Bachelor of Mountaineering Studies
University
Tribhuwan University
Duration
4 years
Fee
Rs.
Colleges
1+
Summary
Four-year, eight-semester Tribhuvan University program offered exclusively by Nepal Mountain Academy, integrating mountaineering, mountain tourism, management, high-altitude field skills, and expedition leadership.
Combines theoretical and practical mountaineering studies, covering mountain ecology, geology, climate change, safety, rescue operations, tourism management, planning, and intercultural dimensions.
Includes multiple technical climbing modules, peak-climbing expeditions at 6000m and 7000m, trekking operations, field training trips, and an academic thesis. Designed to produce professionals with global-standard mountaineering skills, tourism knowledge, and managerial competence.
Description
Curricular Structure
Semester-wise Structure (Core Only)
| Semester | Key Courses | Practical Training |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Principles of Management • Mountain Environment & Tourism • Business Statistics • English • Himalayan Heritage | PTT-1: One-week rock-climbing (1 credit) |
| 2 | Financial Management • Sociology/Anthropology of Mountaineering • Business Communication • HRM • Tourism in Nepal | PTT-2: Cultural tour (1 credit) |
| 3 | International Mountains • Management Accounting • Mountain Resource Management • Cross-Cultural Behavior • High Altitude Hospitality (Elective) | PTT-3: Base-camp trek (1 credit) |
| 4 | Tourism & Hospitality Marketing • Biodiversity & Conservation • Nepalese Society & Culture • Economics of Tourism • Himalayan Geology | PTT-4: Two-week trekking peak climb (3 credits) |
| 5 | French Language I • E-Tourism • Safety & Security Operation • Entrepreneurship • Fundamentals of Climbing | — |
| 6 | Tourism Policy & Planning • French Language II • Tourism Law • Conflict Management • Mountaineering Planning • Geography of Nepal Himalaya | — |
| 7 | Research Methodology • Mountain Climbing 6000m (45 days) | PTT-5: 6000m climb (6 credits) |
| 8 | Trekking & Peak-Climbing Operation • Service Quality Management (Elective) • Thesis | PTT-6: 7000m climb (6 credits) |
Total: 129 credit hours across 8 semesters
Features
Features
• Only mountaineering bachelor’s program of its kind globally
• Strong blend of management + tourism + mountaineering science
• 6 practical training trips (PTT-1 to PTT-6)
• Two major expedition modules: 6000m and 7000m climbs
• Continuous field exposure: trekking, peak climbing, rescue drills
• Multidisciplinary curriculum: geology, biodiversity, culture, climate change, tourism, HR, finance
• Run by Nepal Mountain Academy under Government of Nepal
Fee (Tentative)
• Approximately starting NPR 551,698
• Additional cost for field training and expeditions may apply
Admission Process
Admission Process
• Minimum: +2 or equivalent with 45% / 1.8 CGPA
• English must be a compulsory subject
• Must be physically fit
• Apply through Nepal Mountain Academy admission portal
• Submit required academic certificates, equivalency (if needed), character certificate, photos
• Sit for CMAT conducted by TU (must score 40% minimum)
• Group discussion + personal interview
• Admission based on combined merit (CMAT + GD + Interview)
Job Prospects
Job Prospects
• Mountain guide and expedition specialist
• Trekking and peak-climbing manager
• Mountain-tourism officer
• Adventure-tourism entrepreneur
• High-altitude rescue and safety professional
• Tourism planner and policy assistant
• Mountain-environment researcher
• Adventure-sports event coordinator
• Eco-tourism and sustainable-tourism specialist
• Travel consultant in mountaineering and adventure sectors
• Instructor for climbing, trekking, outdoor leadership
Colleges Offering This Course
Nepal Mountain Academy
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