Tribhuvan University (TU) — Nepal's Oldest & Largest University

Tribhuvan University (TU), established in 1959 in Kirtipur, Kathmandu, is Nepal's first and largest university. Named after King Tribhuvan, it serves approximately 400,000 students across 62 constituent campuses and over 1,080 affiliated colleges nationwide. TU awards more than 80% of all higher education degrees in Nepal.

Faculties and Institutes
TU is organized into 5 institutes and 4 faculties:
Institutes (with their own entrance exams):
- Institute of Engineering (IOE): Nepal's premier engineering institution. Admission through the entrance-exams/ioe" class="text-blue-600 hover:underline">IOE entrance exam, one of the most competitive in the country.
- Institute of Medicine (IOM): Offers MBBS, BDS, nursing, and allied health programs. Admission via the entrance-exams/cee" class="text-blue-600 hover:underline">CEE (Common Entrance Examination).
- Institute of Agriculture and Animal Science (IAAS): Programs in agriculture, veterinary, and food technology.
- Institute of Forestry (IOF): Forestry and environmental science programs.
- Institute of Science and Technology (IOST): BSc, MSc programs in pure and applied sciences.

Faculties:
- Faculty of Management — BBA, BBS, MBA, MBS programs
- Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences — BA, MA in various disciplines
- Faculty of Law — LLB, LLM programs
- Faculty of Education — BEd, MEd programs

Programs and Degrees
TU offers over 1,500 programs at certificate, bachelor's, master's, M.Phil., and Ph.D. levels. Browse programs" class="text-blue-600 hover:underline">available programs to find the right academic path. Many TU programs still follow the annual examination system, though the university is transitioning to semesters in select programs.

Admission Process
Admission to TU programs generally requires:
1. Completion of Grade 12 (or equivalent) from a recognized board
2. Meeting minimum percentage/GPA requirements (varies by program)
3. Passing the relevant entrance exam (for institutes and competitive programs)
Key entrance exams include IOE for engineering, CEE for medicine, and faculty-specific exams for management and science programs.

Career Outcomes
TU graduates dominate Nepal's workforce across all sectors. Engineering graduates can explore career options after engineering, while medical graduates can check career paths after MBBS. Management graduates from TU's Faculty of Management form the backbone of Nepal's banking and corporate sector.

Challenges and Reforms
TU faces challenges including delayed exams and results, large class sizes at constituent campuses, and the slow transition to semester systems. Recent reforms include digitization of exam processes, introduction of online admission systems, and new research funding initiatives through the UGC.