Kathmandu University Invites Applications for University Affiliation
In an effort to expand student access to quality higher education, Kathmandu University has announced that it is granting affiliation to private colleges for specific academic programs. The Office of the Registrar at Kathmandu University has issued a notice for Letters of Intent from interested institutions, inviting them to apply for affiliation in the subjects of Environmental Studies, Social Work, B.Tech in AI and IT, Health Informatics, Information Technology, and Hospitality Management.
For private colleges seeking affiliation with Kathmandu University, certain criteria must be met. These criteria include academic quality, infrastructure, faculty qualifications, and adherence to KU curriculum standards. Colleges must submit documents such as their institutional profile and legal registration papers, detailed program proposals including curriculum and faculty lists, infrastructure and facilities documentation, evidence of financial stability and governance structure, operation permit, academic profile, financial information, infrastructure details, legal registration documents, and information on academic and administrative staff.
The application deadlines for affiliation usually depend on the academic calendar and are set by KU's academic or examination office. This year, the deadline for interested colleges to submit all required documents is Ashad 10. It's important to note that the deadlines can vary each year or by program.
Medical colleges outside the Bagmati Province must be recognized by Kathmandu University to be eligible for affiliation. Colleges within Bagmati Province and all other provinces are eligible to apply for affiliation. Affiliation will be granted for selected programs within the Schools of Arts, Education, Engineering, Management, and Medical Sciences.
Interested colleges are encouraged to consult Kathmandu University’s official affiliation office or website for precise and up-to-date details on eligibility, required documents, and deadlines. It's crucial to verify information directly from the University's official sources as no direct information was found in the current search results.
The purpose of the affiliation is to provide students with more opportunities to access quality higher education under various schools at Kathmandu University. A deposit of NPR 50,000 is required to apply for affiliation. The affiliation process is a significant step towards strengthening the educational landscape in Nepal and providing students with a broader range of educational choices.
- Kathmandu University, in an expansion of quality higher education access, has issued a notice for Letters of Intent, inviting private schools to apply for affiliation in subjects like Environmental Studies, Social Work, B.Tech in AI and IT, Health Informatics, Information Technology, and Hospitality Management.
- The Office of the Registrar at Kathmandu University stipulates certain criteria for affiliation, including academic quality, infrastructure, faculty qualifications, and adherence to KU curriculum standards.
- Medical colleges based outside the Bagmati Province must be recognized by Kathmandu University to be eligible for affiliation, while those within Bagmati Province and other provinces are welcome to apply.
- Affiliation will be granted for selected programs within the Schools of Arts, Education, Engineering, Management, and Medical Sciences at Kathmandu University.
- A deposit of NPR 50,000 is necessary to initiate the affiliation process, which is a crucial step towards enhancing the educational landscape in Nepal and offering students a wider array of educational choices.
