Kathmandu University is a non-profit and non-governmental educational institute established in 1911 AD. It is located in dhulikhel which is about 30 km east to Kathmandu. KU functions through six schools. Kathmandu University provides courses in engineering, science, management, arts and medical sciences. Kathmandu University is a self-governing institution of higher learning devoted to keep high values of academic excellence.
Kathmandu University is operated and managed by the Senate, Executive Council, Academic Council and the Deans of the University. The Administration of the University is in charge of the making of policies and programs of the University.
Senate
The senate is the main body of the Administration. It makes decision on affiliations that the university provides to educational institutions. The senate approves the programs and degrees the University offers. The senate is involved in budget allocation for various academic purposes.
Executive Council
The Executive Council consists of Vice Chancellor, Registrar, and other members. The executive council executes the decisions made by the senate. It is commanded by the Government of Nepal. The Government of Nepal is involved in the decision related to annuals programs, budgeting.
Academic council
The Academic Council is the educational authority of the university. It consists of 15 members. The Vice Chancellor is the lead of the University. It sets up the standard of learning and teaching, curricula, excellence of teaching materials, types of examinations, methods of evaluations, size of the classes and admission necessities.