Bachelor in Chemical Engineering

Tribhuwan University
4 years
Rs. 605600
Updated November 29, 2025

University

Tribhuwan University

Duration

4 years

Fee

Rs. 605600

Summary

• Four-year engineering program at Pulchowk Campus (IOE), Tribhuvan University, focused on chemical processes, reaction engineering, transport phenomena, plant design, and industrial operations.
• Integrates chemistry, physics, materials science, process design, heat/mass transfer, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and computational tools.
• Includes laboratory work, industrial exposure, simulation, equipment design, and process modeling.
• Prepares graduates for engineering roles across chemical, petrochemical, environmental, and manufacturing sectors.
• Includes project work, electives, and an internship in the final semester.

Description

Curricular structure

SemesterComponents
IEngineering Mathematics I, Engineering Chemistry, Programming, Drawing, Basic Electrical & Electronics, Thermodynamics & Heat Transfer
IIEngineering Mathematics II, Physics, CAD, Organic & Inorganic Chemistry, Workshop, Engineering Mechanics
IIIEngineering Mathematics III, Communication English, Physical & Analytical Chemistry, Material Science, Fluid Mechanics, Process Calculations I, AI in Chemical Engineering
IVMechanical Operation, Process Technology, Process Calculations II, Thermodynamics, Heat Transfer, Instrumentation & Automation, Probability & Statistics
VMass Transfer I, Fuels & Combustion, Transport Phenomena, Environmental Pollution & Control, Reaction Engineering I, Industrial Management, Numerical Methods
VIEngineering Economics, Corrosion Engineering, Process Dynamics & Control, Mass Transfer II, Reaction Engineering II, CFD, Elective I
VIIProcess Equipment Design, Elective II, Chemical Plant Design, Process Modeling & Simulation, Maintenance Engineering & Safety, Project I
VIIIBiochemical Engineering, Elective III, Project II, Internship

Features

Features
• TU’s only chemical-engineering bachelor’s program conducted at Pulchowk Campus
• Strong emphasis on process engineering, thermodynamics, transport phenomena, and plant design
• Includes CFD, AI applications, biochemical engineering, and environmental control
• One full internship in final year plus project work in last two semesters
• Entrance exam: IOE BE/B.Arch exam

Fee
• NPR 605,600 (tentative)

Admission Process

Admission process
• +2 Science with minimum “C” grade in all subjects (letter grading)
• Online application for IOE entrance + Rs. 2,000 fee deposit
• Sit for IOE BE/B.Arch Entrance Examination
• Merit-based selection for Pulchowk Campus
• Submit +2/SEE certificates, citizenship/passport, and required documents at admission

Job Prospects

Job prospects
• Process engineer or junior chemical engineer in manufacturing and industrial plants
• Roles in petroleum, gas, polymer, cement, fertilizer, and food-processing industries
• Environmental and pollution-control technician or engineer
• Research assistant in chemical labs, R&D units, and material-science centers
• Quality-control and production-supervision roles in chemical, pharmaceutical, and biotech industries
• Consulting-support roles in industrial design, safety, and process optimization
• Pathway to advanced study in chemical, biochemical, or materials engineering