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About KU
Kathmandu University (KU) — public non-profit university. It is located in Kathmandu, Nepal. It is a young higher education institution, as it was opened in 1991.
KU conducts various scientific activities and is inviting students to join the research.
- Location
- Kathmandu, Nepal
- Establishment year
- 1991
- Students
- 2,999
- Acceptance rate
- 70%

KU tuition fees
The academic calendar at KU is divided into two semesters, as in many other universities in Nepal. For convenience, tuition fees are calculated per year. Tuition fees here are different for locals and foreigners. For locals, it starts from 36 USD, and for foreigners — a minimum of 10,000 USD. The educational institution helps with tuition fees through financial support programs. They are available to local and international students. Check the university website for up-to-date information on prices and scholarships.
When choosing an educational institution, it is necessary to take into account additional costs: accommodation, transportation, educational materials, meals and personal expenses.
- Academic calendar
- Semesters
- Financial Aid
- Yes
- Bachelor
- Local36USD/year
- Foreign10,000USD/year
- Master
- Local36USD/year
- Foreign10,000USD/year
KU campus
The rural campus of KU is a great opportunity to get an education in the fresh air. Thanks to this location type, students collaborate more closely with each other during their studies and outside of academic activities, creating a close-knit student community. Other advantages of the rural campus include access to various types of outdoor recreation and fewer distractions from study. The school has a library where students can do their homework or just relax. KU regularly invites foreign students to participate in exchange programs. For locals, this is a unique opportunity to get in touch with the cultures of other countries, meet representatives of different nationalities and make friends around the world.
- Campus Type
- Rural
- Library
- Yes

What to do after graduation
There are many options to stay in the country after completing your studies at the university. One of them is to get an offer from an employer and apply for a work visa. Detailed information can be found on the embassy website. You can find other options for immigration in our article.
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