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Tribhuvan University Kirtipur, Kathmandu, Nepal July 17, 2013 Message from the Vice-Chancellor It gives me immense pleasure that TU Today is coming up with the updated information on Tribhuvan University (TU) in its 54th year of establishment. On this occasion, I would like to thank the Information Section, TU, and all those involved in the publica- tion of TU Today. Furthermore, I take this opportunity to express my gratitude to the teaching faculty whose relentless work, dedication and honest contribution has helped the university open up innovative academic programmes, maintain the quality of education, and enhance teaching and research. I also thank the administrative staff for effi ciently bearing the management responsibility. Nonetheless, I urge the faculty and the staff for their additional devotion, commitment and effi ciency to retain TU as one of the quality higher education institutions in the country. It is an objective reality among us that TU has been the fi rst choice of a large number of students and guardians for higher education. I sincerely thank for their trust on TU for higher education and express my unwavering determination and commitment to serve them the best by providing excellent academic opportunity. I would like to urge the students to help the university maintain its academic ethos by managing politics, maximiz- ing learning activities, and respecting the ideals of university without condition. Despite its commitment to enhance and impart quality education, TU faces many challenges in governance and resource management for providing basic infrastructure and educational facilities required for quality education environment. In spite of limited infrastructures and educational facilities, it has been producing effi cient and competent graduates. The graduates of science and technology, such as engineering, medicine and science, are comparatively more reputed in terms of quality at international level. Tribhuvan University updates, upgrades and enhances the academic programs on a regular basis. I would like to take further opportunity to thank the government for taking a decision to promote TU as a Central University focusing on research. How- ever, the rumor regarding the deterioration of the quality of education and research at TU has drawn our attention. We are aware that TU has to contribute, through its research and innovation, to the industrial, economic, socio-cultural development of the country. To work towards fulfi lling this national accountability, the university and its research centers are preparing a fi ve- year strategic plan for strengthening their capacity. Planned action is underway to develop University Campus at Kirtipur as a center of excellence by developing a cluster of humanities and social sciences, law, management, science and technology, and education. The university has started some semester courses as a pilot programme in different faculties and institutes with an objective of enhancing quality by converting all programmes gradually in semester system. The need of examination reforma- tion has been felt, and for now regional centers are going to be established and empowered. The university is thinking of using open and distance learning mode of education to expand access of higher education to a large number of people, particularly those who are employed and those who cannot attend the classes regularly. Thus, I humbly request the entire faculty, staff and the students to extend their cooperation and show fi rm commitment to make this university a center of higher education of high merit and order. Once again, I would like to extend best wishes to all the faculty, staff and students for their commitment, hard work and dedica- tion on which the quality of university education depends, and the reputation of the university rests. Finally, I make an appeal to all concerned to help develop TU into a shrine of learning and a place honored for its education and research. HiraHi BBahadurh d Maharjan,M Ph.D. Professor and Vice Chancellor TU TODAY 1 Contents Message from the Vice-Chancellor Page No. Introduction 3 Academic Programmes 4 Institute of Science and Technology (IoST) 5 Institute of Engineering (IoE) 6 Institute of Medicine (IoM) 12 Institute of Forestry (IoF) 14 Institute of Agriculture and Animal Science (IAAS) 15 Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences (FoHSS) 17 Faculty of Management (FoM) 18 Faculty of Law (FoL) 21 Faculty of Education (FoE) 22 Centre for Economic Development and Administration (CEDA) 23 Centre for Nepal and Asian Studies (CNAS) 25 Research Centre for Applied Science and Technology (RECAST) 27 Research Centre for Educational Innovation and Development (CERID) 29 TU Service Commission 30 Natural History Museum 31 Planning Division 33 Curriculum Development Centre (CDC) 35 Offi ce of TU Academic Council 35 Centre for International Relations (CIR) 36 Appellate Commission 36 Research Division 37 Offi ce of the Monitoring Committee 37 TU Central Library (TUCL) 38 The University Campus 40 Student Welfare and Sports Directorate 41 Information Section 41 offi ce of the Chief Legal Adviser 41 Personnel Administration Division 42 Coordination Division 43 Financial Administration Division 43 General Administration Division 43 Offi ce of the Controller of Examinations 44 Admissions 44 Inspection Division 45 Offi ce of TU Council and Executive Council 45 Loan Section 45 TU Press 45 Degrees at Tribhuvan University 46 Medals, Awards and Scholarships 49 Central Departments of Tribhuvan University 50 Constituent Campuses of TU 51 Universities and Institutions having bilateral agreement with Tribhuvan University 56 Foreign Researchers affi liated to Tribhuvan University 61 Foreign Students Studying at TU 66 TU Organization Chart 67 TU Location Map 68 2 TU TODAY Introduction Tribhuvan University (TU) is the fi rst national institution of higher Councils of TU education in Nepal. It was established in 1959 A.D. The Central Administrative Offi ce and the Central Campus of the university There are fi ve councils constituted as major decision-making are located on the north eastern facade of Kirtipur, an ancient and bodies of the university. small town located fi ve kilometers away from Kathmandu city centre. There are thirty eight central departments and four research University Council centres in TU and out of them 31 departments and 3 research It is the supreme decision-making body on policies, budget, and centres are located at Kirtipur. The university at Kirtipur is spread rules and regulations for running the university. It consists of 52 over an area of 154.77 hectares (3042-5-2 ropanis). members. After the second democratic movement of 2006, the Prime Executive Council Minister of Nepal is the ceremonial chief, the Chancellor of the Executing the decisions of the university council, making University, while the Minister of Education is the Pro-Chancellor. decisions on grants, giving affi liation to private campuses, and The Vice Chancellor is the Chief Executive of the university. appointing the university offi cials are its major functions. It He is assisted by the Rector in academic programmes and the consists of seven members. Registrar in fi nancial management and general administration. Academic Council Tribhuvan University is a non-profi t making autonomous The academic council makes decisions on educational policies institution funded by the Government of Nepal. On January 8, and practices regarding curricula, teaching, examinations and 2013, the government of Nepal has principally agreed to declare research and comprises of fi fty members. Tribhuvan University as the Central University. Research Coordination Council It formulates policies on TU research activities, approves Main objectives of TU guidelines for researchers and coordinates the functions of The university was established with the following objectives university level research organizations. The Research Division To produce skilled manpower essential for the overall is the secretariat of the council which publishes TU Journal, development of Nepal; Research Bulletin and Statistical Bulletin. Besides, it monitors To provide quality higher education; mini-researches for teachers. It consists of 27 members. To carry out research in multiple sectors; To preserve and develop the culture and tradition of the Planning Council nation; and The planning council performs an advisory role of preparing To enhance, disseminate and expand the knowledge and short and long-term plans, developing annual programmes and research of Arts, Science, technology and other vocational evaluating implementation programmes. It consists of twenty- fi elds with the changing times. nine members. TU administrative (Central Offi ce) building, Kirtipur, Kathmandu. TUTU TTODAYODODAAYY 3 TU council meeting Academic Programmes TU marked its golden jubilee in the year 2009 organizing various for the university to accommodate all the students in the programmes. In the 54th year of its establishment, the university constituent campuses. This situation led to the establishment family remains committed and dedicated to making it a source of colleges in the private sector. From 1979 –80, TU started and centre of quality education to set up a culture of learning providing affi liation to private colleges to conduct various in the country and to promote the notion of national and global programmes at different levels. 931 private colleges spread all over the country have so far received affi liations