

Kathmandu University Rankings 2026
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- Kathmandu University Ranking
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- Kathmandu University THE (Times Higher Education) Ranking 2025
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Kathmandu University is one of the top-ranked and most sought-after universities among international students. With prime focus on offering high-quality education to a diverse student community, Kathmandu University holds global and national ranks provided by some of the top ranking bodies globally.
As per Shiksha Popularity Ranking 2025, the university is ranked globally at #725 and #2, among universities in Nepal. Shiksha Popularity Ranking is a unique ranking system that collects different rankings the university holds from leading publishers globally and aggregates it to allows Indian students to evaluate a university and make a guided decision. According to THE (Times Higher Education) 2025, Kathmandu University has been globally ranked at #1501 in 2025. Below are the rankings of Kathmandu University by different leading ranking bodies-
| Ranking Body | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE | Not Ranked | Not Ranked | 1501 | Not Ranked |
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World rank by different ranking providers
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#788THE Ranking
#1501Kathmandu UniversityKathmandu University Course Ranking
Now, let us look at Kathmandu University course rankings. Some of its courses in the field of Medicine & Health Sciences are ranked in 2025 by top ranking bodies such as Shiksha Popularity World Ranking and THE, exemplifying Kathmandu University and its strengths.
The university ranking for Medicine & Health Sciences courses stands at #523 in 2025 as per Shiksha Popularity Ranking. These courses are also ranked at #801 by THE.
According to Shiksha Popularity Rankings 2025, here’s a quick look at how some of the most popular courses rank:| Course Category | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medicine & Health Sciences | Not Ranked | Not Ranked | #523 |
Kathmandu UniversityTHE (Times Higher Education) Ranking 2025
| Ranked by | 2025 |
|---|---|
| University | 1501 |
| Clinical and Health | 801 |
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Answered 6 months ago
Kathmandu University is well-known for its commitment to quality education and innovation. It stands out for strong programs in engineering, medicine, science, and management, and is respected for nurturing research and contributing to Nepal's development.
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Contributor-Level 8
Answered 6 months ago
Yes, some MS programs at Kathmandu University accept students without work experience, but others (like Biotechnology or Physics) require research and publications. Check specific programme requirements.
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Answered 6 months ago
Studying at Kathmandu University costs approximately INR 2.8–6.5 Lacs for most UG/PG programs. MBBS costs around INR 41.7 lakhs. Living expenses add INR 13,000/month.
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Answered a year ago
It is difficult to compare IIM Ahmedabad and Kathmandu University while comparing MBA programs. An esteemed and well-respected university in India, IIM Ahmedabad is well-known for its demanding academic programme and solid industrial ties. However, Kathmandu University—more specifically, the Kathman
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Answered a year ago
The MBBS programme provided by the Kathmandu University School of Medical Sciences (KUSMS) is the course that Indian students most frequently choose to take at the university. The English-medium instruction, chances for cultural immersion, and the university's qualifying requirements—which call for
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