Master in Energy Efficient Building Design (EEBD)

Short description
Two-year international graduate program focused on designing energy-efficient buildings using engineering, architectural, and environmental principles.

Description
Technical training centered on reducing building energy demand through integrated design, thermal analysis, building physics, HVAC efficiency, renewable-energy integration, and sustainable construction practices. Built to produce specialists capable of designing, modeling, evaluating, and optimizing buildings for energy performance under Nepalese and international climatic conditions. Program is housed in KU’s Department of Mechanical Engineering and targets engineers and architects seeking advanced capability in sustainable built-environment design.

Curricular structure (table)
(KU has not published full semester-by-semester details; structure below reflects standard EEBD academic components.)

Features
• Internationally oriented graduate program
• Multidisciplinary intake (engineering + architecture)
• Strong emphasis on simulation, modeling, and design studio work
• Research-based thesis track
• Alignment with global sustainable-building frameworks
• Scholarship opportunities under UGC Formula Funding for eligible Nepalese students

Admission process (points)
• Four-year bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Environmental Engineering, Architecture, or related field
• Merit-based evaluation through KU criteria
• Submission of Graduate Support Application for scholarship consideration
• Screening and academic assessment as required by the department

Job prospects
• Building-energy engineer
• Sustainable building designer
• HVAC and thermal-systems analyst
• Energy-efficiency consultant
• Green-building certification consultant (LEED, EDGE, etc.)
• Building performance simulation specialist
• Construction and infrastructure sustainability engineer
• Research and development roles in energy-efficient systems
• Urban sustainability and policy consulting