Kathmandu University: Tuition, Admissions, Rankings

Kathmandu University (KU) is a prominent university in Nepal that has significantly contributed to the nation’s economic growth. KU provides academic offerings which have not been offered before by any local university. A first of its kind, it provides quality education that will develop fundamental competencies and hone students’ capabilities to become competent professionals who can lead society.

Kathmandu University Overview

Kathmandu University Rankings

SAA Best University Rankings 2025

Category	Rankings	Percentage Rankings
World Rankings	# 3824	45 %
Asia Rankings	# 1173	33 %
Nepal Rankings	# 2	—

SAA Best Value University Rankings 2025

Category	Rankings	Percentage Rankings
World Rankings	# 5203	61 %
Asia Rankings	# 1850	52 %
Nepal Rankings	# 3	—

Tuition Fees at Kathmandu University

Kathmandu University tuition fees for both bachelor's and master's students are discussed in this section.

Bachelor's Tuition Fees

Student Type	Annual Tuition Fees in NPR
Domestic Students	470,000 NPR - 970,000 NPR
International Students	705,000 NPR - 1,940,000 NPR

Master's Tuition Fees

Student Type	Annual Tuition Fees in NPR
Domestic Students	132,000 NPR - 600,000 NPR
International Students	198,000 NPR - 1,200,000 NPR

Although this range provide a good estimate of tuition costs at Kathmandu University, the actual fees depend on your chosen program. Thus, for more exact figures, you may refer to Kathmandu University tuition fee pages.

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Admissions At Kathmandu University

If you wish to study at Kathmandu University, you’ll need to know the admission process, requirements, and other relevant information. Those may vary based on the program you’re applying to Kathmandu University.

Moreover, the process and requirements for Kathmandu University international admission may differ from domestic admission. Thus, if you’re an international student, check what additional requirements you need to submit and how you can validate your academic credentials.

To help you find all the admission-related information, we’ve compiled the bachelor's and master's admission pages of Kathmandu University. Select which one applies to you and take note of the process and requirements.

Degree	Admission Pages
Bachelor's	Domestic and International Admissions Page
Master's	Domestic and International Admissions Page

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Degree Programs offered at Kathmandu University

There are several Kathmandu University majors or degree programs for bachelor’s and master’s level that you can pursue. Here are some of them:

If you want to know what other academic programs Kathmandu University offers, please visit the bachelor’s and master’s course pages. These pages will give you detailed information of the programs they offer.