Pokhara University - Courses, Eligibility, Colleges, Scholarship

Akancha Chhetri
Content Writer | Updated: November 24, 2023 03:36 NST
Pokhara University (PU) is the fifth university in Nepal established in 1997 AD. Pokhara University's administrative office locates in the Pokhara Lekhnath Municipality, Kaski district. The Prime Minister is the chancellor of the university.
Pokhara University established with the vision of "to be a pioneer in the advancement of education through quality education, well-being, and community service".
Pokhara University operates four faculties which include different programs. Each course is based on the semester framework. All Bachelor and Master degrees are conveyed over eight and four semesters respectively.
Pokhara University Highlights
The important highlights around Pokhara University (KU) are mentioned in the below:
- Year of Establishment - 1997
- Also, Known as - PU, Pokhara University
- Location - Pokhara Lekhnath Municipality, Kaski district
- Chancellor - Prime Minister of Nepal
- University type - Private
- Official Website - https://pu.edu.np
Read Also: PU BBA Syllabus
Pokhara University Rankings
According to the Webometrics, Pokhara University (PU) is the third-ranked university in Nepal and 9592nd ranked in World University Rankings.
Grading System in Pokhara University
Pokhara University follows the following grading system in Bachelor Level
Grade Point Remarks
A 4.0 Excellent
A- 3.7
B + 3.3 Good
B 3.0
B- 2.7
C+ 2.3 Fair
C 2.0
C- 1.7
D+ 1.3 Satisfactory
D 1.0
F 0.0 Fail
Pokhara University Courses
Pokhara University operates different programs through the four faculties.
- Faculty of Management Studies
- Doctor of Philosophy in Management
- Master of Business Administration
- Master of Business Administration (Finance)
- Master of Business Administration (Global Business)
- Master of Health Care Management
- Master of Business Administration (Executive)
- Master of Computer Information System
- Bachelor of Business Administration
- Bachelor of Business Administration – Banking and Insurance
- Bachelor of Business Administration - Travel and Tourism
- Bachelor of Computer Information System
- Bachelor of Hotel Management
- Bachelor in Health Care Management
- Post Graduate Diploma in Health Care Management
- Faculty of Sciences and Technology
- Master of Science in Interdisciplinary Water Resource Management (M.Sc. IWRM)
- Master of Science in Computer Science (M.Sc. Computer)
- Master of Science in Information Systems Engineering
- Master of Science in Environmental Management
- Master of Science in Natural Resources Management
- Master of Science in Construction Management
- Master of Science in Transportation Engineering & Management
- Master of Science in Computer Engineering
- Master of Science in Structural Engineering
- Master of Science in Electrical Engineering in Power System
- Master of Science in Hydropower Engineering
- MSc in Public Health & Disaster Engineering
- Bachelor of Engineering in Information Technology
- Bachelor of Architecture
- Bachelor of Civil Engineering
- Bachelor of Software Engineering
- Bachelor of Computer Engineering
- Bachelor of Electronics and Communication Engineering
- Bachelor of Civil & Rural Engineering
- Bachelor of Civil Engineering for Diploma Holders
- Bachelor of Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Bachelor of Science in Environmental Management
- Bachelor of Computer Application
- Faculty of Health Sciences
- Master of Pharmaceutical Sciences in Natural Product Chemistry
- Master of Pharmaceutical Sciences in Clinical Pharmacy
- Master of Public Health in Health Promotion Education
- Master of Public Health in Health Service Management
- M.Sc. In Medical Microbiology
- M.Sc. In Medical Biochemistry
- Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Science
- Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Technology
- Bachelor of Public Health
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry
- Bachelor of Science in Medical Microbiology
- Bachelor of Science in Medical Biochemistry
- Bachelor of Physiotherapy
- Bachelor of Optometry
- Bachelor of Nursing in Science (Oncology)
- Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
- Doctor of Philosophy in Humanities
- Master of Philosophy in English (MPhil English)
- Master of Arts in English (MA English)
- Master in Population, Gender, and Development (MPGD)
- Master of Development Studies (MDEVS)
- Bachelor of Development Studies (BDEVS)
- Bachelor of English and Communication Studies
Eligibility Criteria
The basic eligibility requirements for registration in the courses offered by Pokhara University are mentioned below:
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Undergraduate (Bachelor Level)
- Intermediate graduate from a recognized board with a minimum 2.0 CGPA.
- Postgraduate (Master Level)
- Bachelor’s degree with a minimum 2.5 CGPA in relevant discipline.
- Ph.D.
- Master’s degree in relevant discipline with 55% marks.
Scholarship
The scholarships and financial supports are only given to those students who graduate from government and non-government schools or colleges.
Affiliated Colleges of Pokhara University
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Nepal Engineering College, Bhaktapur, Nepal
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School of Environmental Science and Management, Kathmandu, Nepal
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Brihaspati College, Goligadh-9, Rupandehi, Nepal
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Tilottama Campus, Yogikuti, Rupandehi, Nepal
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Gandaki College of Engineering and Science, Kaski, Nepal
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Institute of Advance Communication, Education and Research Center, Kathmandu, Nepal
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Nepal Tourism and Hotel Management College, Kaski, Nepal
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Pokhara Engineering College, Kaski, Nepal
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Ace Institute of Management, Kathmandu, Nepal
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Apex College, Kathmandu, Nepal
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V.S. Niketan College, Kathmandu, Nepal
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Universal Engineering & Science College, Lalitpur, Nepal
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National Open College, Lalitpur, Nepal
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LA Grande International College, Kaski, Nepal
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Crimson College of Technology, Rupandehi, Nepal
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Oxford College of Engineering and Management, Nawalparasi, Nepal
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Lumbini Engineering College, Rupandehi, Nepal
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National Academy of Science and Technology, Kailali, Nepal
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Nepal College of Information Technology, Lalitpur, Nepal
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Nobel College, Kathmandu, Nepal
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Cosmos College of Management and Technology, Lalitpur, Nepal
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Everest Engineering and Management College, Kathmandu, Nepal
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Pokhara College of Management, Kaski, Nepal
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Brixton College, Kanchanpur, Nepal
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Excel Business College, Kathmandu, Nepal
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Atlantic International College, Kathmandu, Nepal
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Axis College, Rupandehi, Nepal
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Liberty College, Kathmandu, Nepal
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Siddhartha International College, Rupandehi, Nepal
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Camad College, Kathmandu, Nepal
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Uniglobe College, Kathmandu, Nepal
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Citizen College, Lalitpur, Nepal
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SAIM College, Lalitpur, Nepal
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Kshitiz International College, Rupandehi, Nepal
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Quest International College, Lalitpur, Nepal
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Alpine Management College, Banke, Nepal
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Platinum Management College, Kathmandu, Nepal
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Amity College, Kanchanpur, Nepal
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Victoria International College, Dang, Nepal
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Rapti Engineering College, Dang, Nepal
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Nepal Western Management and Engineering College, Kailali, Nepal
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Ritz Hospitality Management College, Lalitpur, Nepal
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Shahid Ramnath Dahal Smriti College, Kathmandu, Nepal
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Boston International College, Chitwan, Nepal
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CIST College, Kathmandu, Nepal
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Butwal Model College, Rupandehi, Nepal
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Apollo International College, Kathmandu, Nepal
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United Technical College, Chitwan, Nepal
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Modern Technical College, Lalitpur, Nepal
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Rajdhani Model College, Kathmandu, Nepal
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Atharva Business College, Kathmandu, Nepal
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Subhashree Academic International College, Kathmandu, Nepal
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Medhavi College, Kathmandu, Nepal
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Valley State College, Chitwan, Nepal
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Imperial Business College, Kathmandu, Nepal
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Central College of Business Management, Kathmandu, Nepal
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Malpi International College, Kathmandu, Nepal
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College of Engineering & Management, Banke, Nepal