ME/MS Sanitation Technology

Kathmandu University
2 years
Rs.
Updated December 10, 2025

University

Kathmandu University

Duration

2 years

Fee

Rs.

Colleges

1+

Summary

SHORT DESCRIPTION

Two-year engineering/science master’s program preparing professionals to design, manage, and innovate sanitation systems aligned with SDG-6 and national sanitation targets.

DESCRIPTION

Trains graduates to understand sanitation flows, evaluate system components, design infrastructure, plan WASH programs, and implement sustainable sanitation solutions. Developed in collaboration with IHE-Delft (Netherlands), the program integrates technical, managerial, and policy dimensions of sanitation. Graduates acquire the capability to plan, execute, and assess sanitation programs; research new technologies; and contribute to long-term public health and environmental goals.

Description

CURRICULAR STRUCTURE (TABLE)

The publicly provided source does not list semester-wise or course-wise details. KU states only eligibility, program intent, and job outcomes. The table reflects structural elements explicitly available.

ComponentDescription
Program Duration2 years, Master’s level (ME/MS)
Academic DomainsSanitation systems; sanitation technologies; WASH planning; implementation and monitoring; sanitation policy; sanitation–public health linkage
Degree VariantsME (Engineering background) / MS (Science background)
Assessment RequirementsEntrance exam + interview; KU Master’s entry criteria
Outcome SkillsSystem analysis; sanitation program design; structure and technology design; research-based innovation

(Full course list is not published in the source and cannot be expanded without official syllabus.)

 

Features

FEATURES

  • Developed in partnership with IHE-Delft, a global leader in water/sanitation education
  • Focus on SDG-6 sanitation targets
  • Combines engineering, environmental science, and public health perspectives
  • Emphasis on planning, implementing, and monitoring sanitation programs
  • Integration of research-driven sanitation technology development
  • Aligns with Nepal’s national sanitation and hygiene goals

FEE

  • Fee not listed in the given source. KU School of Engineering typically publishes fee schedules separately.

Admission Process

ADMISSION PROCESS (POINTS)

  • Four-year bachelor’s degree in engineering or science
  • Minimum 50% or CGPA 2.0
  • Meet KU’s general master’s entrance requirements
  • Sit for entrance exam
  • Attend interview
  • Final selection based on combined performance and academic merit

 

Job Prospects

JOB PROSPECTS

  • Sanitation systems engineer
  • WASH (Water, Sanitation, Hygiene) specialist
  • Environmental sanitation officer
  • Wastewater treatment engineer
  • Municipal sanitation planner
  • Infrastructure project consultant
  • Monitoring and evaluation officer (sanitation projects)
  • Research and development specialist in sanitation technologies
  • Public health sanitation advisor
  • NGO/INGO WASH program coordinator
  • Government-sector sanitation engineer

Colleges Offering This Course

Kathmandu University School of Engineering