
Institution Name: B. P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences (BPKIHS)
Location: Dharan, Sunsari District, Nepal
Established: January 18, 1993 A.D.
Upgraded: Autonomous Health Sciences University (October 28, 1998)
Type: Public Institution
Affiliation: Autonomous (recognized by Nepal Government)
B. P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences (BPKIHS) is one of Nepal’s premier autonomous medical universities, envisioned as a model of Indo-Nepal cooperation.
The institute is dedicated to producing competent, socially responsible health professionals through education, research, and community service. It operates under the “Teaching District Concept”, extending healthcare and teaching services to six districts across eastern Nepal.

Prof. Dr. Bikram Prasad Shrestha, Vice-Chancellor
BPKIHS strives for excellence in education, service, and research. Its educational goals are innovative and community-oriented, inspired by the Edinburgh Declaration of 1988. The institute is committed to providing healthcare services to all, and its research aims to address health challenges using multidisciplinary approaches for community benefit.
Dharan
Sunsari, Koshi Province
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