List of universities and colleges in Nepal


Formal higher learning in Nepal began with the establishment of Tri-Chandra College in 1918, the first college in the country. Until 1985, Tribhuvan University was the only university in the country. The second university to be founded was Mahendra Sanskrit University. The inception of this university was soon followed by Kathmandu University in 1990, and Purbanchal and Pokhara Universities in 1995 and 1996, respectively. Many schools and colleges are run privately but none of the universities in Nepal are private.
This list includes all notable universities and colleges/campuses in Nepal. Entries are organised by courses offered, and listed in alphabetical order. Some entries that provide multiple courses may be duplicated in each of the relevant categories.

Universities

There are eleven universities in Nepal. They are:

A-Level

A-Level is an Advanced Level GCE qualification, which is equivalent to a two-year intermediate level study in Nepal.
Notable colleges offering A-Level course in Nepal are: