History of KU
When established in November 1991 as a non-profit, autonomous, public university by an ActKU became first privately managed public institution of higher learning in Nepal. The predecessor of the university was the Kathmandu Valley Campus founded in 1985. The campus started as a private campus affiliated to Tribhuvan University and offered courses in science at intermediate level (I.Sc).
Kathmandu University started its academic program in 1992 with Intermediate in Science program. In 1994, the university launched Bachelor programs in Pharmacy, Biology and Engineering (electrical and electronics, computer and mechanical). Later, Environmental Sciences was included in its academic program. M.Phil and PhD programs were started in 1997.
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