Pokhara University


Pokhara University was established in 1997 as Nepal's fifth university. Its central office is in Pokhara Lekhnath municipality, Kaski district, Western Development Region. Along with Purbanchal University, PU was formed as part of the government's policy for improved access to higher education. The prime minister is the university chancellor and the minister for education is the pro-chancellor. The vice chancellor is the principal administrator of the university.

Location

Pokhara University is in Khudi-Dhungepatan, Pokhara Lekhnath Municipality of Kaski district, 13 km east of Pokhara city, i.e., 8 km from Bijaypur bridge. It has built an academic complex in the serene and scenic location of Seven Lake City, Lekhnath, in the lap of the Himalayan range and peaks such as Mt. Machhapuchre, Mt. Dhawlagiri and Mt. Annapurna. In addition, Begnas Lake and Rupa Lake are within walking distance of its academic complex and central office.
School of Engineering, School of Health & Allied Sciences, The School of Business and The School of Development and Social Engineering are on the bank of the river named Khudi.

Activities

Pokhara University started its academic activities guided by the Pokhara University Act of 1997 in order to achieve its objectives, a semester system based curriculum and evaluation were set up.
The university uses a semester system. All bachelor's degrees are of four years and master's degrees are of two years. Phil degree is of one and half years. All degrees are in English-medium education system.
There are Four faculties:
Pokhara University has signed memoranda of understanding with national and international institutions:
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Pokhara University provides scholarships to 10 percent of approved quota of students in affiliated Colleges and 20 percent in constituent schools. The graduates from government and non-government schools or colleges are eligible to apply for scholarships and financial supports. Till 2017 Students who Passed SLC from Government schools were Only eligible for Scholarship. The PU Scholarship Selection Examination decides to award scholarships based on applicant's credentials, economic background, examination followed by interview.