History
The precursor to the university, Kathmandu Valley Campus (a private campus under the affiliation ofFoundation
When established in November 1991 as a non-profit, autonomous, public university by an act KU became the 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 toMilestones
Source: *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 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.Organization and administration
Kathmandu University provides education through seven schools:Academics
Undergraduate program
The university provides undergraduate to postgraduate programs in the fields of engineering, science, management, arts, education, law, and medical sciences. It provides undergraduate courses in engineering (Chemical, Civil, Computer, Electrical & Electronics, Mechanical, Environmental, Geomatics, Architecture), Science (Biotechnology, Computer Science, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Environmental science, Pharmacy, Human biology, Computational Mathematics & Applied physics), Management ( Bachelors in Business Administration, Bachelor of Business Information Systems, executive MBA, Masters in Business Administration ...), Arts (music, media, community development, fine art, and economics), medical science ( MBBS, MD/MS, MCH/DM in various medical specialties and sub-specialties, BSC Nursing, PCL Nursing, Bachelor in Nursing, BSC Midwifery, Bachelor in Physiotherapy BDS).Affiliations
The university, in partnership with Rangjung Yeshe Institute, runs the Centre for Buddhist Studies. The centre offers undergraduate and graduate programs leading to Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts degrees inStudent activities
Inter-Departmental Clubs *Kathmandu University Hult Prize Club *Students for the Exploration and Development of Space-Kathmandu University (SEDS-KU) *Green Club of Thoughts *AIESEC Kathmandu University *Youth For Change- Kathmandu University * Amnesty International Nepal Kathmandu University Youth Network (AIKUYN) * Kathmandu University Robotics Club (KURC) * Kathmandu University Youth Red Cross Circle (KUYRCC) * KU Society of Music and Culture (KUSMC) * Rotaract Club of Kathmandu University (RTC-KU) * Kathmandu University Model United Nations club (KUMUNc) Intra-School Clubs: •School of Management : • KUSOM Finance Club •KUSOM Sport Club •KUSOM Creative Club •KUSOM Events Club • KUSOM Information System Club •KUSOM Debate Club •KUSOM Publication Club Departmental Clubs * Association of Mechanical Engineering Students (AMES) * Nature and Social Concern Society (NSCS) * Forum for Environmental Conservation and Management (FECAM) * Forum For Pharmacy (FoP) * Geomatics Engineering Society (GES) * Kathmandu University Biotechnology Creatives (KUBiC) * Kathmandu University Circle of Noble Chemineers (KUCONC) * Kathmandu University Computational Mathematics Club (KUCMC) * Kathmandu University Computer Club (KUCC) * Kathmandu University Computer Club (KUCC) * Kathmandu University Civil Engineering Club (KUCEC) * Kathmandu University Architecture Club (KUARC), Previously known as KUARSA * Natural and Social Concern Society (NSCS) * Society for Electrical and Electronic Engineers (SEEE)Notable events
TEDx
Kathmandu University became the first university to host the university-level TEDx event in Nepal. The first iteration of this event/conference was conducted on December 23, 2019, under the tagline ‘Connecting Dots,’ in the central campus premises at Dhulikhel, Kavrepalanchok. TEDxKathmanduUniversity is an independently organized, completely non-profit TED event, which is operated under license from TED. TEDxKathmanduUniversity 2019 encompassed a handful of ideas to be delivered to the curious souls. The event aimed to impart the ideas circling around the following purviews: research ideas and methodologies; perks of being multidisciplinary; the importance of technology, computation and networking; and individual agency.Silver Jubilee
Kathmandu University held a Ceremony at the main campus to mark the beginning of its year-long Silver Jubilee celebration. A Silver Jubilee Celebration Organizing Committee has been formed under the chairmanship of the chancellor, Rt. Hon'ble Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli. Some of the programs envisioned include establishing Silver Jubilee Logo, inaugurating newly constructed buildings and constructing new ones, establishing Silver Jubilee Tower, felicitating well-known national and international scholars, organizing presentation programs with scholars from different fields, organizing KU Oration, exhibiting academic works of KU Family, publishing Silver Jubilee Souvenir and books, and organizing various sports and cultural programs. Rt. Hon'ble President Bidya Devi Bhandari, who graced the ceremony as the chief guest, marked the inauguration of Silver Jubilee by unveiling the Silver Jubilee Logo and inaugurated the newly constructed buildings. Rt. Hon'ble Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, the chancellor of the university, chaired the ceremony and laid the foundation stone of the Silver Jubilee Tower. The inaugural ceremony included enlightening speeches of Hon'ble Minister for Education Giriraj Mani Pokhrel, Prof. Suresh Raj Sharma, the founding vice chancellor of KU, Mr. Daman Nath Dhungana, chairman of the board of trustees, and Prof. Dr. Ram Kantha Makaju Shrestha, vice chancellor. Several cultural presentations were held on the occasion along with plantation of plants of variety of species. Renowned personalities, heads of district offices along with local residents and KU Family showed their gracious presence and participation in the ceremony.See also
* Tribhuwan University * Purbanchal University * Pokhara UniversityReferences
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