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Bachelor of Technology in Environmental Engineering | KU

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Overview

Kathmandu University offers four years Bachelor of Technology in Environmental Engineering. This program is offered by the Department of Environmental Science and Engineering. This program provides knowledge of developing and applying environment-friendly technologies to mitigate environmental problems and engineering methods. It combines knowledge and skills of basic science, engineering, applied science, socio-economic, legal, soil science, and forest environment. It provides knowledge of key areas of faecal sludge management, hazardous waste engineering, watershed management, hydropower engineering, solid waste engineering, environmental research methods, water supply, wastewater and sanitary engineering and air and noise pollution control studies comprehensively.

Objectives

Upon completion of the  BTech Environmental Engineering program, graduates are expected to exhibit the following:

  • An understanding of the various effects of engineering technology and its solutions in a global context.
  • The capability to work efficiently as a leader or member of a technical team.
  • The capability to recognize, analyze, and resolve engineering technology-related issues.
  • The ability to adapt to changing technologies and continue learning.
  • The capability to select and apply skills, knowledge, modern tools, and techniques to engineering technology activities.
  • The ability to fulfill ethical and professional responsibilities.

Admission Requirements

Eligibility Criteria for admission:

  1. Applicants must have passed the intermediate level.
  2. Applicants must have secured a minimum of 50% marks and completed Higher Secondary Level Mathematics, Chemistry, and Physics.
  3. Applicants are required to take the entrance exam followed by a personal interview with a representative of the college administration.

Application Checklist:

When applying for admission to colleges affiliated with Kathmandu University (KU), applicants must submit the following documents:

  1. Verified copies of academic certificates.
  2. Verified copy of citizenship certificate or verified copy of passport.
  3. Character certificates from the institution last attended.
  4. Official documents showing the marks obtained in Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, or Biology.

Fee Structure

The average fee for a program in Bachelor of Technology in Environmental Engineering typically ranges from NPR 500,000 – NPR 700,000, though the exact cost may vary depending on the colleges.
The average fee for a program in Bachelor of Technology in Environmental Engineering typically ranges from NPR 500,000 – NPR 700,000, though the exact cost may vary depending on the colleges.

Career and Scope

Upon completion of a BTech Environmental Engineering from Kathmandu University (KU), students can pursue careers in both the private and public sectors. In the private sector, graduates can find employment opportunities in various industries such as food processing, mines, textile mills, refineries, water treatment, fertilizers plants, and distilleries. In the public sector, they can work in departments related to urban development, forestry, water resources, industries, and agriculture. Additionally, B. Tech Environmental Engineering degree holders can also work as journalists or teachers. They can find employment in both state and central population control boards. Some potential roles for degree holders include:

  • Natural Sciences Managers
  • Hydrologists
  • Environmental Scientists and Specialists
  • Environmental Engineering Technicians
  • Civil Engineers
  • Chemical Engineers