Kathmandu University-(KU)

Overview

Kathmandu University (KU) is a non-profit organization established in 1991, December by the Act of Parliament. It offers highly dedicated academic excellence in various classical and professional disciplines. The motto of this University is “to provide quality education for leadership management skills”.

This University provides broad features in self-determination, financial independence. It maintains an academic calendar, sustained trust of the international academic community, optimum contact between faculties and students, and a student-friendly environment, among others. Similarly, the University’s graduates are widely known for such attributes as substantive exposure to the industry and the community, research competence, technological literacy, moderate to high-level communicative competence, teamwork and leadership spirit and global compatibility.

The University operates through seven Schools:

(i) School of Arts

(ii) School of Education

(iii) School of Engineering

(iv) School of Law

(v) School of Management

(vi) School of Medical Sciences and

(vii) School of Science.

In the present situation, Kathmandu University offers more than 140 long-term and short-term academic programs and courses from intermediate to Ph.D. levels. As of December 2018, the University has produced 28,794 graduates.

Student fees cover 60% in KU’s financial management. The same percentage of student fees goes into salary and allowances. Other sources cover 40%, whereas the government support is 10%. A total of about 10% of the students studying in the University at various levels receive scholarships apart from educational loan facilities and other sponsoring schemes from different organizations.

KU runs academic programs most of which are credited for being introduced for the first time in the country. Business Administration, Pharmacy, Environmental Science, Biotechnology, Human Biology, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Geomatics Engineering, Development Studies, Social Work, Technical Education, Media Studies, Civil Engineering with Specialization in Hydropower, Landscape Management and Heritage studies, Doctor of Medicine (DM) in Gastroenterology, DM in Neurology and MS by Research in Glaciology count among the pioneering programs in Nepal.

Academic Courses Offered by Kathmandu University (KU)

The courses offered are :

  1. B.E. in Computer
  2. B.Sc. Applied Physics
  3. B.Sc. Environmental Science
  4. B.Sc. Human Biology
  5. B.Sc. Nursing
  6. Bachelor (BA) in Buddhist Studies
  7. Bachelor in Development Finance
  8. Bachelor in Development Studies
  9. Bachelor in Geomatic Engineering
  10. Bachelor of Architecture
  11. Bachelor of Business Administration
  12. Bachelor of Business Information System
  13. Bachelor of Business Management and Bachelor of Law
  14. Bachelor of Dental Surgery
  15. Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical and Electronics Engineering
  16. Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA)
  17. Bachelor of Hospitality and Tourism Management
  18. Bachelor of Media Studies
  19. Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery
  20. Bachelor of Pharmacy
  21. Bachelor of Social Sciences
  22. Bachelor of Technology in Environmental Engineering
  23. BE (Mechanical Engineering)
  24. M.A. Buddhist Studies (August)
  25. M.A. Development Studies
  26. M.Ed. Math
  27. M.Phil. Programme
  28. M.Sc. Environmental Science
  29. MA Music
  30. Master in Pharmacy
  31. Master of Engineering in Computer Engineering
  32. Master of Engineering in Electrical Power Engineering
  33. Master of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering
  34. Master of Technology in Biotechnology
  35. Master of Technology in IT
  36. Masters of Philosophy in Development Studies
  37. MS by Research
  38. PhD (Education)
  39. PhD in Biotechnology
  40. PhD in Environmental Science
  41. PhD in Mathematics
  42. PhD in Physics
  43. Undergraduate in BA Music

Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) Offered by Kathmandu University (KU)

Bachelor in Social Work also known as BSW is a 4-year annual program of Kathmandu University. St. Xavier first initiated Bachelor of Social Work(BSW) in Nepal in the academic fraternity. Social work education is a holistic approach of providing the knowledge base required for practice through theoretical approach, skills development, and learning through simultaneous fieldwork. It helps to embed important ethical values through exposure, supervision, and continuous self-reflection.

Bachelor of Social Work(BSW) education helps to change the individual’s personality and can be beneficial to develop a positive attitude towards the work. It is mainly concerned with changing the lives of people. Social workers can be agents of change for the people who are strongly in the need of protection, care, and guidance. BSW course can assist people in solving their day-to-day problems and also actively work for the rights of children, women, youth, etc. BSW is one of the growing fields in Nepal and anyone willing to choose careers in this field will be benefitted.

The curriculum of BSW has been designed in such a way that the students are provided the broader area of knowledge related to human nature and society provided that courses regarding administration are not ignored.

The curriculum of BSW also includes fieldwork under which each and every student are sent to a particular organization working with the existing social problems of Nepal where they get an opportunity to practice Social Work in the real field.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Students who have passed their intermediate level can apply (also waiting for their results may apply).

Fee Structure

By searching on the charge shape of various campuses in kathmandu. It is able to be envisioned that the price of the analysis BSW stage from NRs. 4 to 6 Lakhs. However, for the true expertise of expenses the aspirants are recommended to go to the legitimate internet site of the campus or go to campus itself.

Scope and Career Prospects

Job Prospects:

An individual with this degree can work as:

  • Primary care graduate mental health worker
  • High intensity therapist
  • Family support worker
  • Volunteer coordinator
  • Community development worker
  • Charity officer

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Contact Detail :

Address: Kathmandu University, Dhulikhel, Nepal

Phone : 977-11-41-51000, 977-11-415200

Email: info@ku.edu.np

Fax: 977-11-415011

P.O Box: 6250

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