Bachelor of Fine Arts

Four-year studio-driven fine arts degree emphasizing creative practice, visual communication, art history, research, and professional artistic development through two majors: Graphic Communication and Studio Art.

Program integrates foundational studio training with conceptual, cultural, and technical study. First two years build fundamental competence in 2D/3D forms, materials, photography, writing, art history, and design. Final two years shift toward specialization, intensive studio practice, thematic research, and professional output. Instruction is fully immersive with long studio hours, critique-based learning, sustained project work, and continuous portfolio development. Graduates complete a dissertation, exhibition, and integrated project demonstrating independence and artistic identity.

Curricular structure (condensed table)

Specialization summary

Studio Art
Advanced studio exploration using both conventional and experimental materials; independent project development; thematic research; cultivation of personal visual idiom.

Graphic Communication
Concept strategy, campaign development, typography, digital tools, package design, advertising theory, and design studios for real or dummy clients.

Salient features
• Intensive full-time studio training under practicing artists and designers.
• Strong grounding in world, South Asian, and Nepalese art.
• Structured progression from foundation to specialization.
• Portfolio-driven evaluation with dissertation, exhibition, and integrated project.
• Exchange and credit-transfer opportunities.
• Entry allowed without prior art experience.
• Professional orientation toward visual culture, communication, and contemporary practice.

Eligibility
• Plus 2 / Intermediate / A-Level or equivalent recognized by Kathmandu University.

Admission criteria
• Application opens late July; enrollment before September.
• Entrance exam (KUSAAT): evaluates English aptitude, drawing, and sculpture.
• Interview by faculty; friendly evaluative format.
• Class schedule: 7:30 AM–4:30 PM; theory 90 minutes, studio 4–6 hours.

Fee
• Nepali students: NPR 530,000
• SAARC students: NPR 795,000
• Non-SAARC international: NPR 1,060,000

Job prospects

Graphic Communication
Graphic artist, web designer, typographer, illustrator, photographer, animator, art director, storyboard artist, interdisciplinary artist, design-focused entrepreneur.

With additional specialization
Videographer, filmmaker, product designer, interior designer, game designer, researcher.

Studio Art
Artist, educator, gallery manager, painter, illustrator, photographer, craft artist, designer, researcher, set designer, art director, art writer, interdisciplinary artist.

With additional specialization
Curator, art historian, conservator, restorer, heritage specialist, museologist, tattoo artist, art critic, museum manager.