Universities in Nepal
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Latest ranking updates related to universities in Nepal
  • 06 Mar, 2024: Publication of Scimago Institutions Rankings. Kathmandu University with highest ranking among universities in Nepal ranked #2488.
  • 19 Dec, 2023: Urap published most recent results of URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance. Includes 2 universities from Nepal.
  • 05 Dec, 2023: Latest QS World University Rankings: Sustainability from British Quacquarelli Symonds, UK. Tribhuvan University in position #1051.
  • 08 Nov, 2023: QS University Rankings: Asia updated with Tribhuvan University ranked highest among 2 listed universities in Nepal.

Rankings of universities in Nepal 2024

  • #1 
  • #1201 
THE World University Rankings
[Published 27 September, 2023]
  • #2 
  • #2589 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
  • #1 
  • #1208 
US News: Best Global Universities
[Published 24 October, 2022]
Show 7 more rankings of Tribhuvan University and subject specific rankings for 3 subjects

  • #1 
  • #2488 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
  • #2 
  • #551 
QS University Rankings: Asia
[Published 08 November, 2023]
  • #2 
  • #2977 
URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance
[Published 19 December, 2023]
Show 1 more rankings of Kathmandu University

#3
Nepal

Purbanchal University


Highest subject rankings of universities in Nepal

Social Sciences THE World University Rankings by Subject
#601 
Tribhuvan University
Agriculture URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
#819 
Tribhuvan University
Engineering THE World University Rankings by Subject
#1001 
Tribhuvan University

Nepal Key Facts for International Students

2 out of 3 Universities in Nepal Ranked in at least one ranking

10 Different Rankings list Universities in Nepal (8 institution and 2 subject rankings)

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FAQ

Tribhuvan University ranks #1 in Nepal in our meta ranking composed of 112 university rankings.

Among all universities in Nepal Tribhuvan University is listed in the largest number of rankings. See all 13 rankings where Tribhuvan University is listed.

Tribhuvan University is ranked best in Nepal for Social Studies & Humanities (Social Sciences). See all rankings for the Tribhuvan University.

Tribhuvan University is ranked best in Nepal for Agriculture (Agriculture). See all rankings for the Tribhuvan University.

Tribhuvan University is ranked best in Nepal for Engineering (Engineering). See all rankings for the Tribhuvan University.

Ranking publishers

British Quacquarelli Symonds, UK

Criteria used in ranking -QS University Rankings: Asia:

Academic reputation 30% Employer reputation 20% Faculty/student ratio 10% International research network 10% Citations per paper 10%

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CWUR Center for World University Rankings

Criteria used in ranking -CWUR Center for World University Rankings:

Research Performance: 40%

  • Research Output: 10%
  • High-Quality Publications: 10%
  • Influence: 10%
  • Citations: 10%

Quality of Education: 25%

Alumni Employment: 25%

Quality of Faculty: 10%

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Scimago Institutions

Criteria used in ranking -Scimago Institutions Rankings:

Research 50% Innovation 30%
Societal 20%

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THE Times Higher Education, UK

Criteria used in ranking -THE World University Rankings:

30% Teaching (the Learning Environment)

  • Reputation survey: 15%
  • Staff-to-student ratio: 4.5%
  • Doctorate-to-bachelor’s ratio: 2.25%
  • Doctorates-awarded-to-academic-staff ratio: 6%
  • Institutional income: 2.25%

30% Research (Volume, Income and Reputation)

  • Reputation survey: 18%
  • Research income: 6%
  • Research productivity: 6%

30% Citations (Research Influence)

7.5% International Outlook (Staff, Students and Research)

  • Proportion of international students: 2.5%
  • Proportion of international staff: 2.5%
  • International collaboration: 2.5%

2.5% Industry Income (Knowledge Transfer)"

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Criteria used in ranking -THE Asia University Ranking:

Research (volume, income and reputation) 30% Citations 30% Teaching 25% International outlook (staff, students, research) 7.5% Industry income (knowledge transfer) 7.5%

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Urap

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Us News

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Webometrics

Criteria used in ranking -Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities:

Visibility 50% Excellence 35% Transparency 10% Presence 5%

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