History
Tribhuvan University (TU), established in 1959, is the first national institution of higher education in Nepal.
Education
There are five institutes and four faculties under which 40 central departments, 62 constituent campuses, and 1062 affiliated colleges in different disciplines are running. Likewise, there are four research centres in TU Being one of the largest universities in the world in terms of its size and the diversity of programmes, it has been able to fulfill the requirements of large number of students.
Research
Tribhuvan University is committed to makeing it a source of knowledge and the centre of quality education, setting up a culture of learning in the country and promoting the notion of national and global peace and harmony. Recently, has started semester system in master's degree courses and is in the process of introducing this system in undergraduate level too.
Tribhuvan University Key Statistics & Highlights
- #919 Ranking
- 22 Scholarships
- 13,646 Academic Staff
- 428,485 Students
- 2,141,243 Students (female)
- Public Institution Type
Tribhuvan University Overview
Tribhuvan University Scholarships
Tribhuvan University Scholarships
Below you will find scholarships related to Tribhuvan University. Distinction can be made between scholarships provided by the University and those provided by independent providers.
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2027
Voice Talent Online Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
14 Aug 2026
ICM Innovation & Entrepreneurship Scholarships
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
28 Aug 2026
Women Scholarship for International Students
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The PhD Prep Fellowship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jul 2026
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
$1,500 Annual Students’ Presentation Crafting Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
11 Jan 2027
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
01 Nov 2026
Francesca Norris Memorial Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
01 Nov 2026
Financial Scholarships
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
BOC Sciences Chemistry Scholarship Program
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
International Conference Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
Creative BioMart Scholarship Program
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
01 Nov 2026
Type Rating Scholarships
Merit-based
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Tribhuvan University Rankings
Study Portals Meta Ranking
Top 18.4% Nepal
Top 50% Worldwide
Studyportals ranking look at the scores of the most used ranking systems and present you with one number of how well this University performs.
Best Global Universities Rankings
919
By U.S. News & World Report
Climbed 43 places compared to 2025
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
3 year trend Best Global Universities Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 1208 | 962 | 919 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
World University Rankings
1501
By Times Higher Education
The university hasn’t moved up or down in the rankings over the past year.
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
3 year trend World University Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 1201 | - | 1501 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
Library services
Tribhuvan University Central Library (TUCL), considered the biggest library in Nepal, was established in 1959 along with the university with the sole purpose of helping the university in attaining its objectives. At the time of its establishment, TUCL had a meager collection of only a few hundred books.
Sports facilities
TU has established Student Welfare and Sports Directorate to focus on students’ welfare and sports, and their cultural and social activities for physical and intellectual development. The Directorate is led by Executive Director.
Accreditation
The Tribhuvan University has been accredited as well as recognized by the Ministry of Education, Nepal.
Tribhuvan University Campus Locations
#1 Main Campus
Nepal Country
Kirtipur City
Tribhuvan University Student Reviews & Awards
3.6
Based on 100 reviews
- 5 Star 18 Reviews
- 4 Star 48 Reviews
- 3 Star 24 Reviews
- 2 Star 8 Reviews
- 1 Star 2 Reviews
Excellent Learning Experience with Knowledge
Studying BSc CSIT was a rewarding experience that provided me with a strong foundation in computer science and information technology. The curriculum covered important subjects such as programming, database management, networking, software engineering, web development, and system analysis. I especially enjoyed the practical assignments and project work, which helped me improve my problem-solving and technical skills. The faculty members were supportive and knowledgeable, and the program encouraged teamwork through group projects and presentations. My final-year project gave me valuable hands-on experience in software development and strengthened my confidence in applying theoretical concepts to real-world problems. One area that could be improved is updating the curriculum more frequently to include modern technologies such as cloud computing, artificial intelligence, DevOps, and cybersecurity. Increasing internship opportunities and stronger industry collaboration would also better prepare students for the job market. Overall, I had a positive experience studying BSc CSIT. It provided me with the knowledge and skills needed to pursue a career in software development and other IT-related fields.
Motivated , Research , leadership and discipline
I am a motivated person about the generation of ideas and presenting of my palm of creative works. I have collection much of experience about the financial statement management , ledgering, financing and presentation about the plan of my vision. Time to time I had to participate the hult prize of to show my talent to create a new innovation of business world. I gained experience about the soft skills and hard skills of both communication as will as leadership also to manage the study environment.
2/5
Studying at Tribhuvan University
Studying in Tribhuvan University is like riding a surfboard on a thick asphalt road. You think you're going to have fun, its going to be an experience but all you do is look stupid on the road because the journey is that embarrassing. Genuinely, I thought it would be a systematized and standardized learning for all but it seems even education is entangled in politics and completely up to the higher ups to decide what to teach and when to teach. Sometimes they mixed up the subject of the paper that was supposed to be given in the finals at some other college which unfortunately has affiliated to TU. At the end of the day, at least there's thousands of students to pick and choose friends from to suffer in misery together.
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