The National College for Higher Education was established in 1999 by a member of talented academicians. The main reason behind the development of the National College for Higher Education was to provide quality education to the students in a highly friendly environment.
The main aim of the college is to develop and mold the students towards the future as per the demand of the country. National College for Higher Education has been making an effort for academic as well as overall personality development. National College for Higher Education is affiliated to Kathmandu University (KU).
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Hello Everyone Namaste
I take immense pleasure and pride to share with you our joy unbound as National College reaches a very special milestone--25 years of establishment. As for me, personally, it is one of the most cherished moments of my life. For a quarter of a century, we have dedicated our lives in preparing groundwork for building human resources suitable for meeting the development and social challenges of Nepal. National College has been doing this through Bachelor in Development Studies (BDevS) since 1999, Bachelor in Development Finance (BDFin) since 2006 and Bachelor of Social Sciences (BoSS) since 2013.
Despite the doom and gloom that surrounds us at present, we at National College have relentlessly pursued our goal of excellence and innovation in academia. We are undoubtedly updating and upgrading ourselves to impart quality education today much in the same way we have been doing these past 25 years.
However, our dedication in body, mind and spirit would not have been enough if it wasn’t for the contribution of our partners, friends and well-wishers.
On this memorable day, I want to thank all the students, alumni, faculty, and staff for their effort to make this institution shine. It is the dedication of hardworking students, motivated faculty, and enthusiastic staff. I also like to thank the present and past Vice Chancellors of Kathmandu University and Deans of School of Arts for their continuous support and guidance. I also like to express my gratitude to our Advisors for their advice which has helped the institution to move forward. At this particular moment I would like to express my sincere thanks to all the Partner Organizations, Research Grant’s providers, Guest Speakers, Research Project Supervisors, Internship providing Institutions, Mentors, Subject committee members, other key Academicians, and professionals for their very valuable support.
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Why National College ?
The College was established to deliver quality education in a highly compatible academic environment. The main objective of National College for Higher Education is to prepare and guide the students for flourishing the manpower as per the demand of the country. Since its initiation the college has been making an effort for an academic excellence towards the overall personality development. National College for Higher Education generated Center for Development Studies (CEDS) in the year 1999 to meet the growing needs for capable professionals.
The National College has created a history by generating a concept and implementing suitable academic programs in the field of education. All the courses provided by the college is affiliated to Kathmandu University (KU).
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Unique Courses in South Asia
National College established in 1996 is a pioneer institution in South Asia offering under-graduate studies in the development field.
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Kathmandu University Affiliation
We have been associated with Kathmandu University, one of the best universities for higher learning in Nepal since 1996. We are the only college offering courses on development studies, development finance and social sciences affiliated to Kathmandu University
The Kathmandu University Vice Chancellor’s Award (Gold Medal) is given to the bachelor level student who has the highest score among all the Bachelor degree’s programmes from all faculties of KU
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Centre for Development Studies
UNESCO Madanjeet Singh Center for Development Studies and Regional Cooperation Centre for Development Studies
Total enrolled International Students - 12 Current enrollment of International Students - 3
Programs at National College
Bachelor of Social Sciences
Bachelor of Social Sciences (BOSS) is a different program which is designed to point out the complete study of social sciences. The course is affiliated to Kathmandu University (KU). Like all, the program provided by the College it also runs for 4 years. The course focuses on the dynamics of the society and the social change incorporating the subjects like Sociology, Anthropology, Psychology, Philosophy, Political Science and Governance. The program shows the modern gesture of Nepalese Society. The aim of this course is to create social researchers, policy analyst and social entrepreneurs.
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Bachelor in Development Studies
The Bachelor in Development Studies (BDeVS) is an internationally recognized and requirement driven program which has been offered by the National College. This course is affiliated to Kathmandu University (KU). The course focuses on Sustainable Development and Practices. The courses contain of two or more academic fields. The interdisciplinary subject consists the study of Economics, Sociology, Environment, Development Management and Research. The course is based on semester system. The course run for four years.The main target of this program is to generate sustainable development practitioners, entrepreneurs and researchers.The course addresses the development issues of developing countries like Nepal with the regional perspectives of South Asia.
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Bachelor in Development Finance
The Bachelor in Development Finance (BDFin) is in a high demand and the program is offered by the National College under the supervision of Kathmandu University (KU). This course is internationally recognized. The college is designed on the basis of sustainable Finance and Economic Development. This program covers high degree of elasticity which cover various range of courses from Concepts of Theories of Development, Economics, Financial Management and Investment as well as Entrepreneurship. The program is based on semester system and covers 4 years.The objective of this course is to create Financial Analysts, Development Entrepreneurs and Researchers.
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Scholarships at National College
National College provides scholarship schemes under various categories
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SAF Madanjeet Singh Scholarship: Under this scholarship, 8 students from SAARC countries are fully funded to study undergraduate courses at National College
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Semester-Topper Scholarship: 50% semester fee waived for students scoring 4 GPA in each semester for each program, and 35% semester fee waived for one student from each program with highest Grade Point Average (GPA).
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Needy and Diligent scholarship: Every year 10% of total students are provided under which 33% semester fee is waived for students.
Additional Information
Research, Project Work and Grants
In the past four academic sessions (2018 to 2021) 74 research grants Field Studies and financial assistance have been provided to students undertaking independent research activities on the basis of outstanding research proposals. Some of the grants and financial assistance are Himalayan Shamsher JB Rana Research Grant, Madhav Prasad Ghimire Memorial Research Grant, CWIN Nepal Financial Assistance, Dana International Fukuoka Research Grant, among others. Samriddhi Journal of Development Studies is a research journal where several research articles on disciplines concerning development studies, development finance and social sciences are published by National College. It is in its ninth issue at the moment.
Field Studies
Students of National College visit various organizations, cultural heritage and historical sites all over Nepal for first hand practical learning experience. Because of the pandemic induced movement restrictions, the outdoor based field activities have been limited to one day field visits only.
International Students Exchange Program
Nepal Japan Students Exchange Nepal Japan Students Exchange Program, a joint initiative between National College, Waseda University and University of Sacred Heart, Tokyo, Japan has been in practice since 2006. From the year 2017, Sophia University, Tokyo too has become a partner in this program. The program conducts spring and summer projects in Nepal and Japan in March and August respectively
Cross Cultural Learning Environment
Through Confucius Institute in Kathmandu University (CIKU), 17 National College students so far got the opportunity to visit China for education, learning and cultural exchange. Also Paul Smith’s College collaborated with National College in 2019 to undertake research in tourism and environment. Reframe: NC itself is a cross-cultural learning centre for SAF and other foreign students.
Global Internship & Opportunities
Students of National College have been provided with internship opportunities to organizations in Bangladesh, India, Thailand, and Philippines.
International Students at NC
National College has been opted by a number of foreign students from all over the globe. From Germany, Switzerland, and Finland to Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Sri Lanka, and Australia we have had 21 students (5 - Under semester abroad program) who have studied or are studying with us. This along with regular visiting faculties and guests from China, Canada, Bangladesh, Japan, India, and other countries help make NC a place for cross cultural knowledge exchange resulting in an apt learning environment.
Next-Gen Youth: National College Fellowship
National College intends to nurture the new generation through guidance and motivation to become more responsible towards society, culture, and environment they live in resulting in the formation of the NextGen Youth Fellowship (NGY). NGY is a fellowship program for the higher secondary youths conducted by National College in association with SAF Nepal, Youth Network for Social & Environmental Development (YONSED), Environmental Camps for Conservation Awareness (ECCA), and YUWA. This fellowship was started in 2014/15, and already there are 199 fellows from its seven batches.
Admission Procedures
Entry Requirements:
Applicants must have plus2 or equivalent degree in any discipline with at least D in all subjects. Candidates waiting to improve grades in their non graded subjects (2 subjects ) can also apply and take provisional admission. However, they need to submit their make up grades during the Kathmandu University registration process. Failing to do so will result in cancellation of provisional admissions.
Entrance Examination
Students are required to give KUSAAT (Kathmandu University School of Arts’ Admission Test), the details of which are as follows:
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KUSAAT is an entrance exam (Physical or Online) conducted by KUSOA (Kathmandu University School of Arts) in cooperation with affiliated colleges and programs.
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KUSAAT consists of 4 sections, GK, Math, English and Nepali followed by an interview (Physical or Online).
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After successfully passing KUSAAT, students will be eligible to get admissions into Bachelor in Development Studies (BDevS), Bachelor in Development Finance (BDFin) and Bachelor of Social Sciences (BoSS) in National College, Dhumbarahi.
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