Education in Nepal is structured as school education and higher education. School education includes primary level of grades 1-5, lower secondary and secondary levels of grades 6-8 and 9-10 respectively. Pre-primary level of education is also available in certain areas. Six years of age is the prescribed age for admission into grade one. A national level School Leaving Certificate (SLC) Examination is conducted at the end of grade ten. Grades 11 and 12 are considered as higher secondary level. Higher Secondary Education Board (HSEB) supervises higher secondary schools which are mostly under private management. Previously these grades were under the university system and were run as proficiency certificate level. Though some universities still offer these programs, the policy now is to integrate these grades into the school system.
Higher education consists of bachelor, masters and PhD levels. Depending upon the stream and subject, bachelor’s level may be of three to five years’ duration. The duration of master’s level is generally of two years. Some universities also offer programs like M Phil and post-graduate diploma.
Legally, there are two types of school in the country: community and institutional. Community schools receive regular government grant whereas institutional schools are funded by school’s own or other non-governmental sources. Institutional schools are organized either as a non-profit trust or as a company. However, in practical terms, schools are mainly of two types: public (community) and private (institutional). A third type of school is the schools run by the local people enthusiastic towards having a school in their localities. They do not receive regular government grants and most of them do not have any other sustainable financial source. Supported and managed by the local people, they can be thus identified as the real community schools.
Except one, all universities/academies are publicly managed and are supported by public source fund. However, public universities also provide affiliation to private colleges. Two academies of higher education are single college institutes whereas other universities have constituent and affiliated colleges across the country.
Wednesday, February 3, 2016
Tribhuvan University
About Tribhuvan University
Tribhuvan University (TU) is a public university in Kirtipur, Kathmandu, Nepal. Established in 1959, TU is the oldest of the five universities in Nepal. A huge number of students, approximately 272,746 from all over Nepal and abroad, make it the biggest university in Nepal and 22nd biggest in the world.
The University provides both undergraduate and graduate education. Currently, more than 2,400 courses are offered, of which 300 are for intermediate level courses (equivalent to Higher Secondary School), 1,079 are for undergraduate and 1,000 are for Postgraduate programs. The university has 65 integral colleges and more than 200 affiliated colleges throughout the country. Since it is government financed, it is less expensive than other private universities.
Tribhuvan University (TU) was named after Late King Tribhuvan. Established in 1959, it is the oldest University in Nepal.
Academics
During its 48 years, the state-owned university has expanded its programs in different disciplines. There are five technical institutes and four non-technical faculties, which offer 300 courses in certificate, 1079 courses in bachelor and 1000 courses in master level. Currently, the total courses offered by the university number more than 2400.
Both technical and non-technical Ph.D. programs are available in different disciplines. TU offers a variety of courses of study as required by the nation. TU decided to offer Biotechnology, Dietician, e-MBA, Distance Learning Courses at the Master Level and an M.A. in Conflict Peace and Development. M. Phil courses have been started in the faculty of Management, Humanities and Education.
Tribhuvan University (TU) is a public university in Kirtipur, Kathmandu, Nepal. Established in 1959, TU is the oldest of the five universities in Nepal. A huge number of students, approximately 272,746 from all over Nepal and abroad, make it the biggest university in Nepal and 22nd biggest in the world.
The University provides both undergraduate and graduate education. Currently, more than 2,400 courses are offered, of which 300 are for intermediate level courses (equivalent to Higher Secondary School), 1,079 are for undergraduate and 1,000 are for Postgraduate programs. The university has 65 integral colleges and more than 200 affiliated colleges throughout the country. Since it is government financed, it is less expensive than other private universities.
Tribhuvan University (TU) was named after Late King Tribhuvan. Established in 1959, it is the oldest University in Nepal.
Academics
During its 48 years, the state-owned university has expanded its programs in different disciplines. There are five technical institutes and four non-technical faculties, which offer 300 courses in certificate, 1079 courses in bachelor and 1000 courses in master level. Currently, the total courses offered by the university number more than 2400.
Both technical and non-technical Ph.D. programs are available in different disciplines. TU offers a variety of courses of study as required by the nation. TU decided to offer Biotechnology, Dietician, e-MBA, Distance Learning Courses at the Master Level and an M.A. in Conflict Peace and Development. M. Phil courses have been started in the faculty of Management, Humanities and Education.
- Institute of Medicine
- Institute of Engineering
- Institute of Science & Technology
- Institute of Agriculture and Animal Science
- Institute of forestry
Kathmandu University
Kathmandu University is an autonomous, not-for-profit, non – government institution dedicated to maintain high standards of academic excellence. It is committed to develop leaders in professional areas through quality education.
Purpose and Objectives
Kathmandu University is being developed with the aim to:
- Promote all-round development of the student’s abilities and personality.
- Develop an awareness of the role of science and its application in the understanding of problems of the contemporary society.
- Extend and disseminate knowledge and to foster its application.
- Establish a community of scholars, students, and staff in which understanding and wisdom can grow and flourish.
Academic:
Kathmandu University provides quality education in different streams of arts, sciences and management through the following six schools.
- School of Arts
- School of Education
- School of Engineering
- School of Management
- School of Medical Sciences (KUSMS, formerly known as KUMS)
- School of Science
- College of Medical Sciences
- Kathmandu College of Management
- Kathmandu Medical College
- Kathmandu University School of Management (KUSOM)
- Little Angels College of Management
- Lord Buddha Educational Academy (Nepalgunj Medical College)
- Manipal College of Medical Sciences
- National College Centre for Development Studies
- Nepal College of Management
- St. Xavier’s College
- Training Institute for Technical Instruction
Pokhara University
About Pokhara University
Pokhara University was established in 1997 as the fifth University in the Country under the government’s policy of adopting a multi-University system in the country with aims to expand the access to higher education. The Prime Minister is the Chancellor of the University and the Pro-Chancellor is the Minister of Education. The Vice Chancellor is the Principal Administrator of the University. The central office of the university is located in Lekhnath Municipality, Kaski district, Western Development Region of Nepal.
Purpose and Objectives
Provide the quality education
Expand the opportunity of higher education in the country
Supply skilled human resources necessary for national development
Enhance academic freedom in the University
Increase private participation in higher education
Academics
Pokhara University has been offering different academic programs under the:
Affiliated College of Pokhara University:
Pokhara University was established in 1997 as the fifth University in the Country under the government’s policy of adopting a multi-University system in the country with aims to expand the access to higher education. The Prime Minister is the Chancellor of the University and the Pro-Chancellor is the Minister of Education. The Vice Chancellor is the Principal Administrator of the University. The central office of the university is located in Lekhnath Municipality, Kaski district, Western Development Region of Nepal.
Purpose and Objectives
Provide the quality education
Expand the opportunity of higher education in the country
Supply skilled human resources necessary for national development
Enhance academic freedom in the University
Increase private participation in higher education
AcademicsPokhara University has been offering different academic programs under the:
- Faculty of Science and Technology
- Faculty of Management Studies
- Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
Affiliated College of Pokhara University:
- Ace Institute of Management (AIM) New Baneshwor, Kathmandu
- Apex College, Baneshwor, Kathmandu
- Brihaspati College, Siddharthanagar-5, Rupandehi
- College of Computer Technology, Devinagar, Butwal-13, Rupandehi
- Cosmos College of Management and Technology, Tutepani, Lalitpur
- Everest Engineering College, Gangabu Kathmandu.
- Gandaki College of Engineering and Science GCES, Lamachour, Pokhara
- Institute of Advance Communication, Education & Research, Baneshwor, Kathmandu
- Lumbini Engineering College, Butwal, Rupandehi
- National Academy of Science & Technology, Dhangadi
- National Open College(NOC) Sanepa, Lalitpur
- Nepal College of Computer Studies, Gaindakot-2, Nawalparasi
- Nobel College, Sinamangal, Kathmandu
- Nepal College of Information Technology NCIT, Gwarko, Lalitpur
- Nepal Engineering College(NEC) Changunarayan, Bhaktapur
- Nepal Tourism & Hotel Management College, Chinnedanda, Pokhara
- Pokhara College of Management Studies, New Road, Pokhara
- Pokhara Engineering College(PEC) Phirke-8, Pokhara
- Pokhara College of Technology, Simalchour Pokhara.
- School of Environmental Mgt.Sustainable Dev (SchEMS) 62/38 Siddhicharan Marg,Shantinagar, New Baneshwor.
- Tilottama Campus Yogikuti, Butwal, Rupandehi
- Universal Science College (USC) Maitidevi, Kathmandu.
- V.S.Niketan College Min Bhawan, Kathmandu
Purbanchal University
The establishment of Purbanchal University in 1993 was visualized as an extraordinary endeavour by the Government of Nepal to create an academic centre of excellence in the Eastern Development Region of Nepal. Its prime role was outlined to act as a catalytic agent for the promotion of socio-economic transformation in Nepal through quality education appropriate for quality life and sustainable future. Since its establishment, the university is motivated by its fundamental objective of preserving, refining, inventing, adopting, extending and transmitting knowledge in an environment that fosters free enquiry and open scholarly debate, leading to all-encompassing development of the rural people and their economies and environment.Objectives
Run professional and Technical Institutions of Career-oriented higher Education facilitating study, research and teaching programs related to various disciplines and promote all around development of its student, teachers and scholars abilities and personalities.
Contribute to the creation of a comparative high competitive environment in higher education by extending and disseminating knowledge by fostering its efficient and effective application.
Mobilize and utilize resources-local, national or International- with a view of introducing improvement in the quality and effectiveness of its academic programs catering for the changing socio-economic needs of the country.
Develop as model institution of higher learning by correcting academic weaknesses of both public and private Institutions.
Academics
Purbanchal University has been offering different academic programs under the:
Faculty of Management
- The Faculty of Medical And Allied Sciences (FOMAS)
- The Faculty of Science & Technology
- Faculty of Education
- The Faculty of Arts and Humanities
- The Faculty of Law
Mahendra University
About
Mahendra Sanskrit University (MSU) established in December 1986, has its central office at Beljhundi in Dang district of Mid-Western Development Region, Nepal. The university offers Intermediate (Uttar Madhyama), Bachelor (Shastri), Bachelor of Education, Masters (Acharya) and Doctoral courses in classical and modern subjects. It also offers intermediate in Ayurveda and condensed courses for Ayurvedacharya. The university has 12 constituent and 13 affiliated Vidhyapithas (campuses) situated in different parts of the country.
Objective
Mahendra Sanskrit University (MSU) established in December 1986, has its central office at Beljhundi in Dang district of Mid-Western Development Region, Nepal. The university offers Intermediate (Uttar Madhyama), Bachelor (Shastri), Bachelor of Education, Masters (Acharya) and Doctoral courses in classical and modern subjects. It also offers intermediate in Ayurveda and condensed courses for Ayurvedacharya. The university has 12 constituent and 13 affiliated Vidhyapithas (campuses) situated in different parts of the country.Objective
- Inspired by the long unbroken tradition of Sanskrit in Nepal, the university was established for the following purposes:
- To fulfill the need for an autonomous institution for teaching/learning activities and research of Sanskrit field at various levels.
- To systematize Sanskrit education up to the highest level in the Kingdom.
- To preserve and promote Sanskrit education in different sectors of the Nepalese society.
- To develop the Kingdom of Nepal into a centre for learning through Sanskrit education.
Lumbini Bauddha University
The first World Buddhist Summit held in Lumbini from 30th November to 2nd December, 1998 proposed to establish a Buddhist university in Lumbini, the birthplace of Gautam Buddha, to impart standard education on Buddhist Philosophy, Literature and Culture , and the Lumbini Declaration, issued at the conclusion of the Summit, requested the Nepal government to take immediate action in this direction. Accordingly, the Lumbini Development Trust constituted a seven-member Preparatory Committee with Prof. Tulasi Ram Vaidya as convener and Ven. Sudarshan Mahasthavir, Ngawang Hoser Lama, Pt. Badri Ratna Bajracharya, Prof. Mohan Prasad Lohani, Prof. Tri Ratna Manandhar and Mr. Min Bahadur Shakya as members. Finally, on 14th Marga 2061 B.S (29th November 2004), Lumbini Buddhist University was formally established with the promulgation of an Ordinance. Later in 2006, the Parliament approved the Ordinance with modifications as Lumbini Buddhist University Act (Lumbini Bauddha Vishwavidyalaya Ain 2063).Objective
- To propagate the teachings of Gautam Buddha for the promotion of peace, brotherhood, amity and understanding in the world;
- To impart education relating to Buddhist religion, philosophy, literature and culture;
- To develop LBU as a Centre for intellectual interaction among the Buddhist scholars of the world for the welfare of humanity at large;
- To enter into educational and cultural & agreements with local and international organizations for the promotion of Buddhist learning;
- To exhibit the tangible and intangible cultural heritage relating to Buddhism;
- To conduct research on various aspects of Buddhist studies, including Buddhology and Buddhist cosmogony;
- To explore the ways and means of developing; LBU as the Fountain of World Peace and the Centre for inculcating the Buddha way of life.
- To explore and conduct excavation in the potential excavation sites related to mortal Buddhas
- To produce manpower for academic pursuits on Buddhism at different levels for advancement of Buddhist learning;
- To work as an academy or cultural centre for conservation of primary source materials on Buddhology or Buddhist archives;
- To facilitate Buddhist laities with the help of Acharyas,Bhikshus and Bhikshunis (monks and nuns) for Buddhist rites and rituals relating to different traditions;
- To promote Buddhist culture by conducting short term and long term training programme;
- To lay down skill standards of Buddhist learning for accreditation, standardization and certification of different levels of Buddhist education and training offered by national and international organizations
- To provide honorary titles to the scholars who have made substantial contribution to the development of Buddhism.
- Bachelors in Buddhist Philosophy
- Masters in Applied Buddhism
- Masters in Buddhism and Himalayan Studies
- Masters in Buddhism and Peace Studies
- Masters in Buddhist Philosophy
Education In Nepal
Education in Nepal was long based on Home schooling and Gurukula. The first formal school was established in 1853 but was intended to the elites. The birth of the Nepalese democracy in 1951 opened the classrooms to a more diverse population.
The education plan in 1971 fastened the development of Education in the country: In 1951, Nepal had 10 000 students divided in 300 schools, with an adult literacy rate of 5%. By 2010, the adult literacy rate had jumped to 60.3% (female: 46.3%, male: 73%) and the number of schools to 49 000. Poverty and social exclusion of women, lower caste,indigenous people are nowadays the main constraints to an equitable access to Education.
Administration.
School children in Kathmandu, Nepal.
The Ministry of Education is the apex body responsible for initiating and managing education activities in the country. The Minister of Education, assisted by the State/Assistant Minister, provides political leadership to the Ministry. The Ministry, as a part of the government bureaucracy, is headed by the Secretary of Education and consists of the central office, various functional offices, and offices located at the regional and district levels. The Central Office or the Ministry is mainly responsible for policy development, planning and monitoring, and evaluation regarding different aspects of education.
With a purpose of bringing education administration nearer to the people, the Ministry has established five Regional Directorates and 75 District Education Offices in five development regions and 75 districts respectively. These decentralized offices are responsible for overseeing nonformal and school-level education activities in their respective areas. Regional Directorates are mainly responsible for coordinating and monitoring and evaluation of education activities and the District Education Offices are the main implementing agencies.
The National Center for Educational Development (NCED) is an apex body for teacher training in Nepal. There are 34 Educational Training Centers (ETCs) under NCED to support the teachers in pedagogical areas.
Legally, there are two types of school in the country: community and institutional. Community schools receive regular government grants whereas institutional schools are funded by school's own or other non-governmental sources. Institutional schools are organized either as a non-profit trust or as a company. However, in practical terms, schools are mainly of two types: public (community) and private (institutional).
A third type of school is the kind run by the local people enthusiastic toward having a school in their locality. They do not receive regular government grants and most of them do not have any other sustainable financial source. Supported and managed by the local people, they can be thus identified as the real community schools.
Except one, all universities/academies are publicly managed and are supported by public source fund. However, public universities also provide affiliation to private colleges. Two academies of higher education are single college institutes whereas other universities have constituent and affiliated colleges across the country.*
The education plan in 1971 fastened the development of Education in the country: In 1951, Nepal had 10 000 students divided in 300 schools, with an adult literacy rate of 5%. By 2010, the adult literacy rate had jumped to 60.3% (female: 46.3%, male: 73%) and the number of schools to 49 000. Poverty and social exclusion of women, lower caste,indigenous people are nowadays the main constraints to an equitable access to Education.
Administration.
School children in Kathmandu, Nepal.
The Ministry of Education is the apex body responsible for initiating and managing education activities in the country. The Minister of Education, assisted by the State/Assistant Minister, provides political leadership to the Ministry. The Ministry, as a part of the government bureaucracy, is headed by the Secretary of Education and consists of the central office, various functional offices, and offices located at the regional and district levels. The Central Office or the Ministry is mainly responsible for policy development, planning and monitoring, and evaluation regarding different aspects of education.
With a purpose of bringing education administration nearer to the people, the Ministry has established five Regional Directorates and 75 District Education Offices in five development regions and 75 districts respectively. These decentralized offices are responsible for overseeing nonformal and school-level education activities in their respective areas. Regional Directorates are mainly responsible for coordinating and monitoring and evaluation of education activities and the District Education Offices are the main implementing agencies.
The National Center for Educational Development (NCED) is an apex body for teacher training in Nepal. There are 34 Educational Training Centers (ETCs) under NCED to support the teachers in pedagogical areas.
Legally, there are two types of school in the country: community and institutional. Community schools receive regular government grants whereas institutional schools are funded by school's own or other non-governmental sources. Institutional schools are organized either as a non-profit trust or as a company. However, in practical terms, schools are mainly of two types: public (community) and private (institutional).
A third type of school is the kind run by the local people enthusiastic toward having a school in their locality. They do not receive regular government grants and most of them do not have any other sustainable financial source. Supported and managed by the local people, they can be thus identified as the real community schools.
Except one, all universities/academies are publicly managed and are supported by public source fund. However, public universities also provide affiliation to private colleges. Two academies of higher education are single college institutes whereas other universities have constituent and affiliated colleges across the country.*
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