Bachelor of Social Work

Tribhuwan University
4 years
Rs.
Updated November 29, 2025

University

Tribhuwan University

Duration

4 years

Fee

Rs.

Colleges

18+

Summary

• Four-year TU program focused on producing competent social work practitioners equipped with foundational theory, applied skills, and extensive field exposure to address social issues at individual, group, and community levels.
• Integrates theory, practice, and fieldwork across eight semesters to build professional capacity in casework, group work, community organization, policy analysis, and research.
• Includes continuous practicum, agency visits, field supervision, and internship requirements.
• Develops competencies in communication, human behavior assessment, report writing, project implementation, social advocacy, and intervention strategies.
• Designed for students aiming for careers in NGOs, INGOs, governmental social programs, welfare institutions, counselor-support roles, or further studies (MSW, sociology, psychology, development studies).

Description

Curricular Structure in Table

(Representative TU BSW pattern; subjects vary slightly by campus)

SemesterCurriculum Components
1stIntro to Social Work, English I, Sociology, Psychology, Nepali/Compulsory subjects
2ndSocial Case Work, Social Work Practice, English II, Basic Statistics, Sociology II
3rdSocial Group Work, Social Problems in Nepal, Development Studies, Psychology II
4thCommunity Organization, Human Behavior & Social Environment, Social Policy, Fieldwork I
5thSocial Welfare Administration, Research Methods, Gender & Development, Fieldwork II
6thProject Planning, Disaster Management, Social Work with Children & Youth, Fieldwork III
7thSocial Advocacy, Electives, Social Work with Elderly/Disabled, Fieldwork IV
8thInternship/Practicum + Report Writing + Advanced Electives

Features

Features
• Eight-semester structure with mandatory field placement every academic year
• Full-term internship in the final semester
• Strong grounding in casework, group work, community organization, and social policy
• Applied research and report-writing component
• High relevance to NGO/INGO and government service sectors

Fee (Tentative)
• Public campuses: approx. NPR 20,000–40,000 per academic year
• Private colleges: approx. NPR 150,000–300,000 per academic year
(Exact fee varies by institution.)

Admission Process

Admission Process
• Eligibility: Minimum D+ in each Grade 11–12 subject with CGPA 2.0 or second division equivalent
• Submit application form at chosen campus/college
• Appear in college-level entrance/screening (if applicable)
• Attend interview/orientation where required
• Seat confirmation through document verification and payment

Job Prospects

Job Prospects
• Social worker in community, health, education, or development sectors
• Case manager in NGOs/INGOs
• Community mobilizer and outreach worker
• Program assistant/officer in social development projects
• Research assistant in social studies or community-based research
• Field supervisor for welfare and development programs
• Counselor assistant in rehabilitation/child protection/women’s centers
• M&E support staff for development projects
• Welfare service coordinator in government or non-profit agencies

Colleges Offering This Course

Gillette College

Ganeshman Singh Multiple Campus

Asian Byabasthapan College

Brightland College

Manakamana College

Mahendra Ratna Multiple Campus, Ilam

Nav Kshitiz Campus

Pasang Lhamu Sherpa Memorial College

Vishwa Adarsha College

Jana Bhawana Campus

Adharsheela College

Prithvi Narayan Campus

Lincoln College

Triton International College

Nepal Mega College

AADIM National College

Thames International College

Nepal School of Social Work