Tribhuvan University

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Tribhuvan University, established in 1959, is Nepal's oldest and largest public university, serving as the backbone of higher education in the country. It is best known for its comprehensive range of disciplines, with particularly strong faculties in Humanities and Social Sciences, Management, and Education, alongside growing programs in Engineering and Medicine. For international students, TU offers various programs, with English often used as the medium of instruction, especially at the postgraduate level and in technical fields. While a dedicated International Relations Office assists with admissions and general inquiries, international students should be prepared for an immersive experience primarily within a local academic environment. Its most distinctive characteristic is its extensive network of constituent and affiliated colleges, making it the largest university system in Nepal.

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Tribhuvan University (TU; Nepali: त्रिभुवन विश्वविद्यालय) is a public university located in Kirtipur, Kathmandu, Nepal. Established in 1959, TU is the oldest and the largest university in Nepal. It offers 1,000 undergraduate and 500 postgraduate programs across a wide range of disciplines. Additionally, the institution has 5 Institutes, 4 Faculties, 40 Central Departments. 64 constituent campuses 1,053 affiliated colleges and 4 Research Centers across the country.

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