3 Best Engineering Universities in Nepal

Kathmandu University leads the 3 Engineering universities in Nepal on research impact (173,323 citations). Next come Pokhara University (#5 in Nepal) and Kantipur Engineering College. Across the whole list there are 17 courses to choose from.

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1Best overall

#3 in Nepal Nepal

Kathmandu University

Public University · 9 courses in Engineering

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—Tuition (indicative)

—Founded

—Students

—International

Admissions open

#3 in Nepal · by research impact

173,323 citations · h-index 125

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#5 in Nepal Nepal

Pokhara University

Public University · 7 courses in Engineering

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—Tuition (indicative)

—Founded

37,790Students

—International

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#5 in Nepal · by research impact

74,358 citations · h-index 93

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Kantipur Engineering College

Public University · 1 course in Engineering

Bachelor in Electrical EngineeringproposedBachelor's Degree

—Tuition (indicative)

1998Founded

—Students

—International

Admissions open

Not yet ranked No QS position or research record found

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How these universities are ranked

Below them, universities follow their research output: Kathmandu University is cited most (173,323 citations). 1 university have neither a QS position nor a research record yet and appear at the end, marked "Not yet ranked".

Public, private and where they are

3 are public and 0 private (100% public). The oldest is Kantipur Engineering College, founded in 1998. Pokhara University is the largest, with 37,790 students.

Levels, lengths and start dates

By level: 10 bachelor's and 7 master's. Within the subject, the largest areas are Engineering (9), Civil Engineering (3), Mechanical Engineering (2) and Chemical Engineering (1). The usual length is 2 years and 4 years full-time. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (40% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (20% of courses with a stated intake). Kathmandu University offers the widest choice, with 9 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in Nepal for Engineering?

Kathmandu University (#3 in Nepal), Pokhara University (#5 in Nepal) and Kantipur Engineering College lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many public universities offer Engineering in Nepal?

3 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does an Engineering course take in Nepal?

Most listed courses run 2 years, with 4 years full-time the next most common.

When do Engineering courses start in Nepal?

Fall is the main intake — 40% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Which university has the most Engineering courses in Nepal?

Kathmandu University, with 9, ahead of Pokhara University (7).

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