BTech Environmental Engineering

Four-year engineering program focused on understanding environmental problems and designing technologies for pollution control, environmental protection, and sustainable development.

Program trains students to identify, analyze, and solve environmental problems using scientific, engineering, technological, socioeconomic, and legal frameworks. Emphasis: pollution mitigation, environmental risk reduction, technology development, and sustainable infrastructure. Interdisciplinary approach bridging science and engineering.

Curricular Structure (Table)

Credit Distribution Summary (Total 152 Credits)

Features (Points)

• Interdisciplinary mix: basic science, applied science, engineering, environment, law, and project-based learning.
• Strong lab, fieldwork, and project exposure.
• Eligibility pathways for PCM and Biology-stream students with additional mathematics.
• Recognized by Nepal Engineering Council.
• Loan scholarships available.
• Direct master's admission eligibility internationally due to degree recognition.

Fee (Points)

• Nepali Students: NPR 960,000 total (2025 batch).
• SAARC Students: 1.5× Nepali fee.
• Other International Students: 2× Nepali fee.
• Excludes hostel, transport, exam fees.

Admission Process (Points)

• Complete +2 or equivalent with PCM: ≥50% aggregate or ≥2.4 GPA and C+ in PCM.
• Biology stream students must pass additional mathematics with required PCM aggregate.
• Fill KU online application (July intake).
• Sit for KUCAT-CBT.
• Meet CBT threshold score.
• Admission ranked strictly on CBT merit for open and quota seats.

Job Prospects (Points)

• Environmental regulatory authorities.
• Municipal and local government agencies.
• Research institutions and academic roles.
• NGOs/INGOs operating in environment and development.
• Hydropower and irrigation systems.
• Industrial environmental units.
• Dams, infrastructure, and environmental consulting.