Kathmandu University

Kathmandu University (KU)(काठमाण्डौ विश्वविद्यालय) is an independent non-government, public institution. It is the third oldest university in Nepal, located in Dhulikhel, Kavrepalanchok District, about 30 km east of Kathmandu. KU was established in 1991 with the motto "Quality Education for Leadership". This university operates through its six schools and from premises in Dhulikhel, Lalitpur and Bhaktapur.

The university provides undergraduate and postgraduate programs in the fields of engineering, science, management, arts, education,law and medical sciences. It provides undergraduate courses in engineering (civil,computer, electrical & electronics, mechanical and environmental), science (Biotechnology,environmental science, pharmacy, human biology & applied physics), management (Bachelors in Business Administration), arts (music, media, community development, fine art, and economics). Graduate courses in science, engineering, pharmacy, development and business administration are also offered.
Foundation
Kathmandu University High School
Kathmandu University High School

When established in November 1991 as a non-profit, autonomous, public university by an Act KU became first privately managed public institution of higher learning in Nepal. The predecessor of the university was the Kathmandu Valley Campus founded in 1985. The campus started as a private campus affiliated to Tribhuvan University and offered courses in science at intermediate level (I.Sc).

Kathmandu University started its academic program in 1992 with an Intermediate in Science program. In 1994, the university launched Bachelor programs in Pharmacy, Biology and Engineering (electrical and electronics, computer and mechanical). Later, Environmental Engineering and Sciences was included in its academic program. M.Phil and PhD programs were started in 1997. The university also started a Law program, under the School of Law in 2014
Important Milestones

    August 1985 Establishment of Kathmandu University Valley Campus with academic affiliation to Tribhuvan University. Commencement of Intermediate of Science courses.
    November 1991 Kathmandu University chartered by an of Act of Parliament.
    December 1991 First Senate meeting presided by the Prime Minister and Chancellor of Kathmandu University, Girija Prasad Koirala. Appointment of Dr. Suresh Raj Sharma as the Vice Chancellor of the University.
    January 1992 Appointment of Dr. Sitaram Adhikary as the Registrar of the University.
    July 1992 School of Science opened in Tangal. Appointment of Dr. Bhadra Man Tuladhar as the Dean of the School of Science. Commencement of Kathmandu University's own Intermediate of Science courses.
    August 1993 School of Management opened in New Baneswor. Appointment of Professor Krishna Swaminathan as the Dean of the School of Management. Commencement of Masters of Business Administration program.
    March 1994 Academic council decided to introduce three-year degree programs for B.A./B.Sc. pass, and four year degree programs for B.A.,B.E.,B. Sc. honours and B.Pharm.
    December 2012 Appointment of Dr. Ram Kantha Makaju Shrestha as the Vice-Chancellor of the University;