MSc Hydropower Engineering

Tribhuwan University
2 years
Rs.
Updated December 2, 2025

University

Tribhuwan University

Duration

2 years

Fee

Rs.

Summary

Two-year TU IOE postgraduate program focused on hydropower planning, design, analysis, operation, and project management.
Curriculum targets technical and managerial dimensions of hydropower. Framework covers hydrology, hydraulics, energy systems, financial analysis, environmental impact, and regulatory structures. Output is engineers capable of leading feasibility studies, detailed design, modeling, and execution of hydropower projects in policy-driven and infrastructure-driven environments.

Description

Curricular structure

SemesterCore components
IApplied Statistics, Research Methodology, Energy Economics, Thermo-Fluid Engineering, Energy Resources, Operations Research
IIEnergy System Planning, Financial Management in Energy, Climate Change Impact on Energy, Hydropower Engineering & Development, Elective I
IIIEnergy Systems Modelling, Energy Strategy & Policy, Energy Project Development & Social Management, Group Project, Elective II
IVThesis (full semester research)

Features

Features

  • Technical–managerial integration.
  • Hydropower-specific modeling and system analysis.
  • Research-driven fourth semester.
  • Orientation toward Nepal’s hydropower infrastructure demand.
  • Direct relevance to consulting, design firms, IPPs, and government agencies.

 

Admission Process

Admission process

  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Agriculture, or equivalent.
  • Online application through IOE entrance portal.
  • Computer-based exam: Section A (45 questions, 50 marks), Section B (50 questions, 50 marks), 10% negative marking.
  • Merit-based selection after entrance score.
  • Campus-level admission confirmation.

 

Job Prospects

Job prospects

  • Hydropower design engineer
  • Hydrology and hydraulics engineer
  • Project development engineer
  • Water-resources consultant
  • Energy systems analyst
  • Project manager for hydropower/IPP
  • Roles within government, regulatory bodies, EPC firms, consulting groups, research institutions