BSc Meteorology

Tribhuwan University
4 years
Rs.
Updated November 29, 2025

University

Tribhuwan University

Duration

4 years

Fee

Rs.

Colleges

2+

Summary

Four-year TU science program specializing in atmospheric processes, weather forecasting, hydrology, climatology, and climate-change science.
Integrates meteorology, hydrology, atmospheric physics, climate systems, environmental processes, and applied forecasting. 

Covers weather variables, atmospheric structure, thermodynamics, hydrological cycles, monsoon behavior, climate-change science, and field-oriented hydrology. 

Prepares graduates for forecasting, water-resource management, aviation meteorology, and climate-impact analysis. Includes practical modeling, data analysis, and project work in the final year.

Description

Curricular Structure 

Year 1 – Foundations of Meteorology

Course LevelKey Areas
Met. 101General Meteorology • Climatology

Year 2 – Atmospheric Physics & Hydrology

Course LevelKey Areas
Met. 201 – Physical MeteorologyMeteorological Variables • Atmosphere • Pressure • Energy & Heat • Moisture • Thermodynamic Diagrams • Stability & Convection
Met. 201 – General HydrologyPrecipitation • Losses • Runoff • Hydrograph • Groundwater • Snow & Glacier Hydrology

Year 3 – (Content Not Provided in Extract)

Typically includes:
Atmospheric dynamics • Synoptic meteorology • Remote sensing • Statistical meteorology • Weather analysis & forecasting

(Structured based on TU’s BSc Meteorology pattern.)

Year 4 – Advanced Applied Meteorology

CourseKey Areas
Met. 401 – Fluid & Dynamical MeteorologyFluid Properties • Pressure • Hydrostatics • Atmospheric Coordinates • Conservation Laws • Vorticity & Circulation
Met. 403 – Engineering HydrologyCatchments • Flood Hydrology • Groundwater • Limnology • Discharge Measurement • Water Supply • Irrigation • River Training
Met. 405 – Atmospheric Pollution & Climate ChangeComposition • Pollutants • Dispersion • Ozone • Climate Change History • Impacts • Adaptation • Mitigation • Projections
Monsoon MeteorologyTropical Circulation • Monsoon Fundamentals • Mesoscale Features • Seasonal March • Monsoon in Nepal

Includes final-year project work.

Features

Features
• Specialized TU program available only at Trichandra Multiple Campus
• Strong combination of meteorology + hydrology
• Emphasis on weather forecasting, climate science, and monsoon dynamics
• Applied orientation: atmospheric analysis, hydrological survey, pollution monitoring
• Includes project work and practical exposure relevant to water, climate, and environmental sectors

Fee (Tentative)
• Approximately NPR 2,50,000 – 4,50,000 across four years
• Varies by laboratory use and campus policies

Admission Process

Admission Process 

• Complete 10+2 Science with minimum ‘C’ grade in all subjects
• Apply for TU BSc Entrance Exam (IOST)
• Merit-based selection through entrance ranking
• Submit academic certificates, character certificate, citizenship, photos
• Complete admission and fee payment at Trichandra Campus

Job Prospects

Job Prospects
• Weather forecaster (government meteorological services)
• Hydrology and water-resources technician
• Climate-data analyst
• Aviation meteorology assistant (airlines/airports)
• Agriculture weather-advisory technician
• Disaster-risk and early-warning assistant
• Climate-change project assistant (NGO/INGO)
• Environmental monitoring technician
• Research assistant in atmospheric science
• Hydropower and irrigation-project meteorology support

Colleges Offering This Course

Tri Chandra Campus

Trichandra Multiple Campus