page_title: Kathmandu University
section_title: Organization and administration
hierarchical_section_title: Kathmandu University / Campus / Organization and administration
caption_attribution_description: English: Student Gathering for Acoustic Evening on the Occasion of World Environment Day 2017 in Kathmandu University
context_page_description: Kathmandu University is the only one of the fully government funded university in Nepal. It is the third oldest university in Nepal, located in Dhulikhel of Kavrepalanchok District, about 30 km east of Kathmandu. It was established in 1991 with the motto "Quality Education for Leadership." KU operates through its seven schools, and campuses in Dhulikhel, Lalitpur and Bhaktapur. The university offers undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate courses in a variety of fields.
context_section_description: Kathmandu University provides education through seven schools:
  School of Arts
  School of Education
  School of Engineering
  School of Law
  School of Management
  School of Medical Sciences
  School of Science
  The School of Medical Sciences (KUSMS) and the School of Engineering have the most students. The School of Medical Science was formerly known as KUMS, but in 2006 its name was changed to KUSMS, with the view that the school not only trains medical graduates and postgraduates but also runs paramedical disciplines. The School of Science and School of Engineering are present in the university premises, unlike other schools which have affiliated colleges around the nation. School of Engineering currently runs undergraduate and graduate level courses mostly in Electrical and Electronics, Mechanical, Computer, Civil and Geomatics Engineering. It has also recently launched Chemical Engineering and Bachelor of Architecture. The School of Science is currently conducting classes in B.Sc Human Biology, Environmental Science and Engineering, Bio Technology and Applied Physics. Chemical Engineering, BSc nursing In Midwifery, and Bachelors in Physiotherapy is the recent addition to the list of the subject being offered by KU to students in Nepal for the first time ever.
caption: Student Gathering for Acoustic Evening on the Occasion of World Environment Day 2017 in Kathmandu University
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