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Tribhuvan University

By Ankit |

Introduction

Tribhuvan University (TU), established in 1959, is Nepal’s first national institution of higher education. Located in Kirtipur, just five kilometers from Kathmandu city center, TU spans over 154.77 hectares of land. It is a non-profit, autonomous institution funded by the Government of Nepal.

TU offers a wide range of academic programs through its five institutes and four faculties, which include 44 central departments, 64 constituent campuses, and over 1053 affiliated colleges. The university is dedicated to producing capable human resources for the overall development of Nepal by providing quality higher education and fostering research in various fields. [website]

TU aims to be a leading academic institution recognized globally for imparting quality education and integrating modern technology in teaching, learning, and research.

The mission of TU is to educate students and develop them into informed citizens, producing quality human resources required for the nation. This is achieved by offering relevant academic courses, developing new curricula, and creating a conducive environment for learning and scholarship.

TU's goals include upgrading humanities and social sciences education through quality teaching, learning, and research activities. This involves regularly updating courses and offering a variety of disciplines in humanities and social sciences.

Academic Programmes:

Tribhuvan University (TU) offers a diverse range of academic programs across various disciplines. Undergraduate (Bachelor level) and Graduate (Master, MPhil and PhD level) programs are conducted through following institutions and faculties (5 Technical & 4 General).

Institute of Science and Technology (IoST)

IoST includes courses in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Computer and Information Technology, and Environmental Science. IoST is composed of 13 Central Departments, one School, 24 constituent campuses and 90 affiliated campuses. They are as follows:
Bachelor (Annual): General B.Sc., Food Technology

Bachelor (Semester): Computer Science and Information Technology, Mathematical Sciences, Nutrition and Dietetics, Information Technology, Data Science, Food Technology

Master: Computer Science and Information Technology, Mathematics, Microbiology, Environmental Science, Statistics, Biotechnology, Biodiversity and Environmental Management, Physics, Chemistry, Zoology, Botany, Geology, Hydrology and Meteorology, Food Technology, Environmental Health in Disaster, Data Science, Informational Technology, Mountain and Mountaineering Science, Virology, Mathematical Science, Cyber Security, Material Science, Biochemistry

MPhil-PhD: Mathematics, Computer Science and Information Technology, Microbiology, Environmental Science, Statistics, Biotechnology, Physics, Chemistry, Zoology, Botany, Geology, Hydrology and Meteorology, Food Technology.

Institute of Engineering (IOE):

IOE offers degrees in Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, and Computer Engineering. IoE has 7 constituent campuses and 10 affiliate colleges.

Bachelor: Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Automobile Engineering, Geometics Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Agriculture Engineering, Architecture, Aerospace Engineering, Chemical Engineering.

Master: Urban Planning, Energy for Sustainable Social Development, Energy Efficient Buildings, Transportation Engineering, Structural Engineering, Construction Management, Disaster Risk Management, Water Resources Engineering, Geo-technical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Hydropower Engineering, Power System Engineering, Information &Communication Engineering, Computer System & Knowledge Engineering, Renewable Energy Engineering, Technology & Innovation Management, Energy System Planning & Management, Mechanical System Design and Engineering, Climate Change and Development, Material Science & Engineering, Electrical Engineering in Distributed Generation, Communication & Knowledge Engineering, Infrastructure Engineering and Management, Earthquake Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Land and Water Engineering, Master in Architecture, Rock and Tunnel Engineering, Geospatial Engineering, Sanitation Engineering/Science, Information System Engineering, Distributed Generation Engineering, Informatics and Intelligent Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Design and Manufacturing, Power Electronics and Drives Engineering, Computer Engineering, Specialization in Network and Cyber Security.

MPhil-PhD: Engineering

Institute of Medicine (IOM):

IOM provides programs in Medicine, Nursing, and Public Health. IoM has 7 constituent campuses, 1 central department, 14 affiliated colleges and 3 tertiary level teaching hospitals. They are as follows:

Bachelor: Dental Surgery, Audiology and Speech Language Pathology, Medicine & Surgery, Optometry, Perfusion Technology, Pharmacy, Science in Medical Imaging Technology, Science in Medical Laboratory Technology, Ayurvedic Medicine & Surgery, Science in Nursing, Adult Health Nursing, Child Health Nursing, Community Health Nursing, Psychiatric Nursing, Public Health, Midwifery Science, Science in Midwifery.

Master: Anaesthesiology, Biochemistry, Clinical Pharmacology, Clinical Physiology, Dermatology, Venereology & Leprology, Forensic Medicine, General Practice, Internal Medicine, Microbiology, Obstetrics& Gynaecology, Ophthalmology, Pathology, Pediatrics, Psychiatry, Radiodiagnosis, Kayachikistsa, Community Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Otorhinolaryngology, General Surgery, Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery, Clinical Anatomy, Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, Pedodontics & Preventive Dentistry, Periodontology & Oral Implantology, Prosthodontics & Maxillofacial Prosthesis, Oral Medicine & Radiology, Community Health Dentistry, Clinical Biochemistry, Clinical Microbiology, Medical Imaging Technology, Adult Nursing, Pediatric Nursing, Psychiatric Nursing, Women Health Development, Community Health Nursing, Critical Care Nursing, Public Health, Public Health Nutrition, Health Promotion and Education, MD Kaumarbhritya. Magister of Chirurgiae: Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, Neurosurgery, Plastic Surgery, Surgical Gastroenterology, Urology

MPhil: Clinical Psychology DM: Cardiology, Critical Care Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Medical Gastroenterology, Neurology, Endocrinology, Pulmonology, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine

PhD: Microbiology, Nursing, Public Health

Institute of Forestry (IOF):

IOF offers programs in Forestry and Natural Resource Management. They are as follows.
Bachelor: Science in Forestry Master: Forestry, Natural Resources Management and Rural Development, Watershed Management, Wildlife Management and Biodiversity Conservation, Mountain Environment and Development Studies, and Community Forestry

MPhil-PhD: Forestry, Watershed Management, Community Forestry, Natural Resource Management and Rural Development, and Wildlife Management and Biodiversity Conservation.

Institute of Agriculture and Animal Science (IAAS):

IAAS includes courses in Agriculture, Veterinary Science, and Animal Husbandry. They are as follows:

Bachelor: Agriculture, Veterinary science and Animal Husbandry

Master: Agriculture, Veterinary Science, Aquaculture, Agriculture Economics, Agricultural Extension and Rural Sociology, Agribotany and Ecology, Horticulture, Plant Pathology, Agronomy, Entomology, Plant Breeding and Genetics, Soil Science, Animal Breeding, Animal Nutrition and Fodder Production, Livestock Production and Management, Epidemiology and Veterinary Public Health, Veterinary Medicine, Microbiology, Veterinary Pharmacology, Veterinary Parasitology, Veterinary Pathology, Veterinary Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Aquaculture

MPhil-PhD: Plant Breeding, Agriculture Economics, Agriculture Extension, Entomology, Agronomy and Animal science

General (through 4 faculties)

Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences (FoHSS):

FoHSS offers programs in subjects like Sociology, Anthropology, Political Science, and more. They are as follows:

Bachelor: Nepali, English, Maithili, Sanskrit, Nepal bhasa, Hindi, Linguistics, Geography, Economics, Home Science, Political science, Library science, Sociology, Anthropology, Psychology, Journalism and mass communication, Population Studies, Buddhist Studies, Rural development, Fine arts, History, Nepalese history, culture and archeology, Social work, Counseling psychology, Strategic studies, Philosophy, Math, Film study, Computer application, Public service and Governance, Social work.

PGD: Counseling Psychology, School Counseling, Woman Studies, Yoga Bigyan, Nutrition and Dietetics, Security and Disaster Management (in APF).

Master: Nepali, English, Maithili, Sanskrit, Nepal Bhasa, Hindi, Linguistics, Geography, Economics, Home Science, Political Science, Library Science, Sociology, Anthropology, Psychology, Journalism and Mass Communication, Population Studies, Buddhist Studies, Rural Development, Fine Arts (Music and Sculpture), History, Nepalese History Culture and Archeology, International Relation and Diplomacy, Conflict, Peace and Development Studies, Gender Studies, Social Work, Counseling Psychology, Sports Science, Tourism and Hospitality, Strategic Studies, Security Peace and Development, Crisis Management, Dance. Labor Studies, Governance and Anti Corruptions, Yogic Science

MPhil-PhD: Nepali, English, Nepal Bhasa, Hindi, Linguistics, Geography, Economics, Home Science, Political Science, Sociology, Anthropology, Psychology, Journalism and Mass Communication, Population Studies, Buddhist Studies, Rural Development, Fine Arts (Music and Sculpture), History, Nepalese History, Culture and Archeology, International Relation and Diplomacy, Conflict, Peace and Development Studies, Gender Studies, Social Work

Faculty of Education (FoE):

FoE provides degrees in Education, Curriculum Development, and Educational Planning. FoE has 26 constituent campuses and 550 affiliated colleges throughout the country. They are as follows:

Bachelor: English, Nepali, Science, Mathematics, History, Political Science, Economics, Geography, Population, Social Studies, Health and Physical education, Information and Communication Technology Education

PGDE: Science Education, Math Education, English Education, Nepali Education, EPM Education, ICT Education, Economics Education, Social Studies Education, History Education, Geography Education, Political Science Education, Population Education, Health Education, Physical Education, Inclusive Education.

Master: Nepali Education, English Education, Mathematics Education, Biology Education, Chemistry Education, Physics Education, Health Education, Physical Education, ICT Education, Special Needs Education, Inclusive Education, Curriculum and Evaluation, Education Planning and Management, Economics Education, Population Education, Geography Education, Political Science Education, History Education.

MPhil-PhD: Education

Faculty of Management (FoM):

FoM includes courses in Business Administration, Hotel Management, and Public Administration. They are as follows:

Bachelor (Annual): Business Studies

Bachelor (Semester): Business Administration, Business Administration in Finance, Information Management, Travel and Tourism Management, Hotel Management, Business Management, Public Administration, Mountaineering Studies. PGD: Police Science

Master: Business Administration, Business Administration in Marketing, Business Administration in Information Technology, Business Administration in Corporate Leadership, Travel and Tourism Management, Hospitality Management, Global Leadership Development, Business Studies, Adventure Tourism Studies, Police Science, Public Administration (Development Management, Human Resource Management, Local Governance and Development, Civil Society Governance, Public Policy), Philosophy in Management (Management, Finance, Accountancy, Marketing.

MPhil-PhD: Public Policy, Human Resource Management, Local Governance and NGO Management.

Faculty of Law (FoL):

FoL offers programs in Law and Legal Studies. 6 constitute campuses and 2 affiliated campuses. They are as follows.
Bachelor: Arts and law, law
Master: Law
MPhil-PhD: Law