SHORT DESCRIPTION
Two-year interdisciplinary master’s program focused on rural development planning, demographic analysis, gender studies, and sustainable development, integrating theory with fieldwork, research, and project-based learning.
DESCRIPTION
MSc in Rural Development Planning and Gender Studies equips students with analytical, technical, and research-oriented skills to address rural development challenges and gender disparities. The curriculum blends demography, population studies, policy analysis, rural economy, gender development, governance, and project planning. Students engage in field visits, assessments, group work, and a dissertation. The program prepares graduates to work in development institutions, NGOs/INGOs, government agencies, and research organizations.
Tribhuvan University
The Institute of Engineering (IOE) entrance examination is the gateway to undergraduate engineering programs at Tribhuvan University. This highly competitive exam determines admission to BE programs in Civil, Computer, Electronics, Electrical, Mechanical, Architecture and more across TU constituent and affiliated colleges.
Kathmandu University
Kathmandu University School of Engineering offers world-class engineering education with modern facilities. The KU entrance exam (KUCAT) is the gateway to programs including Computer, Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, and Geomatics Engineering at Dhulikhel campus.
Pokhara University
Pokhara University offers BE programs through its School of Engineering and affiliated colleges across Nepal. The PU entrance examination determines admission to Civil, Computer, Electronics, Electrical, and other engineering programs.
University Grants Commission (UGC) Nepal
University Grants Commission provides scholarships to increase access to higher education for students with disabilities, economically disadvantaged students, Dalit students, children of martyrs and conflict victims, Mukta Kamlari, and Muslim women students.
Ministry of Education, Science and Technology (MOEST)
Ministry of Education, Science and Technology provides scholarships for Nepali students to study abroad through bilateral agreements with countries like China, India, Bangladesh, Russia, Pakistan, Japan, and others.
Government of Nepal
Constitutional provision for 45% reserved scholarships across all higher education institutions. Quotas are allocated for women, Janajati, Madhesi, Dalit, disabled, Muslim, and remote area students as per Nepal's inclusive education policy.