuses. This situation led to the establishment of colleges in the private sector because the constituent campuses alone could not meet the demand. From 1979 to 1980, TU started providing affiliation to private colleges. As of April 2016, 1,084 private and public colleges were affiliated with TU. In the 2014–2015 academic session 405,341 students were enrolled in TU academic programmes. 148,141 (36.55%) students study in its 60 constituent campuses including 38 central departments, while 257,200 (63.45%) students study in 1,053 affiliated colleges. Student enrollment and educational quality Tribhuvan University is the leading University in Nepal. Many colleges are affiliated with Tribhuvan University. In 1971, all the community colleges were part of Tribhuvan University. The university has the largest number of full-time enrollments in the world. The 49th graduation ceremony of Tribhuvan University was on 18 December 2023, in Kathmandu, Nepal. The registrar of Tribhuvan University said more than 73000 students were graduating at that time. The significant number of graduates made Tribhuvan University hold a Guinness World Record. Although the education system of Tribhuvan University has produced many graduates, many of them still need to get jobs in the market. They cannot find jobs in Nepal, so they go abroad to look for financial opportunities. Nepal's Public colleges are government-funded, and community colleges are privately funded. Both types of colleges are university-oriented and implement the university curriculum and university exam system. The university's education and services, such as business education, employment, training, and vocational education, are not up to date with new technology and career preparation. TU has 8,841 teaching faculty and 7,413 non-teaching staff including the support staff in its constituent campuses. The number of total employees is 15,254.
Rankings
Rankings
Tribhuvan University is ranked in the top 1201-1500 universities in the world as per the Times Higher Education World University Rankings in 2024, published by the Times Higher Education (THE) magazine. It is ranked among the 251-300 best universities of Asia. It is ranked at 6676 in the world and 1st in the country as per the unirank University Ranking.
Technical institutes
Technical institutes
The university administers its science and technology programs, such as BSc, BE, MBBS, etc., through its technical institutes. There are five technical institutes at the university, each taking care of a specific domain within the field of science and technology education. Institute of Agriculture and Animal Science (IAAS) Institute of Engineering (IOE) Institute of Forestry (IOF) Institute of Medicine (IOM) Institute of Science and Technology (IOST)
Faculties and associated Central Departments
Faculties and associated Central Departments
There are four faculties and a total of 40 associated central departments and 4 Research centers at the university:
Research centers
Research centers
Tribhuvan University has the following research centers: Centre for Economic Development and Administration (CEDA) Centre for Nepal and Asian Studies (CNAS), formerly called the Institute for Nepal and Asian Studies (INAS) Research Center for Applied Science and Technology (RECAST) Research Centre for Educational Innovation and Development (CERID)
Schools
Schools
School of Mathematical Sciences Graduate School of Education School of Management School of Forestry
Constituent campuses
Constituent campuses
TU has 64 constituent campuses;
Organization
Organization
TU is government-financed but still an autonomous organization. The head of the government, the prime minister, is its chancellor. Chancellor: Prime Minister of Nepal (Balendra Shah) Pro-Chancellor: Minister of Education (Sasmit Pokharel) Vice Chancellor: Prof. (Dr.) Bhola Thapa Rector: Prof. (Dr.) Khadga K.C. Registrar: Prof. (Dr.) Kedar Rijal
Societies
Societies
Nepal Chemical Society Nepal Mathematical Society Nepal Physical Society Nepal Geography Student Society Nepal Geographical Society Economics Students Society, Central Department of Economics
Facilities
Facilities
Natural History Museum Ayurveda Teaching Hospital Tribhuvan University Central Library Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital B.P. Koirala Lions Centre for Ophthalmic Studies (BPKLCOS) Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground Manmohan Cardiothoracic Vascular & Transplant Center
Foreign academic equivalency controversy
Foreign academic equivalency controversy
In late 2025, Tribhuvan University faced criticism after Nepali students and education observers accused its Curriculum Development Centre (CDC) of granting academic equivalency to certificates from foreign institutions that were not legally authorised to award degrees in their home country. According to reporting in The Kathmandu Post, the CDC had issued equivalency for a Master’s in Business Administration in Hospitality from Britts Imperial University College, a Sharjah-based entity that students claimed was registered only as a training institute in the United Arab Emirates and not recognised by the UAE government as a degree-granting university. Students organised under the banner “Scan the Scammers” asserted that the practice ran contrary to university directives, which state that equivalency should only be provided if qualifications are recognised or attested by the government of the country where classes were conducted. They demanded the revocation of equivalency certificates issued to unaccredited institutions and accountability from officials involved in the process. The controversy also drew attention to the role of overseas education consultancies in allegedly misrepresenting foreign training centres as accredited universities. Following the allegations, Nepal’s Ministry of Education, Science and Technology temporarily stopped issuing No Objection Certificates for students seeking to study at suspicious foreign institutions and urged prospective students to verify the accreditation status of overseas providers before enrolling. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs also cautioned students about the credibility of institutions operating in UAE free zones, which often have limited academic oversight. These actions reflected broader concerns about foreign degree recognition and the quality assurance mechanisms of Nepal’s higher education system.
The free student union at Tribhuvan University
The free student union at Tribhuvan University
Tribhuvan University also has a free student union as another facility. This free student union has established the rights and interests of students who come to study at the university and to solve students' problems. The committee of the students' union has to be elected at the university. The university students who are affiliated with different political parties vote for their supporter leaders. The student union election is held every two years. Regardless of winning by embracing the idea of any party, the student union works to solve problems for all students.
1) CSIT Association of Butwal Multiple Campus
1) CSIT Association of Butwal Multiple Campus
The CSIT (Computer Science and Information Technology) Association at Butwal Multiple Campus represents students pursuing computer science and information technology programs at the campus. Located in Butwal, the capital of Lumbini Province, the association functions as a departmental student organization dedicated to advancing academic and professional development opportunities for CSIT students.1 The association's primary objectives include advocating for the academic interests and rights of computer science students, organizing seminars and workshops to facilitate professional development, fostering collaboration between students and industry professionals, and addressing departmental challenges that affect student learning experiences.2 The association operates through an elected committee system, with leadership positions determined through student voting. Leadership elections are conducted periodically to ensure responsive representation of student interests.
Activities and Events
Activities and Events
The CSIT Association of Butwal Multiple Campus organizes various academic and professional development initiatives. Notable events and programs include: BMC Innovatex (innovatex.csitabmc.com)- An annual innovation and entrepreneurship hackathon that brings together students, professionals, and entrepreneurs to showcase technology projects, startups, and innovative solutions in information technology.3 Tech Month (techmonth.csitabmc.com) - A month-long series of technical seminars, workshops, and competitions focused on contemporary issues in computer science and information technology, conducted annually to develop technical skills and knowledge among students.4 These initiatives provide platforms for students to gain practical experience, network with industry professionals, and contribute to technological advancement within Lumbini Province.5 Beyond campus-specific initiatives, the association actively contributes to development efforts across Lumbini Province, extending its engagement beyond academic activities to support broader educational and community development goals in the region.6 The organization maintains a commitment to serving all CSIT students impartially, irrespective of any political ideologies or factional affiliations of individual members or elected representatives.
Online Presence
Online Presence
The CSIT Association maintains an official web presence to facilitate communication and information dissemination regarding its activities and events. Students and stakeholders can access information about the association's initiatives through its official online platforms and dedicated event websites.7
Notable alumni
Notable alumni
Pushpa Kamal Dahal, prime minister of Nepal Sushila Karki, interim prime minister of Nepal Bimalendra Nidhi, deputy prime minister of Nepal Arjun Narasingha KC, 5-time former minister and Nepali Congress party leader completed his master's degree in political science at TU Gagan Thapa, former health minister and popular youth leader who studied sociology at TU Sushma Shakya, award-winning visual artist Sharada Sharma, writer Udayraj Khanal, physicist Binil Aryal, physicist Bodh Narayan Shrestha, MP from RSP Bharat Prasad Parajuli, MP from RSP Ananda Bahadur Chand, MP from RSP Komal Gyawali, MP from RSP Jagat Prasad Joshi, MP from RSP Asha Jha, MP from RSP Rabindra Patel, MP from RSP Sushil Kumar Kanu, MP from RSP Prakash Chandra Pariyar, MP from RSP Ramesh Prasai, MP from RSP Udit Narayan, playback singer Yuba Raj Khatiwada, economist and former governor of Nepal Rastra Bank Malvika Subba, Nepalese TV personality Niranjan Parajuli, Nepali chemist Madhav Kumar Nepal, former prime minister of Nepal Suman Pokhrel, Nepali poet and lyricist Abhi Subedi, Nepali poet and playwright Radha Paudel, Nepalese nurse, activist and writer Gyanendra Shah, former King of Nepal Shriya Shah-Klorfine, Nepalese-Canadian who died on Mount Everest Bidya Devi Bhandari, former president of Nepal Ek Nath Dhakal, Nepalese politician Krishna Bahadur Mahara, former speaker of the House of Representatives of Nepal Shankar Pokharel, 1st Chief Minister of Lumbini Province Sunil Kumar Yadav, Nepalese politician Ram Sharan Mahat, former Minister of Foreign Affairs of Nepal Khil Raj Regmi, former Chief Justice and (acting) prime minister of Nepal Arjun Karki, diplomat Gyan Chandra Acharya, diplomat Agni Prasad Sapkota, former speaker of the Parliament of Nepal Sarita Lamichhane, Nepalese actress Purna Chandra Thapa, former Chief of Army Staff of the Nepal Army Prabhu Ram Sharma, former Chief of Army Staff of the Nepal Army Rookmangud Katawal, former Chief of Army Staff of the Nepal Army Dharmapaal Barsingh Thapa, former Chief of Army Staff of the Nepal Army Bipin Karki, Nepalese film actor Queen Aishwarya of Nepal, Queen of Nepal Prince Dhirendra of Nepal, member of the Shah dynasty Keki Adhikari, Nepalese film actress Jeevan Ram Shrestha, former Minister of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation of Nepal Geeta Tripathee, Nepali poet and lyricist Devyani Rana, member of the Rana dynasty Krishna Hari Pushkar, former secretary of the Government of Nepal
Institutional history
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1959
Tribhuvan University established.
1959
Tribhuvan University is recorded from 1959.
1973
Rato Matsyendranath Of Patan And Bungamati By John K Locke Culture Illustrated Kathmandu 1973 Institute Of Nepal And Asian Studies Tribhuvan University is digitised and catalogued by Internet Archive.
1976
Abhinaya Darpana By Nandikeshvara Edited By Mrigendra Man Singh Pradhan Nepali Natyashastra Illustrated Kirtipur 1976 Curriculum Development Centre Tribhuvan University is digitised and catalogued by Internet Archive.
1978
Sumati Tantra Part 1 By Nayaraj Pant Devi Prasad Bhandari Dinesh Raj Pant Sanskrit Jyotisha Kathmandu 1978 Tribhuvan University is digitised and catalogued by Internet Archive.
1983
Address To The Seventeenth Convocation Of Tribhuvan University By Hugh B Wood Education Illustrated Kathmandu 1983 University Press Tribhuvan University is digitised and catalogued by Internet Archive.
1983
Jayat Rachit Mahiravana Vadha Natak Vivechanatmak Adhyayan By Gyanamani Nepal Sanskrit Nepali 1983 Kathmandu Tribhuvan University is digitised and catalogued by Internet Archive.
2011
Purva Madhya Kalaka Abhilekh By Dhanavajra Vajracharya History Nepali 2011 Kirtipur Kathmandu Nepal Ra Eshiyali Anusandhan Kendra Tribhuvan University is digitised and catalogued by Internet Archive.
2018
Voice Of History Editor Bhaveshwar Pangeni English Nepali History Kathmandu Vol 29 Journal 2018 July Central Department Of History Tribhuvan University is digitised and catalogued by Internet Archive.
2021
Matsyapurana Ma Vastu Shastra By Diwakar Acharya Edited By Narayan Prasad Gautam Nepali Vastu Shastra Puranas Kirtipur 2021 Tribhuvan University Sanskrit Central Depart is digitised and catalogued by Internet Archive.
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Shankaracharya Le Nepal Ma Math Sthapana Nagarnu Ko Dharmik Karan Haru Ko Adhyayan By Govind Kumar Pandey Nepali Sanskrit Kirtipur 2025 Tribhuvan University Sanskrit De is digitised and catalogued by Internet Archive.
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
Faculty of Education
Faculty of Education
Central Department of Education Central Department of Curriculum and Evaluation Central Department of Educational Planning and Management Central Department of Health and Physical Education Central Department of Mathematics Education Central Department of Science Education Central Department of English Education Central Department of Nepali Education Central Department of Geography Education Central Department of History Education Central Department of Economics Education Central Department of Political Science Education
Faculty of Management
Faculty of Management
Central Department of Management Central Department of Public Administration
Faculty of Law
Faculty of Law
Central Department of Law
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- Gemeinsame Normdatei 1085846644, Tribhuvan University (Kathmanndu). Research Division.
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- 2.Personal Administration Division.
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- 4.About Tribhuvan University.
- 5.Ghimire, Binod. Tribhuvan University to hold exams after festivals. The Kathmandu Post. 2020-09-25.
- 6.K.C., Tanka. प्रज्ञान प्रतियोगितात्मक सामान्यज्ञान. Pragyan Prakashan. 77. 2009.
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- 8.Tribhuvan University. About Us. tribhuvan-university.edu.np.
- 9.Over 1,000 colleges only temporarily affiliated to Tribhuvan University - The Himalayan Times. The Himalayan Times. 9 April 2016.
- 10.About Us - Tribhuvan University of Nepal. tribhuvan-university.edu.np.
- 11.TU sets world record with over 26,000 attendees at convocation ceremony. Republica; Kathmandu. Dec 18, 2023.
- 12.Gaulee, Uttam. Higher Education in Nepal. Abingdon, Oxon; New York, NY : Routledge. 214–229. Sep 5, 2019. 9781351139205.
- 13.about us.
- 14.Tribhuvan University. Times Higher Education (THE). 10 April 2019.
- 15.2005-2020 uniRank ™. Tribhuvan University World Ranking 2020. unirank.org.
- 16.Tribhuvan University of Nepal - Central Departments. Tribhuvan University.
- 17.TU Research Centres. tribhuvan-university.edu.np.
- 18.Colleges - List of Campuses. University Grants Commission.
- 19.Campuses. Tribhuvan University.
- 20.Central Campus of Technology. cct.tu.edu.np.
- 21.PM Dahal stresses need of reforming TU.
- 22.Khadga KC appointed TU rector, Kedar Rijal registrar.
- 23.Ghimire, Binod. Tribhuvan University accused of legitimising bogus UAE institutes. The Kathmandu Post. 24 November 2025.
- 24.Ghimire, Binod. Tribhuvan University accused of legitimising bogus UAE institutes. The Kathmandu Post. 24 November 2025.
- 25.Ghimire, Binod. Tribhuvan University accused of legitimising bogus UAE institutes. The Kathmandu Post. 24 November 2025.
- 26.BBC Worldwide Limited. Nepal student union elections held amid tight security. BBC Monitoring South Asia. Feb 26, 2004.
- 27.BMC, CSIT Association of. CSIT Association of BMC - Student-led Tech Community in Butwal, Nepal. CSIT Association of BMC.
- 28.Butwal Multiple Campus. bumc.tu.edu.np.
- 29.BMC, CSIT Association of. CSIT Association of BMC - Student-led Tech Community in Butwal, Nepal. CSIT Association of BMC.
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